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Headwaters RC&D July 2026 Newsletter
Serving Southwest Montana: Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite, Jefferson, Madison & Powell Counties
Ekalaka, Montana’s Carter County Museum to Triple Size and Double Economic Impact
Currently, the museum draws about 5,000 visitors annually to a town of roughly 400 residents, generating around $1 million in economic impact. While this little museum may be two hours from everywhere, soon, it will be a whole lot harder to ignore.
Bozeman, Montana’s Museum of the Rockies tech experts remodel “Big Al” the dinosaur’s face. (And Dinosaurs Were Colorful)
Renowned paleontologist Jack Horner—who inspired the character of Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park—argues that we should rethink how we picture dinosaurs. Rather than the muted grays and browns typically seen in movies, Horner believes dinosaurs were brightly colored, much like modern birds, using vibrant tones for mating displays and camouflage.
GFDA Top Ten for 7/19/26
GFDA has some great Career Opportunities! https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/about/team/careers/
Missoula, Montana Celebrates New $23 Million National Museum of Forest Service History Grand Opening
The new 27,000-square-foot museum showcases America’s conservation history with interactive exhibits and mass timber construction. Visitors can explore decades of environmental heritage through innovative design and the unique Rings of Change digital table.
The latest news for you – Missoula Chamber
Calendar of Events
July 21: Missoula Young Professionals at L&M Fine Jewelry
July 29: Member Orientation at the Chamber of Commerce
August 11: Business After Hours at First Security Bank
Montana Tourism Drives $5.6 Billion in Spending in 2025
For every one resident, we get 13 visitors to the state. And that spending was $5.6 billion. So we are a major industry.
ITRR – How much did Montana visitors spend in 2025, and where did they spend it?
Nonresidents spend over $5 billion in Montana each year. This report examines the distribution of spending across Montana’s six travel regions and among the 19 of the 56 counties with the highest spending, based on an average of 2024 and 2025 spending data.
Livability in Great Falls, Montana
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a community that supports new ideas, Great Falls continues to attract people ready to work, live and grow in Montana. See why people are choosing Great Falls! Gain access to entrepreneurial resources and support at GrowGreatFalls.org. Discover careers, lifestyle resources and relocation tools at LiveInGreatFalls.com.
GFDA Upcoming Business Trainings and Events
Questions about our trainings? Contact Jamie! Jamie Rapley [email protected] 1-406-750-4481





