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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.

Architect behind Googleplex now says it’s ‘dangerous’ to work at such a posh office

Clive Wilkinson says it’s really not a good thing for employees to work at a place that has catered meals, private parks, massage tables and a laundromat … because why would you ever leave?

BNSF Railway needed to end Montana Rail Link lease – analysis

Beloved independent regional had become a capacity constraint

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

Gov. Gianforte denies funding for Montana nursing homes seeking state aid to stabilize staffing

Gianforte said that relief money has already went to skilled care facilities, and should be used for long-term investments. Meanwhile the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services director said more aid to nursing homes is just “kicking the can down the road.”

Gianforte admin doubles child-care grant funds – but money still not out – About $60M in ARPA funds available

In the wake of hundreds of Montana child-care providers applying for federal Covid-19 relief funds, the Gianforte administration is making all $60 million available – but has yet to distribute any money, more than 10 months after Congress approved it.

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. 

‘Ticking swine-bomb’: Wild hogs are running rampant in California – Wild pigs can now be found in 56 of California’s 58 counties.

A new bill introduced this week seeks to control the explosion of feral pigs in California, or what some are calling a ticking “swine bomb,” by minimizing hunting restrictions on wild hogs and banning the release of pigs into the wild. 

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?

Simms buys River’s Edge fly shops in Bozeman, Montana – Do you have a company for sale or would like to invest in one?

“We’re excited to be taking this next step and to have these new partners,” Sheahan said. “To keep them successful and to contribute to this community as a business but also to provide a nice recreational outlet for the residents of Bozeman.”

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

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.