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Growth the answer to Bozeman’s low wages, consultant says | BDC

Will the Google or Amazon rumors help make this come true?  We shall see… Growth the answer to Bozeman’s low wages, consultant says By Eric Dietrich Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 16, 2016 If Bozeman wants to boost wages for its workforce, its best hope is encouraging economic growth so local industries have to compete for …

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Bozeman population growth #1 in state – BDC

The real estate market is feeling the pressure of the influx – especially in central Bozeman. This short article summarizes where we are with area growth… Bozeman population growth outpaces other Montana cities Jul 21, 2016 Bozeman Daily Chronicle BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Census estimates show that Bozeman’s population growth is outpacing that of …

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Oak Street Expansion to Five Lanes – BDC

Traffic in Bozeman continues to increase and it is becoming evident that some of our roadways are not capable of handling continued growth in their current configuration.  The City of Bozeman commission considered both an expansion on Main Street and an expansion on Oak Street.  The Oak Street option is more favorable to the commission …

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Gallatin County growth rate ranked 24th in nation | Population hits 100K

Commuter traffic is increasing – and the parking lots are more full across the valley at shopping centers, office complexes and recreational trailheads. We’ve officially hit 100,000 and are among the fastest growing counties in the country. Gallatin County growth rate ranked 24th in nation | County hits 100,000 residents By Eric Dietrich Chronicle Staff …

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Big Sky Chamber hosts Town Hall Meetings on Highway Issues

The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce sent out this informational notice of upcoming meetings to allow the public to comment on the traffic/highway issues that have been thrust onto center stage in Big Sky, due to several traffic fatalities and the non-stop stream of work trucks heading to the booming construction trade in the area. …

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Big Sky Crowded: Growth, density and the future of the Gallatin Valley

Big Sky Crowded: Growth, density and the future of the Gallatin Valley By Eric Dietrich Chronicle Staff Writer Jan 31, 2016 It’s hard to argue with the math. Buoyed by the region’s booming economy and widely lauded quality of life, Gallatin County pushed past the 100,000-resident mark for the first time last year. Since 1990, …

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