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We the Women The Hidden ‘Heroes Who Shaped America’ By Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower
“This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women have played at every stage of our country’s history.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin
Montana Career Opportunity – Chief Development Officer / Vice President of Development – MSU Alumni Foundation
The Chief Development Officer/Vice President of Development (“CDO”) of the Montana State University Alumni Foundation (“Alumni Foundation”) provides strategic leadership and direction for the Alumni Foundation’s development enterprise across colleges, units, and constituent groups. The…
Griz Paths Series Connects Students with Successful University of Montana Alumni
“Griz Paths has become one of our most effective ways to connect Grizzlies at every stage of their career journey,” said LeAnn Layton, UM associate vice president for alumni and community relations. “These conversations continue to create real value for alumni and students alike, offering honest insights, career clarity and the power of shared Griz connections.”
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GFDA Top Ten for 3-15-26
The Board of High Plains Financial, our affiliate, approved a $751,950 SBA 504 loan for a borrower purchasing an assisted living facility in West Central Montana, with plans to expand care options and services. Through the SBA 504 loan program, the client was able to secure a lower down payment, preserving working capital for their acquisition and planned expansion. This financing option also provides the added benefit of low interest rates that are fixed for up to 25 years. If your business is ready to grow and explore expansion opportunities, please contact Shandi Gebhardt Jones at 406-590-9037 or [email protected] to discuss your options.
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers
Writing Coaches are local community members who come from all walks of life, education levels, and backgrounds. They do not need to be expert writers in advance of becoming a coach. Coaches are trained in methods developed by literacy and teacher education experts to help communicate with students about how to express their ideas.
The second annual Mission Match-Up. Connect with 80+ local nonprofits, learn about volunteer opportunities – 3/31 – Missoula
Mission Match-Up makes it easy to discover causes you care about. Throughout the evening, you can chat one-on-one with local organizations to learn about community programs and ways to make an impact in Missoula.
Montana’s Historic Quirk Cattle Co. blends 100 years of ranching tradition with modern innovation – Baleskiis.
Inspired by watching his daughters cross-country ski across snowy pastures, LeLand Driggs developed the Baleskiis concept, which eventually turned into a manufacturing operation shipping equipment around the world. How do BaleSkiis make Baling more efficient?
Virtual Fences And Smart Collars from Bozeman-based PERC at Wyoming’s Pitchfork Ranch Could Revive the Wild West Era Open Range
The Pitchfork Ranch is piloting technology that lets ranchers draw fence on a smartphone. The virtual fence reacts with collars the cattle wear. It’s working so well they say, fencing could disappear and bring back Wyoming’s Wild West era open range.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Absaroka Capital is a Montana State University student-led venture fund that leverages its unique position within the Montana entrepreneurial ecosystem
Typical investments range from $15k to $30k using SAFE, by recycling returns to sustain future student-led investments and entrepreneurial education at MSU.
Relocating to Montana? Find The Essential Job with A2Z Staffing
At A2Z, we want to be a part of your success story. Check out available jobs in Helena and statewide to find your next move. With our 100% online solution, we make the job search as easy as 1-2-3.
Phoenix was the first city for Waymos. Here’s what its mayor learned. Is your city prepared to benefit from autonomous vehicles?
City officials say the program has also helped calm traffic because the autonomous cars strictly follow speed limits and traffic laws, addressing persistent problems like speeding and red light running. The interview explains how Phoenix has used the deployment as a laboratory for redesigning city infrastructure and policy around autonomous mobility, while the company continues expanding its technology to additional cities across the United States.
TEDx University of Montana Western – 3/21 – Dillon
TEDx University of Montana Western is a multidisciplinary conference held on March 21, 2026, at Beier Auditorium in Dillon, MT, aiming to inspire critical thinking and interdepartmental collaboration through local and mission-aligned speakers.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Restore the Nation’s Long-Distance Passenger Rail Network.
The bill clarifies that a non-federal match is not required for long-distance corridors participating in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program.
Join us for the second Data Center Task Force meeting – 3/30 – Great Falls
Join us for the second Data Center Task Force meeting where we will hear from Rob Worden, President and CEO of Vision Net. Vision Net delivers innovative and reliable communications technology solutions that enable customers to securely access, store, process and back up the information that is vital to their success.
