Economists say there’s reason to expect another strong economic year in Montana, but challenges like housing and labor shortages aren’t going away. The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research is hitting the road this winter for its annual Economic Outlook Seminar – sharing their latest economic data and forecasts for the state. On Wednesday, analysts brought the tour to Helena, where analysts said they’re predicting at least two more years of above-trend growth in the state, and in Lewis and Clark County, but with a continued need for more affordable housing, and a tight labor market.
-0-