The document summarizes economic trends in Missoula and Ravalli Counties in western Montana from 2001-2014. It shows that both counties experienced steady growth until the recession began in late 2007, with nonfarm employment and incomes declining sharply from 2008-2009. It projects a slow, uneven recovery for Missoula County's economic base sectors like construction, wood and paper products, and retail/services, with more stability expected in government, healthcare, and the University of Montana. Nonfarm labor income is projected to return to growth between 2010-2014 but at a slower pace than before the recession.