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2018 Economic Update Series, Make Montana Home - Enticing Entrepreneurs - Statewide. August 9 in Missoula. ‘Montana University’ of the Montana Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in the 13th Annual Economic Update Series. This annual series provides brief mid-year updates and economic projections for local, state, and national economies. The series takes place in nine locations across the state, with additional stops in Glasgow and Sidney being added this year. The State of Entrepreneurship study will be released in conjunction with the series. Additionally, a panel of local entrepreneurs will participate, providing reactions to Patrick Barkey’s (Bureau of Business & Economic Research, University of Montana) economic projections and thoughts on entrepreneurs can succeed in Montana.Learn more and register.
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Montana Code School Demo Day - Missoula. Aug. 9, 5 pm - 7 pm, Gecko Designs. Join the Montana Programmers for Montana Code School’s Demo Day to meet their talented students who will be available for hire starting in December 2017. Their students have spent the last few weeks in teams developing an app from scratch. For more information, view the Facebook event.
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Montana Ambassadors Dinner and Innovate Montana Symposium - Billings. Aug 8 - 9, DoubleTree by Hilton, Billings. The 2018 Innovate Symposium is the first statewide event entirely focused on giving early stage ventures actionable insights to get to market and grow their companies. Every aspect of the day - from the keynote speaker and panelists to invited attendees - will be curated for their ability to create products with a clear market fit, raise investment, and build teams from the ground up. The Launch and Grow tracks will give businesses in diverse fields the steps they need to take immediately, and a plan for scaling in the future. Learn more and buy tickets.
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Global Leadership Summit - Billings. Aug 9-10, MSU-Billings campus, Student Union Building, 1500 University Dr, Billings. Join 445,000 of your peers to learn how to maximize your influence with two days of world-class leadership training. Gain exclusive access to the LIVE HD telecast of the Summit at one of 700+ locations. Get a unique blend of vision, inspiration and practical skills you can immediately apply. Learn from a diverse 2018 faculty. Leverage the Summit as a resource to transform yourself and your community. Join a diverse group of individuals from education, healthcare, media, non-profits, government, elected officials, business owners to Military, and more. Learn more and register.
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Export Training - Bozeman and Missoula. 8:30 am – 4 pm on Wednesday, August 15, Bozeman, and 8:30 am – 4 pm on Thursday, August 16 in Missoula. Free interactive one-day training in exporting for companies thinking about or already selling outside the US. Learn the riddle of the Exporter, an 8-step process to “conquer the world of exporting," developed by Elyse Eriksson, an entrepreneur who understands just how little time you have in any given day for new things. Deadline to register: August 9. View the flier for more information.
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1 Million Cups Bi-Weekly Meeting - Missoula. Aug. 15. Meets the first and third Wednesday each month at 9:00 am at The Loft, Missoula. 1 Hour Free Parking across the street in the city parking garage. Start your morning with coffee and start your business with 1MC Missoula, a place to percolate your startup. Entrepreneurship runs through it. For more information visit the website or Facebook page.
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Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication seminar - Bozeman. August 16, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Effective communication, critical thinking, and collaboration are essential skills for success in the modern workplace. Studies show these foundational skills benefit nearly every facet of business operation, build trust, and significantly improve engagement, retention, and operational profits. Learn these skills and more in this dynamic seminar with the Engineering Leadership Institute. Learn more and register here.
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HVN Featuring Patrick Claytor of Big Sky Fulfillment - Missoula. August 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Boyle Deveny and Meyer PC, at 305 S 4th St E #200, Missoula, MT 59801. Patrick is the CEO of QuiltyBox and Big Sky Fulfillment, focused on E-commerce, Subscription Box Companies, AutoCAD, and training his dog June. He is interested in partnering with e-commerce brands, providing fulfillment services from Missoula, MT, and networking. HVN facilitates informal networking among entrepreneurs and advisers engaged in building growth businesses in Montana. Future HVN meetings will be held on September 13, October 18, November 8, and December 13. Learn more and RSVP.
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Wage & Hour Part II: Non-exempt Employees - statewide. August 22, noon -1 pm. This webinar presented by Associated Employers will define non-exempt employees, discuss the definition of a work week, properly determining and paying overtime, and more. Email reg@aehr.org, call 406-248-6178, or register online.
