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Montana State University creates new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing

Montana State University has appointed Kevin Amende, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, to oversee its new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing, which is set to admit its… Read More

May 7, 2025

Amazon Sellers Stockpile Inventory Amid Tariff Hike, But Relief May Be Short-Lived

Amazon is working to reassure investors as sweeping new tariffs threaten to disrupt its sprawling e-commerce ecosystem, particularly for small third-party sellers who form the backbone of its online marketplace…. Read More

May 4, 2025

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at Annual Meeting

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend known as the Oracle of Omaha, announced his retirement as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at the company’s annual meeting Saturday, marking the… Read More

May 4, 2025

State Treasurer Plans To Invest Billions To Help Bring Manufacturing To Wyoming

State Treasurer Curt Meier has an innovative plan to help the Cowboy State’s economy. “I think opportunity and necessity is the mother of expansion,” he said. Meier told Cowboy State… Read More

April 30, 2025

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Red Lobster Appoints New CEO Amid Bankruptcy and Menu Overhaul

After closing over 100 locations and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, Red Lobster has announced the appointment of Damola Adamolekun as its new CEO. The seafood restaurant… Read More

October 19, 2024

Wyoming Business Council Launches Job Board

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Job Board through Wyoming Venture Capital (WYVC), aimed at enhancing support for its portfolio companies and… Read More

October 19, 2024

Glacier Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.33 per Share

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share during a meeting held on September 24, 2024. This… Read More

October 4, 2024

Small businesses tell Congress to stop tax hike

(The Center Square) – A coalition of small businesses are calling on Congress to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent. Small business leaders visited Washington, D.C. this week… Read More

September 29, 2024

Montana’s Unemployment Rate at 3.2%

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate increased by 0.1% to 3.2% in August, still holding steady below the national average of 4.2%, according to the latest data from… Read More

September 28, 2024

Gianforte Celebrates Multi-Generation Montana Family Businesses

Governor Greg Gianforte visited two prominent multi-generation family businesses in Missoula and Jefferson counties on  as part of his 56 County Tour, highlighting the enduring spirit of the American Dream… Read More

August 31, 2024

Montana State University to Host Annual Student Employment Job and Internship Fair

Montana State University will hold its annual Student Employment Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Strand Union Building ballrooms on… Read More

August 31, 2024

Montana Technologies Reports Strong Second Quarter with New Partnerships and Facility Expansion

Montana Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (“Montana Technologies” or “the Company”), a pioneer in atmospheric thermal energy and water harvesting technology, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of… Read More

August 23, 2024

Empowering young CEOs

On July 23, the UND Center for Innovation and the Grand Forks Small Business Development Center welcomed nine young people from the Greater Grand Forks area to this year’s Kidpreneur… Read More

August 22, 2024

Committee fights to stop ‘government control’ over 70M gig workers

(The Center Square) – Retainment of the independent contractor model in the American workforce is being sought by a congressional committee and could lead to subpoena of a Biden administration… Read More

August 19, 2024

Governor Highlights Small Business Successes During 56 County Tour

Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Sweet Grass, Stillwater, and Carbon counties today to showcase local small business achievements and discuss how pro-business policies are supporting Montana’s… Read More

August 10, 2024

Big Tech Earnings Week: Apple and Amazon in Focus Amid Market Volatility

This week promises to be pivotal for the tech industry, with major companies set to release their earnings reports amidst a climate of heightened scrutiny and market volatility. Raymond James… Read More

July 28, 2024

Glacier Bancorp Reports Strong Quarterly and First Half 2024 Results

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024, highlighting significant developments in earnings and operational performance. For the second quarter… Read More

July 20, 2024

Brian Webster Appointed to Pulsara’s Board of Directors

BOZEMAN, MT – Pulsara, a leading platform for healthcare communication and logistics, has announced the appointment of Brian Webster, President and CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, to its Board of… Read More

July 20, 2024

Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies in Apparent Suicide Fall from NYC Hotel

