U.S. stocks surged this week, with all three major indexes closing at record highs after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year, fueling hopes that… Read More
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Governor Gianforte Welcomes Rivian as First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer in Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte joined Rivian officials and community leaders in Belgrade this week to celebrate the opening of the company’s new 20,000-square-foot service and demo center, marking Rivian as the… Read More
Warren Buffett Marks 95th Birthday With Reflection on Legacy, Berkshire’s Future
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” celebrated his 95th birthday Tuesday in typically understated fashion, surrounded by close family and friends in his hometown. Buffett,… Read More
Montana Unemployment Holds at 2.8% in July
Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8% in July, marking the tenth consecutive month below 3% and extending a four-year stretch at or below 3.4%, according to state labor data released… Read More
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Elliott Investment Takes Stake in BP, Pressures Oil Major for Change
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has acquired a significant stake in BP Plc, as the British oil giant struggles with years of underperformance and weak investor confidence, according to sources… Read More
SITKA Gear Expands Retail Presence with New Columbus Store
SITKA Gear, a leader in technical hunting and outdoor apparel, is set to open its newest retail store in Columbus, Ohio, with a grand opening celebration on January 11, 2025…. Read More
Glacier Bancorp Reports Strong Q4 Earnings Despite Yearly Decline
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) reported a 21% increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $61.8 million, up from $51.1 million in Q3 2024 and 14%… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Deploys Super Scooper Aircraft to Battle California Wildfires
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. has mobilized its CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to support wildfire suppression efforts, marking the company’s earliest seasonal deployment in its history. The deployment… Read More
Glacier Bancorp to Acquire Bank of Idaho in $245M Deal
Glacier Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID) in a $245.4 million all-stock transaction, further expanding its presence in… Read More
Headwaters Hospice Expands, Bringing Compassionate Care to More Montanans
Just one year after earning CHAP Accreditation, Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care has become a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care in the Helena Valley. Fueled by overwhelming community support,… Read More
Eagle Bancorp Montana Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Earnings
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), the holding company for Opportunity Bank of Montana, reported a 26.7% increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $3.4 million,… Read More
MSU’s Montana Manufacturing Extension Center releases 2024 report
BOZEMAN — Workers in Montana’s manufacturing sector saw their wages increase by nearly $8,000 on average over the past year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing… Read More
Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee
The Montana Department of Justice is accepting applications to fill three positions on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The available roles include a representative from the tow truck industry… Read More
Montana Housing Market Enters Deep Freeze
Montana Housing Market Faces “Frozen” Conditions Amid Affordability Crisis Montana’s housing market is experiencing what experts describe as a deep freeze, and a single statistic highlights why: roughly 80% of… Read More
NorthWestern Energy Signs Massive Data Center Power Deals
NorthWestern Energy has announced agreements to supply significant amounts of electricity to two proposed data centers in Montana, with combined power demands set to exceed the capacity of the state’s… Read More
Montana Unemployment Rate Holds at Historic Low in November
Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in November, continuing an unprecedented stretch of low unemployment that has persisted for 41 consecutive months, with rates at or below 3.4%. The state’s… Read More
Frontier Asset Management Launches Actively Managed ETFs on the NYSE
Frontier Asset Management, an independent asset management firm, has officially launched its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These ETFs are designed… Read More
Wyoming Business Council Welcomes New Team Member
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced an exciting update to its team, with the addition of a new member and a role transition. These changes reflect the organization’s ongoing… Read More
Idaho to Reduce Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate by 20% in 2025
Idaho Governor Brad Little announced today a significant reduction in the state’s unemployment insurance tax rate for 2025, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. The move is expected… Read More
Montana Business Owners Notified to Report Equipment for 2025 Tax Year
The Montana Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to business owners with equipment reporting requirements to submit their reports for Tax Year 2025. Businesses and individuals owning business equipment… Read More
Federal judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger merger
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $6.6 Million in Loans
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that 10 businesses have been approved for a combined total of $6,628,000 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF). The… Read More
Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for 2024 Big Sky Film Grant
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG), offering financial support to filmmakers creating projects that showcase Montana’s unique landscapes, culture,… Read More
Holiday shopping expected to break records again in 2024
(The Center Square) – Nearly 40% of all Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, to kick off the holiday shopping season. Holiday sales are already expected to once again break… Read More
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