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SUMMARY:DisruptHR Bozeman 2.0 - 9/23 - Bozeman\, Montana
DESCRIPTION:DISRUPTHR IS BACK IN BOZEMAN! AN UNFILTERED\, HIGH-ENERGY EVENT SERIES FOR HR INNOVATORS\, RULE-BREAKERS & FUTURE-MAKERS \n\n\n\n\nDisruptHR Bozeman 2.0 returns this fall with a fresh lineup of bold\, fast-paced talks designed to challenge the way we think about people\, work and culture. \nWednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St.\, Bozeman\, MT 59715 \nIf you were at the first one\, you know the format: 5 minutes\, 20 slides\, no holding back. Speakers from across industries share their sharpest ideas on talent\, leadership\, culture and the future of HR. It’s fast. It’s honest. And it’s one of the best networking nights in Bozeman. \nIf you missed it\, this is your chance to see what the buzz is about. \nRegistration is now open. Reserve your spot for DisruptHR Bozeman 2.0! \nWho should attend? \nIf you work with people\, lead a team\, build a business\, drive innovation\, or simply care about the future of work\, this is your scene. \nWhat to expect: \nA fast-paced\, TED-style format – Drinks\, appetizers\, and time to connect with Bozeman’s business and creative community – Fresh ideas you can take back to your workplace the very next day. \nDate & Time: September 23rd | 4–7:30pm @ The Armory Music Hall\, Downtown Bozeman \nSpace is limited\, grab your tickets today! \nInterested in sponsoring? View details here. \nOrganizers: \nKara Standlee\, Employee Benefits Broker – HUB International \nElizabeth Espinosa\, Marketing Manager – HUB International \nFollow us on LinkedIn and on Instagram for speaker spotlights\, event updates\, and behind the scenes buzz!
URL:https://matr.net/event/disrupthr-bozeman-2-0-9-23-bozeman-montana/
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SUMMARY:Tell Us Something - The Pursuit of Happiness -   9/23 - University of Montana Dennison Theater
DESCRIPTION:  \nTell Us Something presents live storytelling on the theme “Pursuit of Happiness”\nThe George and Jane Dennison Theatre\, Dennison Theater\, Missoula\, MT 59812\, USA\nWed\, Sep 23\, 7pm – 9:30pm MDT \n Get tickets \n\n\nThank you!\n\n\n\nTickets for good\, not greed!\nHumanitix takes the booking fees we all hate paying and dedicates 100% of profits to charity.
URL:https://matr.net/event/tell-us-something-the-pursuit-of-happiness-9-23/
LOCATION:University of Montana’s Dennison Theatre\, 32 Campus Dr #110\, Missoula\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tell Us Something is in 9 days! We’re so excite to be sharing these stories “Pursuit of Happiness.”with you!  9/23 -
DESCRIPTION:We gathered over the weekend for the group workshop and the stories we have for you are going to rock your world. All you have to do is get to the theatre! \nJoin us for an evening of raw\, unscripted truth as Missoula storytellers take the stage for Tell Us Something’s “Pursuit of Happiness.” \nSeven neighbors. Seven true\, personal stories told live\, from memory\, with no notes. \nFrom hilarious misadventures to heartfelt breakthroughs\, come experience the transformative power of human connection and authentic community. \nWhen: September 23 at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) \nWhere: The Dennison Theatre \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/tell-us-something-presents-live-storytelling-on-the-theme-pursuit-of-happiness \nBring a friend\, grab a seat\, and listen in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS
URL:https://matr.net/event/tell-us-something-is-in-9-days-were-so-excite-to-be-sharing-these-stories-pursuit-of-happiness-with-you-9-23/
LOCATION:University of Montana’s Dennison Theatre\, 32 Campus Dr #110\, Missoula\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:How much money do I actually need to bring in each month? J. Vader Consulting - 9/24 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A 60-minute working session for founders\, business owners\, and EDs who have never actually sat down and done this math. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24 @ 12pm MT | Virtual | 60 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$20 a seat.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Save my spot \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to find some finanicial clarity?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn September 24 at 12pm MT\, I’m hosting a 60-minute virtual Cash Flow Clarity Workshop for founders\, small business owners\, and nonprofit leaders who want a clearer answer to a pretty basic\, but often ignored\, question: How much do I actually need to bring in each month? \nIn the workshop\, we will use a simple Cash Flow Clarity tool I’ve created to: \n\n\nidentify what a business/organization must bring in to cover core monthly costs\nset a realistic monthly target to work towards\ncompare current pricing\, revenue\, or funding to that target\nleave with a practical tool that can be updated and used for decision-making\n\n\nI’d love if you’d be willing to pass this information on to any clients\, partners\, colleagues\, and friends who may be interested! The workshop is probably a good fit for someone who:\n\n\ncan’t immediately point to the number they need each month to cover their costs\nis a solopreneur and isn’t sure how much the business needs to earn to cover expenses and pay them\nis relatively new and wants to establish a financial target early\nhas been operating mostly by instinct and wants a more concrete number to plan around\n\n\nParticipants will get the most out of it if they can bring a rough list of their monthly expenses and a general idea of their income\, pricing\, or funding. They do not need perfectly organized books. \nFor someone with several years of historical data\, multiple business lines\, or a more complex financial model\, the workshop can still be a useful starting point\, but we probably won’t build out the full picture in an hour. That’s the kind of work I can also help with separately.
URL:https://matr.net/event/how-much-money-do-i-actually-need-to-bring-in-each-month-j-vader-consulting-9-24-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Montana State University will host a free\, public lecture focused on school funding in rural states on Monday\, Sept. 28\, on the MSU campus.
