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University of Montana Hosts First Summit on AI’s Community Impact
The University of Montana convened the state’s inaugural AI summit to explore how artificial intelligence might influence Montana’s social and economic landscape. This event marks an initial step in opening dialogue about AI’s future role in the region’s development.
The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn – Hackers Targeted Over 100 Water Systems in July
The letter calls for a “collective response,” suggests that every organization should make cyber defense an “immediate leadership priority,” and calls on governments to give hospitals, water utilities, and local governments access to capable defensive AI, as well as to “impose costs” on attackers.
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GFDA Celebrates 30 Years of Lending
It all started in 1996, when GFDA made its very first loan to help fill the financing gap needed to launch Pasta Montana. That first investment kicked off three decades of helping businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and developers turn great ideas into reality across our region.
Missoula Economic Partnership Annual Meeting – 10/7 – St. Pat’s Hospital
We invite you to MEP’s Annual Meeting for a look at where our economy stands today and what’s ahead for Missoula. Join us as we elect new board members, reflect on the past year, look forward to the year ahead, and connect with business and community leaders in our region.
Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy
You’ve Got Jobs! Check Them Out Below: Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Remittance Specialist Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Project Engineering Supervisor…
Missoula, Montana’s Pathlabs wins the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Overall AdTech Solution of the Year for its people-first Media Execution Partnership.
In adtech, the answer is usually another product. Another platform. Another dashboard. Another promise to automate the hard parts. At Pathlabs, we have always believed the hardest parts still need people.
Frontier Angels WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana technology developments from August, 2026
August brought outside capital into Montana companies: a $42 million private fiber build between Billings and Bozeman, and a Pittsburgh private equity firm taking majority ownership of a Butte manufacturer. Here is what happened.
Hellgate Venture Network – September Monthly Meet-Up- 9/17 – Missoula
Come join the networking and meet new contacts and learn about what’s going on in Missoula’s entrepreneurial community.
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…
Eventgroove Can Help You Maximize Your Fundraising Success For Giving Day – December 1.
Giving Tuesday lands on December 1 this year, and the organizations that reach their goal have their donation page live well before then. Here’s the setup worth doing in September, while there’s no deadline pressure.
Montana Tech launches new nuclear energy programs
“Montana is at an energy crossroads,” Lance Energy Chair Bob Morris said in a press release. “We’ve been a net energy exporter for 50 years, but as coal comes offline, we risk no longer producing enough energy for ourselves.”
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the 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…
Most States Lack Clear AI Cheating Policies Despite Widespread Teen Use
Over 70% of teens use AI for schoolwork, yet many states avoid concrete measures to prevent AI-enabled cheating. Educators nationwide struggle with academic integrity amid limited administrative support and inconsistent policies.
Global warming will exceed limit, U.N. says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
“If we act now we can limit overshoot,” the report said. “Not a safe world, but safer than remaining above” 1.5 degrees for the long term.
Waymo and Zoox Expand Robotaxi Services Across U.S. Cities
Waymo now operates over 4,000 vehicles in 14 cities, offering more than 500,000 rides weekly. Zoox is beginning supervised testing in Houston and San Diego, intensifying competition in autonomous ride-hailing.
AI Startups Must Strengthen Financial Foundations to Secure Funding
Investors now demand clear revenue models, margin improvement, governance, and risk management from AI companies. Founders should prepare robust financial infrastructure to meet these heightened expectations and avoid pitfalls like insolvency.
The Frontier Learning Lab (FLL) is Montana Digital Academy’s new statewide learning lab for teachers and students
Anchored in the values of expanded access, strong privacy, and solid learning science, the Lab serves as a central hub that curates tools, surfaces best practices, and sparks practical innovation in every corner of the state, from bustling city schools to the most remote one-room classrooms.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the 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…
Beyond the Crowds: What’s Shaping Missoula’s Business Climate – Missoula Economic Partnership
The Business of Being Busy:
Lessons from Missoula’s Summer Season
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
FTC and 22 states, but not Montana, sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
The lawsuit centers on so-called second-price auctions, the industry standard for digital ad deals.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
World Trade Center – Tariff Navigation Series: Trade Policy Update – 9/4 – Zoom
Designed for importers, exporters, and trade professionals operating in today’s complex regulatory environment, this session will equip participants with the knowledge they need to stay informed and make sound strategic decisions.
Great Falls Development Alliance FY2026 Annual Report
We are excited to release our GFDA Annual Report for FY2026, highlighting the investments, projects, businesses and partnerships we helped move forward across the Great Falls trade area this past year.
Radio – Garden – No domain—just the radio—worldwide!
CKLB in Yellowknife, Canada is happening….Where do you want to listen to?
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…