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Scaling MT Speaker Series Featuring Phil Venables, VP & CISO of Google Cloud – 5/16 – Bozeman, Kalispell, Billings and Zoom

This month’s featured speaker is Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud. He is a world-renown cybersecurity expert, who also serves on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, as well as the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board of NIST. He will be joined by Sherri Davidoff of LMG Security for a conversation bout cyber and security risks.

Scaling MT Speaker Series Featuring Greg Avis, Co-Founder of Summit Partners – 4/16 – Bozeman, Kalispell, Billings and Zoom

This month, we are featuring Greg Avis, the cofounder of Summit Partners, one of the leading private equity firms in the world with investments in over 550 companies over its 40-year history. Greg now leads an impact investing fund called Bangtail Partners.

Healthtech Forum for Founders & Funders with Early Stage MT & Big Sky EDA – 3/13 – Billings and Zoom

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, healthcare professional, or simply someone who is passionate about health and technology, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the field and connect with others who share your interests. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the latest trends in healthtech and the potential they hold for shaping the future of healthcare.

Strongest Towns Contest 2024

We’ve got 16 towns right here for you to look to for lessons on how to build a Strong Town.

State to celebrate 40 years of Made in Montana Program at tradeshow in Helena

he Montana Department of Commerce will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Made in Montana Program at the Made in Montana Tradeshow for Food and Gifts on Friday and Saturday at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

Workplace generation dynamics discussed at Bear Paw Development meeting – Event’s keynote speaker, Rick Edwards, director of community connections at NorthWestern Energy

Edwards said, for the first time in history, five generations have substantial representation in the U.S. workforce as older generations are increasingly going back to work.

GFDA Top Ten for 3-3-24

As part of our commitment to best practice and to maintain our status as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) the GFDA staff team participated in our annual Economic Development ethics training. We spent 2 hours together learning about and discussing ethics in the context of our profession and reviewing case studies. To read more about the codes of ethics we abide by, please check out the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) code of ethics.

MMEC events – Leap into new training opportunities around the state!

See the full calendar of MMEC events.

State of Montana Finalizes Priorities for Reducing Emissions through Innovative, Non-Regulatory Measures

Since receiving a $3 million planning grant last year, DEQ has engaged a wide range of stakeholders to identify emission reduction measures that will cut pollution and improve the lives of Montanans.

26 Native American-owned small businesses awarded grant funding

The funding comes from the Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant Program, and it’s meant to help businesses grow. This year, businesses in Helena, Browning, Billings, Box Elder, Ronan, Polson, Crow Agency, Harlem, Ekalaka, Wolf Point, Floweree, Butte, Great Falls, Lame Deer and Busby will get grant funding.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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For over 25 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area