| 1) Benefis Health System has submitted permit application to the City of Great Falls to construct a Healthy Aging Center on 10th Avenue South. McDonalds has applied for permit to build a new restaurant in front of Walmart at the east end of 10th Avenue South. Homegrown Dental submitted an application to build a new building on 7th Street South in Great Falls. See TheElectric’s Business Bites for more details. 2) We hosted a field visit by Hunden Partners, the consulting firm we hired to conduct a recreation and entertainment market assessment for the region. We toured much of the region from East Glacier to Fort Benton talking with local businesses about expanding and diversifying indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment. Thank you to the many businesses and partners who participated in meeting with the team. 3) We had initial discussions with a multinational metals company specializing in critical materials that is exploring potential opportunities in North Central Montana. While still early in the process, this conversation highlights the continued interest in our region’s infrastructure, workforce, and access to key resources. We look forward to continuing the dialogue as they evaluate the potential for expansion. If you know of companies considering relocation or investment, contact Christian Leinhauser at [email protected] or 1-406-836-0136. | 
