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‘Yellowstone’ has created a tourism boom in Missoula

Ruby’s Café is cooking more than normal because a now famous scene was shot there. It featured a shooting that killed off a sheriff.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

The Mission West Economic Development District is conducting this survey to gather feedback for the development of our 5-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Lake, Mineral and Sanders Counties and the Flathead Indian Reservation.

How companies are bridging the gap between profitability and purpose

It’s a very new kind of environment. A whopping 62% of chief experienced officers told Deloitte that they were as focused on positive returns as on profit growth.

Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 6-19-22

Here is our Top 12 for this 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.

The Economic Potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

The completion of a cross-country bike trail in old railroad corridors could add nearly a quarter-billion dollars a year to local economies.

Why investors suddenly care about saving the environment

Biodiversity loss could flatten corporate profits. Investors are scrambling to figure out which firms hold the most risk.

Great Falls city, county officials meet with legislators to talk about their needs

“We have a housing crisis at this point,” opened Jolene Schalper, Senior Vice President of the Great Falls Development Authority.

Hollywood hits the Mining City: Yellowstone prequel “1932” to film in Butte Civic Center from July 1 to January 15, 2023.

“We’re gonna have a spotlight on our community that we haven’t had and you can’t even pay for that kind of advertisement,” said Chief executive J.P. Gallagher.

Prospera Pulse 6/12/22 – Regional News, Funding Sources, Upcoming Trainings

Do you have a capital project that needs support? Consider applying for funding from the 100 Strong Giving Circle of the One Valley Community Foundation!
100 Strong Gallatin Valley’s next giving circle meeting is right around the corner and nonprofit applications are due June 19th! After applications are reviewed by a committee, three nonprofit finalists will be asked to give a 10-minute presentation at the next meeting on June 27th. After the presentations, members will vote for their favorite project and will be awarded funds!

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Expanded to Provide Relief for Families Experiencing Financial Hardship

“We are pleased to offer this kind of emergency assistance to Montanans who may be struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Scott Osterman, Director of the Department of Commerce. “Thousands of Montanans have been struggling over the past couple of years, and we’re expanding our ERA eligibility to assist as many as we can.”