MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA.

• Author: Bodnar, Seth
• Position: LETTER

I'm proud that the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, a research and public service branch of the University of Montana, has been providing information about Montana's state and local economies for more than 70 years. We all have a stake in Montana's economic future--business leaders, land managers, legislators and parents--and BBER is committed to providing predictions that allow us to make smart decisions that will fuel future economic growth.

This publication underscores the important relationship between institutions of higher education and the economic health of a region. The University of Montana actively partners with individuals and groups across Montana to build capacity and fuel economic growth for our great state. We do this in multiple ways: by working with businesses to understand their needs and to ensure that our students are well prepared to be productive members of Montana's labor force upon graduation; by conducting cutting-edge, impactful research; and by serving as a...