How Much is Montana Tourism Down So Far in 2020?
The University of Montana Travel Institute has released some updated numbers that likely will not come as a big surprise to very many people.
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2020 Missoula Marathon Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
This would have been 14th Missoula Marathon and it has never been cancelled before.
Local Economist Expects “Gigantic” Declines in the Next Few Months
Patrick Barkey was on Talk Back on Wednesday answering questions from listeners about a report released by his office this week.
Three Percent of Montana’s Recreation Businesses Could Fold
The outlook in early April was bleak as the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research conducted surveys of travel and tourism related businesses throughout the state regarding the COVID 19 pandemic
Montana NextGen Project Launched, Will Visit Missoula Next Month
Montana NextGen, a statewide project, is underway to complete an analysis of Montana’s economic and community development tools, programs, and funding mechanisms.
Report says Wages are up and Poverty is Down in Missoula County
A report released on Wednesday by the Montana Department of Revenue shows that for the first time in Missoula County, the average hourly wage exceeded $20 per hour, reaching $20.35 per hour.
Economist Sees Montana Spending Power Increase After Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Montana’s economy appears to have received a significant boost from the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Gibson Set to Emerge From Bankruptcy
Nearly six months after filing for bankruptcy, Gibson Brands Inc. has a new majority ownership and leadership team that will officially take over on Nov. 1.
Two Harvard Scholars will Speak at UM Monday
Two presentations - one is about the economy and the other concerns poetry.
Study Claims New Montana Hardrock Mines Would Create 3,200 Jobs
A new study helps put some hard numbers to the economic impact of hardrock mining in the state.