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North Dakota Nearing 100 Percent Fiber Connectivity – How is Your State Doing?
In one of the most rural parts of the U.S., the Peace Garden State is close to being the first in the nation in which every home and business has (or will soon have) access to fiber service, the gold standard of Internet connectivity.
Tour Operators: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Tours? Here’s How to Find Out
Today, a growing share of those travelers ask ChatGPT or Gemini instead — and get back a short, confident answer naming two or three specific outfitters. If your company is one of them, great. If it isn’t, that family books with someone else, and you never see it happen. No lost click in your analytics. No drop in your rankings. Just a booking that quietly went elsewhere.
Montana State University Wins $600K Grant to Fight Bacteria in Hydroponic Farms
MSU researchers are developing nanoparticle technology to detect and remove harmful microorganisms from hydroponic systems. This innovation aims to protect year-round crop production and support Montana farmers adapting to harsh climates.
Growth, Succession, or Exit? Find the Right Path for Your Business
Every business must eventually decide whether to grow, transition to new leadership, or prepare for sale. This session clarifies the options and helps owners choose the right path.
In Missoula, Montana, a Museum Grows from Timber and Memory
Designed by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, the National Museum of Forest Service History’s new hub transforms donated materials and expressive timber forms into a learning environment.
Bearpaw Development Corporation in Havre, Montana – Community Investment Is Business Attraction
Havre is currently experiencing a downtown renaissance, fueled in part by strategic investments made possible through programs administered by Commerce. These efforts stemmed from the development of a well-timed downtown master plan adopted by the Havre City Council that included components designed to make its downtown business district a more inviting place to live, visit, build a business and invest.