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Montana Adds 25 New Opportunity Zones to Boost Investment

Montana’s new Opportunity Zones, effective January 1, 2027, aim to attract private capital and stimulate economic growth in low-income areas across sixteen counties.

Big Sky 55+ – You’re Invited to our Fall Conference! “Gathering Wisdom, Building Power: United We Stand” – 11/17 – Missoula, Montana

A one-day conference in Missoula, Montana to celebrate intergenerational power, hone our truth-seeking skills, and level up on the issues that will be decided in Montana’s 2027 Legislative session.

What’s Ahead for Missoula? Economic Updates, Strategic Planning, Annual Meeting Reflections & More

The Montana Secretary of State’s Office is warning businesses about a misleading mailing requesting $150 to file their 2027 Annual Report.

GFDA’s Upcoming Training and Events

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce; WE CAN HELP!

Trump Cuts Stall Tribal Clean Energy Projects Nationwide

The Trump administration slashed millions in tribal clean energy grants, halting key projects like Kotzebue’s $20 million wind initiative. Experts urge new laws to safeguard tribal funding and support renewable energy efforts.

A Montana Data Center Could Generate $47 Million in Annual Taxes

A 1,000 MW hyperscale data center could create thousands of jobs and boost personal income by millions during construction and operation. The University of Montana study highlights significant economic and tax benefits tied to such developments.

Trucking Companies Are Going Bankrupt. Here’s What’s Driving Them Off the Road

Rising diesel prices, mounting debt, and shrinking margins are pushing trucking companies to the brink, with Illinois among the hardest hit.

GFDA Top Ten for 11/1/26

We’re less than two weeks away from GFDA’s Entrepreneur Celebration on November 10 at The Newberry in Downtown Great Falls! Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs and business owners whose hard work, innovation, and investment strengthen our regional economy. Help us spread the word to entrepreneurs across North Central Montana and encourage them to join the celebration.

Fallout maps show what could happen if America’s nuclear missile silos (many in Montana) were attacked

“I don’t want to see Montana get nuked. But if I had a choice between a bunch of cows and a handful of ranching families and Dover, Deleware, it’s kind of a no-brainer.” Bob Peters, Heritage Foundation (You can email Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts [email protected])

How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine

The system of federally funded science that helped make the United States a global superpower is under intense strain from Trump policies, jeopardizing the nation’s advantages in defense, medicine and technology, a New York Times examination has found.