Events
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GFDA Data Center Task Force – We Need Your Input – 2/23 – Great Falls College MSU – Heritage Hall
Great Falls College MSU 2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT, United StatesData centers have been around for decades. Many of these data centers have been great community partners. In the past three years some data centers have built negative reputations for their resource use and community interactions. As the surge in data centers continues, we know our community will be approached again.
We need your help to identify in advance what questions to ask potential projects, what would make for an exciting project we can be proud of, and what do we want to avoid.
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Flathead Valley Community College Hosts Entrepreneurs Feb. 24
Flathead Valley Community College pin Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Dr,, Kalispell, MT, United StatesFeatured speakers include Marianne Smith, founder and CEO of Code Girls United, and Eric Fulton, venture partner at Two Bear Capital.
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Governor’s Energy Task Force to host public open houses in Butte 2/25, Miles City 3/25 and Colstrip 4/15
According to the governor’s office, the open house format will allow attendees to speak directly with task force members, ask questions and provide feedback on energy-related topics. There will be no formal presentations. Staff from state agencies will be available to discuss their regulatory roles tied to energy development.
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Winning in the Attention Economy – 2/26 – Online
Your Next Move features authentic and insightful conversations with some of today's most innovative and exciting entrepreneurs and business leaders. In our newest Your Next Move virtual event, serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth will offer insights into how to turn social-first strategies into powerful brand-building engines that drive real results.
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Bear Paw Development Annual Meeting Hosts Marta Bertoglio, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce – 2/26 – Havre
MSU Northern 300 13th St W,, Havre, MT, United States“As we recognize and celebrate Bear Paw Development’s economic and community development work over the past year, including through the release of our Annual Report for 2025, we are very pleased that Montana Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio will be joining us to discuss the State of Montana’s efforts to enhance the economic competitiveness of rural Montana and the solid partnership that exists between state government and regional economic development organizations such as Bear Paw Development,” said Paul Tuss, Executive Director.
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Smarter Marketing, Not More Marketing: The Top 10 Basics for Small Businesses – 3/3 – (VIRTUAL)
We’ll break down the top 10 marketing basics every small business should understand, with a strong emphasis on return on time invested, not just visibility or popularity. You’ll learn which platforms tend to work well for certain types of businesses, which ones often don’t, and how to stop forcing strategies that aren’t aligned with your goals. This is an educational, discussion-based seminar.
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City Club Missoula – Partnership Health Center: Charting New Paths in an Evolving Healthcare Landscape Monday, March 9, 2026
Missoula Public Library 301 E Main St, Missoula, MT, United StatesPartnership Health Center (PHC) presents on the evolving healthcare landscape and what that means for Missoulians. We will also discuss how health centers strengthen the healthcare safety net by expanding access to affordable care for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
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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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SEO Made Simple: Optimize Your Website for Better Rankings – 3/11 – (VIRTUAL)
You'll learn the right way to choose your keywords, optimize your website, and track your progress using free and paid tools. Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your strategy, this training will help you create a website that ranks higher and attracts more customers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop so they may work directly on their site during this training.
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Hellgate Venture Network February Recap and March 19th – Monthly Meet-Up
MonTEC 1121 East Broadway Street, Missoula, MT, United StatesRecap of February Event