Rural Montana Communities
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Business Attraction News from the Montana Department of Commerce
Montana’s 406 JOBS Strategy: Building the Workforce Behind America’s Outdoor Industry: Guns, Ammo and Gear
Forest Service proposes logging next to Glacier National Park
The project is being expedited under an April 2025 executive order using emergency authority, which shortens the review process and limits public input, even though only about half the area qualifies as high wildfire risk—an approach conservation groups strongly oppose.
GFDA Quarter Index 2025Q4
Average time lost by American commuters stuck in traffic in 2024: 63 hours…. You can do that in a couple of weeks in most big cities.
States finding ways to solve the childcare challenge
Many of these efforts align with recommendations from home-based providers themselves, as outlined in a Home Grown report that highlights three promising strategies for addressing the shortage.
Remote work becoming more important and implemented in Montana
Montana workers account for 16% of the more than 30,000 hours worked nationwide in remote or hybrid models, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics.
Montana Tech partners on $1 million sustainable cement research project
Project leaders say the technology could play a key role in building resilient infrastructure, particularly in post-disaster and wildfire-prone areas.
Proposed AI data center sparks debate in rural Montana
A proposed AI facility promises jobs and new energy options, but some residents question water use, taxes and trust.
Broadband Funding Is Approved. Now Comes the Work.
After years of work, states and territories are closer than ever to building new networks under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. But internet for all requires more than money: The hard work is far from done.
GFDA Top Ten (really 19…) for 1-11-26
GFDA enters the year focused on keeping deals moving. Progress depends on capital, coordination, and follow through. We’re off to a great start with our investors and partners at the table. Learn more about them by viewing this video. Recent investments include: Pioneer Division—Culligan Water of Great Falls/Malsam Water; Advance Division—TD&H Engineering and TDS Telecom; Pacesetter Division—Aquasource Drilling; Community Division—Geranios Enterprises, Inc. and Harp Financial Group. Thank you for your support! To learn how you can support our work, reach out to Jenn at 1-406-781-9499 or [email protected].
Prospera – 2026 Events and Trainings
Member Meetups and Business Tours are always free for current Prospera members to attend. Starting in 2026, non-members will be charged $20 to attend. Not a current Prospera member? Join today!



