Big Sky Economic Development

Montana, Idaho pass Cal as most unaffordable states for homebuyers

Since the pandemic, two states, Montana and Idaho, have surpassed California as the most unaffordable states for local homebuyers, according to the analysis. Hawaii and Oregon round out the list of the five least affordable states.

News

Strong Towns Cohort Applications Open

Are you an active community leader who wants to connect with other Strong Towns advocates and learn from Strong Towns experts? Is there a specific challenge facing your community that you’d like help addressing? If so, Cohort is the program for you!

News

Here’s Exactly What You Should Include in Your VC Pitch Deck, According to Data

An analysis of 210 pre-seed company pitch decks found startups that included these slides got more funding.

News

Bozeman airport to offer flights to D.C., Boston, New York, Boise this winter

There will also be flights from Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Denver and Washington, D.C., that land in Bozeman before noon.

News

Annual Montana workforce report reveals job growth but highlights skilled labor shortages

According to the DLI, Montana is now ranked eighth for the fastest employment growth nationwide since 2020, with the labor force setting a new record.

News

In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.

Montana’s real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, high housing costs and a rural economy have forced 87% of Montana’s movers to seek more affordable living options out of state.

News

What Do Cities Need? MetroLab Program Intends to Find Out

Its newly launched Local Government Research and Development Agenda, a nationwide undertaking, looks to provide research and science to cities. Interviews and workshops with 20 munis are underway.

News

Montana sees fifth-highest job growth in the country since the onset of the pandemic

The bulk of those jobs are in the health care, education, and tourism fields. Those industries experienced big losses during COVID, but now employ more people than before the pandemic.

News

Big Sky Economic Development Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award From The International Economic Development Council

“Big Sky Economic Development is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its The Vault at 201 N Broadway Podcast project. This award highlights Big Sky Economic Development’s commitment to its community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Big Sky Economic Development, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

News

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 3

Commerce is improving our communications to better serve you.

News