56Strong connects women entrepreneurs and business leaders from Montana's 56 counties through a one-on-one mentorship program. This is a six-month program designed to:

• Bridge the gap between the urban and rural divide
• Support female entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses
• Increase female businesses across the state of Montana
• Help women gain access to capital
• Support and build resiliency among female professionals

The next 56Strong cohort will run from January through June 2025.

Requirements to become a mentor:

• Female with 5 or more years of professional experience
• Physically located in Montana
• Business owner or C-Suite Executive
• Able to dedicate ~1 hour each month with mentee
• Available for the Kick-Off and Closing events on January 21, 2025 at 4 pm and June 17, 2025 at 4 pm.
• Wants to share experiences, provide encouragement, and support the next generation of women professionals or business owners.

The application portal will close on December 8th, consider applying today! We are also still accepting applications for mentees, apply below!

Business Trainings

Selling Homemade Food 101: MT Local Food Choice Act

Wednesday, November 13th, 11:30am-1pm

Watch Party at Prospera!

An overview of how to sell homemade food items under the MT Local Food Choice Act- aka SB199- its purpose, regulations, and exemptions. This session will be led by Associate Professor and MSU Extension Food & Family Extension Specialist, Dr. Brianna Routh.

Join fellow new and aspiring food entrepreneurs at Prospera to learn, network and discuss options for home-based food businesses. Attendees will view a live webinar on how to sell homemade food items under the MT Local Food Choice Act, followed by a Q/A session with Prospera's Food & Ag Development Center Director, Sam Blomquist.

Join us for a roundtable discussion. This months topic is a Access to Capital - Funding Business Growth.

Lunch provided. Registration required - FREE to attend.

Belgrade Business Roundtable

Thursday, December 5, 11:30am-1pm

Belgrade Chamber of Commerce

Networking Events

Monthly Member Meetup

Monthly Member Meetups are Prospera's signature networking event, bringing our members together for light fare, drinks, and meaningful business connections.

Not-yet a member? Join us as a guest! We know you'll love getting to know our network. There's no cost to attend, but please submit an RSVP so we know to expect you.

Holiday Party - Sassy Sisters

Space is limited, RSVP required

Thursday, December 5

4-6pm

Member Spotlight

Warriors & Quiet Waters

Thriving Veterans Strengthen Our Nation

Bozeman-based Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) has a mission to equip post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones to thrive and lead purpose-driven lives through peak experiences in nature, meaningful relationships and a sense of community. WQW accomplishes this through their Built for More program, an immersive 9-month expedition into nature and self.

WQW is at the forefront of veteran wellbeing, addressing the needs of post-9/11 combat Warriors as they transition from military to civilian life. In this transition, Warriors quest to uncover opportunities to put their unique skills and perspectives to use, and most importantly, to find purpose and community. Addressing these needs is not about fixing something that’s broken, but nurturing the seeds of resilience and strength that lie within our veterans, ready to thrive – because thriving veterans make America stronger.

This Veteran’s Day, we look to you – our community – to support WQW and put the needs of our Warriors at the forefront. Because thriving veterans will strengthen the very fabric of our nation.

Pay it Forward with Prospera

If you or someone you know has been helped by Prospera, consider paying it forward by donating to the foundation or joining our membership family.

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