We’re excited to share that we’re an Official Partner of Montana Festival 2026, taking place June 11–12 in Downtown Bozeman.

Montana Festival brings together 1,000 of the top entrepreneurs, placemakers, creators, and policy leaders from Montana and across America to dream, design, and build the future.

Across 3 main stages, 50+ speakers, hands-on workshops, evening gatherings, and curated experiences, the festival showcases bold ideas that help create good jobs, design great towns, and serve as a model for the future of America.

As part of this year’s festival, we’re excited to host: The Montana Ambassadors Party at Stockman’s Bar

Join us for an after hours event with chill vibes, great conversation and spirited people in one of Bozeman’s most epic institutions

Join us in Bozeman → montanafestival.org

Join us for a focused conversation on what it really means to redomicile—and whether it makes sense for you.

We’ll cover:

• Key tax differences and how they impact real-world finances

• Cost of living, real estate, and lifestyle considerations

• What it takes to establish legal residency (and common pitfalls)

• Who benefits most—and who probably doesn’t

  
  Whether you’re exploring the idea or actively planning a move, this session is designed to give you clarity—not a sales pitch.
   

Thursday, June 11th at 6:00p.m. PST

Smith Tower
506 2nd Avenue, 22nd Lookout Lounge
Seattle, WA 98104

Montana Ambassadors in conjunction with Smith Garson and the Montana State Society is hosting a small, high-impact reception in Washington, D.C. on June 2, bringing together Ambassadors, partners, and members.

This gathering is designed to strengthen relationships, expand Montana’s national network, and create meaningful connections across business, policy, and economic development.

With special guest John N. Maclean, author of Home Waters and son of Norman Maclean — celebrating the 50th anniversary of A River Runs Through It . We are also excited that all four members of our Congressional delegation - Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Zinke and Downing - will be joining us.

We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP Here

Join us in Kalispell for our next Montana Ambassadors Trailblazer Series event!

 May 27
 5:30 – 7:30 PM
 Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, 715 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901

We’re excited to feature a fireside chat with Jason O’Neil, founder of The Sidecar, as he shares his journey building a Montana-based business and his perspective on the power of community spaces, and the “third place” to bring people together.

We’re also proud to collaborate with partners from across Montana’s innovation ecosystem, including the Montana High Tech Business Alliance and the Headwaters Tech Hub.

 Heavy apps and drinks will be provided by our friends at Two Bear Capital.

Come connect with fellow Ambassadors, business leaders, and community builders for an evening of conversation, ideas, and meaningful connections.

RSVP here

We look forward to seeing you.

Join us for an exclusive MT Ambassadors Tour and Conversation with Story House Missoula. A premier Film & TV production hub designed for the next generation of storytelling.

Located on 47 acres, Story House Missoula is a visionary live-work-play community built for all ages and stages, blending creative industry, housing, and community connection in one dynamic space.

This event offers a unique opportunity to tour the site, learn about the vision behind Story House, and engage in meaningful conversation about the future of film, economic development, and creative collaboration in Montana.

Missoula Montana Ambassadors, we encourage you to invite others as this is an opportunity to introduce Ambassadors and a special early evening with the Story House founders and team who are bringing a growing industry to Missoula. 

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location:
3300 Raser Dr
Missoula, MT 59808

RSVP Here

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and a little Montana pride at our Fireside Chat & Montana Trivia Night. This relaxed gathering brings together Montana Ambassadors and economic development professionals from across the state to share ideas, build relationships, and celebrate the people and places that make Montana unique. Whether you come to network, learn something new, or test your knowledge of Montana trivia, it’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow leaders who care about Montana’s future.

Join the Montana Ambassadors Seattle Chapter for a special Trailblazer Speaker Series event on April 6 at Seattle’s historic Central Saloon.

The evening will be kicked off by Eric Manegold-University of Montana alum, co-founder of Zonar Systems, and President of Open Range Entertainment. Eric will share a few remarks about his journey from Montana to Seattle and his work supporting the new Entertainment & Sports Management major at the University of Montana’s College of Business.

Our featured speakers will be the team from Story House in Missoula, including Sean Patrick Higgins, who will give an overview of the Story House project and its vision for growing Montana’s film industry and creative economy.

Come connect with fellow Montana Ambassadors, Montana alumni, and friends of the state for an evening of conversation, ideas, and community.

What: In-person networking for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members and guests, sponsored by Montana Ambassadors

When: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th

Where: The Sidecar, 317 Cruse Ave, Suite 202, Helena, MT 59601

Join the MHTBA Helena Local Chapter for a High Tech Happy Hour. These informal events bring together startup founders, tech professionals, executives, investors, and community partners from across Montana’s innovation ecosystem. 

The Helena Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) will also be joining us as a special guest!

The number of guests per organization is based on current MHTBA membership level. Prospective members may attend one event for free.

RSVP here

For more information about membership, contact MHTBA Executive Director Christina Henderson at director@mthightech.org or visit our membership benefits page to learn more.

The Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance and the Department of Commerce would like to cordially invite you to the Montana Reception. We are pleased to share that SoFi will be hosting our reception.