DESCRIPTION:BOZEMAN — Montana State University will host a free\, public lecture focused on school funding in rural states on Monday\, Sept. 28\, on the MSU campus.\n\n\n\n\nThe Dr. John W. Kohl Distinguished Educational Leadership Lecture will be held in Inspiration Hall inside Norm Asbjornson Hall\, with an online streaming option available. The program includes refreshments and mingling from 5:30 to 5:50 p.m. and presentations from 5:50 to 7 p.m. Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to Norm Asbjornson Hall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLecture speakers are rural education experts Melissa Sadorf\, executive director of the National Rural Education Association\, and Jerry Johnson\, Phoebe Moore Dail Distinguished Professor in Rural Education and director of the Rural Education Institute at East Carolina University.\nThe event is sponsored by MSU’s College of Education\, Health and Human Development. It honors the life and legacy of John W. Kohl\, dean emeritus of the college\, whose work focused on educator preparation at the teacher and school-leader levels in Montana and nationwide.\n\nRSVPs are requested at http://www.montana.edu/calendar/events/58152. Attendees should include in their RSVP if they intend to attend the event in person or access the online streaming option.\nQuestions may be directed to Rebecca Stanton\, alumni relations and outreach specialist\, at 406-994-4133 or rebecca.stanton@montana.edu.\n-end-\nThis story is available on the web at: http://www.montana.edu/news/25557\n\n\n09/16/2026 Contact: Rebecca Stanton\, alumni relations and outreach specialist\, MSU College of Education\, Health and Human Development\, at 406-994-4133 or rebecca.stanton@montana.edu
URL:https://matr.net/event/montana-state-university-will-host-a-free-public-lecture-focused-on-school-funding-in-rural-states-on-monday-sept-28-on-the-msu-campus/
LOCATION:Inspiration Hall in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson Hall\, Bozeman\, USA
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SUMMARY:What should I ask my candidate? Register for our September 28 Webinar!
DESCRIPTION:Remember to register for our upcoming Election Webinar: \n“I have a question!” — How to learn where your legislative candidate stands on the things that matter \n6:00 pm MDT\, September 28\, 2026\, on Zoom \n  \nWhen a candidate comes to your door asking for your vote\, what will you ask them? Join us to get ideas on what you can ask candidates about healthcare\, school funding\, taxes\, and more. \n  \nPanelists will include: \n\nRose Bender of Montana Budget and Policy Center\,\nState Representative SJ Howell\,\nGreat Falls School Board Trustee Bill Bronson\, and\nBig Sky 55+ Board members Margie MacDonald and Terry Minow.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://matr.net/event/what-should-i-ask-my-candidate-register-for-our-september-28-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Join us for Prospera's  Women's Business Showcase in Downtown Bozeman on  September 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM!
DESCRIPTION:Prospera\, the MT Women’s Business Center\, and the MT Women’s Business Center Advisory Committee are excited to host the 2026 Women’s Business Showcase at \nERA Landmark’s Downtown Visitor Center! \nJoin us to hear from experienced women entrepreneurs and to learn how to grow the business skills you didn’t know you need! \nThe showcase will celebrate the positive impact of women business ownership in downtown Bozeman by highlighting four outstanding women-owned businesses— Abby Hetherington Interiors\, Kelly Ramirez with Elemental Leadership\, ERA Landmark\, and Light House. Each of the businesses will share a bit about their business and lessons of entrepreneurship they’ve learned along the way. In addition\, you will have the chance to connect and network with other event attendees and build your community support system! \nThe evening will kick off at 4:00 PM at the ERA Landmark Downtown Visitors Center. We will hear from the owners of all participating businesses and visit their brick and mortar establishments. The event will close with a networking social from 6:00-7:00 PM where light bites and drinks will be offered. Please note\, minimal walking and standing are required\, including walking up one flight of stairs. \nAll community members are welcome and \nspots are limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nTickets are $10 for current Prospera members and $15 for non-members. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://matr.net/event/join-us-for-prosperas-womens-business-showcase-in-downtown-bozeman-on-september-30th-from-400-700-pm/
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SUMMARY:“The Future of AI” Conference - 10/1-2 - Montana State University
DESCRIPTION:Montana State University will host an interdisciplinary symposium Oct. 1-2 to explore the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence for human knowledge. \n“The Future of AI” conference\, sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence at MSU\, will be held on campus. Attendance includes lunch and an evening reception on Thursday\, and a light breakfast and coffee on Friday. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \n“The rise of artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed how knowledge is created\, shared and understood while raising profound intellectual questions that cut across every discipline and field of inquiry\,” said Doralyn Rossmann\, co-founder of the Institute on Artificial Intelligence and dean of the MSU Library. “As AI becomes increasingly embedded in research\, education and public life\, we must carefully examine its implications for the production of knowledge and truth.” \nThe 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.
