What: Networking with tech industry peers in Billings for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members and guests, sponsored by Big Sky Economic Development (BSED)

When: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4th

Where: Rock31 Entrepreneurship Center, 201 North Broadway Billings, MT, 59101

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Help shape the future of tech in Billings. The Billings Tech Professionals local chapter aims to build on the work started by the Yellowstone Tech Alliance and engage new members of the Billings tech community. Bring your friends and join your tech industry peers for an evening of networking and conversation. Beverages and light eats will be provided.

• Participation is limited to individuals working at technology companies, or technologists like IT professionals or programmers working in other industries.

• Attendance is free for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members.

• Prospective members can attend one time for free but must pay $10 for tickets afterward. 

Special thanks to our local host, Derek Eaton, for organizing this event!

Advance registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 2, 2024. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.

The mission of the local chapters program is to help Montana tech businesses and workers connect with peers in their local communities. If you would like to be a volunteer organizer, a sponsor, or receive information about local chapter programs please contact Executive Director, Christina Henderson, at director[at]mthigtech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, sponsored by Stockman Bank

When: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2nd

Where: Stockman Bank, 6588 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Join the Flathead Tech Professionals for an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Learn more about cybersecurity and meet a couple of local youth robotics teams during the “education hour” from 5 - 6 p.m. immediately followed by a happy hour from 6 - 7 p.m.

• Participation is limited to individuals working at technology companies, or technologists like IT professionals or programmers working in other industries.

• Attendance is free for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members.

• Prospective members can attend one time for free but must pay $10 for tickets afterward. 

Special thanks to our local hosts, David Mayer and Rachel Thompson, for organizing this event!

Advanced registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by Monday, April 1, 2024. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, sponsored by Montana West Economic Development (MWED)

When: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8th

Where: Backslope Brewing, 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Join the Flathead Tech Professionals for an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Participation is limited to individuals working at technology companies, or technologists like IT professionals or programmers working in other industries. Attendance is free for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members. Prospective members can attend one time for free but must pay $10 for tickets afterward. 

Special thanks to our local hosts, David Mayer and Rachel Thompson, for organizing this event!

Advanced registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 6, 2024. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, sponsored by Montana West Economic Development

When: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4th

Where: Scout’s Grill, 27 Scout Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 - View map

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Join the Flathead Tech Professionals for an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Participation is limited to individuals working at technology companies, or technologists like IT professionals or programmers working in other industries. Attendance is free for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members. Prospective members can attend one time for free but must pay $10 for tickets afterward. 

Special thanks to Montana West Economic Development for sponsoring, and to our local hosts, David Mayer and Rachel Thompson, for organizing this event!

Advanced registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by April 27, 2023. For questions, please contact Katie Finneman at katie.finneman[at]mthightech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members and prospective members, sponsored by 2Ls Marketing

When: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2nd

Where: Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 - View map

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

Join the Flathead Tech Professionals for an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served during the event. Please bring your thoughts and suggestions to share with the Board of Directors for the Montana High Tech Business Alliance. On Friday, March 3rd, the Alliance's Board of Directors will be holding an in-person meeting in Whitefish.

Thanks to Amanda Holliday of 2Ls Marketing for sponsoring, and thanks to our local hosts, David Mayer and Rachel Thompson, for organizing this event!

Attendance is free for members, but advance registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by February 23, 2023. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen@mthightech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, sponsored by Gravis Law

When: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11th

Where: Blackstar, 2 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

-Join the MHTBA Flathead Local Chapter for an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. 

-Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served during the event. 

-Please bring your ideas for how the Flathead Local Chapter can be the most valuable to you and most impactful to the community.

-Local organizer David Mayer will share updates from MHTBA’s 2023 planning meeting.

Advance registration is required, and registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by January 4, 2023. For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.

What: Networking with tech industry peers in the Flathead Valley for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, sponsored by TalentEdge Staffing

When: Thursday, November 17th, 2022, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Haskill Creek Farms, (1202 Voerman Rd), Whitefish, MT, 59937

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

-Join the MHTBA Flathead Local Chapter as they launch the Alliance's new statewide local chapter program.

-Enjoy an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served during the event. 

-Bring your ideas for how the local chapters can continue to be set up, run, and potential areas of focus. 

-Thanks to our local hosts, David Mayer and Rachel Thompson for organizing this event!

Attendance is free for members but advance registration is required. Registration links will be sent via email. Please RSVP by November 10, 2022.

For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.