Labor Force
Our Labor Force Is Affordable
While Billings enjoys relatively low unemployment, adjacent counties have a higher unemployment rate (6%) and commuting time is typically less than 30 minutes. Research indicates that one-quarter of county residents are overqualified for their last job based on education. Factor in experience and the percentage is higher.
Let’s Talk Taxes - Business Friendly
The National Tax Foundation, tracking government fiscal policies since 1937, ranked Montana ninth lowest for the fiscal year. Montana has no general sales tax. Legislation passed in 2003 significantly lowered Montana's marginal income tax rates and created a credit on capital gains.