URL:https://matr.net/event/the-future-of-ai-conference-10-1-2-montana-state-university/
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SUMMARY:Montana State University Research and Economic Development will be hosting it’s first combined Centers\, Institutes\, and Core Facilities day on Monday\, November 9\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:Montana State University Research and Economic Development will be hosting it’s first combined Centers\, Institutes\, and Core Facilities day on Monday\, November 9\, 2026. \nWe invite you and your colleagues to attend. \n  \nThis event is designed to showcase what Montana State University has to offer in terms of research resources and expertise. They are bringing together some of MSU’s centers\, institutes\, and core facilities to highlight the technologies\, equipment\, and knowledge available across campus. As external partners curious about what MSU can offer to industry\, this event is a great opportunity to connect with the people and resources driving research forward. \n  \nThe morning featured presenters will be Dr. Jayne Downey with Center for Research for Rural Education and Dr. Katey Franklin with Center for Mental Health Research & Recovery. \n  \nThe afternoon will include three tracks in concurrent sessions that include\, Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC)\, Extreme Biology Institute\, Incubator/Prototyping Lab\, Social Data Collection & Analysis Services and more. \n  \nMSU invites you to please come and discover how these resources can support Montana entrepreneurs and companies whether through specialized equipment\, expert consulting\, or new partnership opportunities. They invite you to stop by\, ask questions and explore everything MSU is doing in research. \n  \nPlease share this opportunity with others who may be interested. We hope to see you at Centers\, Institutes\, and Core Facilities day. \n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.montana.edu\nCores\, Institutes and Core Facilities Day – Centers\, Institutes and Core Facilities Day | Montana State University\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.montana.edu\nCenter for Research on Rural Education – Center for Research on Rural Education | Montana State University\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.montana.edu\nCenter for Mental Health Research and Recovery – Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery | Montana State University\nThe Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery at Montana State University seeks to respond to specific challenges associated with diagnosing and treating serious mental illnesses such as major depression\, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia that severely restrict quality of life and are often a prequel to suicide. This Center combines clinical health and basic research resources to improve the process of diagnosing and treating serious mental illness through collaborative efforts between some of the State of Montana’s best neuroscientists\, social scientists\, clinicians\, engineers\, and those affected by mental illness\, and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhealthinfo.montana.edu\nMontana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center – Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center | Montana State University\nDescription \n\n\n\n\n\n\ntbi.montana.edu\nThermal Biology Institute – Default | Montana State University\nIndex to the Thermal Biology Institute’s website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\ntto.montana.edu\nIncubator – MSU NSF ART | Montana State University\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.montana.edu\nSocial Data Core Facility | Montana State University – Social Data Collection and Analysis Services (Social Data) | Montana State University\nSocial Data Collection and Analysis Services Core Facility at Montana State University
URL:https://matr.net/event/montana-state-university-research-and-economic-development-will-be-hosting-its-first-combined-centers-institutes-and-core-facilities-day-on-monday-november-9-2026/
LOCATION:Inspiration Hall in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson Hall\, Bozeman\, USA
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SUMMARY:Destination Creation Workshop: Shelby\, MT - 10/6
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHosted by the Great Falls Development Alliance and The Montana Department of Commerce.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComfort Inn & Suites Gateway to Glacier National Park\n455 McKinley Ave\, Shelby\, MT 59474\nView on map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026\n08:30am – 04:30pm \nAdd to Google · Outlook Web · Outlook Mobile · Yahoo · iCal\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://matr.net/event/destination-creation-workshop-shelby-mt-10-6/
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SUMMARY:Don't Miss These FREE Destination  Creation Workshops!  10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re getting close! Jon Schallert’s Destination Creation Workshop is coming to North Central Montana in less than two weeks\, and now is the time to register. \nThis FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types\, from retail\, restaurants and hospitality to professional services\, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations\, tourism professionals\, chambers\, economic development partners\, and city and county officials. \nJon will share proven strategies for helping businesses and communities stand out\, attract more customers and visitors\, and become destinations people intentionally seek out. \nEven better\, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one business conversations with Jon to discuss their specific business\, challenges\, and opportunities. \nChoose the location that works for you:\nShelby — Tuesday\, October 6 \nREGISTER FOR SHELBY \nGreat Falls — Wednesday\, October 7 \nREGISTER FOR GREAT FALLS \nThere is no cost to attend! \nIf you know a business owner\, community leader\, tourism professional\, or local official who could benefit\, please forward this invitation to them! We want businesses and communities from across the region to take advantage of this opportunity while Jon is here. \nThank you to the Montana Department of Commerce for making this free workshop possible through grant funding. \nRegister today and join us in Shelby or Great Falls! \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jamie! \nJamie Rapley \nJamie@GrowGreatFalls.org \nOnline Business Development Officer \nGreat Falls Development Alliance
URL:https://matr.net/event/dont-miss-these-free-destination-creation-workshops-10-6-shelby-and-10-7-great-falls/2026-10-06/
