AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJobs: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in September, among the nation’s lowest, but payroll jobs dropped by 1,300, led by declines in hospitality and finance. Investment: Great Falls is drawing new business interest, including a WinCo redevelopment and the city’s first Chick-fil-A; a planned Janicki manufacturing campus could help attract more projects. Data Centers: Large data-center proposals are facing closer scrutiny, with Missoula County weighing a new study and critics warning of potential harm near the Yellowstone River. Utilities: Montana regulators are preparing to review NorthWestern Energy’s proposed merger with Black Hills Corp., a decision that could reshape the state’s utility market. Agriculture: State leaders aim to raise the share of Montana-grown food consumed locally from 3% to 33% by 2033, a target that could create new markets for farmers and food businesses.
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