Articles

Montana’s Computer Systems Design Jobs Close Wage Gap with the U.S., Expand into New Areas in the State

New BBER Survey: New Trends on How Montanans Consume News

Rising Gas Prices Disproportionately Impact Montanans

Sales tax in Montana: Is it time?

A history of Montana’s political third rail

Data centers and tax reform top the list of major economic events

Real Estate and Construction: Cooler Weather Continues

Travel, Tourism and Recreation: A Steady Year Amid Shifting Trends

Montana manufacturers face economic pressures and trade uncertainty

Federal harvest targets offer upside, though workforce, mills and markets will shape outcomes

Montana’s Computer Systems Design Jobs Close Wage Gap with the U.S., Expand into New Areas in the State

New BBER Survey: New Trends on How Montanans Consume News

Short-Term Rental Supply in Montana Faces Slower Growth Amid Policy Changes

Midyear Economic Update 2026

A Midyear Assessment of the Outlook for the U.S. and Montana Economies with a Special Focus on High Tech, Data Centers, and the Digital Economy

2026 Economic Outlook Seminar

Thank you for attending the 2026 Economic Outlook Seminar held in 9 Montana cities from January 27 – March 11, 2026.

AUBER Conference

Thank you for attending the Association of University Business and Economic Research conference in Missoula, MT from October 4 – 7, 2025, hosted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.