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SUMMARY:SBA - SBIC program - Invitation to Lenders\, Venture Fund Managers\, and University Tech Transfer Offices - 10/6 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Attention Lending Partners & Institutional Investors\,  \n  \nThe SBA Great Plains and Rocky Mountains Regions are hosting an information session for investors\, fund managers\, and financial institutions to learn more about the SBA – Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program\, licenses\, and benefits. \n  \nSBIC Information Session for Investors \nMicrosoft Teams Webinar \nTuesday\, October 6 at 2 PM CDT \nRegister \n  \nSBA provides SBIC licenses and capital to professionally managed equity and debt investment funds. The capital is in the form of government-guaranteed loans to the fund to match privately raised capital. The SBA-guaranteed loan\, paired with private capital\, increases access to capital for qualifying U.S. small businesses and startups while potentially improving risk-adjusted returns for private investors. \n  \nAdditional benefits to investment funds and limited partners include: \n\nRapid fund deployment: The potential to capitalize on as much as two-thirds of a fund with SBA leverage means managers spend less time fundraising and more time investing.\nAccess to long-term capital: SBA provides long-term funding\, which is often patient capital that aligns with the long-term growth plans of small businesses and startups. This type of capital is essential for businesses that need time to grow and establish themselves.\nFlexible terms and investment opportunities: The duration of SBA’s financing instruments can be matched with short- or long-term investments. SBICs have the flexibility to invest in a wide range of industries and sectors\, promoting diversity in their investment portfolio. This flexibility allows managers to adapt to market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities.\nExempt from SEC registration: SBICs are exempt from SEC registration\, yet LPs benefit from the SBA’s careful monitoring of each fund’s performance and regulatory compliance.\nExempt from Volcker Rule: SBICs are exempt from the bank investment limitations set forth in the Volcker Rule as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.\nIncreased financial scale: SBA leverage allows funds to scale up their strategies and extend their financings to more businesses.\nTax advantages for LPs: An SBIC’s LPs may be eligible for tax benefits as investments in SBICs are presumed to be a “qualified investment” for Community Reinvestment Act credit.\n\n  \nThis information session will offer information on how to obtain an SBIC license and the benefits of adding SBA-backed capital and small businesses to investment portfolios. Please share this opportunity with fund managers\, institution or foundation leadership\, investors\, or others that may benefit from learning about this program. This is not intended for small businesses or entrepreneurs seeking SBIC investment. \n  \nSBIC Information Session for Investors \nMicrosoft Teams Webinar \nTuesday\, October 6 at 2 PM CDT \nRegister \n  \nThank you –  \n  \nHere is the LinkedIn post as well:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sbasouthdakota_sbic-information-session-for-investors-activity-7507788071086649345-eZv-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADuLi8BfWXm4edafHhRRPqqSlOUJLWtvjU \n  \n  \nBrent E. Donnelly \nDistrict Director\, Montana District Office \nOffice of Field Operations \nU.S. Small Business Administration  \n(406) 441-1083 \nCell (406) 439-7613 \nbrent.donnelly@sba.gov \n 
URL:https://matr.net/event/sba-sbic-program-invitation-to-lenders-venture-fund-managers-and-university-tech-transfer-offices-10-6-online/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Montana State to present research at Red Lodge community event Oct. 6
DESCRIPTION:Montanans will have an opportunity to learn about Montana State University’s extensive research projects at a community event in Red Lodge. \n“Bringing Research Home to Red Lodge” will be held at the Roosevelt Center\, 519 S. Broadway Ave.\, on Tuesday\, Oct. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. event\, which is hosted by MSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development. Refreshments will be available. \nClose to a dozen posters featuring student-driven research will be on display at the event. There will also be three verbal presentations focused on impactful MSU research. The topics of focus are water conservation\, artificial intelligence and science communication through art. \nThe planned speakers are Eric Sproles\, MSU associate professor in the Department of Earth Sciences and director of the Geospatial Core Facility; Jack Schnepf\, a recent graduate of MSU’s studio arts program and Director of MSU’s Center for the Communication of Science; and Adam Sigler\, assistant professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences and MSU Extension water quality specialist. \nIn line with the university’s land-grant mission\, the goal of the event series is to share MSU research with communities across the state\, said Mike Veselik\, MSU’s assistant vice president for economic development and federal relations. \n“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.” \nMSU strives to connect with Montanans and communicate the ways its research and outreach help people every day\, regardless of if they’ve ever set foot on the MSU campus\, Veselik said. \nFrom holding listening sessions to develop a new strategic plan for MSU in towns across the state\, to the annual bus tour that highlights how the university supports economic development in small communities\, the series is yet another way for university researchers to connect with the people their work aims to serve\, he added. \nAdditional details will be made available as the event approaches at http://www.montana.edu/calendar/events/58814. \n\nContact: Alison Harmon\, vice president for research and economic development: (406) 994-2891 or harmon@montana.edu or Mike Veselik\, Assistant Vice President for Economic Development and Federal Relations: michael.veselik@montana.edu
URL:https://matr.net/event/montana-state-to-present-research-at-red-lodge-community-event-oct-6/
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SUMMARY:Former Missoula-based Icon Jonathan Weber founder and editor of NewWest.Net: Reading & Signing 10/6 - Fact and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Matt Frank\, co-founder and editor of The Pulp\, will be moderating this event! \nAbout the book: At the dawn of the 1990s\, San Francisco was a beautiful if troubled mid-sized metropolis. It was still reeling from the AIDS epidemic and the Lome Prieta earthquake\, its economy stuck in a post-industrial slump. Once considered to be the capital of the American West\, and later the beating heart of the global counterculture\, the mythic\, fog-shrouded city at the edge of the continent faced an uncertain future. \nBut in that very moment\, a band of free-thinking technologists\, immersed in the creative zeitgeist of the city\, were inventing the contemporary internet. San Francisco would undergo an epic political\, social\, and economic transformation as it claimed the title of tech capital of the world. Local politicians\, including Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris\, advanced to the national stage. An unlikely marriage of underground culture and technological optimism gave rise to the annual reverie known as Burning Man. \nThis should have been a happy story for San Francisco. But as the city’s tech economy roared\, a host of urban ills lurked in the shadows: homelessness\, drug addiction\, mental illness\, and a crippling lack of new housing. The city’s famous left-wing political establishment struggled to get its arms around the problems\, becoming a punching bag for President Trump and the new right. When the pandemic arrived in 2020\, it created new crises and laid old ones bare\, shattering a “City Family” that had ruled politically for more than thirty years and prompting a sharp rightward turn by the once-liberal tech industry. \nJonathan Weber saw it all up close as a reporter and newsroom leader. He offers a sweeping history of a city that rose to dizzying heights\, only to be undone by the heedlessness of a tech industry it did so much to spawn and politicians