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Montana World Trade Center’s World Trade & Investment Day 2026 – 5/12 – Butte
Join us for morning training and an afternoon general session focused on understanding and enhancing Montana’s international trade and investment portfolio from ag to critical minerals and more. We’ll feature Montana business and industry leaders alongside representatives from key trading partner nations and other globally recognized experts as we map global trade and investment trends, share updates on key trade agreements, and focus on impacts and opportunities for Montana firms and communities.
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Monthly Board Meeting
Online MT, United StatesVirtual EventMonthly Board Meetings (and all meetings) are open to the public and we welcome all to attend and participate. This month's guest speaker will be Jim Mathews, President of The Rail Passenger's Association, a national organization that serves as a voice for the more than 40 million rail passengers in the US.
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Pete Buttigieg to visit Butte to endorse ‘Montana Plan’ (I-194) regulating corporate money in elections – 5/17 – and online
The “Montana Plan” focuses on state power to define corporate limits. TEI’s website says the plan is a response to U.S. Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” decision, which allows corporations to donate to political campaigns as if it were a citizen, rather than placing them under different political donation regulations.
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Data Center Task Force Meeting – 5/18 – Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls College-MSU 2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, United StatesPlease join us for our third data center task force meeting. Alan Bronec, Director of Infrastructure for Cushing Terrell will be our expert speaker. Alan is a licensed professional engineer in 21 states and has over 30 years of experience designing complex electrical systems both domestically and internationally. Alan has designed a number of data centers of varying sizes and has deep expertise in data center trends, challenges, evolving technologies, and regulations.
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Missoula Real Estate Meetup- May 19- Missoula
Highlander 200 International Dr, Missoula, United StatesAlyssa and Kristen with MoFi will share how their lending programs work, how they support businesses in communities like ours, and give a high level overview of the New Markets Tax Credit program.
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The Montana Infrastructure Coalition Infrastructure Summit – May 20–21 – Billings.
Northern Hotel - Billings 19 N Broadway, Billings, MT, United StatesThe Montana Infrastructure Coalition will host its inaugural Infrastructure Summit on May 20–21 in Billings. This event will bring together leaders, professionals, and stakeholders from across Montana to exchange knowledge, discuss key infrastructure issues, and explore the state’s priorities.
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Hellgate Venture Network – Paul Gladen and MGTeam Plus – 5/21 – Missoula
Stockman Bank 0n Broadway Missoula 321 W. Broadway, MISSOULA, MT, United StatesWe are seeking additional sponsors for 2026. Please email our Program Coordinator, Nikki Robb, at [email protected] to learn more.
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Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Montana Industry Exchange – 5/27 – Location upon registration
This program is highly valuable for those who are:
• Building commercial or dual-use technology
• Seeking new growth markets or strategic partnerships
• Interested in understanding defense innovation pathways -
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The Western Montana Food and Farm Trail connects folks, farms, and flavor – June 1–October 31
The Western Montana Food & Farm Trail is an interactive, self-guided adventure connecting you with the farms, flavors, and folks that shape our region’s vibrant local food community. With more than 100 stops across the Missoula, Bitterroot, and Flathead Valleys, the Trail invites you to meet the growers, taste what’s in season, and experience the culture and care behind the farms, markets, restaurants, and food businesses committed to local food.
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GFDA Annual Meeting – 6/2 – The Newberry
The Newberry | Great Falls 420 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT, United StatesJoin GFDA Board & council members, partners, clients, and investors for a morning focused on results and what is coming next. We will share updates across the region, highlight key projects, and celebrate the Ally Award recipients who helped move this work forward. No cost to attend. Bring a guest!