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New year could bring a boost for hydroponic business in Montana’s Hill County (Havre)

Inside the greenhouse at High Horizon Gardens, a hydroponic business just outside Havre, there are around 3,000 heads of lettuce growing.

Brian Bird: Montanans need reliable energy and diverse generation to deliver it

Thanks to all of our partners — the National Weather Service, transportation road crews, our state and local emergency and safety personnel and our customers — who work year around to prepare Montanans and keep us safe in all weather conditions, including -44 degree temperatures.

Governor Gianforte Shares Priorities to Further Improve Montana’s Business Climate – Montana Democrats: Gianforte’s budget ‘doesn’t meet the scale of the crisis

Governor Greg Gianforte today joined business leaders to discuss his administration’s pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-business priorities for the 68th Legislative Session and year ahead at today’s Montana Chamber of Commerce Business Days at the Capitol.

32 Businesses Open Their Doors In Downtown Missoula in 2022, But Overall Investment Tapers From 2021

“Despite the pandemic and changing economic conditions, Downtown Missoula continues to be a major attraction for investment, commercial endeavors, and residential development,” said Charlie Beaton, owner of Big Dipper Ice Cream and Chair of the Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Trustees. “It’s great to see some of the larger and longer projects – such as The Wren and the Beartracks Bridge – come to completion. It’s amazing that we had more than 30 businesses open this year!”

Montana West Economic Development – January Business Bulletin

The PeerSpectives® Emerging Entrepreneur Roundtable puts you in the room with other stage one business leaders (organizations with 2 to 9 employees and annual sales of around $500,000 to $1 million), from noncompeting industries to tap their collective wisdom.

Great Falls Development Authority – Upcoming Trainings: DBE Certification, inventory management and more!

Join presenter Marguerite Thordarson for a 30 minute webinar on January 5, 2023. The webinar will explore options for smaller businesses to create more informed inventory management systems and a more resilient supply chain.

Join us for the Prospera Ignite Luncheon! Coming in hot in April!

Are you working on something you think the community should know about?

Voices of Montana Tourism to Host Weekly Legislative Call Starting January 11

The intent of the meetings are to provide all travel industry champions an opportunity to catch up by the professionals who are in the Capitol Halls every day and tracking the highest priority bills. Lobbyists representing Lodging, DMO’s, the Travel Association, along with other important perspectives will provide a first-hand account of legislative activity and needs, if they exist.  

What is Wi-Fi 7? Everything You Need to Know 

The Wi-Fi 6E successor is creeping closer, and it promises to significantly boost the speed and stability of your wireless connections.

Montana is a State of small towns with Big Sky appeal.

Montana doesn’t really do the “big city” thing—even our more populated areas would be considered mid-sized cities elsewhere. Our small towns are where you’ll find some of the best people, restaurants, shops and attractions. If you’re lucky enough to call the Treasure State home, you should make it a point to see as many tiny towns as you can—and you should definitely visit these.

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.