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University of Montana Career Fair - Missoula. August 30, 9 am - 3 pm. University Center. The Student Employment Fair is a great opportunity for employers to connect with students seeking work-study, non-work study, part time, on campus, off campus and volunteer positions while going to school. Register and learn more.
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1 Million Cups Monthly Meeting - Bozeman. September 5. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am at Red Tractor Pizza, Bozeman. Creating conversation around Bozeman startups, business development, and economic growth in the most entrepreneurial state in the nation (plus, coffee). For more information and application to present, visit the website.
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Town Hall with Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari - Bozeman. Sept. 5, 2:00-3:00pm, MSU, Ballroom A, 211 Strand Union Building, 751 Grant St., Bozeman. President Kashkari is a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, the body of the Federal Reserve System that sets national monetary policy. Since taking over as President of the Minneapolis Fed in January 2016, he has spearheaded several new initiatives, including releasing a plan to end the "Too Big to Fail" problem and launching the Federal Reserve's new Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute, housed at the Minneapolis Fed. President Kashkari will give brief remarks, followed by an open-mic Q&A with the audience moderated by Larry Simkins, President & CEO of The Washington Companies. Learn more and register.
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Montana Tech Career Fair - Butte. Sept. 13, Career Fair. Sept. 14, 2nd day interviews. Take part in one of Montana Tech's signature events. For more information, email careerservices@mtech.edu, call 406.496.4140, or visit the website.
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Project Everest: Agile Strategies in Leadership and Time Management with Alan Mallory - Missoula. Sept. 14, 8:30am. Salvation Army, Missoula. Learn tips, strategies, tools and other engaging content relating to human performance, leadership and adventure. Alan Mallory helps develop great leaders and strengthen teams by establishing and reinforcing the professional development skills and mindsets that are essential for success. His engaging presentations and interactive training programs help individuals and organizations reach new heights in the way we think and the actions we take in order to achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more and register.
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Montana Code School Courses - Missoula & Bozeman. Full-Time Course Class Dates: Sept. 17 – Dec. 7, 2018. Part-time course dates: Sept. 18, 2018 – March 26, 2019. Financing available. Montana Code School’s full-time immersive program gives you the skills and fundamentals you need to land a job as a full-stack Jr. Web Developer. Contact 406-219-1392 or talk@montanacodeschool.com. Learn more here.
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Big Sky Code Academy Full and Part Time Coding Classes - Billings, Bozeman, Missoula. Full-time classes start Sept. 17. Part-time courses start Oct. 1. Learn Full Stack JavaScript and become a Web Developer in just 12 Weeks! In person and online options. Scholarships Available. Accept GI Bill for tuition payment. Job Offer Guarantee. Learn more and register here.
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Big Sky Code Academy Full and Part Time Digital Marketing Classes - Billings, Bozeman, Missoula. Part-time course start Sept. 4. Learn Full Stack JavaScript and become a Web Developer in just 12 Weeks! In person and online options. Learn more and register here.
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Leadership Training Workshop - Missoula. Sept.19, 2018, First Interstate Bank Training Center, downtown Missoula. The workshop presenters, industry leaders with the Western Montana Manufacturing Partnership (WMMP), will teach participants tools and skills to help improve their business and become better equipped for the challenges faced as supervisors and managers. Learn more and register.
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Early Stage MT statewide showcase - Bozeman. Sept. 22, Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman. From each regional ESMT competition, two finalists were selected to advance to the Statewide showcase taking place on September 22, 2018 in Bozeman. There, competitors will have the opportunity to pitch their business to dozens of investors, mentors, and members of the Montana business community and possibly win your share of up to $50,000 in investment capital. Learn more here.
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MSU 31st Annual Fall Career Fair - Bozeman. Oct. 4. Learn more and register.
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2018 Montana Manufacturing Jobs Summit - Kalispell. Nov. 8-9, Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell. Montana is the fastest growing state for manufacturing GDP in the nation with $3.2 billion in manufacturing GDP in 2016— a $1.2 billion increase from 2011. From high-tech production of parts for Boeing’s newest planes to Montana’s local microbreweries producing high-quality beers, the Treasure State is home to thousands of manufacturing jobs across numerous sectors. The Summit will bring together state and national leaders in manufacturing, trade, and economic policy to highlight Montana’s booming manufacturing industry and share ideas about how to grow economic opportunities in the state. More details to come on the website.
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