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LightBox CEO says more states, including Montana, are taking broadband mapping into their own hands

LightBox provides a geospatial mapping service and was previously tapped by officials in Georgia and Alabama to help create detailed broadband coverage maps. This week, Montana also selected LightBox to help it get a more accurate picture of the broadband landscape there.

Montana latest state to build broadband coverage map

The same company that helped Georgia and Alabama build their statewide broadband maps has contracted with the State of Montana to create its own map, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced on Monday.

Montana property-tax initiative creates many unanswered questions, fiscal analysts say

The consequences of the proposed constitutional amendment would present a “herculean effort” for future lawmakers, said Tim Burton, executive director of the Montana League of Cities and Towns.

Economic Outlook: Forecast for Butte, area a mix of storm clouds, silver linings – Longtime business owners, employees love living, working in Butte

After COVID-19 and mandatory shutdowns and other response actions wreaked havoc on many residents and businesses in Butte and nearby areas in 2020, the recovery was strong in 2021.

2022 is looking to be an excellent year for Great Falls, Montana!

January 7 we celebrated the new year with Ignite 2022 presented by PayneWest Insurance! Check out the recap

Montana Tourism Partners – Friday Flash 1/21/22

Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Recreation—April 17-19, 2022 in Billings

Gov. Gianforte Launches New Program to Help Montana Businesses Invest and Grow

The Montana Down Payment Assistance Program will help finance the acquisition of equipment, purchase of real estate or buildings with improvements, and new construction for existing Montana businesses. Loans have a low fixed interest rate for ten years and range in size from $250,000 to $3,000,000. 

Great Falls Housing Market Demand Assessment Released

Great Falls MSA Market Supports Construction of 450 New Housing Units Per Year

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis – FOCUS ON Early care costs, Indian Country challenges, and regional economic conditions

What drives the cost of high-quality early care and education?

Bear Paw Development Corporation’s Quarterly Newsletter

While we’ve turned the page on another year, we still fully understand the need to be front-and-center when it comes to doing what is possible to make this special part of Montana the very best it can be, and a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family and invest.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!