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Aside from natural gas, what else is brought to the surface when we drill for oil? Water. A lot of it. That's what makes a company eyeing a move to Billings, Montana even more interesting- they're able to take the wastewater from the oil fields and turn it into useable water for agricultural irrigation.

The lawsuits say the railroads conspired to boost prices starting in 2003.

Billings business owners aren't the only ones worried about the impacts that COVID-19 are having on the economy here in Montana. The Montana Bankers Association surveyed their members and found that bankers in Montana are worried that 20% of Montana businesses could end up filing for bankruptcy.

"Montana’s biotech firms are innovators in a range of fields vital to the life sciences - vaccine development, diagnostic testing, bioinformatics, telemedicine, medical devices, cancer treatment, pain management, and development of cell culture media."

IGA was actually my store of choice. Don't get me wrong, it's not the only place I shop, but it's where I shop the most and here are the reasons:

Montana businesses that sell products online may need to get to work soon to address some big changes in the digital marketplace that are expected after a Supreme Court Decision today, June 21.

The Montana Chamber of Commerce is trying to make Montana’s legal system friendlier to business, but according to Government Relations Director Bridger Mahlum, they have a long way to go.

Applications are now available for the Tourism Grant Program with the Office of Tourism and Business Development.

New Department of Labor regulations mean that many workers who didn’t qualify for overtime pay, will soon be receiving time and a half.

By now, most residents have heard the news that K-Mart will be closing. Given the typical emptiness of the parking lot, it's not exactly shocking news. Whenever a business closes shop, I always think of the employees and what it's like for them knowing the end is coming in a matter of weeks...