Rural Communities

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

Boulder, Montana community group wants to start childcare program – New pilot program, Childcare Connect Montana, is helping childcare facilities stay staffed

The leaders of the working group have begun the process of creating a nonprofit organization. They’re seeking a grant to hire a childcare coordinator, and Hesford has been trying to recruit people to start the process of becoming licensed providers.

MATR Launches The Montana Community Map. Would you like to be the “Keeper” of your community?

What’s great about each Montana community and what’s happening to make it a truly wonderful place to live or visit like career and real estate opportunities, housing and broadband availability, child care facilities, social activities etc.

From Destination Marketing to Destination Stewardship – Are Tourists Loving Montana Too Much?

“I know folks are concerned about overcrowding and Glacier has become an extremely popular destination.  We can become a victim of too much success.”

Montana Department of Commerce Announces Tourism Grant Program Application Cycle Opens August 1

“With these grants, the Department of Commerce continues to support the development of tourism and recreation projects, increasing visitors to our state and prompting economic growth and resiliency for many Montana communities,” said Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

Positively Montana Full Episode July 25

The focus of Positively Montana is to feature people doing good things; people trying to make a difference and good things happening to people who need help.

Six Community Broadband Networks Demonstrate Diversity of Approaches to Connectivity Challenges

One might think this is the moment for community broadband networks. The truth is, locally-directed networks have been serving their communities for a long, long time.

Plastic company Plastic Design and Manufacturing, or PDM in Manhattan, Montana expands factory after pandemic boosted business – Career Opportunities

The company makes custom injection-molded plastics, ranging from the plastic tops on Werner ladders to dog food bowls and other pet products.

What’s a nursing home combined with a childcare center? A hopeful model for the future of aging  (and early education)

Imagine a place for the elderly that’s also filled with the sounds of kids playing. Marc Freedman goes to Singapore to investigate a new model for intergenerational living.

Montana tribe welcomes back tourists to Glacier National Park after risky shutdown pays off

Millions of people will flock to Montana’s Glacier National Park this summer after last year’s pandemic-caused tourism skid, and they will once more be able sightsee and camp nearby on the recently reopened Blackfeet Indian Reservation.

‘Economic transformation’ Montana commission adopts priorities, seeks public input on how to allocate $150 Million

Lawmakers and Gianforte administration officials tasked with allocating $150 million to bolster Montana’s post-COVID economy name business innovation, value-added ag, worker training and affordable housing as priorities.

MATR Sponsor (view all)


"For small to medium to national organizations, for events and fundraisers of any size, in any format – live, virtual or hybrid – the platform is built for scale."

MATR Supporters (view all)


Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.