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Hellgate Venture Network SAVE THE DATE: April 16th – Monthly Meet-Up in Missoula
First Interstate Bank 101 E. Front Street, MISSOULA, MT, United StatesThe Hellgate Venture Network facilitates social networking both online and offline amongst entrepreneurs and advisors engaged in building growth businesses in Western Montana. If you are an entrepreneur, a wanna-be, or someone who offers support and guidance to this unique breed of individual, please consider joining our group at one of our ongoing monthly meetings.
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HVN April Monthly Meet-up: Speaker Highlight: Joshua Rhines, Founder of CubCloud AI – 4/16 – Missoula
First Interstate Bank 101 E. Front Street, MISSOULA, MT, United StatesMontana lacks the AI compute infrastructure it will need to compete in an AI-driven economy — and CubCloud is building it.
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The Fire Within Celebration! Nominations Open – 4/16 – Great Falls, Montana
The Newberry | Great Falls 420 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT, United StatesThis is a celebration of Woman Business Owners in operation for 5+ years in an established business that has made a significant personal contribution to its success, growth or expansion. We are looking for a business savvy woman who has helped or is helping other business owners or budding entrepreneurs. The winner will have: five plus successful years in business and mentored at least one other entrepreneur.
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Save the Date! April 16 – Butte Local Development Corporation Annual 2026 Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 1500 Fairmont Rd, Anaconda, MT, United StatesSponsorship Packages Available
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You Are Invited as University of Montana Students Compete at the 37th Annual Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge 4/17
University of Montana Gallagher Business Building 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT, United StatesThe Ruffatto Startup Challenge – sponsored by Ontra Marketing Group, Bill and Cheryl Papesh and the Folley Family Foundation – provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas. Students compete for $50,000 in prize money, which reflects the strong support of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across the state.
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International Wildlife Film Festival – 4/18-23 – Missoula, Montana
Get ready to join us at the Roxy Theater for screenings of 68 unique features, series, and shorts highlighting wildlife of all shapes and sizes. From microscopic springtails to massive polar bears, there's something at IWFF for everyone!
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Sign Up Now for Grant Writing 101: From Readiness to Results 4/26 – Great Falls, Montana
Whether you are new to grant writing, looking to sharpen your skills, or hoping to strengthen your organization’s funding strategy, this training is designed to offer practical guidance you can put to use right away. Participants can expect a grounded, real-world learning experience from presenters who understand Montana organizations, community needs, and the realities of pursuing competitive funding.
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Finding Your Audience on LinkedIn: How Personal Brands and Businesses Reach the Right People – 4/21 – (VIRTUAL)
Online WebinarDesigned for professionals and small business owners who feel unsure, inconsistent, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this session provides clear guidance on when LinkedIn makes sense, how to approach it realistically, and how to decide what “working” looks like for you. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of who they’re trying to reach, how LinkedIn can help (...or not) and what a sustainable, audience-focused approach looks like moving forward.
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Finalists announced for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition – 4/21 – Bozeman
Inspiration Hall in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson Hall Bozeman, MT, USAMontana State University will host the 2026 $100K Venture Competition finalists on April 21 at 5 p.m. in Inspiration Hall, where entrepreneurs will present their business ventures and compete for startup funding.
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Missoula Real Estate Meetup- Ryan Frey- April Meetup – 4/21 – Highlander
Highlander 200 International Dr, Missoula, United StatesAttendees will also hear lessons from real projects, including how small zoning insights created major opportunities and how early mistakes shaped better development decisions. Whether you are considering your first project or looking to scale from small deals into larger developments, this presentation will provide a practical roadmap for turning an idea into a completed project.
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