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Would You Like to Tell The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis how the current economy is affecting businesses like yours.

If you choose to take part, you will help the Minneapolis Fed and our local partners learn how the current economy is affecting businesses like yours. Results may also be used to inform business leaders, policymakers, and the public of current conditions.

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ITRR – How much did Montana visitors spend in 2025, and where did they spend it?

Nonresidents spend over $5 billion in Montana each year. This report examines the distribution of spending across Montana’s six travel regions and among the 19 of the 56 counties with the highest spending, based on an average of 2024 and 2025 spending data.

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Livability in Great Falls, Montana

With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a community that supports new ideas, Great Falls continues to attract people ready to work, live and grow in Montana. See why people are choosing Great Falls! Gain access to entrepreneurial resources and support at GrowGreatFalls.org. Discover careers, lifestyle resources and relocation tools at LiveInGreatFalls.com.

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15 Nobel Laureates Sound the Alarm on an AI ‘Tsunami’ for Jobs—We’re Not Ready

Hundreds of experts warn that AI could change the economy more than the Industrial Revolution did, saying ‘We Must Act Now.’

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Bonding and C-PACE Financing Training: Billings – 7/22 – Helena

Join the Montana Facility Finance Authority for a free, in-person educational session on innovative financing tools shaping Montana’s economic future. This discussion will explore how tax-exempt bonds, taxable bonds and Montana’s C-PACE Program can be leveraged to finance commercial development projects, create opportunities for expansion and support long-term financial goals.

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GFDA Upcoming Business Trainings and Events

Questions about our trainings? Contact Jamie! Jamie Rapley [email protected] 1-406-750-4481

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Humanoid Robots Perform Live Surgeries, Transforming Surgical Care

UC San Diego surgeons successfully used teleoperated humanoid robots in live procedures, showcasing a future where robots and humans collaborate in operating rooms. These compact robots could help address staffing shortages and reduce costs, especially benefiting rural healthcare providers.

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Colorado Law Shifts EV Battery Recycling Costs to Manufacturers

Colorado’s new legislation requires EV manufacturers to cover recycling expenses, addressing costly challenges faced by salvage yards. This law could set a precedent for other states as EV adoption grows.

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2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit and BSPRA Annual Conference  August 25-27 Helena, MT 

Taking place August 25–27, 2026, in Helena, Montana, this three-day event will feature timely discussions on the future of passenger and freight rail throughout Montana and the region. Attendees will explore how strategic rail investments can strengthen commerce, expand mobility, create jobs, support tourism, and better connect communities across the Greater Northwest.

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The Population Bust Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Is Prepared For

What evidence supports these predictions? Birthrates have fallen almost continuously for nearly 20 years, an entire generation. They have fallen through good economies and bad, through Republican administrations and Democratic ones, through every tax credit and child-care subsidy.

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