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NorthWestern’s plans for state’s first battery-storage project advances

The utility company first announced the project last spring as part of a plan to add 350 megawatts of energy capacity by contracting for storage and hydropower, while also constructing a gas-fired power plant south of Laurel.

‘State of the City’: From housing to growth, crime to COVID, Great Falls leaders share vision

City commissioners heard presentations from nearly a dozen city officials during a “State of the City” special work session on Monday. 

SpaceX’s Starlink gets incredibly pricy Premium edition

How much!?

Important Notice: Montana Workforce Rapid Training Input Requested

We encourage you to engage and share your ideas and needs to help us deliver the
benefits of this major investment in Montana’s workforce.

A startup combines cybersecurity software and insurance for small businesses

By combining the two products, Stoïk hopes to offer SMEs peace of mind that they are fully-protected against a threat that is particularly acute for small businesses.

Guidebook aims to help communities tap infrastructure funds

Guidebook aims to help communities tap infrastructure funds

Made in Montana Tradeshow information

2022 Retailer of the Year – Do you know or work with a Made in Montana retailer who consistently and enthusiastically supports Montana producers through mentoring and retailing Made in Montana products?  If so, this is your chance to nominate them to be honored as the 2022 Made in Montana Retailer of the Year. The award is presented during Wholesale Day, Friday March 11, 2022 at the 2022 Made in Montana Tradeshow.

Litigation vs Google May Cause Ripples in Data Collection

With Data Privacy Week underway, a new lawsuit adds another wrinkle to questions about data governance, ownership, and profit.

Infrastructure and Broadband — What to Watch in 2022

State lawmakers should be thinking about how to go on one-time spending sprees — such as funding infrastructure projects, including broadband, largely underwritten by the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill.

Economic seminar highlights strong Montana growth, challenges with housing & labor

Economists say there’s reason to expect another strong economic year in Montana, but challenges like housing and labor shortages aren’t going away.

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