US Petroleum Exports Hit Record
By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square U.S. petroleum products exports set a new record in the first half of 2023,…
Day: October 4, 2023
US Needs More Pipelines
The Center Square A recent analysis determined the United States sits on a century’s worth of gas supply, but industry…
Strategy to Reduce Carbon Emmissions Drafted by MDT, Comment Period Over
Directed by the federal government to do so, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has developed a draft “Carbon Reduction…
Shamrock Acquires Valley Distributing
Shamrock Foods, the largest family-held foodservice distributor in the western United States, has acquired Valley Distributing of Montana (Valley) in…
SBA 8(a) Program Makes Changes to Comply with Court Ruling
The SBA’s 8(a) program is making a major change to social disadvantage narrative requirements in the wake of a court…
Optimism Among Small Businesses
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the…
October Manufacturing Month
October is Montana Manufacturing month. Manufacturing Day is Oct. 6. This is a time to be amazed. Few people fully…
NFIB on Beneficial Ownership Requirements, Regulatory Landscape for Small Businesses
In two U.S. House committee hearings on July 18, 2023, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Kevin Kuhlman and…
Montana Highlights October 1 2023
Ten years after opening its first North American store, Fjällräven, the Swedish-heritage outdoor gear retailer opened its first store in…
Montana Economy Continues Strong
Amy Watson, State Economist As of the beginning of September, the Montana economy continues its strong expansion. Employment is at…