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Businesses cautiously optimistic despite high costs and continued labor challenges
Haley Chinander | Research Assistant
February 27, 2023
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A woman in a navy sweatshirt, jeans, and orange hat works the checkout counter at Native Life, a Native-owned fabric store in Browning, Montana. The store is filled with a colorful assortment of merchandise.
Small Business Development Centers in Indian Country: Exploring access to a vital resource
Jacqui Baldwin-LeClair | Policy Analyst, Center for Indian Country Development Caryn Mohr | Writer/Analyst, Center for Indian Country Development Elijah Moreno | Senior Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development Vanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country Development
February 24, 2023
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General business survey key image with Ron Wirtz
Regional Economic Conditions: General Business
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach Haley Chinander | Research Assistant
Event on February 24, 2023
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Older business owner running a meeting
Why are boomer business owners hanging on to their businesses long past retirement age?
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
January 13, 2023
Article
Portrait of Ron Wirtz transposed next to a residential construction site
Regional Economic Conditions: Construction Sector Activity
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on December 16, 2022
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Joe Mahon portrait next to harvesters at work
Regional Economic Conditions: Agricultural Credit
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on November 15, 2022
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Shop owner facing decreased profits and increased operating costs
A strong summer for Minnesota hospitality and tourism marred by stressful changes
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
October 5, 2022
Article
Photo of sign seeking employees
Higher wages, more flexible schedules, better benefits: Employers desperate for workers seek the right mix of incentives
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
September 27, 2022
Article
Micro-businesses continue to surge despite headwinds of inflation, higher interest rates key image
Micro-businesses continue to surge despite headwinds of inflation, higher interest rates
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
September 2, 2022
Article
General business survey key image with Ron Wirtz
Regional Economic Conditions: General Business
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on August 16, 2022
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Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone National Park
Montana’s silent Yellowstone flood: When tourists leave
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
July 15, 2022
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Regional Economic Conditions: Professional Services
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on June 29, 2022
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