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NorthWestern Energy solicits input for recreation projects

Since 2005, the energy company has helped fund 66 projects in the Great Falls area.

Great Falls Energy Market Deep Dive Identifies Opportunities for Region

Opportunities abound to attract investment in wind, solar, hydrogen, and eFuels, and to significantly increase the energy efficiency of industrial operations, commercial facilities and homes. By 2035, the Great Falls trade area has the potential to attract $11.5 billion in wind energy investment. 84% of roofs in Cascade County are solar viable. Homeowners and renters could save $1.6 million in energy savings per year.

Great Falls airport campaigns for direct service to Los Angeles

The addition of Allegiant’s direct flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix moved these destinations to the top of the airport’s market.

GFDA Quarter Index 2024Q3

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.

Montana State hosts event promoting job creation in quantum devices and systems field

“The meeting connects our expertise in quantum science with that in optics and photonics,” she said. “Workforce development is a key outcome of MSU’s two- and four-year programs, and an important aspect of our land-grant mission. It is also essential for economic development in Montana.”

The Private Equity Firm Betting Big On Big Sky, Montana

What has enabled CrossHarbor to survive–even thrive–in a location where several others ended up in bankruptcy?

Montana faces ‘acute challenge’ with federal low-income housing program

In response, the state decided to not allow any more people to get on the waitlist for low-income housing vouchers.

A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals – Pinedale, Wyoming

Sublette County is the only one in Wyoming — where counties span thousands of square miles — without a hospital. The 10-bed, 40,000-square-foot hospital, with a similarly sized attached long-term care facility, is slated to open by the summer of 2025.

State, local guaranteed income programs set the stage for federal action

A growing body of research shows that local-level cash assistance initiatives can improve financial, housing and other outcomes for recipients. Federal lawmakers are taking notice.

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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.

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

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.