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Missoula advisory board to address community inclusion and equity Thursday at the Missoula Public Library at 4:00 p.m.

The board focuses on representing voices often missing from community discussions.

Applications Are Open for the Techstars Spring Programs!

At Techstars, we’re committed to helping founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. We provide founders with a 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerator program, a $120K investment, and access to the Techstars network for life.

Montana Ambassadors Colorado Speaker Series – 10/16 – Denver

Join us for a discussion by a leader on the front lines of this important work in designating Montana as a Tech Hub under the CHIPs legislation. It has the potential to supercharge Montana’s economy, while ensuring the United States is a global leader in this important area of technology.

Montana, Idaho pass Cal as most unaffordable states for homebuyers

Since the pandemic, two states, Montana and Idaho, have surpassed California as the most unaffordable states for local homebuyers, according to the analysis. Hawaii and Oregon round out the list of the five least affordable states.

Senator Jon Tester Leads Bill to Lower Montana Housing Costs by Cracking Down on Hedge Fund Ownership

Senator leads End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act to stop hedge funds from buying up Montana residential homes and jacking up costs

Last day to purchase tickets, Friday, September 20th at midnight! Global Gauntlet – A Trivia Competition of Global Proportions – 9/27- Missoula

This MWAC “signature” fundraiser is a team trivia competition like no other. Modeled after our Academic WorldQuest competition, teams of community supporters vie to test their knowledge on global events. Funds raised from this evening event support the Council’s ongoing efforts to increase global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities and especially supports our Global Education Initiatives.

Strong Towns Cohort Applications Open

Are you an active community leader who wants to connect with other Strong Towns advocates and learn from Strong Towns experts? Is there a specific challenge facing your community that you’d like help addressing? If so, Cohort is the program for you!

How you can make housing more affordable in your place. – 11/15 – Online 10:00 MST

This presentation introduces a first-of-its-kind discussion of the tension between housing as a financial product and housing as shelter. These insights will help local communities fight back against the current affordability housing crisis and opt out of the boom-and-bust cycles that have typified housing in postwar America.