The Creative and Cultural Economy

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Butte sees media industry boost

Butte is a central location in Montana. It has an urban environment, including buildings from several centuries. It’s close to mountains, lakes and rivers — and it’s affordable.

Zooniverse – You can help study Montana’s wildlife from your living room.

Zooniverse gives people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to participate in real research with over 50 active online citizen science projects.

Missoula author ‘excited’ to have Netflix transform her book ‘MAID: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive’ into TV series

It was even read and reviewed by President Barack Obama, who described it, in part, as “the description of the tightrope many families walk just to get by.”

For the love of film: The Yellowstone Film Ranch could change the way Montana works

Thanks to new tax incentives and the Yellowstone Film Ranch itself, the film world in the state is about to get a lot bigger.

Things everyone from Missoula should know

There are certain things that every person from Missoula should know and be able to explain to visitors or new residents.

Informational Webinar: Montana’s Historic Preservation Grant Program

During this webinar Community Development staff will walk you through the program’s guidelines, application process and frequently asked questions.

Missoula’s economy remains strong, outpacing state average

Fueled by growth in technology and the residential housing market, Missoula’s banks and business services continued to grow in 2019, outpacing the state average, according to this year’s economic report.

Film production company prepares to open headquarters in Butte

Uptown Butte – with its historic buildings and landscape – is the kind of place filmmakers love.

Arts Missoula eNews

Arts Missoula is seeking nominations for the 21st Annual Missoula Arts & Culture Awards.

Art and culture playing a bigger role in driving Missoula’s economy

According to a 2015 study by Arts and Economic Prosperity, Missoula’s nonprofit arts sector represented a $54 million industry, one that provided more than 1,900 jobs and contributed more than $39 million in household earnings.

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

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.

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.