For more than 50 years, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research has been working to help Montanans understand their state and make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. This Web site was designed to provide you with the Bureau's various types of information pertinent to Montana's economy.

The Bureau—a research department within The University of Montana-Missoula's School of Business Administration—was founded in 1948 to monitor the state's economic and business conditions. The Bureau has expanded from a staff of four to a research department of 18 full-time employees and more than a dozen part-time workers.

Economists at the Bureau research and collect a wide variety of economic and industry data which assist businesses, government agencies, and individuals across Montana. Several research programs within the Bureau study the statewide industries of forest products, health care, manufacturing, and oil and gas. These programs provide a wealth of information not available elsewhere, and Bureau staff field approximately 6,000 requests each year from people seeking information about topics ranging from inflation rates to county demographics to business startup tips.

In addition, the Bureau's established survey research division regularly conducts the Montana Poll using its state-of-the-art telephone interview facility to determine Montanans' attitudes and opinions about a variety of economic and social issues.
Bureau personnel continually respond to numerous requests for local, state, and national economic data. Don’t hesitate to call on Bureau staff members if they can be of assistance to you.

University of Montana
(MBB005)
234 Gallagher Business Bldg.
Missoula, MT 59812-6840

Telephone: 406-243-725

FAX: 406-243-2086

Email: steve.seninger@business.umt.edu

Web: http://www.bber.umt.edu/

Contact:

Steve Seninger
Director of Economic Analysis