GFDA Top Ten for 11/1/26
We’re less than two weeks away from GFDA’s Entrepreneur Celebration on November 10 at The Newberry in Downtown Great Falls! Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs and business owners whose hard work, innovation, and investment strengthen our regional economy. Help us spread the word to entrepreneurs across North Central Montana and encourage them to join the celebration.
Fallout maps show what could happen if America’s nuclear missile silos (many in Montana) were attacked
“I don’t want to see Montana get nuked. But if I had a choice between a bunch of cows and a handful of ranching families and Dover, Deleware, it’s kind of a no-brainer.” Bob Peters, Heritage Foundation (You can email Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts [email protected])
How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system of federally funded science that helped make the United States a global superpower is under intense strain from Trump policies, jeopardizing the nation’s advantages in defense, medicine and technology, a New York Times examination has found.
BLDC October 2026 Newsletter
Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) nurtures entrepreneurship, fosters economic development, increases access to capital, and assists businesses moving to Butte, Montana.
Fall 2026 Veterans Seasonal Job Fair – 11/17 – Bozeman
The Veterans Seasonal Job Fair, hosted by Veterans Services and Career Services, connects Montana State University student veterans and military affiliated students with employers offering seasonal, short term, and flexible employment opportunities. This event is…
Climate Smart Missoula Helps Power Home ReSource with Ground-Mounted Solar Array
Home ReSource overcame funding and structural challenges to install a 60-kilowatt solar system using grants, tax credits, and local support. This project underscores the need for alternative funding as federal clean energy incentives decline.
406Jobs – Empowering Montanans to Close the Gap Between Good People and Good Jobs
The 406 JOBS initiative provides a strategy to promote pathways to work, empower workforce talent and address workforce challenges.
Marks Lumber to close after 37 years in Clancy, Montana
Marks Lumber’s closure marks the end of a long-time Clancy operation with deep ties to customers and the community.
Why Narcissistic Leaders Don’t Like Remote Work
A new study from Wharton’s Adam Grant finds narcissism is the common denominator among CEOs who are most resistant to remote and hybrid work.
Don’t Abolish Business Schools. Make Them Accountable for Impact as well as Value
In response to a recent essay in The New York Times, Wharton Vice Dean Witold Henisz argues that business schools should prepare managers to evaluate both value creation and broader social and environmental impacts. Do graduates create value, or merely move it around? Business schools should be accountable for the answer.



