A great little summary of where the economy is in the different areas of Montana – and specifically around our area in Gallatin County/Bozeman/Big Sky in relation to the rest of the state. Click the link at the bottom to see their tables as well Montana’s Economy at a Glance by Paul Polzin Montana Business …
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Belgrade’s park haven’t been focused on for some time. A park district that extends out of city limits may be a hard sell unless there are resources within the parks that draw people to the city core. City considers forming park district by Dennis Gaub, BELGRADE NEWS Mar 7, 2019 Although Belgrade has an estimated …
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For the real estate world in Montana, this is important news. We hope that the state will continue to see the value in this braintrust on water law they’ve created. As it enters its 40th year, the future of the Montana Water Court is unclear By Leia Larsen, Montana Free Press Mar 7, 2019 The …
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Affordable housing and the ability to institute additional sales tax are key discussions during the 2019 Montana Legislature. Housing trust reviews resort tax, Meadowview project, water use By Michael Somerby EBS Digital Editor BIG SKY On Feb. 21, the Big Sky Community Housing Trust advisory council met in the Human Resource and Development Council offices …
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This is big news for Belgrade Schools – Belgrade is experiencing the biggest new construction boom in its history and there is huge need for expansion. Belgrade School bond passes Belgrade News Staff Report Feb 27, 2019 Belgrade voters approved a $48 million bond Tuesday to heal growing pains experienced by the Belgrade School District. …
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Knoff Group attended the BBER Economic Seminar this past week and this discussion was prevalent. Is it an affordable housing issue or an issue with wages in Montana. Is it time for employers to start paying talent what they’d get in other markets – especially in high tech? Or is it the responsibility of municipalities …
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How do we address the affordability issue? Through rules and regulations? Through better options for income growth? It will likely take a few different things to help – here are a few attempts going through the state legislature… Affordable housing advocates look to Montana Legislature for help By Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press Jan 25, …
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This is the second year in a row that Bozeman has topped this list – as soon as Bozeman hits 50K population, they will be considered a metropolitan area. Along with that comes other changes in how the city is classified with the federal government as well. Bozeman ranks #1 for strongest micropolitan economy KBZK …
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A recent article on the annexation of land to the NW of the new Bozeman high school for a brand new development and the possibility of Riverside Golf Course area – a 50 year old development – being annexed into the city. The new development may provide much needed build lots within city limits. Bozeman …
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As Bozeman’s population and popularity expand, the need grows for transportation infrastructure. Yellowstone International Airport has done a great job anticipating this growth as they keep their eyes to the future. BZN eyeing new gates, destinations, and Southwest Airlines in the future Carson Vickroy KBZK 7:33 pm January 24, 2019 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport handles …
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