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North Dakota leads the nation in per capita qualifying corporate facility projects

“North Dakota continues to see steady growth and attract new residents as one of the best places to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Kelly Armstrong in January in announcing the state’s official population had grown for the fourth consecutive year and was nearing 800,000.

Stop training kids for a one-job career

Education was built for a world of specialists, lifelong jobs, and four-year degrees. This world no longer exists.

Don’t Miss These FREE Destination Creation Workshops! 10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls

This FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types, from retail, restaurants and hospitality to professional services, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations, tourism professionals, chambers, economic development partners, and city and county officials.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38

The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.

Irish Team Builds Fastest DNA Computer Without Electricity

Maynooth University researchers developed a DNA computer that performs calculations using natural molecular interactions without continuous power. This breakthrough could transform energy use in computing, a key concern for Montana businesses facing rising energy costs.

Google Takes the A.I. Data Center Race to Outer Space

Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.

Montana Department of Commerce Praises Billings for Downtown Revitalization Success

The Montana Department of Commerce highlighted Billings as a thriving community with strong ties among developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their report commends the Downtown Billings team as trusted partners and champions of local economic growth.

Flathead Judges Clash in Partisan Montana Supreme Court Race

Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson face off for a Supreme Court seat as Montana’s judicial elections grow more partisan. Voters will also decide on a measure to keep judicial races nonpartisan.

Only 36 Percent of Montanans Approve State’s Direction

A recent Montana Free Press-Rutgers Eagleton poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s top elected officials, highlighting deep partisan divides and mixed approval ratings across key political figures.

Montana Supreme Court Clears Butte-Silver Bow Data Center Vote for November Ballot

The court overturned a retroactive deadline change, allowing Butte-Silver Bow residents to decide on data center construction. This ruling emphasizes local voter control amid new state laws affecting land use initiatives.