who had lost the plot. Drawing on 200 interviews with mayors\, CEOs\, political leaders\, activists\, entrepreneurs\, and artists\, City on the Edge is more than a simple chronicle of a city. It’s the story of a war waged for the heart of San Francisco–one that anticipated the culture wars raging around the world. Its outcome would have an impact far beyond the city’s famed Golden Gates. \nMatt Frank\, co-founder and editor of The Pulp\, will be moderating this event! \nAbout the Author: Jonathan Weber was named the Los Angeles Times’s first-ever Silicon Valley reporter in 1990. He was later editor in chief of The Industry Standard\, a chronicle of and bellwether for the first dot-com boom\, and then moved to Missoula\, where he was the founder and editor of NewWest.Net\, an early online news magazine. He later oversaw West Coast news and global technology coverage for Reuters and was most recently the editor in chief of The San Francisco Standard. \n\n\n\n\nDate:  Tue\, 10/6/2026\nTime:  7:00pm – 8:30pm\nPlace:  \n\n\n\nFact & Fiction\n220 N Higgins Ave\nMissoula\, MT 59802-4435\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Store Event\n\n\n\n\nEvent Related Books & Products\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n City on the Edge: Technology\, Politics\, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco \nJonathan Weber\nCurrent price:  $32.00 \nHardcover\n\n\nISBN:\n9781668074916 \n\nPublish Date:  6/9/2026\n\n\n\n\nAn “absorbing” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “fascinating” (Financial Times) account of San Francisco’s meteoric transformation into a global capital of technology\, and how the same creative and political forces that gave rise to its boom now threaten to destroy what made it great. \nAt the dawn of… \nRead More about City on the Edge: Technology\, Politics\, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco  \nOn Our Shelves Now
URL:https://matr.net/event/former-missoula-based-icon-jonathan-weber-founder-and-editor-of-newwest-net-reading-signing-10-6-fact-and-fiction/
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SUMMARY:Missoula Economic Partnership Annual Meeting - 10/7 - St. Pat's Hospital
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, October 7\, 7:00am – 9:00am (MDT)
URL:https://matr.net/event/missoula-economic-partnership-annual-meeting-10-7-st-pats-hospital/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T163000
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SUMMARY:Free Destination Creation Workshop: Great Falls\, MT - 10/7
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHosted by the Great Falls Development Alliance and The Montana Department of Commerce.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Falls College MSU: Heritage Hall\n2100 16th Ave S\, Great Falls\, MT 59405\nView on map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026\n08:30am – 04:30pm \nAdd to Google · Outlook Web · Outlook Mobile · Yahoo · iCal\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://matr.net/event/free-destination-creation-workshop-great-falls-mt-10-7/
LOCATION:Great Falls College MSU\, 2100 16th Avenue South\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Don't Miss These FREE Destination  Creation Workshops!  10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re getting close! Jon Schallert’s Destination Creation Workshop is coming to North Central Montana in less than two weeks\, and now is the time to register. \nThis FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types\, from retail\, restaurants and hospitality to professional services\, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations\, tourism professionals\, chambers\, economic development partners\, and city and county officials. \nJon will share proven strategies for helping businesses and communities stand out\, attract more customers and visitors\, and become destinations people intentionally seek out. \nEven better\, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one business conversations with Jon to discuss their specific business\, challenges\, and opportunities. \nChoose the location that works for you:\nShelby — Tuesday\, October 6 \nREGISTER FOR SHELBY \nGreat Falls — Wednesday\, October 7 \nREGISTER FOR GREAT FALLS \nThere is no cost to attend! \nIf you know a business owner\, community leader\, tourism professional\, or local official who could benefit\, please forward this invitation to them! We want businesses and communities from across the region to take advantage of this opportunity while Jon is here. \nThank you to the Montana Department of Commerce for making this free workshop possible through grant funding. \nRegister today and join us in Shelby or Great Falls! \n  \nQuestions? Contact Jamie! \nJamie Rapley \nJamie@GrowGreatFalls.org \nOnline Business Development Officer \nGreat Falls Development Alliance
URL:https://matr.net/event/dont-miss-these-free-destination-creation-workshops-10-6-shelby-and-10-7-great-falls/2026-10-07/
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SUMMARY:The VBX Keginar series "What Comes After the Transformer?" - Every Thursday Starting 10/8 - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:As a means to connect the research and impact of University of Montana with the larger Missoula community\, VBX has launched what is calling the Keginar lecture series. What is a Keginar\, one might ask? It is one part seminar\, one part beer\, and completely Missoula. \nThe VBX Keginar series takes place Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at the new CoBuild Montana Center at 125 1/2 W Main St.\, Missoula (alley behind the Rhino and Top Hat). This Thursday’s Keginar series will feature “What Comes After the Transformer?” This discussion will focus on the current limitations of AI frontier models and what is now being developed as part of the next wave of models. The session will feature a short presentation from University of Montana Assistant Professor Lucy Owen on her recently published paper Understanding Creativity Across Brains and Machines Through the GEEC Framework. \nhttps://lnkd.in/g-U7iVZn \nAll techies and AI-nerds invited!
URL:https://matr.net/event/the-vbx-keginar-series-what-comes-after-the-transformer-every-thursday-starting-10-8-missoula/
LOCATION:CoBuild Montana Center (alley behind the Rhino and Top Hat)\, 125 1/2 W Main St.\, Missoula\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States
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SUMMARY:The VBX Keginar series "What Comes After the Transformer?" - Every Thursday Starting 10/8 - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:As a means to connect the research and impact of University of Montana with the larger Missoula community\, VBX has launched what is calling the Keginar lecture series. What is a Keginar\, one might ask? It is one part seminar\, one part beer\, and completely Missoula. \nThe VBX Keginar series takes place Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at the new CoBuild Montana Center at 125 1/2 W Main St.\, Missoula (alley behind the Rhino and Top Hat). This Thursday’s Keginar series will feature “What Comes After the Transformer?” This discussion will focus on the current limitations of AI frontier models and what is now being developed as part of the next wave of models. The session will feature a short presentation from University of Montana Assistant Professor Lucy Owen on her recently published paper Understanding Creativity Across Brains and Machines Through the GEEC Framework. \nhttps://lnkd.in/g-U7iVZn \nAll techies and AI-nerds invited!
