The Bozeman Daily Bee

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Bozeman Manufacturer To Create 50 Jobs, Enough For Residents Of One Apartment To Afford Rent

By Bee Staff January 28, 2026

A Bozeman manufacturing company announced Tuesday it will build a new facility and create 50 jobs, which economists estimate will allow the residents of approximately one local apartment to collectively afford their monthly rent.

“This is a huge win for the valley,” said company spokesperson Derek Mills, standing in front of a rendering of the new facility. “Fifty jobs. Fifty people who can now contribute one-fiftieth of what they need to live here.”

Montana Unemployment Ticks Up; Locals Unsure Which Of Their Two Jobs To Worry About

By Bee Staff Report January 28, 2026

Montana’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 percent in December, up from 3.1 percent the previous month, according to figures released Tuesday by the governor’s office. The uptick was attributed to seasonal factors, including reduced construction activity and what the Department of Labor described as “general winter.”

In Gallatin County, the news was met with a mix of concern and confusion, primarily because many residents hold more than one job and were unsure which one the statistic referred to.