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Big Oil Shaped America’s Dream for Over a Century Including Carcatecture

Fossil fuel companies crafted a vision of prosperity tied to their products, embedding oil and gas into everyday life and economic growth. This legacy challenges Montana businesses as they navigate the shift away from fossil fuels.

California Homeowners Use Big Batteries to Boost Power Reliability

California residents are installing large lithium ion batteries that keep homes powered during outages and feed electricity back to the grid. This trend shows how residential energy storage can enhance grid resilience and energy sharing.

Nearly 50% Of 2026 Data Center Bonds Are Junk Bonds. Here’s Why.

Data center developers and neoclouds raised $37 billion in junk bonds to finance U.S. data centers this year—more than four times the total in 2025. As yields hit double digits, debt tied to riskier AI firms is tumbling.

The Cost of Raising a Child in Every U.S. State

Raising a child to age 18 costs an estimated $303,418 nationwide, but the total can vary by more than $210,000 depending on where a family lives.

Missoula Real Estate Meetup: ADU Deal Breakdown and Market Update with Dylan Shultz – 11/17 – Missoula’s Highlander

How do you turn an ADU into a separately owned home?

The Boutique Seed Advantage in a Concentrated World

In Q1 2026, six firms raised 76% of all the money committed to U.S. venture funds. In the first half of the year, two companies took 43% of global venture investment. Here is why we think that is good news for focused seed investing.

Montana Career Opportunities – Business Development Officer, Business Attraction Specialist – Great Falls Development Alliance

The Great Falls Montana Development Alliance (GFDA) is non-profit economic development organization and certified Community Development Financial Institution based in Great Falls, Montana. We currently have two full-time positions to fill in Great Falls, MT….

Remsight – A Montana-Built Technology That Serves Irrigation Districts at Any Scale

We discuss the technology’s benefits and a recent deployment at Daly Ditches Irrigation District. Remsight’s aim is to fine-tune its technology in its home state, earning trust and making accomplishments, before expanding.

Photonics West 2027: Montana’s Optics and Photonics Industry Will Head Back to San Francisco

Companies considering Montana, as well as Montana companies attending the show, are invited to connect with the business attraction team in San Francisco. Contact Tony Brockman at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

We Know How to Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver.

Other cities no longer have an excuse.