Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of State Representative Marta Bertoglio as the new Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, signaling a continued focus on economic growth and job… Read More
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Performance Engineering Earns National Honors
Performance Engineering continues to gain national attention for combining rapid growth with a people-first workplace culture, earning two prestigious 2025 awards from the Zweig Group: Best Firms to Work For… Read More
Stock Market Rides Wave of Tech Gains and Trade Hopes Amid Weekly Swings
The U.S. stock market delivered a gripping performance this week, propelled by tech sector strength, a solid jobs report, and flickers of optimism in U.S.-China trade talks, though tariff jitters… Read More
Poll: College not preparing students for workforce, managers avoid hiring them
(The Center Square) – American colleges are not preparing students for the workforce, according to a recent poll, with hiring managers saying many graduates are entitled, easily offended, and on… Read More
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Steve Scheel Honored with North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award
Steve D. Scheel, the board chairman emeritus of SCHEELS, has been named the 50th recipient of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest honor for its citizens…. Read More
NI Holdings Appoints Seth C. Daggett as CEO
NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NODK) announced today that Seth C. Daggett will take on the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2024. Daggett, who has… Read More
Micron Technology Announces Fiscal Q1 Earnings Conference Call for December 18, 2024
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) has announced that it will hold its fiscal first-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The call will… Read More
Montana Sees Record Growth in Apprenticeship Opportunities
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) have announced a significant increase in apprenticeship opportunities across the state. According… Read More
Montana-Based Glacier Bank Declares 159th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI), the parent company of Montana’s Glacier Bank, announced on November 20, 2024, that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share…. Read More
Daktronics to Release Q2 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on December 4, 2024
Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT), a global leader in display systems, announced today that it will release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, before the market… Read More
Goldman Sachs Explores Spin-Out of Digital Assets Technology Platform
Goldman Sachs is considering spinning out its technology platform under the bank’s digital assets business, the company announced on Monday. The spin-out is still in its early planning stages, with… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Reports Record Q3 Results and Raises 2024 Revenue Guidance
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, has announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2024, marking a strong… Read More
7k Metals Unveils Limited-Edition 1-Kilo Grand Canyon Silver Coin for Black Friday 2024
Idaho-based 7k Metals is set to make waves in the numismatic world with the launch of one of its largest and most innovative coins: the 1-kilo Grand Canyon silver coin…. Read More
Warren Buffett Trims Apple Stake Amid Broader Selling Streak at Berkshire Hathaway
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B), continues to captivate the financial world with his investment moves. As of November 14, Berkshire’s Class A shares… Read More
Trump Picks Brendan Carr as Chairman of the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a move that is expected to reshape the agency’s direction on telecom… Read More
Black Hills Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend and Earnings Release Date
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend during a meeting held on October 28, 2024. Common shareholders on record as of… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has announced that it will release its… Read More
Jim Weatherly inducted into Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame
BOZEMAN — Jim Weatherly, whose career includes leading an influential Montana-based engineering firm for nearly 30 years, will be inducted into the Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame on Nov…. Read More
Eagle Bancorp Montana Reports Strong Third Quarter Performance
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), the parent company of Opportunity Bank of Montana, announced today a net income of $2.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the third… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Montana Innovation at Oxbow Cattle Company
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Oxbow Cattle Company in Missoula, celebrating the innovative work of owners Bart and Wendy Morris in promoting the value of Montana products. “Across Montana, producers like… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates $700 Million Investment in Montana’s Energy Infrastructure
Governor Greg Gianforte joined community leaders today to announce a $700 million investment aimed at enhancing affordable and reliable energy in Montana through the North Plains Connector Interregional Innovation project…. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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