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Missoula, Montana led population gains in the state between 2024-25
In Montana, Missoula marked the largest population growth up 718 new residents to 79,000. Billings led the population decline down 206 people to 121,000.
The Montana Budget and Policy Center’s Housing Affordability Map Shows Affordability in All 56 Counties
Affordability is a major obstacle to housing security and quality of life, and a growing number of Montanans are paying levels of rent that severely strain the household budget.
Slow Bets – Small, Boring, Yours – Don’t Overthink Your First Slow Bet
Ok, so you’re saying I need to build a business. But I have no idea where to start.
That’s normal.
GFDA Top 10 for 5/17/26
NeighborWorks Great Falls and Great Falls Public Schools celebrated the completion of their 48th High School House. NWGF and GFPS have partnered since 1997 to bring the High School House program to our community; see KRTV. Students from Great Falls High and C.M. Russell built the home from the ground up and gained real-world construction experience. The finished house will soon be home to a first-time homebuyer. Great work!
The Upslope Group in Great Falls, Montana Breaks Ground on 163-Lot Housing Project
Meadowview Village aims to address urgent housing shortages with off-site construction and community amenities. The project promises faster delivery and true homeownership opportunities, moving beyond traditional lot-rent models.
Missoula’s Downtown SAM Project Transforms Streets with Citizen Input
The Downtown Safety, Access, and Mobility project incorporates feedback from 18 citizens to redesign key streets, adding bike lanes and adjusting traffic flow. This collaborative effort aims to enhance urban mobility while preserving the community’s character and trees.
Montana Festival – 6/11-12 – Bozeman
Montana Festival is an annual celebration bringing together the top entrepreneurs, architects, business leaders, startup operators, innovators, artists, investors, culture creators, designers, community builders, movers, shakers and policymakers from across Montana and around the world to forge new friendships and catalyze Made in Montana ideas, projects, companies, and policy solutions to positively shape our shared future.