Bozeman, Montana Ranked #5 ‘Most Dynamic Micropolitan’

A recent report by the Walton Family Foundation ranks Bozeman, Montana as one of the top micropolitan areas in the United States.

Bozeman solidified its number five spot on a list of 531 because of its world-class access to outdoor recreation, tourism opportunities, and high-tech industry growth.

“Bozeman, Montana, is another example of how a community can build upon strength in tourism and recreation by supporting other clusters critical to its success. Bozeman has a photonics/optics cluster (over 30 firms in total) and is among the national leaders in concentration. Montana State University faculty and graduates founded most of the firms as the university has nationally recognized research expertise in this area. To support its biotechnology sector, Montana State recruited an internationally known stem cell scientist from Stanford to become Vice President for Research and Development.” – Walton Family Foundation