There was much buzz in Bozeman earlier this month at the “On the Rise” economic summit hosted by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and Gov. Greg Gianforte. Business leaders from across the state gathered to share ideas and discuss the challenges standing in the way of economic development in Big Sky Country.

The event also served as a platform to announce new business developments on the horizon — including one project eyed for Lake County. Alongside ​​investor Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” fame, Gianforte announced preliminary plans for a new cryptocurrency data center to be constructed in Polson, potentially in partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.