BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Missoula Partnership - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Missoula Partnership X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Missoula Partnership REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231024T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20230927T175702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T175702Z UID:35534-1698136200-1698139800@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Holiday Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Holiday Marketing Workshop hosted by the Missoula Downtown Association and Etchart Creative.\n5 Content Hacks For Your Social Media Strategy During the Holidays \nThis 60 minute course will cover 5 easy content strategies to implement to transition easily into the busy Holiday season during the first 30 minutes\, 15 minutes to create a sample piece of content together and 15 minutes for questions. \n  \nOverview of Topics: \n\nUtilize Low Lift- Content I.e. Trending Capcut Templates\nSchedule and/or create your own content shoot now to prepare for the busy season\nCollaborate with similar businesses to help increase reach and increase brand awareness\nRepurpose content onto other platforms to increase reach using Snaptik to remove watermark\nUtilize Stories to show your face\, products\, reviews\, links to where to buy\n\n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: October 24\, 2023 \nTime: 8:30-9:30 am \nVenue: First Interstate Bank Boardroom\, 6th Floor. \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. Learn more about Emily Etchart with Etchart Creative here. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/holiday-marketing-workshop/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230919T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230919T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20230822T154352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T183318Z UID:35129-1695112200-1695115800@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Membership Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and engaging workshop with Climate Smart Missoula tailored specifically for small businesses. This workshop is designed to equip businesses with the knowledge\, strategies\, and tools they need to make informed decisions that benefit both their bottom line and the planet. \n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: September 19\, 2023 \nTime: 8:30-9:30 am \nVenue: First Interstate Bank Training Room (101 E. Front St.\, Basement of FIB) \nWhy Attend: \n\nWhile autumn might not feel like an intuitive time to plan for next summer\, it’s actually the ideal time to make your action plan! Contractors’ schedules are opening up and supplies are often back in stock.\nClimate Smart Missoula is offering a workshop that will cover strategies for creating and maintaining good indoor air quality for workers & patrons during wildfire smoke events and on incentives for installing a more efficient cooling system to address hotter\, dryer summers. There will be resources for both renters and building owners\, and for businesses from small boutiques to large-scale offices.\nWhether your business is just beginning its sustainability journey or looking to enhance existing efforts\, this workshop offers valuable insights and actionable steps.\nTo get the most out of this workshop\, participants are encouraged to come in understanding how their space is currently heated and cooled and the general square footage of their workplace.\n\nSpace is limited\, so RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. If you are curious about other Climate Smart Events during their “Climate Smart Week” get more information here: Climate Smart Week URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/membership-education-series/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/iStock-1249384489-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230620T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230620T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20230504T174856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T200244Z UID:33689-1687249800-1687253400@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Membership Education Series: Social Media Marketing DESCRIPTION:Social Media Marketing with Micah Larsen\n\n  \nThe workshop will cover how to create organic marketing content\, reels\, as well as how to come up with consistent ideas for content to share with your Missoula audience that will attract ideal customers. Micah Larsen helps women creatives build audiences of engaged customers and has a proven strategy for how to attract ideal customers. Learn more about Micah Larsen. \n\nWhat to expect: \nWorkshops are held in the First Interstate Bank Training Room (The room is located downstairs at First Interstate Bank on 101 E. Front St\, enter the building on Higgins Avenue). \nJune 20\, 2023 from 8:30-9:30 am. \nWorkshops are typically an hour long with time for discussion and comments at the end. \nQuestions? contact Membership Director\, Hanna Reese\, at hanna@missouladowntown.com \n  \nAs part of the Membership Education Series/Workshops\, the Missoula Downtown Association is curating topics relevant to small businesses. These courses are available for free to Missoula Downtown Association Members and $10 for non-MDA members. \n  \n  URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/membership-education-series-social-media-marketing-2/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230418T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20230314T222706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T144602Z UID:33304-1681806600-1681810200@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Membership Education Series: Small Business Loans DESCRIPTION:Everything You Need to Know: Small Business Loans\nInterested in expanding your business? Needing to know more before starting your new business idea? Get all of your questions answered by professionals from First Interstate Bank and MoFi. Learn about how the two work together\, learn about the process\, and how MoFi and FIB work together when borrowers may not meet traditional criteria. \n\nWhat to expect: \nWorkshops are held in the First Interstate Bank Training Room (The room is located downstairs at First Interstate Bank on 101 E. Front St\, enter the building on Higgins Street). \nTuesday\, April 18 from 8:30-9:30 am. \nAs part of the Membership Education Series/Workshops\, the Missoula Downtown Association is curating topics relevant to small businesses. These courses are available for free to Missoula Downtown Association Members and $15 for non-MDA members. \nQuestions? Contact Membership Director\, Hanna Reese\, at hanna@missouladowntown.com \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/membership-education-series-small-business-loans/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20210623_Athena_6750.