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Bringing trains back: Rail’s surprising role in a sustainable future
The prestigious science journal Nature is also now arguing for a global rail revival – not as a nostalgic nod to the past, but as a pragmatic cornerstone of climate strategy.
RuralStrong visits with Paul Tuss, Executive Director of Bear Paw Development Corporation in Havre, Montana.
In addition to being an economic development professional, Paul serves as a representative in the Montana legislature and brings a unique perspective on how government plays a vital role in rural economic development.
GFDA Top Ten for 10-26-25
On the Montana Business Attraction Mission we pitched the Great Falls region with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the Federation of Korean Industries, the South Korean World Class 300 business leaders, and the Keidanren Japanese business association. We participated in Montana business attraction seminars in Seoul and Tokyo co-hosted with leading business associations, participated in Korean and Japanese flour miller association luncheons, networked at special receptions with targeted company leaders, and met one-on-one with executives of targeted companies.
Flathead Valley Community College enrollment on the rebound since Covid-19 pandemic
There were about 3,409 total students registered at the community college for the 2025 academic year. An academic year encompasses the fall and spring semesters, and enrollment includes full-time and part-time students registered within a degree program in addition to high school students taking Running Start classes.
Why Referrals Are the Secret Weapon of Small-Business Growth
In our new Metrics That Matter series, we kick off with a look at customer referral rate: how to measure it, how to boost it.
Prospera Navigator – Upcoming Events and Business 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.