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Montana Dept. of Commerce announces grants to increase visitor appeal

The second round of funding through the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program will be made available on Nov. 1.

Why young people continue to flee big cities even as pandemic has faded

The trend, if it persists, could further dampen the vibrancy of large cities already diminished by the COVID-19 crisis while enhancing the economic viability of small towns.

The Corner Store Comeback

Small-scale neighborhood retail is staging a post-Covid revival in many cities, thanks to a mix of zoning reforms, shopping trends and local incentives.

An Employer’s Guide to Surviving the 2024 Election Season

Managing a workplace during an election season is hard — so we wrote you a guide.

GFDA Top Ten for 10-13-24 – The inaugural IEDC Rural Summit, scheduled for next June in Great Falls, Montana!

Team GFDA along with Nathan Ohle, CEO of the International Economic Development Council, announced during the IEDC Annual Conference the inaugural IEDC Rural Summit, scheduled for next June in Great Falls, Montana!

The Role of Firms in Immigration and Economic Prosperity

Professor Britta Glennon explains how immigration benefits the economy.

Must Watch Video: BlackRock Asset Management: The Conspiracies You Don’t Know But Are Real and Impact Your Life in Every Aspect

This video is an outstanding analysis of our current financial, economic and social condition in the world. If you own stocks, work at a job, are retired or want your heirs to have a better future… WATCH THIS!!!!!

Montana Department of Commerce Launches Agritourism Grants Program

The Montana Department of Commerce invites all interested individuals to register and join a webinar on Oct. 15, 2024. Participants will learn more about how to apply for an agritourism grant, scoring criteria and timelines.

Housing ‘imbalance’ in Great Falls market

“We’re seeing a lot of people coming to Montana for a different lifestyle, including retirees and military veterans,” she said. “Montana, especially areas like Great Falls, is still relatively affordable compared to places like Whitefish and Bozeman, which have become more like California in terms of cost.”

Livingston business – Woodland Ridge Tiny Home Crafters – building tiny homes as affordable housing alternative

Rick and Cody have been building tiny homes for five years to address affordable housing needs without unnecessary sprawl.

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