URL:https://matr.net/event/the-vbx-keginar-series-what-comes-after-the-transformer-every-thursday-starting-10-8-missoula-2/
LOCATION:CoBuild Montana Center (alley behind the Rhino and Top Hat)\, 125 1/2 W Main St.\, Missoula\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T210000
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SUMMARY:Montana Ambassadors Seattle Speaker Series:  Aerospace in Montana - 10/8
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused conversation on the growing aerospace industry in Montana.\nOur Speakers Include:\nRichard White\, Senior Manager\, State & Local Government Operations\, Boeing\nJohn Janicki\, President\, Janicki Industries\nTodd O’Hair\, President & CEO\, Montana Chamber of Commerce  \nWe’ll cover: \n\nBoeing’s experience successfully operating in Helena\nWhy Janicki Industries chose Great Falls for their manufacturing campus expansion and their go-forward plans\nHow the Chamber of Commerce and the Montana Department of Commerce attract new companies to move to\, or expand in\, Montana
URL:https://matr.net/event/montana-ambassadors-seattle-speaker-series-aerospace-in-montana-10-8/
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SUMMARY:406 Transfusion: Injecting youth into the care continuum - 10/13-14 - Fairmont Hot Springs
DESCRIPTION:The Work-based Learning Collaborative\, in partnership with Montana Primary Care Association\, is hosting 406 Transfusion: Injecting youth into the care continuum October 13-14 at Fairmont Hot Springs. We invite healthcare professionals\, education partners\, and workforce leaders building the next generation of the workforce to join us for conversations on building physical and behavior health pathways! \nWe are thrilled to have international speaker and author Lisa Walden of Good Company Consulting deliver her keynote Bridging the Generation Gap: Building Healthcare Teams Where Everyone Thrives on October 13.  And we deeply appreciate Hollis Salway of Denver Health joining us for our second keynote on the power of engaging youth and young adults in talent pipelines on October 14. \nEarly bird pricing ends September 1. Learn more and register here! \nThank you to our supporters & sponsors: Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation\, Partnership for Advancing Youth Apprenticeship\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana\, Area Health Education Center (AHEC)\, Billings Clinic\, Montana HOSA\, Montana Hospital Association\, Montana Office of Rural Health\, St. Peters Health\, Treasure State Strategies\, LLC
URL:https://matr.net/event/406-transfusion-injecting-youth-into-the-care-continuum/
LOCATION:Fairmont  Hot  Springs  Resort\, 1500 Fairmont Rd\, Anaconda\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hellgate Venture Network -  SAVE THE DATE: October 15th - Monthly Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:September HVN Event RECAP\nLast month’s speaker\, Michael Gardner\, shared his family story that motivated him to start TruePenny as a means by which Montanans can actually own the businesses that operate and serve Montana. Michael also described the long and challenging journey he has been through just to establish the legal framework for TruePenny to exist. \nWe know that it is a significant challenge for many Montana businesses to access the capital they need to grow\, as they often fit somewhere between the growth requirements of angel and venture funding\, while lacking the collateral that a bank would need. TruePenny seeks to fill that gap and help Montanans invest in Montana’s businesses and economy. \nPaul Gladen said that while Michael’s talk “may not have been the best HVN pitch ever (it was still pretty darned good!)\, it might be the most important in terms of its potential impact on Montana’s entrepreneurial economy.” \n 
URL:https://matr.net/event/hellgate-venture-network-save-the-date-october-15th-monthly-meet-up/
LOCATION:Stockman Bank 0n Broadway Missoula\, 321 W. Broadway\, MISSOULA\, MT\, 59801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Registration is open for the 2026 Montana Co-op Academy October 19–21\, 2026 | Bozeman\, Montana
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Agenda at a Glance is attached. \n26academyataglance.pdf \nThis year’s Academy includes two learning tracks: \nCooperative Leadership\nFor leaders and rising leaders working inside existing cooperatives. \nCooperative Development & Community Engagement\nFor outreach staff\, economic developers\, Extension\, community partners\, and people helping communities explore cooperative solutions. \nAcross the three days\, participants will dig into cooperative leadership\, communication\, storytelling\, conflict management\, cooperative development\, community engagement\, group dynamics\, asset-based leadership\, and applied capstone or case study work. academy agenda v1 \nTake a look at the attached agenda and choose the track that fits your work. \nLearn More and Register:\nmontanacouncil.coop/2026-co-op-academy \nOctober 19–21\, 2026\nSpringHill Suites Bozeman\nBozeman\, Montana \nHosted by the Montana Council of Cooperatives and co-hosted with Montana’s Credit Unions. \nWith support from the Cooperative Development Foundation and the Montana Department of Commerce. \n 
URL:https://matr.net/event/registration-is-open-for-the-2026-montana-co-op-academy-october-19-21-2026-bozeman-montana/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261019T173000
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SUMMARY:City Club Missoula - Meet the Candidates for U.S. Senate - 10/19 -  NEW VENUE - UM University Center Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Candidates: U.S. Senate Debate\nUC Ballroom\, University of Montana\nDoors Open at 5:30pm & Debate Starts – 6:15pm\n  \n\n\nCandidates:\nAlani Bankhead (D) – Confirmed\nKurt Alme (R) – Invited\, Not Confirmed\nSeth Bodnar (I) – Confirmed\nKyle Austin (L) – Confirmed\n\n\nModerators:\nJill Valley & Seaborn Larso\n\n\n 
URL:https://matr.net/event/city-club-missoula-meet-the-candidates-for-u-s-senate-10-19-new-venue-um-university-center-ballroom/
LOCATION:University of Montana Center Ballroom\, 32 Campus Dr\, Missoula\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:City Club Missoula -Save the Date - 10/19 - US Senate Debate - University of Montana
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlan on attending.  It’s Montana future…..
