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January 2024 Montana Manufacturing News

In recent months, we’ve reported positive news about the state of manufacturing in Montana. For example, the 2023 Montana Manufacturing Report documented strong increases in the number of manufacturing firms, the number of workers, and the wages they earn.

Montana Governor’s housing task force talks challenges, successes in first 2024 meeting

“We’re drilling down, boots on the ground,” Habeck said. “If I was to use common language, it would be what’s working in Montana and what’s not as far as attainable and affordable housing.”

The State of Montana offers bonuses to attract more workers at facilities

In an effort to hire more permanent workers and reduce the need for higher-cost traveling employees, Montana is offering bonuses for some positions at state-run facilities, along with pay hikes for some existing employees. The…

Outlook for Home Solar & Battery Systems in 2024

For those interested, EnergyPal does a great job of providing a ton of free information about pricing, and other aspects of solar installs, and connecting homeowners with high-integrity contractors to get the job done if they want to move forward.

The Food, Fuel, and Fiber Focus: Tools & Resources to Support Your Ag Business

This newsletter is your monthly check in for all the tools and resources you might need.

Butte competing for new battery component manufacturing plant

Butte is going to have to compete with a city in Washington state if it wants to woo a Norwegian-based company to build a plant south of Butte that will make components for lithium-ion batteries and create many good-paying jobs.

USDA Awards More than $2.2 Million in Grants to Support Montana Agricultural Producers

In 2023, USDA Rural Development in Montana awarded more than $2.2 million in direct funds to 10 rural small businesses and agricultural producers through its Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, which is designed to help generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase overall producer income to grow local economies in rural and Tribal areas.