J. Michael Cline, the founder of Fandango, tragically passed away after a fatal fall from a luxury hotel in New York City on Tuesday morning, authorities have confirmed. Cline, aged… Read More

July 20, 2024

Billings to Welcome Two New Event Centers by Year’s End

Billings is set to elevate its event hosting capabilities with the imminent completion of two state-of-the-art event centers by the close of the year. The Billings Hotel & Convention Center… Read More

July 15, 2024

NorthWestern Energy Seeks Rate Increases for Electric and Gas Customers in Montana

NorthWestern Energy has formally requested approval from Montana regulators to raise rates for its electric and natural gas customers, marking its first rate adjustment petition since its last review two… Read More

July 15, 2024

Glacier Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend

KALISPELL, Mont. – Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced that its Board of Directors, has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. This declaration marks the Company’s 157th consecutive… Read More

July 13, 2024

Bridger Aerospace Acquires FMS Aerospace

BELGRADE, Mont. – Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger Aerospace”), a prominent provider of aerial firefighting services, has completed the acquisition of FMS Aerospace (“FMS”), based in Huntsville, Alabama. This… Read More

July 13, 2024

Montana gets $40 million in federal funds for innovation research

(The Center Square) – Montana is receiving $40 million in federal funds due to legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. The “Endless Frontier Act” calls for increased investments in science… Read More

July 9, 2024

BlueCross BlueShield of Montana to Continue as the State Plan’s Medical Administrator

The Department of Administration (DOA) announced its intention to award the contract for the state’s health plan’s medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BCBSMT), the incumbent provider…. Read More

June 26, 2024

2024 Employer of Choice Award Winners

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has announced the winners of the 2024 Montana State Employers Council Employers of Choice Award. This annual accolade celebrates employers who demonstrate exceptional… Read More

June 24, 2024

Central Ag Research Center aims to help Montana crops thrive

BOZEMAN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that in 2023, nearly 5.3 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of barley and more than 1 million acres of pulse… Read More

June 12, 2024

Lee Enterprises Adopts ‘Poison-Pill’ to Block Quint Digital

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE),has announced that its Board of Directors  approved a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (“Rights Plan”). Effective immediately, the Rights Plan will remain in effect until March… Read More

April 25, 2024

CEO Pay Hit Another Record. Shareholders Did Even Better.

Benjamin Franklin’s timeless assertion from 1789 about the certainties of life—death and taxes—might require a modern update if he were alive today. In our contemporary landscape, alongside these age-old certainties,… Read More

April 20, 2024

Report gives South Dakota high marks for economic outlook

(The Center Square) – South Dakota ranked seventh in a report measuring the state’s economic outlook based on 15 state policy metrics. The 2024 Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State… Read More

April 11, 2024

Court upholds first oil and natural gas lease sale on federal lands in western states

(The Center Square) – A federal judge handed a win to oil and natural gas companies operating in western states by upholding the first lease sales of the Biden administration… Read More

April 1, 2024

Governor Gianforte Tours Hi-Country Snacks in Lincoln

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – As part of his continued celebration of Montana Agriculture Week, Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday visited Hi-Country Snacks in Lincoln to learn more about how the… Read More

March 30, 2024

Montana Logging Industry Faces Uncertain Future

Pyramid Mountain Lumber officials have announced their intention to sell the mill rather than resorting to an auction, although no concrete plans have been finalized apart from the impending closure…. Read More

March 23, 2024

Realtors group ends commission model; biggest ‘jolt’ in housing in 100 years

(The Center Square) – The National Association of REALTORS announced Friday an agreement where it will end the 6% commission that is routine in home sales. In the settlement with… Read More

March 16, 2024

Billings Business Wins Retailer of the Year Award at 2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow

A Billings business, The Maker’s Market, was honored with the 2024 Retailer of the Year award today at the annual Made in Montana Tradeshow for Food and Gifts in Helena…. Read More