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230221T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20230123T213924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T191918Z UID:32975-1676968200-1676971800@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Membership Education Series: Empower MT DESCRIPTION:BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORK AND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT\n\n \nThe workshop on Building an Inclusive Work and Service Environment with Empower MT will help to develop self-awareness of our identities\, experiences\, and values and how these affect our interactions with customers and employees. Help with your employee retention & customer experiences! \n\nWhat to expect: \nWorkshops are held in the First Interstate Bank Training Room (The room is located downstairs at First Interstate Bank on 101 E. Front St\, enter the building on Higgins Street). \nFebruary 21\, 2023 from 8:30-9:30 am. \nWorkshops are typically an hour long with time for discussion and comments at the end. \nQuestions? contact Membership Director\, Hanna Reese\, at hanna@missouladowntown.com \n  \nAs part of the Membership Education Series/Workshops\, the Missoula Downtown Association is curating topics relevant to small businesses. These courses are available for free to Missoula Downtown Association Members and $10 for non-MDA members. \n  \n  URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/membership-education-series-empower-mt/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221102T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20221019T203254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T165415Z UID:31200-1667377800-1667381400@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Instagram Marketing: Holiday Workshop DESCRIPTION:5 Easy Social Media Strategy Hacks For Small Business Owners During the Holidays \n  \nDATE/TIME:  Wednesday\, November 2….8:30 am-9:30 am \nLOCATION: Sixth Floor Boardroom at the First Interstate Bank Building in Downtown (101 E. Front St.) \n  \nPresented by the Missoula Downtown Association in collaboration with Etchart Creative\, attendees will be given five strategies to tackle marketing your business during the stress and chaos of the holidays. Open to business owners\, managers\, staff\, and anyone wanting to learn more about marketing a business with a beginner to intermediate knowledge of the best social media tools and strategies. \nThe content in this course will primarily focus on Instagram\, but with some references to Facebook and Tik Tok. \nEmily is the founder of\, Etchart Creative\, a Missoula-based Social Media Marketing Consulting Agency in Missoula with 6+ years of experience working with small businesses. \n  \n  \nAttendees can expect to learn: \n\nHow to optimize your Instagram bio for best SEO practices and WHY that is important to do as a business owner\nWhat content pillars are\, why they are important for your overall marketing strategy\, and how to not overthink them\nBest apps to use when creating content\, what the current IG algorithm pushes or won’t push\nHow to create a week’s worth of content within a few hours efficiently\nWhat to do once you post\, when to take advantage of a potential “collaboration”\, Instagram Story engagement ideas\n\n  \nPlease RSVP your spot by noon October 31 URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/instagram-marketing-holiday-workshop/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Members END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221011T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221011T093000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20220919T151946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T213626Z UID:30808-1665477000-1665480600@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Digital Marketing for Missoula Businesses: Holiday Workshop Edition DESCRIPTION: “If you only have one hour a week devoted to marketing your business online\, this is the workshop for you.”\n \nDATE/TIME: Tuesday\, October 11….8:30-9:30am \nLOCATION: Basement meeting room at the First Interstate Bank Building in Downtown (101 E. Front St.) \nDesigned exclusively for Missoula Downtown Association Members with one hour per week to allocate toward online marketing. What are the three things you could do this week to give yourself a competitive advantage online heading into the busiest two shopping months of the year? Presented by the Missoula Downtown Association in collaboration with Pintler Group Marketing is excited to present this one hour workshop. Open to MDA business owners\, managers\, staff\, and anyone wanting to learn more about marketing a business. \nThis event is a perfect fit if this sounds like you:  \n\nYou have 1-2 hours a week allocated towards digital marketing and need some specifics. \nYou wear all the hats. One of which is marketing. You need some action items heading into Q4.\nYou have an online presence\, but know there is more you could be doing. You want to know the next most important three things to do. \n\nAttendees can expect to learn:  \n\nHow to build a retargeting audience in Meta and Instagram: showing targeted messages to individuals that visited your website or who have purchased from you in the past.