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Who would have guessed that the largest company in Montana (by market cap) is currently valued at $56 billion dollars? In May of 2021, Snowflake moved it's headquarters to Bozeman, Montana and thus became the most valuable company based in Montana.

The best hotels in Montana don't necessarily have the best hotel rooms. Huh? Sometimes the biggest, best, and fanciest hotel rooms can be found in common chain hotels. Where are these 'bargain luxury' hotel rooms and how do you book one?

Montana might be one of the most popular states to live in the United States, but Big Sky Country and the stunning scenery don't come cheap. From mansions to trailer parks - beautiful vistas abound. Celebrities flocking to private communities with $10 million dollar homes, want the views and privacy.

Vacations in Bozeman are expensive. Heck, Montana overall has become expensive. One of the most expensive parts of your trip is going to be accommodations, no matter what type you prefer.

It's great to share more news of local Bozeman businesses doing well, and even expanding their footprint. The downtown Bozeman 'company' at hand has a very local following and client base. Their popularity is on display many times a year at community event.

Why aren't there more 'big box' and larger chain stores in Montana's fastest growing small towns? Suburbs such as Belgrade, Montana used to be bedroom communities to larger towns like Bozeman. Now, they're booming little cities that need more retail...maybe.

How much money do states spend on education each year? How much of your tax dollars are spent on education? Newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal just how much each state spends per student. Where does Montana stand on the spending list?

The frustration with rising property taxes across Montana continues. No shocker there. People are angry, scared, and wondering how to make the skyrocketing bills slow down. What's happening now is not sustainable.

We're all trying to make our dollars stretch more these days. Montana has become one of the "least affordable states" in the country, and places like Bozeman are simply no longer affordable for many. Nothing we haven't heard before. But what was this place like 20 years ago?

I'm talking money. Stretching the paycheck. Incentives that truly work. Bozeman is rapidly running out of time to figure out how to allow us "normal folks" to live here. Let's get insanely creative and throw all the ideas on the wall before it's too late.

Is it possible that someone in Montana is walking around with a dollar bill worth over 100 grand? It is, in fact, the odds might be better than you think.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of every town in Montana. In 2021, Montana was named the Best State to Open a Business and even then, there's a five-year business survival rate of 53.4%.