The Telecommuting and Gig Workforce in Montana

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REGISTER NOW: MidYear Bureau of Business and Economic Research Economic Update – Coming to 7 Montana Cities This Summer!

This year’s program will have a special focus on the supply chain disruptions that have impacted just about every business in the state. We’ll be joined by University of Montana Wilson Logistics Faculty Fellow Dr. Simona Stan who will present her assessment of how, and how much longer, these disruptions came about.

Montana Dept. of Transportation June 2022 Newsline – New Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator

S helby Clark is MDT’s new bicycle/ pedestri-
an coordinator. She will serve as a contact
for bicycle and pedestrian safety information, assist
with design standards for bicycle/pedestrian facili-
ties, supply signs for bicycling events, provide bicy-
cle touring information, and coordinate training of
MDT and local staff in bicycle and pedestrian facility
design. Arriving from Alaska, Shelby joins the team
with a background in geography and ethnobotany.

Remote work continues to shift U.S. housing landscape, Zillow finds

Overall, about half the growth in home prices during the pandemic can be attributed to the increase of remote work options, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

For Vibrant U.S. Cities, Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers U.S. states and cities the chance to invest in transportation systems that modernize infrastructure, expand access and mobility for all people in a community, improve public health and safety, and boost local economies.

6 Steps to Planning Complete Streets

Download this guide for practical guidance on improving safety, public health, and equity through more complete, multimodal-friendly streets.

Bozeman, Montana – ‘Zoom towns’ spike in popularity, but not everyone is on board

With so many American companies allowing employees to do their jobs remotely, there’s been a migration from major cities to smaller, more rural areas. Those who are moving love the lower cost of living, but how do the area’s longtime residents feel? NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight on “Zoom towns” that popped up over the pandemic.

Why the return to the office isn’t working

“I don’t gain anything besides a commute.”

A full return to the office? Does ‘never’ work for you?

“It’s kind of a Wizard of Oz thing,” Kime said. In other words, his team realized that there was no almighty being compelling his assistance; there was just a man behind a curtain (or Zoom screen). “As much as we complained about going back to work, we all understood that it was going to happen. But the minute we started going, we realized how silly that was,” she added.

Workforce Development Programs To Get The Job Done at The Montana Department of Commerce

Frederick Van Den Abbeel, Business Attraction Manager with the Montana Department of Commerce, noted the state has a number of flagship programs that provide training for both existing and new employees and businesses including:

In a Work-from-Anywhere World, How Remote Will Workers Go?

Will professionals still choose cities if they have the option to work from the beach (or the mountains and plains of Montana)? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury considers the radical ripple effects of remote work.

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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.

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