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Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities – 9/10 – Missoula & Livestreamed

This conversation will bring together Tribal leaders, educators, telehealth advocates, and community-based non-profits to discuss new funding opportunities for digital inclusion and best practices for initiatives aimed at improving economic opportunities for Tribal and rural residents. This event will be livestreamed and open to press.

Montana State University sets new record in annual research expenditures at over $257 million

In its annual report to the National Science Foundation, MSU recorded research activities totaling $257.9 million for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30. That’s compared to the $230 million in expenditures reported to the NSF’s Higher Education Research and Development survey a year earlier.

Montana Senator Tester Secures $7 Million for Missoula to Hire More Firefighters

“When disaster strikes, Montana’s local fire departments are there to answer the call, but in order to do that, they’ve got to have enough folks on staff,” said Tester. “That’s why I’m proud to have secured this funding for the City of Missoula to hire and train more firefighters and ensure that the Missoula Fire Department is staffed up—because when our firefighters are supported, our communities are safer.”

Job Cuts Are Everywhere, Except in These Very Specific Industries

Business owners have contended with labor shortages for years. Could these industries be growth engines of the future?

Reverse Ageism Is Real and Overlooked

 “Youngism,” or prejudice against young adults, is more prevalent than we think, according to new research.

Montana Tech receives $6.5 million to create online programs focused on mining, metallurgy

Montana Technological University has been awarded $6.5 million from Department of Defense using Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to create seven online stackable certificates that will grow the workforce needed to boost domestic supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Two Missoula tech firms make list of 5,000 fastest growing companies – Career Opportunities

According to the magazine, the rankings are based on a percentage of revenue growth from 2020 through 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 2020.

Annual Montana workforce report reveals job growth but highlights skilled labor shortages

According to the DLI, Montana is now ranked eighth for the fastest employment growth nationwide since 2020, with the labor force setting a new record.

In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.

Montana’s real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, high housing costs and a rural economy have forced 87% of Montana’s movers to seek more affordable living options out of state.

What Do Cities Need? MetroLab Program Intends to Find Out

Its newly launched Local Government Research and Development Agenda, a nationwide undertaking, looks to provide research and science to cities. Interviews and workshops with 20 munis are underway.

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