City of Bozeman Economic Development
Economic Development in Our City Economic Development can be defined as efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by retaining and/or creating middle and high income jobs…
Montana Career Opportunities at Printing For Less – Senior Accountant – Customer Advocate – Finishing Operator and more…
PFL brings together technology, printing, storage, and fulfillment in-house to maintain the highest quality standards, capabilities, and visibility for our customers. People We value our team members, our customers, our suppliers, and our partners. We…
Northwestern Energy might have a great job for you. Check Them Out Below:
Construction Engineer Northwestern Energy – Yankton Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Ground Worker Electric Northwestern Energy – Bozeman Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Ground Worker Electric Northwestern Energy – Livingston Read the full job description: CLICK HERE!…
Montana Career Opportunities – Public Finance and Corporate Transactional Attorneys – Dorsey – Missoula
Public Finance and Corporate Transactional Associate and/or Income Partner (#1001) – Missoula Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an attorney with at least five years of transactional experience (public finance preferred) to join the Public…
City Club Missoula Presents: State of the Community – Monday, April 13th 2026
Panelists:
Andrea Davis, City of Missoula Mayor
Josh Slotnick, Missoula County Commissioner
Dr. Leslie Webb, UM Vice President of Affairs & Enrollment Management
Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) Selects ACCT Searches to Lead the Hunt for Next President
ACCT Searches, a group affiliated with the Association of Community College Trustees, will head the nationwide search for Jane Karas’ replacement. The board has yet to finalize a timeline.
City of Bozeman Economic Development
Economic Development in Our City Economic Development can be defined as efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by retaining and/or creating middle and high income jobs…
A proposed Touro law school in Great Falls, Montana aims to ease the region’s attorney shortage.
Representatives from Touro Law School have engaged with the Cascade County Bar Association to explore establishing a law program in Great Falls. This initiative addresses a growing structural challenge: an aging legal workforce and insufficient numbers of younger attorneys in eastern Montana.
I’d like to personally invite you to Great Falls on April 7 for the Montana Fundraising Summit.
This year, we’re cutting through the noise and building the Summit around learning and sharing what is actually working in communities across our state.
HVN March Monthly Meet-up: Speaker Highlight: Clifford Bradley, CEO Montana Bioagriculture
At Montana BioAg, we work with naturally occurring fungi to develop products and applications for agriculture, forestry, and bioremediation. Montana BioAg does not sell anything; we license products and technology to established companies or spin out new start-ups.
Hi-Line Community Engagement Report Highlights Strong Regional Support for Restoring Passenger Rail
A new Hi-Line Community Engagement Report highlights strong public interest in restoring passenger rail service across northern Montana and reconnecting communities to the national passenger rail network.
New report finds Montana museums drive local spending, tourism and education. ITRR is hiring….
Visitor satisfaction was also strong. Nearly 92% of respondents reported having an “excellent or outstanding experience.”
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
GFDA Upcoming Business Trainings and Events
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Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
GFDA Top Ten for 3-8-26
Team Great Falls did an amazing job sharing who we are and why we choose to be here with an aerospace engineering company who is looking at our community for their next home. We couldn’t be prouder to be in Great Falls Montana! Thank you all!
MATR Welcomes the Support of the University of Montana College of Business
The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities that enhance their educational experience, such as experiential learning opportunities, study abroad programs and sought-after internships. The UM difference means the faculty and staff in the College of Business will help students get the tools, skills, industry connections and mentoring they need to leverage all those opportunities to meet their personal and professional goals.
Zoot Enterprises
For over 25 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions. Our customer-centric tools and services enable clients to add value and differentiation, while providing simple, scalable…
Keeping the human in the Artificial Intelligence loop at The University of Montana College of Business
If you are a business leader, an alumnus, or a community member, I invite you to help us keep the human in the loop. Connect with students. Offer internships and job-shadowing opportunities. Serve as a mentor. Share your career story, including the lessons learned. Human connections shape confidence and long-term success in ways no algorithm can replicate.
Montana Knife Co.: Grand opening set for huge new $19M manufacturing shop near Missoula
With roughly 105 employees in a brand-new, $19 million manufacturing facility near Missoula up and running, Montana Knife Company president and founder Josh Smith has made good on his promise to do his part to revive the American manufacturing industry.
Why winter in Yellowstone beats the summer crowds
Fewer visitors, steaming geysers and rare wildlife make Yellowstone National Park a hidden gem in winter.