March 9, 2024

Secretary Christi Jacobsen congratulates businesses at 2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen thanked the businesses attending the 2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow on Friday. The Secretary also congratulated the award winners for being… Read More

March 9, 2024

Montana State business college helps students develop networking skills

BOZEMAN — This semester, Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship held its first career symposium, a casual event intended to help students become comfortable talking to… Read More

March 7, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte Launches Invest in Veterans Week

On Monday at 1889 Coffee House, Governor Greg Gianforte kicked off Invest in Veterans Week. “I think it’s huge. Communication is the key to so many good things,” said Brett… Read More

March 7, 2024

Employers seek to hire Montana State students at biannual career fair

BOZEMAN – Nearly 1,500 students in search of internships and employment opportunities, many of them dressed to impress, attended the first day of Montana State University’s Almost Spring Job and… Read More

March 5, 2024

UM Law Alumnus Races to Success

MISSOULA ­– Kyle Fickler grew up in Drummond, Montana. From a young age, he was always drawn toward motorsports and racing. He loved tinkering on cars and figuring out how… Read More

March 4, 2024

Groups weigh in on Montana Supreme Court case of minors challenging permit laws

(The Center Square) – A Montana think tank and special interest groups have filed an amicus brief in the state supreme court case known as Held v. Montana. The coalition is… Read More

March 2, 2024

Trucking group says they’ll sue if IL adopts CA emissions standards

(The Center Square) – California vehicle emissions standards may be coming to Illinois. An Illinois state legislator has introduced a measure that would limit the types of trucks the trucking industry… Read More

February 25, 2024

CyberMontana Advances UM’s Mission to be Cybersecurity Hub for Treasure State

MISSOULA – The University of Montana is fortifying its positions as the cybersecurity center for the entire Treasure State. Coming on the heels of a 2023 U.S. Government Accountability Office… Read More

February 22, 2024

Montana State to host inaugural Montana Agritourism Conference May 3

BOZEMAN – The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agritourism Fellows Program will host a new conference focused on the confluence of agriculture and tourism on Friday, May… Read More

February 17, 2024

New York City lawsuit accuses big-tech firms of fueling youth mental health crisis

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Snapchat and other social media networks, blaming the big-tech companies for fueling a youth… Read More

February 15, 2024

Summit gets another shot at carbon pipeline in North Dakota

(The Center Square) – Summit Carbon Solutions will get another chance at a carbon pipeline in North Dakota after a ruling by the state’s public service commission. State rules supersede… Read More

February 10, 2024

UPS to cut 12,000 jobs

In response to a lower-than-projected revenue, UPS has declared a significant workforce reduction of 12,000 employees. The shipping company witnessed a 7.8% decline in revenue, dropping from $27 billion to… Read More

February 3, 2024

Montana State’s Northwestern Ag Research Center builds on 75 years of producer-focused discovery

BOZEMAN – In the narrow strip of Montana between Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, just east of Kalispell, there sits a farm that’s easy to drive by without noticing…. Read More

February 2, 2024

Group says lawmakers should pull fraud-prone business tax credit

(The Center Square) – The Employee Retention Tax Credit, designed to help businesses keep employees on the payroll during pandemic shutdowns, could end up costing taxpayers seven times more than… Read More

February 2, 2024

Montana Sets New Records for Employment, Labor Force in December

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana set new records for total employment and labor force in December, according to data compiled by Department of Labor and Industry… Read More

January 27, 2024

Big Sky Businesses Remain Optimistic

Despite a sluggish start to winter in Big Sky, recent snowfall has sparked optimism among local businesses for a successful winter season. Matt Rolfson, an employee at Gallatin Alpine Sports,… Read More

January 22, 2024

How we almost ended up with a bull’s-eye bar code

Jordan Frith, Clemson University Few objects in the world are more immediately recognizable than the bar code. After all, bar codes are all around us. They’re on the books we… Read More

January 16, 2024

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