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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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Applications open for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition, set for April 21
Montana State University, Jabs Hall Forum S. 8th Ave, Bozeman, MT, United StatesThe competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers, postdoctoral researchers and recent alumni (2024 and 2025 graduates) from MSU, the University of Montana, Montana Tech and affiliated campuses.
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2026 Code Girls United Virtual App Challenge (we need 54 judges! and your support) – 4/25 – Virtual
333 S. Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901 333 S. Main Street, Kalispell, MT, United StatesVirtual EventThese girls are building real apps. Solving real problems. Thinking BIG. And over 350 MT girls are competing for scholarships that total over $17,500 each year. That's right, you can support future innovators in our Minnow Tank environment. See them solve the problems they care about using technology! Please volunteer or Sponsor or both....
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City Club Missoula Presents: Big Sky Generosity: Statewide Trends, Local Impact, Rural Innovation Day: Monday, May 11th 2026
Missoula Public Library 301 E Main St, Missoula, MT, United States**Please note that registration tends to fill up early, and we may not accept walk-ins due to the high demand.
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You’re Invited! Business Funding Trends in Montana with Rep. Paul Tuss – 4/27 – Online
Online WebinarIn this call, we will discuss funding unpredictability and how Montana businesses are responding with Montana legislator and Bear Paw Development Corporation's executive director, Paul Tuss.
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“Destination Missoula/Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District and University of Montana to Announce New Partnership” – 4/29 – University of Montana
Members of the University of Montana will be joined by Destination Missoula and the Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District to announce a new partnership designed to encourage economic activity through collaborative efforts to promote visitation in Missoula.
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Join Us for the 2026 Minnow Tank Finale – 4/30 – Glasgow, Montana and Online
We are also proud to recognize this year’s Minnow Tank finalists. These businesses have worked hard to reach this point, and we hope you will join us in cheering them on. Make sure to give them a follow of social (click their picture to go to their Facebook page) or stop at their business next time you find yourself in their community