Economic development staff told the council Lincoln Industries plans to shut down with most layoffs starting Oct. 26 and full closure expected by April 1 next year; staff are planning workforce outreach and assessing the 65–70,000 sq. ft. building for future listing and environmental assessments.

Economic-development staff told the council the closure of large retailers reflects long-term retail shifts; staff previewed a Feb. 3 purchase-and-sale proposal for the Nathan Avenue assemblage, touted workforce outreach via a 'Future in Flight' expo for ~800 students and urged the city to pursue Opportunity Zones 2 this year.

Commissioners and staff described Janicki Industries’ planned Great Falls operations, highlighting the company’s safety culture, equipment needs (autoclaves and five-axis milling), a phased ramp-up and plans for a public landing page and local workforce training.