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Montana Sees Surge of Young Adults Moving to the State for Jobs
Young adults aged 18 to 24 are leading in-migration to Montana, driven by strong economic growth and expanding job opportunities in areas like Great Falls. This influx could reshape local labor markets, though challenges remain with many youth still disengaged from work or education.
Montana SMART Manufacturing Roadshow – 8/26 – Helena
WHO should Participate? Manufacturing Leads, Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders who want to discover potential applications of advanced technologies and data integration across all aspects of manufacturing operations.
2026 MEDA Fall Conference – Sept. 22-24 – Sidney, Montana
Join us in Sidney, Montana, for two days of networking, collaboration, professional development, and engaging discussions focused on strengthening economic development across Montana. Connect with colleagues, community leaders, and industry partners while exploring innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and building valuable relationships.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
MEDA is currently accepting speaker proposals for the Fall 2026 Conference Sept. 22-24, Sidney, Montana!
We’re looking for speakers who can share real-world experiences, practical strategies, and ideas that can help strengthen community and economic development across Montana.
Montana and Wyoming SBIR Discovery Webinar – Cost Proposals & Government Accounting – 8/4 – Online
Join us next Tuesday August 4, 2026 to gain confidence in tackling your SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal! Jim Greenwood will lead an all-day workshop hosted by Montana Technology Innovation Partnership powered by MSU TechLink Center and…
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
Fight Forest Fires with Heat Pumps
Switch out your gas furnace and you save 4 to 8 tons of heat-trapping, wildfire-causing CO2 a year. Switch out your water heater and you save another one to two. Electrify your transportation and you are keeping another 5+ tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere. Put solar panels on your house or buy community solar and you’re ensuring that all of your electric appliances are as clean as possible.
Montana takes next step on experimental therapies
After more than a year of anticipation, Montana’s most closely watched longevity law has moved from legislation to implementation.
Montana Secures $781,000 to Increase International Sales for Local Small Businesses- Attend the webinar on August 12 to learn more
These federal grants will help small exporters in Montana increase international sales by reimbursing marketing activities.
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
Apply for Leadership Missoula!
Missoula is a dynamic and energetic community. Such vitality and growth present many opportunities and
challenges for the citizens of Missoula. Keeping our community vibrant and healthy requires insightful leaders
who have the ability to communicate and work effectively with others. LEADERSHIP MISSOULA is
designed to facilitate the development and growth of tomorrow’s leaders, provide opportunities to interact with
different community members while exploring issues relevant to our community.
Leadership Missoula is a program of the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Bison need better treatment from Montana
The persecution of bison continues—nowhere more so than in Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte’s administration has opposed any expansion of wild buffalo populations and has relentlessly pressured the federal Bureau of Land Management to reverse earlier, positive bison decisions.
Mexico is building a modern high-speed passenger train network
The Mexican government has reversed a long downward trend by pushing new passenger rail projects. Recent efforts include restoring government control and launching key lines like the Tren Maya, signaling a major shift in transport policy.
Meagher County, Montana Thrives Through Education and Community Investment and Red Ants Pants
A University of Montana study highlights how coordinated investments in education, civic engagement, and local relationships have transformed Meagher County into a resilient entrepreneurial hub despite rural challenges.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
Why are some Canadians skipping Glacier Park this year?
“How much is political? How much of it is cost?”
GFDA Top Ten for 7/26/26
Registrations are pouring in for our September 10-11 developer tour of opportunities for new projects in Great Falls in conjunction with the Urban land Institute. This event is focused on developers interested in the Great Falls market for housing and commercial development. We will tour available sites, meet the local building and permitting staff, visit demand drivers in the market, and more! If you have a potential project that you would like represented reach out to Jake at [email protected] or 1-406-403-4937.
Missoula Marathon Has A Record $5.26 Million Economic Impact On The Community
The 2026 Missoula Marathon saw a 20% rise in participants, boosting visitor spending and hotel occupancy. Local businesses thrived as the event solidified its role as a key economic driver for the city.
JADEPUFFER — the first publicly documented ransomware operation executed end-to-end by an AI agent.
According to Sysdig Threat Research, the AI drove the whole intrusion: reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, and extortion. It fixed its own failed attacks in 31 seconds, fired off 600+ payloads, and encrypted 1,342 database records — yet it also narrated its crimes in plain English and demanded ransom to a hallucinated Bitcoin address. Fast AND flawed: an amateur hacker operating at machine speed.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Proposed Calif. law prioritizes human customer service agents over AI
Assembly Bill 1609, authored by Democrat Rick Chavez Zbur, would require companies that earn at least $500 million in revenue annually to make sure that people calling customer service have the option to talk with a human rather than an automated chatbot.
University of Montana’s College of Business Helps Grow Northwest Montana’s Entertainment Economy to a Near $300 Million Impact
The University of Montana’s expanded Entertainment, Events and Sports Management major is doubling enrollment and aligning workforce training with the region’s booming entertainment sector. Local venues and year-round live music are key drivers of this economic growth.
Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) – Why do we do what we do? It’s not because every challenge is easy.
The businesses we support are just a small sample of the entrepreneurs and organizations helping shape our region every day. Their success strengthens our communities, creates opportunities for others, and reminds us why this work matters.