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University of Montana to Host First-of-its-Kind Montana AI Summit – 9/1-3 – Missoula
Designed for the AI curious and the skeptical alike, the summit will gather workers, business owners, educators and community members from across Montana to ask the questions that matter most: What is AI actually doing to jobs, industries and communities, and what should be done about it?
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Destination Creation Workshop: Shelby, MT – 10/6
Learn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your brand, grow revenue, and create lasting economic impact.
Hosted by the Great Falls Development Alliance and The Montana Department of Commerce.
Free Destination Creation Workshop: Great Falls, MT – 10/7
This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
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“For Montana” – University of Montana Launches Renewable Scholarship Initiative
The For Montana Scholarship Initiative aims to reduce financial barriers by funding scholarships that support students from enrollment through graduation. This coordinated effort involves alumni, local businesses, and athletic programs to strengthen Montana’s workforce and economy.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
AI Tools Slash Housing Permit Delays in U.S. Cities
Cities like Denver and Honolulu are using AI to cut permit approval times and reduce errors. Federal funding supports these efforts, promising faster housing development pipelines nationwide.
GFDA Top Ten for 8/23/26 + a New Mural
GFDA has some great Career Opportunities! We’re looking for two Business Development Officers, one to focus on attracting investment in Downtown Great Falls and one to focus on expanding food, ag and bio processing industry in the region. We’re looking for two business advisors, one to focus on helping businesses with government contracting and one to focus on helping existing businesses to thrive and entrepreneurs to start new businesses including business plans, profitability, market research, and securing capital.
University of Montana President Shinn gives first state-of-the-university address
“Our goal is simple: If a talented Montana student wants to earn a degree from this university, they will have the resources,” Shinn said.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
You Should Read “The Pulp” Fresh Press – In old fashioned paper form now as well as online…
The Pulp is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization serving Missoula and western Montana. The Pulp’s mission is to produce in-depth journalism that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana and advances transparency, equity, and democracy.
University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter
ORCS supports the UM research community to accelerate discovery and deliver impact.
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…
Montana State University’s Bracken Center Secures Internships for Over 300 Students
The Bracken Center and Jake Jabs College provide personalized career support connecting students with internships across industries. Nearly 70 percent of business students completed internships in summer 2026, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Great Falls Development Alliance Wins Bronze for Economic Development Organization of the Year
We’re especially proud that GFDA is the only organization in Montana to receive a 2026 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award.
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…
Is an AI minor now required in college to be successful? Colleges are listening
Students are pursuing AI minors because every field they’re already in is being reshaped by the same tech transformation.
For Sale – The John R. Toole House at 1005 Gerald Avenue, a National Register–listed historic property offering a compelling adaptive reuse opportunity in Missoula’s University District.
The building totals approximately ±13,977 square feet above grade with an additional ±4,898 square feet of below-grade space, providing flexibility for a range of redevelopment concepts. The property’s historic designation makes it eligible for the Federal 20% Historic Tax Credit and Montana’s 5% Historic Tax Credit. With these, a buyer can potentially offset up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation costs and materially improve redevelopment economics.
Amazon Plans Drone Delivery in 500 U.S. Cities by 2026
Amazon’s Prime Air aims to expand drone deliveries nationwide, pending FAA rule changes. This shift could reshape last-mile logistics and impact Montana’s supply chains.
Montana State University’s Community Design Center is celebrating 50 years as it helps shape communities across Montana
The center was founded in 1976 and has completed over 50 projects across the state.
Montana State University offers support to middle school teams that design a fire-resistant city; applications due Sept. 7
In small teams and with the support of a coach and mentor, students will research, plan and design a city set 100 years in the future, then create a scale model built primarily from recycled materials, a project plan, an essay and a presentation.
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…
Second Story Housing Hub – Meetings on 9/3 – 10/13 and 11/9 – Butte, Montana
Second Story Housing Hub helps revitalize historic buildings, expand housing options, strengthen the local economy, and preserve the unique architectural character of Butte. By bringing together the right people and resources, the organization is helping create a more livable, resilient, and prosperous community—one second story at a time.