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SUMMARY:CoBuild Summit "Building the Builders: Creating Places Where Entrepreneurship Thrives" - 10/21 - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:A Montana founder has a promising idea and no idea who to call. Who picks up? \nThat’s the kind of question we’ll dig into at the CoBuild Summit in Missoula. I’m joining a panel called “Building the Builders: Creating Places Where Entrepreneurship Thrives” on October 21\, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the UC Theater on the University of Montana campus. \nBehind every new venture are people and networks. They’re what turn an idea into something real. \nWe’ll talk about mentorship\, access to expertise and capital\, and the connections that help entrepreneurs take their next step. We’ll also look at where support falls short and what could close those gaps. \nThe panel brings together entrepreneurship\, community development\, university technology transfer\, and student-led investment. I’ll be on the technology transfer side\, alongside Erik Guzik\, PhD of UM and CoBuild Montana\, Eric Harry of Flathead Valley Community College\, and a few others. \nHit a gap building something in Montana? I’d like to hear about it before the 21st. \n\n\nHarmen Steele Ph.D. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/share:7515238413655273472/ \n31 Startups. 4 Countries. 10 Finalists. The Last Best Chance to Win One Ticket to the Startup World Cup.  \nOn October 21\, we’re bringing the Startup World Cup Montana Regional to Missoula as part of the CoBuild Montana Summit. We received applications from 31 startups\, including national entries from Miami\, Ann Arbor\, Austin\, New York\, and San Francisco\, and worldwide entries from India\, Argentina\, and the Czech Republic. \nThe startups represented a remarkable range of industries\, technologies\, and entrepreneurial ideas. From healthcare and artificial intelligence to manufacturing\, consumer products\, cybersecurity\, and environmental innovation\, these founders are tackling real problems and developing new solutions. \nWe’re excited to announce the 10 finalists who will take the stage in Missoula\, including startups from across Montana–and the country: \nForest Future — Missoula\nindelible.Imagery — Missoula\nMontana Critical Metals Inc. — Missoula\nMontana Fragrance Company — Kalispell\nOpen Security — San Antonio\, TX\nScience & Technology Integrated Solutions — Austin\, TX\nStarSync Studio — Stevensville\nThe Healing Lab — Big Sky\nViz Ai Technology — Kalispell\nZenroll — Princeton\, NJ \nCongratulations to all ten finalists! And thank you to every startup that applied. \nNow comes the exciting part. On Wednesday\, October 21\, the finalists will pitch their ventures live before a panel of judges and an audience of entrepreneurs\, investors\, business leaders\, students\, and community members. \nOne startup will be named the Montana Regional Champion and advance to the Startup World Cup in San Francisco\, November 4–6\, where they will have the opportunity to compete for an investment prize of up to $1 million. \nBut there’s something else worth celebrating. \nEntrepreneurship isn’t confined to Silicon Valley or major metropolitan centers. Great ideas can emerge anywhere\, and Montana can be a place where entrepreneurs from across the country come together to connect\, compete\, and build. Join us and see what these entrepreneurs are building. \n📍 UC Theater\, University of Montana\, Missoula.\n📅 Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\n🕕 6:00–8:00 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Hosted by the incomparable Ryan Nong.\n🎟️ Event is free and open to the public. Appetizers and refreshments provided. Event details and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gqdTtizY \nPresented by Blackfoot Communications and VBX Venture Studio as part of the CoBuild Summit. \n#StartupWorldCup #CoBuildMontana #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Montana #Innovation #Missoula
URL:https://matr.net/event/cobuild-summit-building-the-builders-creating-places-where-entrepreneurship-thrives-10-21-missoula/
LOCATION:UC Theater University of Montana\, 32 Campus Dr\, Missoula\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:The $1 Million Startup World Cup Montana Regional - Come join the biggest entrepreneurial challenge in Montana's history. - 10/21 - University of Montana
DESCRIPTION:The Startup World Cup Montana Regional is coming to Missoula and the University of Montana on October 21st from 6-8pm. \nWin the Montana Regional and we’ll send you to San Francisco to compete for $1 million. Yes\, one million smackers. \n \nMontana’s top startups will compete at the University of Montana University Center Ballroom for the chance to represent our state at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco. \nThis is the room Montana’s winner walks into: Grand Finale speakers have included executives from Google\, Cloudflare\, Adobe\, LinkedIn\, DocuSign\, AMD\, Dell\, and Box — plus Daymond John and Lori Greiner from Shark Tank. Judges have come from Andreessen Horowitz\, Greylock Partners\, Khosla Ventures\, and Norwest. Past speakers include Steve Wozniak\, Reid Hoffman\, Barbara Corcoran\, Vinod Khosla\, and Kevin O’Leary. Talk about networking. This IS the entrepreneurial network. \nOne startup from that room wins a $1 million investment prize. Why not you\, o’ glorious Montana startup? \n📅 October 21st | 5PM Doors | 6PM–8PM Competition\n📍 University of Montana University Center Ballroom\, Missoula. Hosted by the incomparable Ryan Nong.\n🍺 Public invited. Beer and wine. Appetizers. Free to attend. \nCould you ask for anything more? \nYou have to be in it to win it. Applications close September 25th. \nApply now: https://lnkd.in/enXvFa-F \nFree to the public. \nBuilt in Montana. Ready for the world. \nSponsored by the amazing folks at Blackfoot Communications. \n#StartupWorldCup #MontanaStartups #BuiltInMontana #Founders
URL:https://matr.net/event/the-startup-world-cup-montana-regional-come-join-the-biggest-entrepreneurial-challenge-in-montanas-history-10-21-university-of-montana/
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SUMMARY:Prospera - The Small Business Guide to Effective & High Quality Marketing on a Budget - 10/22 - (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, we’ll talk about how to make smart\, realistic marketing decisions that help your business look elevated without blowing your budget. You’ll learn how to identify the marketing details that make a business feel polished\, professional\, and trustworthy\, as well as when it makes sense to DIY—and where cutting corners can actually hurt your credibility. \nYou’ll gain simple ways to make your brand stand out when so much marketing is starting to look and sound the same and learn how to decide what’s actually worth spending money on based on your business\, audience\, and goals.
