Before the Internet, Montana was too remote to compete in major markets around the world. Thomas Friedman got it right in his bestselling book, The World is Flat. Global competition and the Internet make it possible for a global business to be located anywhere.  And when businesses and workers can live anywhere, the best companies to work for are the ones located where there is the highest quality of life; that’s a huge advantage for Montana when compared with the congestion of urban centers.

This new freedom from location also means we can leverage the incredible Montana work ethic.  Montana employees and the high-integrity, “get ‘er done” corporate culture they create are a huge competitive advantage for in-state businesses.  The sky-high Montana quality of life also contributes to stronger families and improved worker morale and productivity.