Bureau of Business and Economic Research

Memorial Day is widely considered the kickoff to the summer tourism season in Montana. But with high gas prices, Americans might be more reluctant to hop in the car for that big road trip. MTPR’s Victoria Traxler reports on what high prices at the pump means for the state’s busiest season.

2024 marks the fourth consecutive year Montana broke records for new businesses.

High interest rates and a dip in out-of-state tourism are pumping the brakes on what has been red-hot economic growth in Montana. That’s according to a University of Montana research group.

According to a new report, tourists inspired to visit the home state of the fictional Dutton family spent an estimated $730 million in 2021 and helped generate more than 10,000 jobs across industries like food, hospitality and entertainment.

It’s a tight labor market, and restaurant workers are finding they have more bargaining power to get a raise or ask for better benefits. Businesses are offering more perks to employees who stay on the job.

New data show the median listing price of a home in Montana dropped from its record high at the end of last year. But it’s too early to tell if this is a signal that the housing market is cooling.

A University of Montana economist estimates $35 million has been spent in the state caring for preventable COVID-19 hospitalizations among the unvaccinated.

Montana’s high tech industry is booming. But experts worry that growth will slow if businesses can’t find the skilled employees they need.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The state is advertising for a business attractions manager, a job that will pay $125,000 a year to travel the country promoting…

A new report shows Missoula’s growing population, combined with a tight housing supply continues to drive high demand and ever higher home prices.Housing…