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VIM & VIGR Expands Operations with New Warehouse in Missoula’s Growing Wye Area – Half of space (7,000 SF) available for lease

Missoula-based compression legwear company VIM & VIGR is entering an exciting new phase of growth with the construction of a 14,000-square-foot warehouse at the Wye, one of Missoula’s emerging commercial hubs. The expansion allows the company to more than double its warehouse space, supporting increased demand and operational efficiency.

City looks to form citizen task forces to address Missoula climate goals

Missoula’s city staff who work on energy and climate initiatives are looking to form short-term citizen task forces to help push forward goals of reducing the city’s carbon footprint, using only clean energy and other priorities.

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Montana Photonics & Quantum February Recap 2025

Montana’s photonics and quantum industries are thriving, and MPQA has been at the forefront of this growth for over a decade—driving workforce development, supporting businesses, and fostering a dynamic ecosystem.

Happening Next Week – Planning Butte’s Future: Community Meeting – 3/4 – Butte

Help us create the path to Butte’s economic success. Come share a drink and a bite to help us shape Butte Local Development’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket with goodies from local Butte businesses.

The Latest from the Missoula Economic Partnership – Feb. 2025

The Missoula Economic Partnership expands prosperity and improves quality of life by engaging in strategic business development, creating pathways for people to realize their potential, and fostering our culture of diversity and innovation.

The Prospects – HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, and ELEMENTARY PITCH COMPETITION – The Montana Chamber of Commerce

Do you have the next big thing? We want Montana’s students to reach for stars and come up with the next amazing, new idea!

Montana World Trade & Investment Day 2025 – 5/7 – Billings

Join Montana business leaders, state officials, and experts on May 7, 2025, in Billings, Montana, for key insights into international trade and its impact on Montana businesses. We’ll discuss tariffs and offer practical insights into navigating what will surely be one of the most dynamic trade landscapes in decades. 
Registration includes tactical training for Montana firms engaged in international business, lunch, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a networking reception.

‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Against Big Ski Resorts Could Price Mom-And-Pop Areas Out Of Business

A widow suing the world-famous Sun Valley Resort in Idaho over the death of her husband could end with a “nuclear verdict” that could spike insurance rates across the industry. That could price mom-and-pop areas like those in Wyoming out of business.

GFDA Top Ten for 2-23-25

Calumet announced that Montana Renewables received the first tranche of the $1.44 billion federally guaranteed loan, another step forward toward the start of construction on the major expansion of its Great Falls Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel refinery.

Montana may face the biggest impacts from new tariff proposals, report shows

“They charge us a tax or tariff and we charge them the exact same tax or tariff,” said Trump at the White House last week.