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As census results near, Bozeman preparing for increased regional planning

Complicating the planning is a proposal from the federal Office of Management and Budget to change the metropolitan statistical area designation from a population of 50,000 to 100,000, which would keep Bozeman as a micropolitan area.

Fundraiser set up looking to help rebuild M&M Bar in Butte, Montana

The GoFundMe has a goal of $100,000. 

Glacier Country Tourism sees busy summer ahead, adjusts marketing

A year ago, Montana’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry was on the rocks. It didn’t last.

It’s not a ‘labor shortage.’ It’s a great reassessment of work in America.

Hiring was much weaker than expected in April. Wall Street thinks it’s a blip, but there could be much deeper rethinking of what jobs are needed and what workers want to do on a daily basis.

Local Resources for Attracting, Developing and Retaining Employees – Great Falls Development Authority

Can’t make it every Tuesday? We record each session and will send you recordings, recaps, and links to resources after each session.

The Malta, Montana Business Center is OPEN

This is a great space in downtown Malta, Montana for anyone thinking about relocating to a more rural setting. Extra bonus – Malta has fiber optics fed internet to all locations.

Your Friday Flash from the Montana Department of Tourism and Business Development

Reminders/Updates for our Tourism Partners

Every company must be a tech company first and a media company second

To control the fate of your business, resist the temptation to grow dependent on the many intermediaries who’d like to sit between you and your customers.

Beyond Burnout: A Practical Guide to Support Women Business Leaders

The COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis revealed the real crisis: Employers are not doing enough to support women and they’ve reached a breaking point.

Newberry events venue scheduled to open in September in downtown Great Falls

The Great Falls Development Authority announced a new events venue that is slated to open in downtown Great Falls this fall.