\n“Location” ads directing Missoulians to your store-front. \nQuick to-do list for improving your Google Search page results (Google My Business Tips)\nAn Introduction to a couple frameworks for your team to use in 2022 Q4 and beyond. \n\nPlease RSVP your spot by noon on Monday\, October 10 URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/digital-marketing-for-missoula-businesses-holiday-workshop-edition/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20181025T164132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T163125Z UID:16209-1544356800-1544360400@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees: Teddy Bear Teas DESCRIPTION:Bring your tots to a Teddy Bear Tea!  This year’s theme is Dr. Suess’s Whoville.  The kiddos will delight in scrumptious treats\, crafting\, and visits with Santa and a Whoville favorite-The Grinch.  Make your reservations early for this popular event.  Due to popular demand\, we have upped the number of teas to four. Cost is $5 per person.  Reservations are required. \n  \nAll Festival of Trees activities take place on the 6th floor of the First Interstate Bank  Missoula downtown location at 101 East Front Street. \nProceeds from the Festival of Trees 2018 go to benefit Missoula Downtown projects and programs and Make-A-Wish Montana in support of their mission of granting wishes to children with life threatening illness. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/teddy-bear-teas-4/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Public,Teddy Bear Teas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/whoville-arch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181209T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20181025T163604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T163236Z UID:16207-1544349600-1544353200@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees: Teddy Bear Teas DESCRIPTION:Bring your tots to a Teddy Bear Tea!  This year’s theme is Dr. Suess’s Whoville.  The kiddos will delight in scrumptious treats\, crafting\, and visits with Santa and a Whoville favorite-The Grinch.  Make your reservations early for this popular event.  Due to popular demand\, we have upped the number of teas to four. Cost is $5 per person.  Reservations are required. \n  \nAll Festival of Trees activities take place on the 6th floor of the First Interstate Bank  Missoula downtown location at 101 East Front Street. \nProceeds from the Festival of Trees 2018 go to benefit Missoula Downtown projects and programs and Make-A-Wish Montana in support of their mission of granting wishes to children with life threatening illness. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/teddy-bear-teas-3/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Public,Teddy Bear Teas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/whoville-arch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20181025T155420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T163722Z UID:16198-1544265000-1544270400@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees: Merry Mimosa Brunch DESCRIPTION:New to the Festival\, the Merry Mimosa Brunch is a great addition and a special treat for adults taking place Saturday December 8th at 10:30am.  Take a break or start your busy downtown holiday shopping and enjoy a delicious brunch. Sip Mimosas and socialize with friends in the beautiful and festive atmosphere of the Festival of Trees. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required. \n  \nAll Festival of Trees activities take place on the 6th floor of the First Interstate Bank  Missoula downtown location at 101 East Front Street. \nProceeds from the Festival of Trees 2018 go to benefit Missoula Downtown projects and programs and Make-A-Wish Montana in support of their mission of granting wishes to children with life threatening illness. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/merry-mimosa-brunch/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/christmas-morning-mimosas-I-howsweeteats.com-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20181025T163235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T163351Z UID:16205-1543752000-1543755600@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees: Teddy Bear Teas DESCRIPTION:Bring your tots to a Teddy Bear Tea!  This year’s theme is Dr. Suess’s Whoville.  The kiddos will delight in scrumptious treats\, crafting\, and visits with Santa and a Whoville favorite-The Grinch.  Make your reservations early for this popular event.  Due to popular demand\, we have upped the number of teas to four. Cost is $5 per person.  Reservations are required. \n  \nAll Festival of Trees activities take place on the 6th floor of the First Interstate Bank  Missoula downtown location at 101 East Front Street. \nProceeds from the Festival of Trees 2018 go to benefit Missoula Downtown projects and programs and Make-A-Wish Montana in support of their mission of granting wishes to children with life threatening illness. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/teddy-bear-teas-2/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Public,Teddy Bear Teas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/whoville-arch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T100421 CREATED:20181025T160757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T163542Z UID:16200-1543744800-1543748400@www.missouladowntown.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees: Teddy Bear Teas DESCRIPTION:Bring your tots to a Teddy Bear Tea!  This year’s theme is Dr. Suess’s Whoville.  The kiddos will delight in scrumptious treats\, crafting\, and visits with Santa and a Whoville favorite-The Grinch.  Make your reservations early for this popular event.  Due to popular demand\, we have upped the number of teas to four. Cost is $5 per person.  Reservations are required. \n  \nAll Festival of Trees activities take place on the 6th floor of the First Interstate Bank  Missoula downtown location at 101 East Front Street. \nProceeds from the Festival of Trees 2018 go to benefit Missoula Downtown projects and programs and Make-A-Wish Montana in support of their mission of granting wishes to children with life threatening illness. URL:https://www.missouladowntown.com/event/teddy-bear-teas/ LOCATION:First Interstate Bank\, 101 E Front St\, Missoula\, 59802\, United States CATEGORIES:Public,Teddy Bear Teas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/whoville-arch.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR