MONTANA BUSINESS INDEX

The Montana Business Index is intended to provide information to the public about the economic, education, and health care issues that are critical to Montana's continued prosperity. The index considers the opinions of over one thousand business entities in industries including small businesses, manufacturing, insurance, technology, health care, natural resources (wood, mining, oil, gas, etc.), energy, hospitality (restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts), and agriculture. The index is based on nonpartisan analysis and research and is not intended to support or oppose any candidate for public office... Montana has tremendous potential for economic growth, but more must be done legislatively to support and encourage new and expanding businesses, provide education that prepares our children for jobs of the future, and enable all Montanans to prosper and thrive.