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Study: Yellowstone Fiber generated roughly $135 million in regional activity and supported about 1,400 jobs

Bozeman City Commission · April 21, 2026
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An independent economic analysis presented to the Bozeman City Commission estimated Yellowstone Fiber attracted roughly $105 million in investment and generated about $135 million in total regional economic activity across study periods, directly supporting about 1,400 jobs and retaining more than 80% of that value locally.

An independent economic impact analysis of Yellowstone Fiber was presented to the Bozeman City Commission April 21, with project director Grace Gilbreth saying the locally driven, open-access fiber network has produced measurable regional economic benefits.

Gilbreth and Economic Development Director Britt Fontenot summarized the study commissioned by the city and prepared by the Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development…

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