Montana Economic Development

For the first time in nearly 16 years, Montana is losing jobs. By BOB ANEZ Associated Press Missoulian A leading economist said Friday that a state Department of Labor and Industry report showing a decline…

As a result of our success, MSU TechLink has been singled out for national recognition. Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce surveyed 300 organizations specializing in federal technology transfer, and of all these entities, TechLink was recognized as one of ten "exemplary models" nationwide.

Nonprofits are 7 percent of the economy. It’s a potentially powerful business market.

The 1990s were a decade of growing up fast and dying young for Silicon Valley companies. Carrie Kirby, Chronicle Staff Writer That may be no surprise for formerly high-paid technology workers now drawing unemployment checks….

In the past year, three studies have looked at the strengths and trends of Montana’s economy, and all three reached the same conclusion. By Tim Davis Executive director, Montana Smart Growth Coalition in the Center…

"We as community residents need to become ambassadors for Great Falls," Holiday Village mall Marketing Manager Teresa Olds said. "We want to make sure the community is revitalized about the great assets we have here."

Dolack said he could not wait to get back to his studio to incorporate some Irish influence into his work and begin fostering a stronger connection between Ireland and Montana.

The Montana Commerce Department’s Promotion Division is providing $350,000 in tourism "bed tax" funds for three tourism development grant programs offered in 2003 and 2004. The grant programs include the Tourism Infrastructure Investment Program (TIIP),…

Just what does it take to be a "young creative"–a member of the newly celebrated class of talented people who are said to be sparking local economies, rejuvenating tired old cities and adding energy to every field from the arts to engineering?

Today Montana leads the nation in organic wheat production. The state is second in organic peas, lentils and flax, and it’s second in the amount of organic crop land.