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Destination Montana
Your one-stop informational resource
Are you considering a move to Montana? Relocating your
business to Montana? Starting a company? Or just interested in the Big Sky
State?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in
Montana, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Industry Overview |
Economy/Cost of Living |
Education
Recreation & Entertainment |
Transportation |
Geography & Climate
History |
Suggested Reading List
A vast land encompassing the majestic Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, this
is Montana, home to an expanding economy and some of nature's most impressive scenery.
Industry Snapshot
Montana is home to an emergent life science industry, supported by modern research institutions and a progressive higher educational system. Obstacles currently facing the bioscience industry in Montana include insufficient laboratory space and a lack of substantial private investment. Nonetheless, with a well-trained work force and an expanding economy, Montana is prepared for significant industry development.
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Economy/Cost of Living
Montana enjoys an astonishingly stable economy, as well as a low cost of living. A
small population and a historical dependence on the utilization of natural resources have
limited the state’s relative economic impact, but recent diversification efforts have led a
gradual transformation to a modern, service-oriented economy.
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Education
Montana is home to a successful K-12 educational system and an impressive higher educational
system. In the past decade, Montana has ranked in the highest-performing states in 14
indicators, including the state’s international standing in 8th grade science.
Montana's higher educational system includes private colleges and universities, as well as
the Montana University System, a network of five state universities, an equal number of
colleges of technology, three community colleges and seven unique tribal colleges.
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Recreation & Entertainment
As a vast, mountainous state, Montana offers numerous year-round outdoor recreation options.
Lively communities host many events, while cities present visitors with numerous cultural
opportunities.
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Transportation
Montana contains a unique transportation system, adapted to meet the needs of a large
state and dispersed populace. Road, rail and air systems connect Montana internally, and
with the nation and the world.
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Geography & Climate
Montana is an immense, high, northern state, dominated by both the Rocky Mountains and the
Great Plains. Warm summers, contrasted with cold and snowy winters, characterize Montana’s
climate.
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History
The early years of Montana's history were marked by development of
the region's cattle, agricultural, timber and mineral resources. The state has since
diversified to to support new, high-technology industries.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Montana.
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