Montana Highlights January 15, 2026
Jodie Cross has purchased the Montana Trolley Company, in Kalispell, from Scott Davie. The business will be mostly run by…
Author: Dennis Pyburn
The Real Cost of Gas
By Evelyn Pyburn Every day one hears people complain about the rising cost of gasoline and vilifying the oil industry,…
Goodbye to the Penny
The US Treasury recently announced it will stop making the penny. Producing one penny cost almost four cents, costing the…
Cost of Child Care
Costs of child care was a significant issue during this session of the Legislature. Legislators addressed it with the passage…
Spring! Time to “Get Started”; Time to Register for Women’s Run
Geting Started Clinic’s for the Montana Women’s Run started this week and continues every Monday hereafter until Race Day on…
2025 in Montana: Less Growth, Fewer People, More AI
Despite a high-performing job market, economic growth in Montana slowed in 2024, continuing a three year decline following the pandemic…
Business Optimism Level Rises
The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed a big breakthrough in the attitudes Main Street entrepreneurs now have about…
Assuming Leadership Roles at Stockman
Glendive Market President Jim Trotter has been promoted to Eastern Montana Regional President and current Eastern Montana Regional President, Brian…
Ag Award for Excellence
The Billings Chamber of Commerce announces that Jess Peterson of Western Skies Strategies, has been selected as the Billings Chamber…
Top Two Coolest Things
Not long ago The Montana Chamber of Commerce asked the public to submit nominations for “The Coolest Thing Made in…