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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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“The Future of AI” Conference – 10/1-2 – Montana State University
The event will feature MSU experts and guest speakers from across the nation to address topics including the modes of research and creative work that are possible with AI, how AI will affect the transmission and preservation of human knowledge, whether AI will be a reliable source of knowledge and whether AI poses a threat to having an informed citizenry.
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Destination Creation Workshop: Shelby, MT – 10/6
Learn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your brand, grow revenue, and create lasting economic impact.
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Montana State to present research at Red Lodge community event Oct. 6
“This is an inaugural event to bring research happening on campus and in our research facilities around the state to communities throughout Montana,” Veselik said. “We look forward to engaging with cities, towns and communities around the state to have conversations about MSU research and how we are impacting the lives of Montanans.”
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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.
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Free Destination Creation Workshop: Great Falls, MT – 10/7
Great Falls College MSU 2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, United StatesThis immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out.
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Montana Ambassadors Seattle Speaker Series: Aerospace in Montana – 10/8
The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit, and non-partisan association made up of passionate people dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. Our members act as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, both in and out of state. Ambassadors are leaders across all industries committed to furthering the best interests of Montana.
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406 Transfusion: Injecting youth into the care continuum – 10/13-14 – Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 1500 Fairmont Rd, Anaconda, MT, United StatesThis dynamic two-day event brings together key partners to strengthen the Montana healthcare talent pipeline through creative solutions and career-connected learning.
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City Club Missoula -Save the Date – 10/19 – US Senate Debate – University of Montana
Alani Bankhead (D), Kurt Alme (R), Kyle Austin (L), and Seth Bodnar (I) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Montana on the Nov. 3, 2026.
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The $1 Million Startup World Cup Montana Regional – Come join the biggest entrepreneurial challenge in Montana’s history. – 10/21 – University of Montana
University of Montana Center Ballroom 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT, United StatesOne startup from that room wins a $1 million investment prize. Why not you, o' glorious Montana startup? You have to be in it to win it. Applications close September 25th