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Missoula, Montana’s Silk Road Catering Develops Map of Montana Event Venues
The Silk Road Catering team has catered over 2,000 special events since 2009, and has traveled to hundreds of public and private locations in Western Montana. Are there more we can add to the map?
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3,000 bison in Yellowstone’s a ‘bs number,’ superintendent tells Montana Governor Greg Gianforte
“So pardon my frankness about the advice you’re getting on this issue,” Sholly said. “I look at the letter you sent the Interior secretary and wonder who the hell wrote that for you?”
Data centers are reshaping communities across America. Here’s what you need to know – Missoula County adopts temporary moratorium on data centers
There are an estimated 4,000+ data centers operating or under development in the United States.
US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion
US electricity demand grew 3 percent in 2025 with coal power surging 13 percent and data centers consuming 40 percent of global data center electricity. Despite a 28 percent increase in renewables, total energy supply growth outpaced clean energy gains, driving emissions higher.
Headwaters Tech Hub – July 2026 Newsletter – People, Place, Technology
We are just two months away from the Headwaters Tech Hub Summit. Join us as we dig into real challenges, surface opportunities, and build the relationships that help Montana compete and lead on a national and global stage. Sign up today, early bird pricing expires July 31st.
ADROIT Employment Resources
ADROIT Employment 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,…
Montana Career Opportunities – Global Human Resources Manager, Associate Counsel, Product Developer, Early Childhood Lead Teacher – $1,000 Signing Bonus and more… – Zoot Solutions
No Suits, Montana Roots Discover fulfilling careers at Zoot, where our dedicated employees focus on delivering the best decisioning engines for some of the largest organizations worldwide. As part of the Zoot team, you’ll join…
Announcing FUND Montana Launch – Where Montana’s builders meet the people who back them.
It’s a free directory, where Montana’s builders can create a profile, share what they’re working on, and signal what kind of capital or support they’re looking for. This is where investors can start finding the deals they’ve been missing.
Montana is #45 on Top States for Business 2026 – CNBC
CNBC’s annual study once again puts all 50 states to the test, measuring them on 138 metrics, the most ever, across ten categories of competitiveness.
July News for Montana Nonprofits
MNA seeks Indigenous Fundraising Coach – We are looking for proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to provide fundraising coaching tailored to Indigenous fundraisers. Fundraisers will be taking part in MNA’s Fundraising Cohort during this time, receiving additional instruction and resources focused on engaging individual donors alongside a cohort of 20 Montana nonprofit organizations.
Hey! Quick update on the REAL CO-Lab
First, can I just say that our Rural Business Roundtable series was one of the most meaningful events of the year?! The business owners and experts who hopped into our calls were honest, authentic, and helped to highlight opportunities where policymakers and stakeholders can make a difference for communities to thrive- or survive, in some cases. I’m really grateful for all the Montana business owners and the experts who joined our calls who are community-minded. THANK YOU!
Missoula Public Library 5th Birthday Block Party – 7/17 – Main Street
Come meet your neighbors.
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…
Does Your Organization Have Leaders Who are Good Story Tellers? – Leaders Must Embrace Authentic Engagement to Build Trust and Credibility
Senior leaders are moving away from polished messages toward authentic, consistent engagement. This shift helps leaders connect meaningfully and maintain trust in today’s digital and dispersed environments.
Bonner, Montana Data Center Project Canceled After Massive Petition Campaign
Nearly 50,000 signatures opposed the proposed data center over environmental concerns. The project’s withdrawal highlights rising local resistance to resource-heavy infrastructure developments.
Biking the Historic Hiawatha Trail Through Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains
The 15-mile Hiawatha Trail follows a former Milwaukee Railroad route, blending history with stunning nature. Riders experience the 1.66-mile St. Paul Pass Tunnel and scenic views while supporting local tourism and preservation efforts.
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…
Aviation Mechanic Shortage Spurs Job Growth and High Salaries – Aviation Maintenance Technology – Helena College
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics recently graduated 60 maintenance students, with nearly half securing jobs before graduation. Boeing forecasts a need for 123,000 maintenance technicians in North America through 2044, highlighting strong demand in the industry.
Tell Us Something – The Pursuit of Happiness – 9/23 – University of Montana Dennison Theater
Eight storytellers will share their true personal stories without notes on the theme: “Pursuit of Happiness”
Montana State University strategic plan listening sessions planned for July in Kalispell, Great Falls, Helena, Butte and Bozeman
All upcoming listening sessions are listed on MSU’s Strategic Plan website that will be updated with additional details as needed.
Missoula, Montana taekwondo team from Corbin’s Championship Training Gymnasium wins big on national stage
“There are full-ride scholarships available,” Corbin said. “Fully funded athletes that are going to universities. Only two in the USA, but it’s building momentum, and my hope is in the next few years this will be something that athletes will be able to be fully funded for going to college.”
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…
North Dakota Nearing 100 Percent Fiber Connectivity – How is Your State Doing?
In one of the most rural parts of the U.S., the Peace Garden State is close to being the first in the nation in which every home and business has (or will soon have) access to fiber service, the gold standard of Internet connectivity.
Tour Operators: Will ChatGPT Recommend Your Tours? Here’s How to Find Out
Today, a growing share of those travelers ask ChatGPT or Gemini instead — and get back a short, confident answer naming two or three specific outfitters. If your company is one of them, great. If it isn’t, that family books with someone else, and you never see it happen. No lost click in your analytics. No drop in your rankings. Just a booking that quietly went elsewhere.
Montana State University Wins $600K Grant to Fight Bacteria in Hydroponic Farms
MSU researchers are developing nanoparticle technology to detect and remove harmful microorganisms from hydroponic systems. This innovation aims to protect year-round crop production and support Montana farmers adapting to harsh climates.
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…
Growth, Succession, or Exit? Find the Right Path for Your Business
Every business must eventually decide whether to grow, transition to new leadership, or prepare for sale. This session clarifies the options and helps owners choose the right path.
In Missoula, Montana, a Museum Grows from Timber and Memory
Designed by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, the National Museum of Forest Service History’s new hub transforms donated materials and expressive timber forms into a learning environment.
Bearpaw Development Corporation in Havre, Montana – Community Investment Is Business Attraction
Havre is currently experiencing a downtown renaissance, fueled in part by strategic investments made possible through programs administered by Commerce. These efforts stemmed from the development of a well-timed downtown master plan adopted by the Havre City Council that included components designed to make its downtown business district a more inviting place to live, visit, build a business and invest.
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…
Montana Career Opportunity – University of Montana Corporate Relations Officer, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
The University Corporate Relations Officer is responsible for building and stewarding strategic relationships with corporate and employer partners to advance the university’s research, talent, and workforce-development priorities. This role serves as a primary entry point…
Hellgate Venture Network July Meetup with Jennie Yang of NeoSchool – 7/16 – First Interstate Bank – 101 E. Front Street, Missoula, Montana
Guest Speaker: Jennie Yang, Founder of NeoSchool – The school built for the post-AI world.
Reimagine Wellness at the Gate of Your Flight at the Airport with Sky Cycle.
Then we launched at the Missoula International Airport. Travelers walked up, scanned the QR code, and rode. Nobody wondered why it was there. A few people wandering by said “what is this”, with genuine curiosity, and the second they got it…they got it completely.
Montana Career Opportunity – Administrative Associate IV – University of Montana College of Business
The College of Business invites applications for an Administrative Associate IV to oversee front-office operations and provide administrative, fiscal, and personnel support. This position serves as a key resource for faculty, staff, students, and visitors while…