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Big Sky Economic Development taking applications for placemaking grants – APPLY NOW! Submissions due March 9, 2023 by 4:00 PM

“Big Sky Economic Development introduced this program in 2018 to promote smaller, incremental improvements to make the public spaces of our communities more beautiful, more engaging, more interesting, and more enjoyable.”

‘1923’ production brings millions of dollars to Butte

The filming of season one of the “Yellowstone” prequel “1923” has wrapped up in the Mining City, but the economic impact is still being calculated.

How Utilities Can Save Customers Billions of Dollars

If utilities modernize the way they select the resources they run each day, they can save carbon and reduce energy prices.

700 miles of dinos and drive-ins on Montana’s longest amazing road

If you want a road trip this year to really experience what Montana was like, 75 MILLION YEARS AGO, grab your map app and head out on the Treasure State’s longest highway.

New Manufacturing Plant to Bring 200 Jobs to Cheyenne, Wyoming

After several years of working with Cheyenne LEADS, the economic development entity for Cheyenne and Laramie County, Denver-based Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle broke ground on a new 115,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Cheyenne on Tuesday.

Is a 4-Day workweek the cure for burnout?

If you feel exhausted, you’re not alone

Montana State researchers, collaborators launch projects to help combat stress for farmers and ranchers

Agricultural stress can be caused by a range of issues, she said, including commodity prices, weather, crop yield, debt, passing a farm or ranch to the next generation, family issues, injuries and illness. She added that it can lead to mental illness, increased risk of suicide and other health issues.

University of Montana Study: ‘Yellowstone’ Series Generates 2.1M Visitors, $750M in Spending for Montana

A 2022 study conducted by BBER found “Yellowstone” contributed significantly to the state’s economy, but when the more recent study was extended to include the impact of visitor spending, these effects changed dramatically, according to Patrick Barkey, director of BBER.

News For You – Big Sky Economic Development

We’re asking for your help in collecting data relating to international trade and investment in Montana.

Transportation experts identify Montana’s transportation challenges

13% of major roadways in Montana have pavement in poor condition, another 17% in mediocre condition.

The cities with the worst conditions are Billings at 32%, Great Falls at 31% and Missoula at 29%.