Association for University
Business and Economic Research

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University of Montana
College of Business
Gallagher Business Building, Ste 231
32 Campus Drive #6840
Missoula MT 59812-6840

Ph:   406-243-5113
Fax: 406-243-2086

Member Since:  1947

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research is a research department within the College of Business at the University of Montana, Missoula. The BBER produces a variety of economic and industry data including annual economic forecasts for the United States as well as Montana, its industries, and counties. Five functional areas make up the Bureau of Business and Economic Research:

1. Economic Analysis tracks the economic performance of all geographic areas in Montana.
2. Forest Industry Research and Manufacturing Research focus special attention on these important industries in Montana and surrounding states.
3. Health Care Industry Research examines markets, trends, industry structure, costs, and other high visibility topics to monitor the health status of Montanans.
4. Publications, such as the Montana Economic Report, the Outlook Book and other reports, include research and data that help Montanans better understand the state’s economic climate.
5. The Survey Research Division regularly conducts research to gather local, state, and national economic data for both public and private sector studies.

The Bureau was founded in 1948 to monitor the state’s economic and business conditions. Bureau data assists businesses, government agencies, and individuals across Montana, fielding thousands of requests each year from people seeking information ranging from inflation rates to county demographics to business startup tips.