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Manufacturing remains strong part of Montana economy with MMEC’s help, report says

“Montana manufacturers have shown tremendous resilience over the last two years,” said MMEC Director Paddy Fleming. “They not only survived the pandemic, but many of them found innovative ways to grow and prosper. Manufacturing represents a significant and growing contributor to Montana’s economy.”

Announcing the 2023 Montana Master Hunter Program

The Master Hunter Program (MHP) is an advanced education program for hunters who want to improve and hone their knowledge and skills, build relationships with landowners to aid their wildlife management goals, and be advocates for conservation and wildlife. By creating opportunities for landowners and sportsmen to connect to each other, the MHP helps to deepen knowledge and understanding about ranching and agriculture, and ultimately works to increase access opportunities for future generations.

Consumer Direct of Missoula to become publicly traded company

Consumer Direct Holdings and DTRT Health Acquisition Corp. said the newly combined company will become Consumer Direct Care Network once the transaction closes. It will be listed under the Nasdaq symbol “CDCN” and headed by Ben Bledsoe, who currently serves as Consumer Direct’s president and CEO.

Butte officials discuss tourism business improvement district work plan, budget

Their priorities this year include increasing overnight stays from September through May and bringing another flight to the Butte airport.

Montana employers take creative measures to recruit qualified candidates

“There’s not enough candidates in the valley, and there are plenty of people wanting to come here, but there’s just not enough housing,” LaFontaine said.

Boost Your Business This Fall with Trainings at Prospera

“I am so happy to be a Prospera Member, as they are such a wonderful business resource in our community! I cannot say enough great things about the team, especially Suzi and Shayna!… I highly urge you to join the Prospera community today!”

Emily Ryan, Owner

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Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 10-1-22

Congratulations to one of Great Falls most anticipated businesses, Crumbl Cookies! After months of planning and remodeling the new franchise opened Friday morning, The owners, Andrea and Jamie Holyoak, have created over 20 new full and part time jobs in this popular new venture in Great Falls. See KRTV.

Montana food economy supports $158M in sales, but processing still lags

“The study delivers a comprehensive look at the Montana food value chain,” said Jan Tusick, director at Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center in Ronan, and a member of Grow Montana’s steering committee. “The study will be a critical tool as we continue to build local food economies and the economic benefit to our Montana communities.”

Tech Summit takes Bozeman to show off the future of business in Montana

The Montana Startup Summit takes place Friday 9/30 and Saturday 10/1 at several venues across Downtown Bozeman.

City of Missoula finalizes broadband, cable agreement with TDS

The city of Missoula on Monday gave final approval to a franchise agreement with a new broadband provider looking to establish a presence in the city’s growing market.

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