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HVN August Monthly Meet-up: Speaker Highlight: Matthew Frank, Co-founder & Publisher at The Pulp – 8/20 – Missoula
Matthew Frank is the co-founder and publisher of The Pulp, an independent nonprofit news organization covering Missoula and western Montana, which won LION Publishers’ New Business of the Year award in 2024.
GFDA Top Ten for 8/11/26
Our Great Falls Regional APEX assisted 16 clients this week as they pursued government contracting opportunities. For businesses looking to streamline the search process, a customized Bid Match profile may be the right solution.
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Colorado-Wyoming Passenger Rail Can Happen If Cheyenne Provides Funding Support
Leaders of a project to provide passenger rail service between Colorado and Wyoming say it can happen if Cheyenne does its part with funding support approved by voters. “If we can go to Mars, we can go 45 miles from Cheyenne to Fort Collins,” said one supporter.
Mapping it out: Montana’s onX tool connects all Americans to free public land comment opportunities
As ownership and use of public lands continue to be debated in the legislature and media, the Public Land Comment Hub provides a centralized resource for users to identify and submit feedback to federal agencies.
“Eons” – University of Montana fossil collections manager hosts new season of PBS series about Pangea and life on earth before dinosaurs
Just before the Age of Dinosaurs, life was thriving on the supercontinent of Pangea. But dark times were ahead: the biggest mass extinction ever, The Great Dying.
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…
New University of Montana President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn said his administration will focus on ensuring the university prepares students for the workforce
Shinn said the university remains committed to its liberal arts foundation. He argued that skills such as critical thinking, creativity and discernment are becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace.
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…
“After the Quiet” UM Western, Women’s Resource Center seek anonymous survivor stories for production
Organizers say the performance will feature original monologues inspired by survivors’ experiences after leaving abusive relationships, with a focus on healing, resilience and personal growth. Survivors are encouraged to submit an original anonymous monologue centered on a single meaningful moment from their journey, with selected stories potentially included in the production.
Mobix Labs Announces Definitive Agreement to Buy Montana’s Vision Aerial
Vision Aerial is a Bozeman, Montana-based drone manufacturer that builds American-made, NDAA-compliant drones for industrial, environmental, and safety applications. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, architecture and construction, utilities, environmental and wildfire response, agriculture, and public safety. It is known for platforms such as the SwitchBlade-Elite and Vulcan series, alongside payload options such as optical, thermal, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors.
Tour Operators: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Tours? Here’s How to Find Out
What “being recommended by AI” actually means
HVN SAVE THE DATE: August 20th – Monthly Meet-Up
We are seeking additional sponsors for 2026. Please email our Program Coordinator, Nikki Robb, at [email protected] to learn more.
WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — July 2026 Montana technology developments from July, 2026. Brought to you by Frontier Angels.
I am also excited to announce the launch of the Headwaters Seed Stage Fund. This is the largest fund to be launched and managed by Frontier Angels through Frontier Capital Management. The Headwaters Seed Stage Fund is focused on pre-revenue, hardware related technology start-ups. It is the hardest niche of the start up world to invest in but we have a team of advisors with deep domain experience to help screen and prioritize opportunities.
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…
Alexander Hutton Helps Complete Sale of Missoula, Montana’s Diversified Plastics
Thank you, James, and thank you to everyone at Alexander Hutton. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide our family through one of the most significant decisions of our lives.
Happy 30th Birthday (that’s 210 in dog years) to Bozeman, Montana’s West Paw
Thank you to everyone who has worked for us and with us, to everyone who has bought a West Paw product, and to each and every dog and human who has experienced a joyful connection because of our toys and treats. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The University of Montana is now accepting applications for our next Regional I-Corps Cohort, running September 1 through September 30, 2026.
If you are a researcher, faculty member, student, entrepreneur, startup founder, or innovator trying to understand whether your idea has real market potential, this program is designed to help you figure that out.
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…
Economic Development Impact Videos From MEDA – Wolf Point, Montana Mercantile Impact Story
These videos showcase the real-world impact of Montana’s economic development organizations and programs, many of which are funded in part, by the State of Montana. These programs have helped support business growth, innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, and locally driven economic development efforts for more than two decades.
Montana Career Opportunity – Program Manager, Mansfield Center – University of Montana
The Mansfield Center invites applications for a Program Manager to join their team. The Program Manager is a multi-faceted role at the Mansfield Center, ensuring that international programs run smoothly, with high impact for international…
August News for Montana Nonprofits
MNA is asking members to sign a letter to our federal delegation, urging them to protect nonprofits from federal funding delays and disruptions.
Amtrak Plans Major Restructure by dividing the company into three distinct businesses to Boost Performance by 2027
Amtrak will split into three businesses focusing on passenger services, infrastructure, and fleet management to address safety and investment challenges. A detailed plan is expected by December following public feedback and extensive study.
Hiker gets “that sinking feeling” as she is suddenly ‘submerged from her feet to her shoulders’ in Glacier National Park
A cautionary tale of quicksand-like mud in a national park
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…
Montana Career Opportunities – Director of Retail, Staff Accountant, Sales Associate – The Glacier National Park Conservancy
The Glacier National Park Conservancy is the official nonprofit fundraising partner for Glacier National Park. The Conservancy enriches the Glacier National Park experience by providing strategic investment in preservation, education and research programs that meaningfully…
Harmen Steele is halfway through his second week as Director of Technology Transfer at the University of Montana and he’d like to talk with you.
I’d like to talk with you if you’re a researcher with an idea, an entrepreneur looking for help, a company interested in working with the University, or someone who simply isn’t sure where to start.
The Montana Council for Economic Education improves economic and financial literacy for Montana’s youth through simulations, competitions and teacher training.
Economic education is vital to the future health of our nation’s economy. It gives our students the building blocks for a successful financial future.