The Creative and Cultural Economy

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Rediscover Montana’s Parks

National parks, battlefields, recreation areas, national historic sites, historic trails and more.

Virtual International Wildlife Film Festival from Missoula, Montana reaches nearly every state, 25 countries

“We’re not going to make any serious decisions right now about next year obviously because who knows where we’ll be, but I think we probably will consider doing a virtual package again.”

Montana Business Quarterly Spring Issue

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research has been providing information about Montana’s state and local economies for more than 70 years. Located at the University of Montana, the bureau is the research and public service branch of the College of Business.

Watch: Amazing Montana guitarist Dan Dubuque loses gigs and goes viral with cover songs

After losing all of his gigs due to the coronavirus, he recorded solo videos of some of his favorite covers from rock bands like Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana and Tool.

From Lolo, Montana to Finland: Nest cams at Dunrovin Ranch go global

The Awesome Osprey Classroom is the brainchild of SuzAnne Miller, and it’s the culmination of years of dreaming while turning her own nest cams at Dunrovin Ranch in Lolo into learning and living centers for schools, senior homes and whoever else wants to click on.

“It’s Times Like These” Beautiful

You’ll like this.

Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) – Letter of Recommendations to Gov. Bullock and the Montana Cares Task Force

Montana economic developers have stepped up to make a significant difference in preserving local and regional businesses and jobs. We have the skills, knowledge, commitment and local/regional relationships necessary to wisely put federal CARES Act funds towork over the next eight months to preserve, strengthen and grow Montana’s economy.

Great Falls tourism agency is optimistic, despite downturn caused by COVID-19

Great Falls Montana Tourism is offering several resources to people that either want to get away anyway they can now, or plan their next vacation for when the country finally reopens.

Bozeman, Montana-based climber, director releases full-length documentary ‘Himalayan Ice’

“Himalayan Ice” is the story of his and his friends’ 2019 journey to a tiny village in Northern India to find and climb what Novak said some called “the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in the world.”

Folk Festival cancellation is $8-10 million blow to Butte economy

Some of those visitors use the time to explore more of Montana. Everett said they estimate the impact of the festival is about $25 million to $30 million to the state.

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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.