Ravalli County: Small manufacturing where timber used to be

The economy of the Bitterroot Valley appears to be on the upswing, but there are still some speed bumps that will have to be negotiated.

Builders are seeing the largest uptick in years in single-family home starts, but many face challenges in finding the skilled workforce they need to keep up with demand.

Ravalli County’s unemployment rate keeps dropping and there are far more job openings now than last year. Still, some employers are challenged to find the people with the right skills to fill the jobs they have.

By PERRY BACKUS Ravalli Republic

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