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Montana Experiences Rise in Households Earning $200,000+ During Pandemic – Find Out More at Our 2023 Seminar!

Data confirm what many Montanans have already noticed. Lots more “rich” people live in Montana. Between 2019-2021, the number of Montana households earning over $200,000 increased by 12,000, a 63% gain. In percentage terms, this is massively more than any other state.

How Offering Choices Helps Boost Charitable Donations

Nonprofits and charitable organizations can increase contributions simply by offering multiple-choice options that signal to potential donors what is appropriate to give. Wharton’s Alice Moon shares the results of her latest study.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 12-14-22

Here is our Top 15 for last week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

Montana Governor approves $309M Federal American Rescue Plan Act broadband grants

As it stands, Charter will receive more than a third of the total grant funding.

Senator Jon Tester Secures More than $7 Million for Rural Development in Montana

“To keep pace with the Treasure State’s growing economy, it’s critical that Montana’s rural communities have access to the capital and resources they need to grow and sustain their businesses,” Tester said. “I’m proud to have secured this funding to boost our small businesses, create jobs, and ensure that entrepreneurs have access to the training and resources they need to be successful.”

Our Missoula project updates city’s growth policy

The project’s goal is to look at the community’s key priorities and focus on emerging needs like housing, equity, climate action and connectivity.

Pennsylvania Bill to Ease Municipal Broadband Restrictions; Experts Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough – Hey Montana…   Are You Listening?

While the bill may be well-intentioned, a cleaner approach would be to eliminate the state’s harmful and dated restrictions on municipal broadband entirely. 

Montana’s Business Attraction Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Did you know Montana is in the highest tier for science and engineering degrees as a percentage of higher education degrees conferred, according to the National Science Foundation?

PeerSpectives CEO Roundtable – New cohort begins in February – MWED

PeerSpectives is a roundtable system for leaders of second stage companies– typically organizations with annual sales over $1 million and 10 employees or more.

New FCC Broadband Map of the U.S. Is ‘A Step in the Right Direction’

Experts say while the map is an improvement for future money allocation, some issues persist.