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Montana task force releases final recommendations to tackle housing availability

A statewide task force made a long list of recommendations to address Montana’s need for available, affordable housing

Free Press Fest 2024 – 9/5-7 – Missoula (Interesting Schedule of Important Discussions)

Montana Free Press is thrilled to announce the inaugural Free Press Fest, a dynamic three-day event taking place from September 5-7, 2024 at the University of Montana. This exciting festival aims to promote civic engagement, celebrate Montana’s rich culture, and empower attendees to actively participate in shaping the future of our state.

Governors are building more homes. Here’s how Congress can help 

At a recent conference, governors from states as diverse as Montana, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Dakota and Maryland shared ideas on what they’re trying and what is working.  

Five Valleys Archery Club – What’s happening at the Missoula range?

A Big Thank you to Northwestern Energy

Housing initiatives target Great Falls developers, homebuyers

A housing study commissioned by the Great Falls Development Authority estimates a demand for 630 new houses, apartments or other housing units in the city each year over the next decade. And while building projects are underway, the study predicts they won’t be enough to meet that demand.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 3

Commerce is improving our communications to better serve you.

In Lincoln County, Flathead Valley Community College is the Path to a New Economic Future

From the shadow of shuttered mines and timber mills, the rural county in northwest Montana is forging a new path. At the center of its growth is Flathead Valley Community College’s Lincoln County Campus, which is training skilled workers in high-demand fields while bringing down barriers to post-secondary education. 

The Housing Market is a Bubble Full of Fraud, and It’s Going to Pop

Prices are artificially high due primarily to the downstream effects of financialization.

Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022 — So Much Time & Opportunity for EV Charging

Household vehicles were driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day in 2022 (including all trips made that day) and parked for the remainder of the time (95%). Drivers in all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) averaged between 61 minutes and 68 minutes per day with the longest driving time of 67.6 minutes for those in MSAs with 1-3 million people. Household vehicles being parked for 95% of a 24-hour day offers opportunity for EV charging.

Should Vermont’s child care solution be every state’s?

Legislation passed last year may show a path forward as states across the country look to tackle child care crisis.

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Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.