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Frontier Angels – WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — October 2026
October brought a $4.3 billion U.S. Air Force contract to a tribally owned St. Ignatius company, a second U.S. Army order for a Bozeman defense software firm, a photonic packaging facility opening in Bozeman, and a manufacturing groundbreaking in Hamilton. Here is what happened.
The fall print edition of The Pulp is out in the wild.
We’ve posted a couple of the stories on our website — Ben Fowlkes’ profile of Hellgate High’s girls’ flag football team, and Max Savage Levenson’s piece on the new hi-fi listening bar inside the Florence called Shapes. Oh, and the Missoula-themed crossword puzzle, too!
Google Commits $17 Billion to Wyoming Data Center Expansion
Google will build a 702-megawatt data center near Terry Ranch Road, marking a major shift in regional computing infrastructure. The project includes advanced fuel-cell technology and efforts to minimize environmental impact amid local concerns.
Montana Joins FAST-41 to Speed Up Infrastructure Permitting
“I’m worried about projects receiving this designation in the age of corruption that we live in,”
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.





