Made in Montana Monthly News
September 2023
If it's produced in Montana, it's produced with pride.
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2024 Made in Montana Tradeshow Exhibitor Information
The Made in Montana Tradeshow for Food and Gifts is a unique two-day tradeshow, as it provides an opportunity for Montana companies to market their products to wholesale buyers and members of the public eager to "shop local."
This show is not a retail craft show, nor is it similar to a farmer's market. Exhibitors are required to adhere to wholesale selling processes, procedures and traditions. That includes offering a wholesale pricing structure that conforms to the food and gift wholesale industry.
Exhibitor applications will be available on October 3, 2023, and due October 26, 2023.
For more information on the tradeshow and exhibitor requirements, visit madeinmontanausa.com.
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Pop Up Shop Experience - 2024 Montana Governor's Conference on Tourism
April 14-16, 2023
Missoula | Hilton Garden Inn
Display your business to over 300 hospitality and tourism professionals at the 2024 Montana Governor’s Conference on Tourism, April 14-16, 2024. We're planning to feature a unique collection of Made in Montana members and Missoula business products in a unique vendor marketplace. To be considered for a pop-up shop booth, fill out the vendor application. Please note that applying does not guarantee a spot. Our committee will review all applications on a rolling basis and select applications based on suitable businesses. Applicants will be notified via e-mail within 10 working days from the day your application was submitted whether or not your business was chosen.
Requirements:
- Must be a member of Made in Montana, Grown in Montana and/or Native American Made in Montana for at least six months prior to April 13, or a Missoula-based business.
- Commit for the full duration of the conference: April 14-16, 2024.
Other:
- Cost of pop-up shop booth is $550.
- All booths are equipped with a six-foot draped table, pipe and drape booth dividers, one chair and power.
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch for up to two people per exhibitor booth.
- Free and secure Wi-Fi.
- Highlighted in pre-conference messaging (social media and e-mail blasts).
- This year, we'll be doing a passport contest where attendees will receive a digital stamp that you scan with a QR code when they visit your booth. When attendees have a filled-out digital passport, they are entered into a drawing for prizes.
Applications for vendors will be open until February 1, 2024. Spots are limited and may close prior to February 1 if filled.
Click here to fill out an application.
Questions? Contact Alana Cunningham at alana.cunningham@mt.gov or call 406.841.2781.
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Courtesy Postings
Have an upcoming event to share? We'd love to hear about it. Submit your event with your vendor or exhibitor information to: madeinmontana@mt.gov.
Fall Festival
September 23, 2023
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Swan River Community Hall, Bigfork
Specialty Fair
November 4, 2023
Event Center, Malta
RESOURCES
Join Made in Montana's Members-Only Group
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The Made in Montana program has revamped and relaunched its business-to-business Facebook group for Made in Montana members. This page is specifically for active members of the Made in Montana, Native American Made in Montana and Grown in Montana programs. Members can ask for tips, tricks, advice, announce a new product or just connect with one another.
To join, visit the Made in Montana Facebook group here. When you click "join," you'll be prompted to confirm your membership by providing your business name and what you would like to receive by joining the group.
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Why Lavender Will Grow in Montana, But Only in Select Locations
Outside Florence, Kym and Tom Roessel have been carefully growing several select varieties of the herb and selling products through their business, Big Sky Lavender.
In a small field with a sweeping view of the Bitterroot Front, the couple has been carefully cultivating and caring for their fragrant crop since 2018, and passing along knowledge about the properties of lavender which other countries have known for ages.
Read the full article from kyssfm.com here.
KOA, Meadowlark Join for Happy Camper Beer
In a late summer advertising move for two Montana brands, Kampgrounds of America has joined with Meadowlark Brewing to announce a new India Pale Ale dubbed Happy Camper.
“Meadowlark Brewing shares many of the ideals central to our brand,” says Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. “Whether at home or on the campground, there are connections to be made with good friends and good microbrews.”
Read the full article from the Billings Gazette here.
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