jobs in bozeman: Job Growth In Gallatin County - 10/24/16 07:29 AM

Good news for Gallatin County homeowners, the U.S. Census Bureau just released that we are ranked 24th among the fastest growing counties in the nation. Population in Gallatin County just breached 100,000 residents as of July 2015, with estimating a 3,500 increase over a one-year period, and a 1 percent increase in population growth rates.
This rapid growth provides the Bozeman area with positive implications in development and business opportunities, followed by job growth. Not only is this county seeing wide spread job openings in construction, retail, and restaurants, but more importantly, high-tech jobs as well. With Montana State University drawing in … (0 comments)

jobs in bozeman: Montana State and Bozeman Business Win $4.5 Million Navy Contract - 06/27/16 03:10 AM

 
The US Navy has turned to Montana State University and Bozeman’s S2 corporation to help design new technology for diagnosing and detecting potential threats across the world.
The Navy has given MSU’s Spectrum Lab and S2 Corporation a $4.5 million contract to develop new sensors to improve the Navy’s intelligence and awareness. The university and corporation were chosen based on their marked improvement over current technology. According to the CEO of S2 corporation, current sensors see only about 1 percent of a possible spectrum whereas technology they have developed in Bozeman sees more than 100 times that.
The Navy has given S2 and … (0 comments)

jobs in bozeman: Job Market Spurs US Housing Market Forward - 03/25/16 02:27 AM

Job growth in 2015 certainly helped spur the housing market forward. Most experts believe 2016 will follow the pattern, with job creation leading to increased activity in the United States Housing Market. Most believe the two sectors are linked and that as people find new, higher paying jobs, home values and activity will both rise with it.
The job market created 2.6 million new jobs in 2015. Unemployment hit 5% in 2015, down from 5.8% in 2014. Urban centers and high tech hubs experienced the most growth in both job creation and housing activity. Places like San Francisco, Denver and Seatlle all … (1 comments)

jobs in bozeman: Commercial Permits in Bozeman Up as Businesses Shift West - 09/09/15 04:53 AM
The City of Bozeman approved 447 new commercial construction projects—200 more permits than the previous year—highlighting Bozeman’s recent growth on the west end.
City officials confirmed that the west side of town has been the fastest growing and seen the highest rate change in population growth. Bozeman gave out 639 single family home permits in the last two years, with many focused on the west side of town. Businesses have seen the same trends and their shift towards the west end is a smart attempt to attract a less touched market.
As Bozeman’s downtown has become increasingly attractive to both residents and businesses, … (0 comments)