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Annual Montana workforce report reveals job growth but highlights skilled labor shortages

According to the DLI, Montana is now ranked eighth for the fastest employment growth nationwide since 2020, with the labor force setting a new record.

In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.

Montana’s real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, high housing costs and a rural economy have forced 87% of Montana’s movers to seek more affordable living options out of state.

What Do Cities Need? MetroLab Program Intends to Find Out

Its newly launched Local Government Research and Development Agenda, a nationwide undertaking, looks to provide research and science to cities. Interviews and workshops with 20 munis are underway.

GFDA Top Ten for 9-2-24

21) We Are Growing Our Awesome Staff Team and have excellent career opportunities. Download a description of openings for Loan Officer, Lending Solutions Specialist, and Government Contracting Advisor — APEX Accelerator. Contact Tracy for more info at [email protected].

Montana sees fifth-highest job growth in the country since the onset of the pandemic

The bulk of those jobs are in the health care, education, and tourism fields. Those industries experienced big losses during COVID, but now employ more people than before the pandemic.

Apex Accelerator Hosts Federal Subcontracting & Teaming With Schoonover & Moriarty LLC – 9/26 – Lewistown, MT

Please join Montana APEX and legal firm Schoonover & Moriarty LLC for this interactive workshop to learn more about Subcontracting/Teaming and how to increase competitiveness utilizing programs like DoD/SBA Mentor/Protégé & Joint Ventures.

2024 MEDA Fall Conference – 9/24-26 – Havre, Montana

Exciting agenda to inform, engage and ignite your creative ideas to improve your community and state.

Transforming Kalispell’s Transportation

As the city’s population grows and major developments within the municipality come to fruition, officials are working to upgrade Kalispell’s road infrastructure to bring connectivity and safety to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists

Propsera Pulse

Strategies for Rural Small Business Growth and Expansion Webinar Tuesday, September 24, 12pm Free to join

Big Sky Economic Development Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award From The International Economic Development Council

“Big Sky Economic Development is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its The Vault at 201 N Broadway Podcast project. This award highlights Big Sky Economic Development’s commitment to its community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Big Sky Economic Development, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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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.

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area