ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SEMINARS

Montana Economic Report 2021

Full Presentation Booklet

2021 Economic Outlook Seminar:

The Path Forward, How Covid-19 Has Reshaped The Economy

Presented by NorthWestern Energy and the UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

Videos and Presentations

• Welcome and Keynote Townhall: Montana After the Pandemic




• Video

          Program Moderator: Jocelyn Lane, First Interstate Bank
          Welcome: Govenor Greg Gianforte
          Introduction: Bob Rowe, Northwestern Energy
          Keynote: Edward Glaeser, Harvard University



• Presentation:

• Montana After the Pandemic, Edward Glaeser, Harvard University






• US Economic Outlook Townhall and Discussion: A Conversation with Neel Kashkari on the Federal Reserve, COVID-19, and the U.S. Economy




• Video

          Moderator: Sarah Walsh, PayneWest Insurance Inc.
          Keynote: Neel Kashkari, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis




• Montana Outlook Discussion: Will Montana Fare Better Than Other States?




• Video

          Moderator: Seth Bodnar, University of Montana
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research



• Presentation:

• The Economic Outlook for Montana: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research






• Industry Outlook Presentations - Health Care, Travel and Tourism, Agriculture




• Video

          Program Moderator: Jocelyn Lane, First Interstate Bank
          Health Care Presenter: Tino Sonora, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Travel and Tourism Presenter: Jeremy Sage, University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
          Montana Agriculture Presenter: Kate Fuller, Montana State University Agricultural Economics & Economics Extension



• Presentations:

• Health Care: Changes on the Horizon: Tino Sonora, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• Travel and Tourism: Navigating a Pandemic and the Desires for Open Spaces, Jeremy Sage, University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
• Montana Agriculture: 2020 Review and 2021 Outlook, Kate Fuller, Montana State University Agricultural Economics & Economics Extension




• Industry Outlook Presentations - Forest Products, High-Tech, Real Estate & Construction




• Video

          Program Moderator: Jocelyn Lane, First Interstate Bank
          Forest Products Presenter: Todd Morgan, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          High-Tech Presenter: Christina Henderson, Montana High Tech Business Alliance
          Real Estate & Contruction Presenter: Brandon Bridge, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research



• Presentations:

• Montana Forest Industry Update, Todd Morgan, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• High Tech & Startups, Christina Henderson, Montana High Tech Business Alliance
• The Outlook for Real Estate and Construction, Brandon Bridge, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research




• Panel Discussion/Wrap-up




• Video

          Program Moderator: Jocelyn Lane, First Interstate Bank
          Panelist: Kendall Cotton, Frontier Institute
          Panelist: Thomas Schultz, Idaho Forest Group
          Panelist: John Goodnow, Benefis Health System





• Economic Outlook for Helena




• Video

          Moderator: Guy Almquist, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Cathy Burwell, Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
          Panelist: Marti Bara, Best Western Premier Great Northern Hotel
          Panelist: Mona Erb, Better Body Fitness of Montana



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Lewis and Clark County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• Helena Business Climate 5-Year Trends Report From 2016 through Dec. 2020, Cathy Burwell, Helena Area Chamber of Commerce




• Economic Outlook for Great Falls




• Video

          Moderator: Kyle Herda, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Brent Doney, Great Falls Development Authority
          Panelist: Ashley Clark, Ashley Clark Fitness
          Panelist: Scott Reasoner, Great Falls Voyagers
          Panelist: Jolene Schlaper, Great Falls Development Authority



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Flathead County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research




• Economic Outlook for Missoula and Ravalli County




• Video

          Moderator: Tom Severson, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Grant Kier, Missoula Economic Partnership
          Panelist: Sherri Davidoff, LMG Security
          Panelist: Kent Haslam, University of Montana - Athletics
          Panelist: John Brauer, Windermere Real Estate



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Missoula and Ravalli Counties, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• Missoula, Grant Kier, Missoula Economic Partnership




• Economic Outlook for Billings




• Video

          Moderator: Brian Brown, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Steve Arveschoug, Big Sky Economic Development
          Panelist: David Trost, St. Johns United
          Panelist: Taylor Comstock, Northwest Hardware
          Panelist: David Dorn, Andesite Companies Inc.



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Yellowstone County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• “This is the crazy/right time”—How the pandemic exposed opportunities for community and economic growth., Steve Arveschoug, Big Sky Economic Development




• Economic Outlook for Bozeman and Big Sky




• Video

          Moderator: Scott Levandowski, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Paul Reichert, Prospera Business Network
          Panelist: Lacy Browne, Gallatin Association of Realtors
          Panelist: Nicholas Kaufman, WGM Group



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Gallatin County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• Bozeman, Paul Reichert, Prospera Business Network




• Economic Outlook for Butte




• Video

          Moderator: Rick Edwards, Northwestern Energy
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: John Kasperick, Northwestern Energy
          Panelist: Jon Wick, 5518 Designs
          Panelist: Bekah Esquibel,Beautiful Life Closing LLC



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Silver Bow County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• SouthWest MT and Silver Bow County, John Kasperick, NorthWestern Energy




• Economic Outlook for Kalispell




• Video

          Moderator: Joe Kola, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
          Panelist: Brian Aegerter, Applie Materials
          Panelist: Jason Simpson, Weyerhaeuser
          Panelist: Gabe Mariman, Bias Brewing



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Flathead County, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research




• Economic Outlook for Lewistown and Havre




• Video

          Moderator: Guy Almquist, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Kathie Bailey, Snowy Mountain Development Corporation
          Presenter: Paul Tuss, Bear Paw Development Corporation
          Panelist: Pete Smith, HCR Inc.
          Panelist: Nicole Wines, Judith Mountain Lodge
          Panelist: Ron Harmon, Big Equipment Company



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Hill and Fergus Counties, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research




• Economic Outlook for Eastern Montana and Program Wrap-Up




• Video

          Moderator: Jeff Rodenbaugh, First Interstate Bank
          Presenter: Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
          Presenter: Jim Atchison, Southeastern Montana Development Corporation
          Presenter: Leslie Messer, Richland Economic Development Corp
          Panelist: Hannah Cross, MonDak Hospitality
          Panelist: Hannah and Dustin Strong, Otium Brewing, LLC



• Presentations:

• The Economic Outlook for Hill and Fergus Counties, Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research

• Program Wrap-Up:

• Patrick Barkey, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research
• Shannon Furniss, University of Montana Bureau of Bus & Econ Research

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