Economists say tourism could help put Missoula in the black

Economists are confident a resurgent tourism industry in Montana could help Missoula recover from the recession more quickly than other cities.

Endless pages of number crunching and complicated studies tell the story of the recession. But, a meeting of economic minds in Missoula is painting a clearer picture.

"It gives you a good sense of people that are working on these issues, and what they’re saying right now," says Tom Potiowsky.

Matt Leach

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