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Bioscience: Driving Force for Montana’s Economy

This year’s annual Economic Update Series will bring expert panelists together highlighting Montana’s ‘Centers of Opportunity’, including bioscience, manufacturing, and high-tech,- industries critical to Montana’s economic recovery.

Dr. Pat Barkey from University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research will also present his state and local post-pandemic economic projections.

The Economic Update Series takes place in 4 cities across Montana.

Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Specialist (Commercial) – Department of Agriculture

This position is located either in Billings or Bozeman, MT USDA/Rural Development (RD) office. The incumbent has responsibility for making and servicing loans and/or grants for rural facilities, utilities, and/or businesses. The incumbent processes small…

WWAMI program the best way to recruit, retain Montana physicians

WWAMI isn’t just the only game in town; it’s exceptional because it’s cultivating the physicians and community leaders of Montana’s tomorrow. Without WWAMI, the future of medicine here in the Treasure State is uncertain.

NACo Study Makes Case for Larger County Role in Broadband

The National Association of Counties’ Broadband Task Force released a report last week highlighting the widening digital divide and the need for equitable Internet access in all U.S. counties.

Wyoming Business Council Board Adopts Broadband Rules, Opens Public Comment Period

“These rules establish a framework for the Business Council to use state and federal funding for broadband in a more efficient and effective manner,” said CEO Josh Dorrell. “We worked closely with the Broadband Advisory Council and the legislature to incorporate lessons learned since the inception of the program and last year’s successes with the CARES funding, and we are really excited for what these rules do for broadband in Wyoming.”

Transportation: From plugs to communications, Missoula planners eye electric future- (But are they thinking far enough ahead?)

Within the next decade, electric vehicles are likely to represent nearly 25% of all new vehicles.

Montana teacher shortage ‘crisis’ escalates

Montana is facing a worsening teacher shortage “crisis” even as education officials worry that a key support to students — mental health care through the Comprehensive School and Community Treatment program — remains in limbo.

Montana Agritourism industry sees opportunity with new website

“For an operator that might be interested in starting an agritourism business, they could go to this podcast and they could listen to different perspectives of how different people started their agritourism business, where did they go for resources, what were some of their challenges, how did they overcome those,”

Help us assess market for additional child care services in the Great Falls area

This is part of our efforts to help our workforce recover from the pandemic and help employers recruit the great workers they need.

The Myth of Montana’s Housing Market Frenzy

A Wall Street Journal series paints a scenario where the pandemic has changed the migration patterns of young affluent workers away from crowded urban centers and toward less populated areas. Could this contribute to rising demand for housing here in Montana?