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GFDA Quarter Index 2026Q2 Numbers to Celebrate

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Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

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I’m the CEO of ClassPass and live in Missoula, Montana. I love CrossFit and fly-fishing meetings — here’s my routine.

I moved to Missoula about eight years ago, after we opened a ClassPass office here. My wife and I bought a home thinking it’d be a vacation home, and then we moved here full-time.

First US Case Charges American Citizen with Phone Data Wipe Using Duress Passcode While Entering the US

Samuel Tunick faces prosecution for allegedly erasing his phone at a border inspection using a duress passcode. This case raises important questions about digital privacy and legal rights at the border. With the number of border searches of electronic devices increasing every year, how can travelers keep their digital data safe?

Montana Sees Surge of Young Adults Moving to the State for Jobs

Young adults aged 18 to 24 are leading in-migration to Montana, driven by strong economic growth and expanding job opportunities in areas like Great Falls. This influx could reshape local labor markets, though challenges remain with many youth still disengaged from work or education.

Montana places near the bottom in new national ranking for childhood education – “The State With the Best Education Wins!”

WalletHub recently conducted a study on early education and ranked each state using 12 key metrics. Montana ranked 45th overall.

Federal Cuts Threaten Rural Maternal Healthcare Access and Safety

Rural mothers face higher mortality rates and hospital closures worsen care access. Federal policies raising costs and cutting Medicaid risk deepening these critical healthcare disparities. Care will be in shorter supply, travel distances will stretch farther, and high-risk situations will more likely result in tragedy.

Montana SMART Manufacturing Roadshow – 8/26 – Helena

WHO should Participate? Manufacturing Leads, Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders who want to discover potential applications of advanced technologies and data integration across all aspects of manufacturing operations.

2026 MEDA Fall Conference – Sept. 22-24 – Sidney, Montana

Join us in Sidney, Montana, for two days of networking, collaboration, professional development, and engaging discussions focused on strengthening economic development across Montana. Connect with colleagues, community leaders, and industry partners while exploring innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and building valuable relationships.

MEDA is currently accepting speaker proposals for the Fall 2026 Conference Sept. 22-24, Sidney, Montana!

We’re looking for speakers who can share real-world experiences, practical strategies, and ideas that can help strengthen community and economic development across Montana.

Montana and Wyoming SBIR Discovery Webinar – Cost Proposals & Government Accounting – 8/4 – Online

Join us next Tuesday August 4, 2026 to gain confidence in tackling your SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal! Jim Greenwood will lead an all-day workshop hosted by Montana Technology Innovation Partnership powered by MSU TechLink Center and…