What: Summit focused on supporting and promoting business innovation in Montana, hosted by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
When: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th
Where: AC Hotel by Marriott Bozeman Downtown, 110 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
The 2025 Investing in Montana Summit will cover key topics such as capital-raising strategies, legal requirements for business funding, and the intricacies surrounding the cost of capital. Attendees will gain valuable insights into Montana’s unique investment opportunities, equipping attendees with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the challenges of business entrepreneurship, growth, and funding in the state.
Tickets are just $50 and include lunch, learning, and networking.
Guest Speakers:
Keynote: Stacey Bowers, Director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. Stacey has extensive experience as a small business advocate, law professor, practicing attorney, and public company in-house counsel. She will discuss:
The intersection between securities laws and capital raising
Data highlighting the state of small business capital formation
Resources available through the SEC for small businesses and investors
The latest in federal securities laws, legislation, and practical strategies for capital formation
Brent Donnelly, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Paul Green, Executive Director, Big Sky Economic Development
Scott Holton, Chief Financial Officer, Next Frontier Capital
Kirsten Madsen, Deputy Securities Commissioner, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
Liz Marchi, Head of Community Engagement, Two Bear Capital
Paul Reichert, Executive Director, Prospera
Panelists will discuss various financing options, ranging from bootstrapping to venture capital and everything in between.