URL:https://matr.net/event/prospera-the-small-business-guide-to-effective-high-quality-marketing-on-a-budget-10-22-virtual/
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SUMMARY:ADROIT Supports Helena's Largest Job Fair - Jobs Junction to Strengthen Montana’s Local Talent Pipeline - 10/28
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nADROIT Supports Helena’s Largest Job Fair – Jobs Junction to Strengthen Montana’s Local Talent Pipeline\nHELENA\, Montana — ADROIT Employment Resources is supporting Helena Jobs Junction 2026\, a community-wide career fair presented by the Helena Job Service Employers Committee (JSEC) on Wednesday\, October 28\, at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. \nFor Montana employers of every size and sector\, access to talent is essential. At the same time\, job seekers cannot pursue career paths or connect with organizations they do not know exist. \nJobs Junction will give employers from across the public\, private and nonprofit sectors an opportunity to showcase their organizations\, meet potential candidates and introduce attendees to the wide range of careers available in Helena and throughout Montana. \nThe event is designed to welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and experience levels—from students and people entering or returning to the workforce to skilled professionals\, experienced leaders and individuals considering a career change. Workforce\, education\, training\, veteran-support\, disability-support and community resource providers will also be available to help attendees explore career pathways\, develop valuable skills and overcome barriers to employment. \nTo create a more accessible experience\, veterans\, military reservists\, people with disabilities and their families are invited to attend during a dedicated early-access period from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. This time will provide an opportunity to connect with participating employers and explore available employment and community resources before the event opens to the general public. \nWhen employers participate in local career events\, they do more than recruit for current openings\, they increase awareness of local career possibilities\, help people understand which skills employers value and give talented Montanans more reasons to build their careers here. \nADROIT encourages employers from every industry to participate—even if they are not hiring immediately. Jobs Junction offers an opportunity to increase organizational visibility\, strengthen connections within the community and begin building relationships with both current and future candidates. \nEvent Details \nHelena Jobs Junction 2026\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2026\nLewis & Clark County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall \nEarly access: 11:00–11:30 a.m.\nFor veterans\, military reservists\, people with disabilities and their families \nOpen to the public: 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for job seekers and community attendees. \nEmployer booths are available for $250. Sponsorship opportunities include an employer booth and expanded visibility through event promotion before\, during and after the job fair. \nReserve an employer booth:\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jobs-junction–2026 \nExplore sponsorship opportunities:\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jobs-junction-2026-sponsorship-opportunities \nFor event questions or information about participating as a resource provider\, contact Melissa Gollehon\, Business Development Director at ADROIT Employment Resources\, melissa@a2zmontana.com or Helena JSEC at helenajsec@gmail.com. \nAbout ADROIT Employment Resources\nADROIT Employment Resources supports Montana organizations through talent acquisition\, professional recruiting and workforce solutions. ADROIT works with employers and candidates across industries and career levels to connect Montana talent with opportunities to build meaningful careers in the state.
URL:https://matr.net/event/adroit-supports-helenas-largest-job-fair-jobs-junction-to-strengthen-montanas-local-talent-pipeline-10-28/
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SUMMARY:A practical look at federal funding that doesn't cost you equity. - 10/28 - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:22 seats. 90 minutes. A practical look at federal funding that doesn’t cost you equity. University of Montana this is a great opportunity! \nOn Wednesday\, October 28\, the Montana Technology Innovation Partnership powered by MSU TechLink Center\, is hosting Navigating SBIR: From Idea to Impact at MonTEC in Missoula. \n📅 Wednesday\, October 28\n⏰ 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. workshop\n🥂 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. happy hour and networking\n📍 MonTEC\, 1121 E. Broadway Street\, Missoula \nThe federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide significant non-dilutive funding to develop technology and move it toward commercialization. If you’re a researcher\, founder or part of a team moving an idea toward the market\, they’re worth understanding. \nThe workshop is interactive and in person\, and it sticks to the practical side: how to identify opportunities\, what federal agencies are looking for\, how proposals are evaluated\, what goes into a competitive application and why the right collaborators matter. There will also be examples of companies that have used SBIR/STTR funding\, connections to Montana resources and partners\, and plenty of time for questions. \nThen stick around. MTIP and MonTEC are hosting a happy hour with tech founders and what I’m told will be some very serious hors d’oeuvres. \nOne thing I keep appreciating about Montana’s innovation community is how many people are willing to help researchers and entrepreneurs figure out the next step. If you have an idea with commercial potential and aren’t sure how to fund it\, this is a good place to start. \nRegistration link is in the first comment. \nWith only 22 spots\, I’d sign up early.
URL:https://matr.net/event/a-practical-look-at-federal-funding-that-doesnt-cost-you-equity-10-28-missoula/
LOCATION:MonTEC\, 1121 East Broadway Street\, Missoula\, MT\, 59802\, United States
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