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The $1 Million Startup World Cup Montana Regional – Come join the biggest entrepreneurial challenge in Montana’s history. – 10/21 – University of Montana
One startup from that room wins a $1 million investment prize. Why not you, o’ glorious Montana startup? You have to be in it to win it. Applications close September 25th
Headwaters Tech Hub Summit 2026 Join Us in Missoula Sept 9-11, 2026
The Headwaters Tech Hub Summit 2026 brings together leaders, builders, and partners from across Montana and beyond to focus on what it takes to strengthen our tech ecosystem for the long term.
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XPENG’s IRON autonomous robot is built and then walks off its production line and goes for a coffee break.
XPENG has moved from prototypes to industrial-scale production of its humanoid IRON robot, featuring automotive-grade quality controls and advanced AI chips. This milestone could inspire Montana businesses to explore robotics integration in local industries.
Prospera Navigator 2026 Events and Trainings
Signature Events Prosperity Party 2026 September 17 6:00-9:00PM
Missoula, Montana’s Reading Opens your World (ROW) Gives Students One-on-One Reading Attention and Books
ROW is a non-profit organization that gives students one-on-one reading attention once a week. Every other week, each student is gifted a book to build their home library. Throughout the school year, the volunteer and student have an opportunity to create a bond and hopefully instill a love of reading.
AI Tinkerers Missoula brings builders back Sept. 23 for roundtable talks and live demos
This is not a networking mixer. It’s builders in one room talking code and how to put AI to work for real.
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
City Club Missoula -Save the Date – 10/19 – US Senate Debate – University of Montana
Alani Bankhead (D), Kurt Alme (R), Kyle Austin (L), and Seth Bodnar (I) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Montana on the Nov. 3, 2026.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
DisruptHR Bozeman 2.0 – 9/23 – Bozeman, Montana
If you work with people, lead a team, build a business, drive innovation, or simply care about the future of work, this is your scene.
GFDA Top Ten (23!) for 9/6/26
23) We have career openings for two Business Development Officers, one focusing on growing and diversifying the region’s food, ag, and bio processing industries and one focused on Downtown Great Falls. Download our Career Opportunities. Please pass along to great candidates.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
Missoula, Montana Postal Machine Removal Threatens Mail Delivery Speed
The U.S. Postal Service plans to remove a key sorting machine at the Kent Avenue center, risking delays, job losses and impacts on the upcoming elections. Postal workers warn this could impact timely mail service across western Montana.
Has Your Community Had an Explanation of Data Center Development Like This? Are You Selling Your Children’s Future?
AI is not profitable, its not actually AI yet. Its all a fugazi.
Everything being sold is a lie until it might not be.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Story House Montana Lease Spaces Available in Missoula, Montana
Right now, we have 23 offices and suites available, from small private offices around 87 SF to larger 900+ SF spaces, plus much larger opportunities for companies that need room to build, make, manufacture, store things, or generally make some noise.
The Value of Higher Education by Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, President University of Montana and Dr. Brock Tessman, President Montana State University
You place a high level of trust in us to help Montana’s students achieve these goals and more. And in the spirit of this season of beginnings, we want reaffirm to our students, their families and our fellow citizens that our unique, dynamic and innovative campuses will continue working to ensure that you, your employers, your communities, and this incredible state we call home realize the dividends of the time, talent, and resources invested in Montana’s public colleges and universities.
Federal Court Blocks BLM Order To Remove American Prairie Bison From Public Lands
“The court found that American Prairie’s bison qualify as livestock under the Act and that we have demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits. That is a significant finding, and we are grateful that the court has allowed the bison to remain in place while this case moves forward.”
Hellgate Venture Network – September Monthly Meet-Up with Michael Gardner Founder of True Penny- 9/17 – Missoula
Come join the networking and meet new contacts and learn about what’s going on in Missoula’s entrepreneurial community.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
From Liability Gap to 1500% ROI: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety with Missoula, Montana’s Gaize
In an era where recreational cannabis is legal in over half of U.S. states and novel substances like fentanyl and kratom are on the rise, traditional drug testing methods are leaving employers exposed. These tests detect past substance use but fail to identify *current* impairmen
Missoula, Montana’s CubCloud AI runs combined AI Foundations and Agentic AI workshop at Montana AI Summit
“We spent Thursday morning sharing tools and ideas with folk from education, government, business, and beyond. There’s one thing Montana is not short on: great people and great ideas,” said Rhines.
GFDA Celebrates 30 Years of Lending
It all started in 1996, when GFDA made its very first loan to help fill the financing gap needed to launch Pasta Montana. That first investment kicked off three decades of helping businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and developers turn great ideas into reality across our region.
Missoula Economic Partnership Annual Meeting – 10/7 – St. Pat’s Hospital
We invite you to MEP’s Annual Meeting for a look at where our economy stands today and what’s ahead for Missoula. Join us as we elect new board members, reflect on the past year, look forward to the year ahead, and connect with business and community leaders in our region.
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy
You’ve Got Jobs! Check Them Out Below: Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Remittance Specialist Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Project Engineering Supervisor…
Missoula, Montana’s Pathlabs wins the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Overall AdTech Solution of the Year for its people-first Media Execution Partnership.
In adtech, the answer is usually another product. Another platform. Another dashboard. Another promise to automate the hard parts. At Pathlabs, we have always believed the hardest parts still need people.
Frontier Angels WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana technology developments from August, 2026
August brought outside capital into Montana companies: a $42 million private fiber build between Billings and Bozeman, and a Pittsburgh private equity firm taking majority ownership of a Butte manufacturer. Here is what happened.