We are pleased to be hosted by SoFi, a nationally recognized financial services company headquartered in California and known for its innovation and member-focused approach. Equally important is SoFi’s local presence through its Helena branch, which brings national expertise to Montana while actively supporting the local business community. We appreciate SoFi’s partnership and their commitment to meaningful engagement at both the national and local levels.

Register here. Space is limited, so please register as soon as you are able.

We’re excited to invite you to join the Montana Ambassadors Seattle Chapter for a fun Cat/Griz Game Watch on Saturday, November 22nd at the Central Saloon (207 1st Ave South, Seattle, WA).  

Come connect with fellow Montanans, cheer on your favorite team, and enjoy one of the state’s greatest traditions — the annual Brawl of the Wild! Whether you’re a Bobcat, a Grizzly, or just a proud Montanan, this is a great chance to catch up, network, and show your Montana spirit in the Emerald City.

Bring a friend, wear your colors, and get ready for a great day of Montana camaraderie in Seattle!

Please RSVP to John Rauvola, johnrauvola@comcast.net

We hope to see you there!

Go Cats! Go Griz!

The Montana Ambassadors are expanding, and we are inviting you to be part of what comes next.  

As we are working to launch a new Boise Chapter, we’re calling on our statewide network of Ambassadors to help identify potential members, business leaders, and sponsors who share our passion for Montana’s growth, innovation, and connection across the region.

If you have colleagues, partners, or friends in the Boise area who you think would be a great fit for the Montana Ambassadors, we’d love your help in making introductions. Our goal is to build a strong foundation of leaders who can carry our mission forward in Idaho.

To kick things off, we’re hosting a small Montana Ambassadors Boise Meet-Up with local collaborators Cascadia Management Group, Cushing Terrell, Full Swing PR, and Next Frontier Capital:

 Thursday, October 23
 5:30–7:30 PM
 Lost Grove Brewing – Hyde Park Location, 1602 N 13th St. Boise, ID 83702

RSVP here, https://forms.gle/ifFK3GUMx4zgaFZH6

This casual gathering will bring together a mix of Montana-connected professionals and potential partners as we begin laying groundwork for the new chapter.

 How You Can Assist:

Together, we can build something special, a thriving Boise Chapter that strengthens Montana’s regional and economic connections.

It’s that time of year again—our Butte Chapter is excited to invite you to our annual Montana Folk Festival Sponsor Appreciation Event!

This special gathering is our way of saying thank you to the generous supporters, partners, and friends who help make the Montana Folk Festival one of the most celebrated cultural events in the region.

Join us for an evening of great company, local flavor, and a chance to reconnect with fellow ambassadors, community leaders, and festival supporters.

We hope to see you there and raise a toast to another successful festival season in Butte!

We are launching a new event series called Montana Ambassadors On the Road, a statewide outreach effort designed to raise awareness about the organization and connect with communities across Montana—especially those ready for new energy, ideas, and revitalization. We hope by bringing engaging events, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities to different towns, we aim to spotlight local innovation, support economic growth, and invite new voices to join our mission of advancing Montana’s future.

Join Us for our Initial Event with the Montana Ambassadors in Kalispell!

Come raise a pint, enjoy great food, and connect with changemakers at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell. Learn how you can get involved with the Montana Ambassadors—a network of leaders driving the future of our state.

Special Guest Ambassadors:
Nic McKinley on AI and the Age of Abundance
Julie Mac sharing behind-the-scenes insights on Montana’s Best TV

Whether you're curious about membership or just want to mingle with Montana’s finest, we’d love to see you there!

RSVP here if you are able to come.

You are invited to join members of the Helena Symphony Board of Directors and Maestro Allan R. Scott for a special evening celebrating our successful 70th season. 

If you are not a current ticket subscriber, we are able to provide you with a concert ticket as our guest. 

Saturday May 3, 2025

Social: 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the home of Chantel Schieffer 531 Monroe Avenue (a short walk to the concert venue)

Concert: 7:30 pm at the Civic Center 

Kindly confirm your attendance and ticket needs here by May 1. 

https://forms.gle/LrE3CrS4z4tpivVK8

Please join the Butte Chapter at this invite-only Montana Ambassadors Trailblazer Series Event on Friday, July 12 from 4-5:30 PM at the NorthWestern Energy Dance Pavilion (east corner of Granite and Arizona Streets - above the Lexington Gardens/Stamp Mill).

RSVP to Angela at hcrgroupllc@gmail.com

Please join the Bozeman Chapter at this invite-only Montana Ambassadors Trailblazer Series Event on Friday, May 31 from 12-1:30 at the new MeatEater retail store on Main St in Bozeman.

They will have appetizers and refreshments and hear from Andrew Barge, MeatEater’s Chief Content Director and get the chance to network with C-Suite professionals from across the state and West.

Please let Suzi know if you can attend!

RSVP to Suzi White @ Suzi.White@ourbank.com or call her at 406-570-1714

You can also get your tickets for the Montana Festival which is happening in Downtown Bozeman as well that day! @ https://montanafestival.org/