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The Forest Service is poised to hand off one of the West’s most visited landscapes Critics say this is a test case for privatizing public lands.
“This is the camel’s nose under the tent. Cut employees so the excuse is not enough support. The Trump administration wants to sell off lands wherever it can and privatize lands wherever it can’t. So this is the test case for privatization,” said Aaron Weiss, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities.
Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC)
A Rare Opportunity to Build What Comes Next MBAC enters this next chapter with a meaningful regional mission, an established lending portfolio, and the ability to strengthen its role as a catalyst for business and…
Montana Ambassadors Host Montana State’s President Tessman and University of Montana’s President Shinn as they speak publicly together for the first time
The new faces of Montana’s flagship universities sat for a panel discussion moderated by the Chronicle at the Montana Ambassadors’ annual summit at The Wilson in Big Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Montana Ambassadors is a statewide cohort of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Now accepting applications for Prospera’s statewide women’s mentorship program
56Strong connects women entrepreneurs and business leaders from all of Montana’s 56 counties through a one-on-one mentorship program.
Let us Celebrate YOU! Entrepreneur Celebration – 11/10 – Great Falls, Montana
Whether you run a one-person business, lead a growing company, own a Main Street storefront, operate a farm or manufacturing business, recently launched your first venture, or have been in business for decades, you are invited to join us!
Montana State University’s annual research spending grows 7% to top $300 million for the first time
MSU is the first and only institution in the state to surpass the $300 million mark, and its research enterprise is larger than all other public and private universities in the state combined.
Missoula’s Montana Knife Co. lands on Inc. 5000 list
Montana Knife Co. now employs 130 workers and remains focused on creating heirloom-quality craftsmanship.
Billionaires in the wilderness
Private-sector wealth wants to save Greater Yellowstone. But for whom?
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…
Montana youth-serving organizations invited to apply for a visit from a team focused on learning STEM through power tools
Montana State University’s Science Math Resource Center and the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative are offering a chance for a Montana school, youth organization or community to win a spring 2027 visit from a team that aims to help youth get experience with science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, by learning to use power tools.
Carroll College expands tuition promise (cut undergraduate tuition by 40%) to Pell-eligible students nationwide
Carroll College will reduce undergraduate tuition from $43,260 to $26,800 and expand its Pell Promise program nationwide for Pell-eligible students. This shift aims to make college more affordable and accessible beyond Montana, reshaping recruitment and financial aid competition.
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Visiting Crazy Horse Memorial: Larger Than Mount Rushmore And Still Under Construction
Crazy Horse Memorial, about 40 miles from the Wyoming border, is larger than Mount Rushmore and after nearly 80 years of blasting, drilling, carving and hauling untold tons of granite off a Black Hills mountainside, still isn’t finished. It’s worth a visit.
GFDA Top 10 for 9/27/26
Don’t miss Jon Schallert’s FREE Destination Creation Workshop! We’re less than two weeks away from this hands-on workshop designed for businesses of all types, as well as downtown, tourism, city and county leaders.
Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Assistant / Junior Loan Specialist – Montana Business Assistance Connection’s (MBAC)
The Loan Assistant / Junior Loan Specialist provides day-to-day lending, loan servicing, documentation, and portfolio support necessary for the effective administration of Montana Business Assistance Connection’s (MBAC) lending programs. The position serves as a primary…
Montana Career Opportunity – Operations & Finance Manager – Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC)
The Operations & Finance Manager provides day-to-day administrative, financial, facilities, customer service, and human resource support necessary for the effective operation of Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC). This position serves as a central operational resource…
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Montana Career Opportunity – Senior Loan Officer – Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC)
The Senior Loan Officer provides leadership and day-to-day management of lending activities necessary to advance the mission and economic development objectives of Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC). This position serves as a primary lending resource…
North Dakota leads the nation in per capita qualifying corporate facility projects
“North Dakota continues to see steady growth and attract new residents as one of the best places to live, work and raise a family,” said Governor Kelly Armstrong in January in announcing the state’s official population had grown for the fourth consecutive year and was nearing 800,000.
Don’t Miss These FREE Destination Creation Workshops! 10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls
This FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types, from retail, restaurants and hospitality to professional services, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations, tourism professionals, chambers, economic development partners, and city and county officials.
Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38
The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Google Takes the A.I. Data Center Race to Outer Space
Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.
Montana Department of Commerce Praises Billings for Downtown Revitalization Success
The Montana Department of Commerce highlighted Billings as a thriving community with strong ties among developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their report commends the Downtown Billings team as trusted partners and champions of local economic growth.
Montana Supreme Court Clears Butte-Silver Bow Data Center Vote for November Ballot
The court overturned a retroactive deadline change, allowing Butte-Silver Bow residents to decide on data center construction. This ruling emphasizes local voter control amid new state laws affecting land use initiatives.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Specialist – Bear Paw Development Corporation of Northern Montana
This position is responsible for communicating with loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants’ backgrounds and verify references. Assemble and review all loan applications and required documents to ensure completeness of loan information. Prepare loan…
How to pronounce ‘McGough’? You know…. the one in Montana
McGoff? McGoo? Mc…what? Don’t worry, Raleigh’s got it covered. Watch as we settle the great name debate and share what it really means to be part of McGough!
The Forest Business Newsletter Returns: Bigger, Better, and on Substack
The world’s most popular forest products industry newsletter relaunches with a splash
MEDA conference members visit eye-opening companies in Sidney, Montana
The attendees had the pleasure of being introduced to three amazing companies in Sidney, Montana. For some of us the drive was longer than most but the rewards of learning more about Fairview Honey (A really sweet company), Basin Precast (Things are really tipping up) and PCS Insulation (That’s a wrap) were well worth it.
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…
Montana Teachers: Attend the OpTeC conference for free. Why is this so important for you and your students?
Optics and photonics show up in technologies students encounter every day, from cell phone cameras and lasers to fiber optics, medical imaging, remote sensing, advanced manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and astronomy. Teachers will leave with current examples, local connections, and new ways to help students connect classroom concepts about light, waves, and engineering to Montana-based STEM careers.
Prospera Navigator 2026 Events and Trainings
Are you starting to feel like all marketing is beginning to look the same? Between trendy templates, recycled ideas, and endless “best practices,” it can be hard to know how to make your business feel polished and professional without spending a fortune—or blending in with everyone else.