Montana’s Economy Stays Strong

(Helena)- Despite national trends new jobs are being created in Montana.

In October Montana’s private sector payrolls rose by 1,800 jobs, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

DLI Commissioner Laurie Esau, “Despite growing economic headwinds coming from the nation’s capital, Montana’s economy continues to show signs of strength, adding nearly 2000 jobs in the private sector.”