What: 33rd annual John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge hosted by the University of Montana College of Business

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15

Where: ALi Auditorium in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education, UM Campus, 32 Campus Dr., Missoula, MT 59812

UM's Blackstone LaunchPad in partnership with the UM College of Business sponsors the annual John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge, designed for students to take an idea to the next level, connect to mentors and investors, and win initial funding money.

Admission is free, and the live public final is open to the public. Doors open at 4 p.m. and light appetizers and drinks will be provided. The program will run from 5 - 7 p.m. in the ALi Auditorium in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education on the campus of the University of Montana. Learn more

To reserve a seat, RSVP on the Griz Hub event page.