Registration Open for the Sixth Montana Economic Development Summit in Butte, MT on September 16 and 17, 2013.

Join Senator Max Baucus, the Montana Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Montana Tech for the sixth Montana Economic Development Summit http://montanajobssummit.com/ in Butte, MT on September 16 and 17, 2013. The goal of the summit is simple: boost the state’s economy by finding Montana solutions for Montana jobs.

The 2013 Summit will bring together national leaders and Montana businesses while providing the resources to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in Montana – all to boost the state’s economy and create good-paying jobs. Keynote speakers headlining this year’s summit will be some of the biggest names in business: Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, Jim McNerney, Safra Catz, Ryan Lance and Fred Smith.

Through a series of hands-on workshops, presentations and networking events, the top-flight guests will put their heads together with Montanans to find innovative solutions to spur new business and create good-paying jobs in the state. In addition to hearing from world-renowned leaders, the Summit will feature breakout sessions on issues ranging from harnessing entrepreneurship to boosting exports.

Registration just opened up for the summit, and you may register online at http://montanajobssummit.com/register/.

If you have any questions, please check us out online at http://www.MontanaJobsSummit.com or call Senator Baucus’ office at 202-224-2651.

Montana Tech Campus

Agenda

Monday, September 16, 2013

Morning:

* Keynote addresses

* Montana and the World: Ambassadors Panel

Afternoon:

* Breakout sessions

* The structure will be in a panel format with 2-3 business leaders moderated by a Montanan. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to present on the topic with 15 minutes of Q & A.

Reception

All Day:

* Networking opportunities

* Made in Montana Display

* Trade Show

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Morning:

* Keynote Addresses

* Montana Solutions for Montana Jobs Roundtable

* Networking opportunities

Keynotes

* Sheryl Sandberg, CFO Facebook

* Jim McNerney, CEO of Boeing

* Safra Catz, President and CFO of Oracle

* Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx

* Ryan Lance, CEO of ConocoPhilips

* Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla

Registration

Registration is now open. Please visit http://www.MontanaJobsSummit.com/register to register for the Summit.

Trade Show

The Montana Economic Development Summit 2013 welcomes exhibitors for an exhibitor fair that will be held during the Summit in the Montana Tech Student Union Building. For more information, please visit http://montanajobssummit.com/trade-show/

Exhibitor Fair Hours:

Monday, September 16th 8 am – 5 pm

Tuesday, September 17th 8 am – 1 pm

If you are interested in participating in the trade show, please contact Jane Johnson by phone at (406) 756-1150 or [email protected].

Additional Information

Website: http://www.MontanaJobsSummit.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MontanaJobsSummit

Twitter: @MTJobsSummit, #MTJobs