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  • Idea to Income Workshop

    Join us for our live one-hour training designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the fundamentals of launching a successful small business. We'll cover essential topics such as defining your target customers, understanding costs, and building a solid foundation for your business. Whether you're in the idea stage or have just started, this class will provide […]

  • Boost Your Business: Succession Planning

    Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away. April: Succession […]

  • Using AI in Your Business: Great Falls

    Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big companies with big budgets. This session breaks down how small businesses can use AI right now to save time, reduce workload, and improve everyday operations—without needing technical skills.Participants will leave with: Clear examples of AI tools small businesses can use today. Simple prompts and workflows to improve efficiency. Guidance […]

  • Using AI in Your Business: Shelby

    Shelby Comfort Inn 455 McKinley Ave., Shelby, Montana, United States

    Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big companies with big budgets. This session breaks down how small businesses can use AI right now to save time, reduce workload, and improve everyday operations—without needing technical skills.Participants will leave with: Clear examples of AI tools small businesses can use today Simple prompts and workflows to improve efficiency Guidance […]

  • Cybersecurity Readiness

    Great Falls Regional SBDC and Great Falls Regional APEX will be presenting Cybersecurity Readiness: Basics + Government Contracting RequirementsRegister: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6244Date: 4/29/2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM (MDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact = Rich Gannon: rgannon@growgreatfalls.org or (406) 836-2078Program Format: Webinar – Live Online MeetingTraining Topics: Government ContractingDescription:Join the Small Business […]

  • How Civic, Community Engagement, and Branding Strengthen Rural Communities

    MSU and SBDC Small Business monthly webinar.Blazing New Trails into the Future: How Civic, Community Engagement, and Branding Strengthen Rural Communities Join special guest presenter Jennifer Anderson, Associate Specialist with MSU Extension Community Vitality, as she shares her experience and insights on bridging tradition and transformation—and how to strengthen rural communities.Webinar is Free. Please register at: […]

  • What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!

    What Happens After SAM? Unlock New Business Opportunities!Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company's products and services to federal and state agencies.Who Should Attend?Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not […]

  • Understanding Financial Ratios & Why They Matter

    Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away. May Boost […]

  • EEOC for Small Businesses Webinar

    MSU and SBDC Small Business monthly webinar.EEOC for Small Businessesinformation and registration here -https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6260

  • Using AI to Generate Your Marketing Campaign

    Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away. June Boost […]

  • FADC Tuesday Training-Montana Food Hub

    Register to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/dCxhri9DSEKj976vYgS09wJoin now: https://zoom.us/j/2156045879Local Power: Updates from the Montana Food HubWhen: Tuesday, June 30 at 12 P.M.Where: Zoom WebinarThe Montana Food Hub has made significant progress since they were featured a year ago! Director Lyndsay Laursen will share updates about the food hub's upcoming sales, how they work with other vendors and distributors […]

  • What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!

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    Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events?Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company's products/services to federal and state agencies.Topics include:- Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds- Conducting market research- Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)- Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices- Marketing your business to […]

  • Meat Processing Workforce Development: FADC Tuesday Training

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    Beefing Up Montana's Meat Workforce with Bear Paw DevelopmentRegister to attend: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5f3fx64?source_id=363163ef-d030-4b68-ab48-9e7f725e4c9a&source_type=em&c=When: Tuesday, July 21 at 12 P.M.Where: Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/2156045879Join us to learn about workforce development efforts in the meat processing industry around Havre, MT. The Bear Paw Food and Ag Development Center, Montana Farmers Union, and the Premium Processing Co-op have partnered to […]

  • Indian Equity Fund Application Training – Great Falls

    To register: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6285Date: 8/5/2026Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (MDT)Status: Open – 12 seats availableRegistration Deadline: 8/4/2026 11:00 PM (MDT)Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078Location: The Portage Building - 405 3rd St NW Great Falls The building between the Peak and Citizens Bank - , Great Falls MT 59405Training Topics: Fed/State Funding OpportunitiesDescription:Join us […]

  • Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting

    Register: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41690Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal ContractingDate: 8/26/2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 8/26/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Shannon Clancy - SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or (406) 590-1184Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Foreign Ownership Compliance (FOCI)Description:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or […]

  • What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!

    Zoom

    Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41678 Date: 9/16/2026Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 9/16/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company's products/services to federal and state agencies. Topics include: - Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds- Conducting market research- Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)- […]

  • Destination Creation Workshop: The Schallert Group – Shelby

    Comfort Inn & Suites Gateway to Glacier National Park 455 McKinley Ave, Shelby, 59474 455 McKinley Ave, Shelby, MT

    THE ONLY CLASS IN THE WORLD WHERE YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS OR COMMUNITY INTO A CONSUMER DESTINATIONLearn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively […]

  • Destination Creation Workshop: The Schallert Group – Great Falls

    Great Falls College MSU-Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, United States

    THE ONLY CLASS IN THE WORLD WHERE YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS OR COMMUNITY INTO A CONSUMER DESTINATION Learn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract key customers, increase loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek […]

  • Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting

    Register: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41685Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal ContractingDate: 10/14/2026Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 10/14/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Shannon Clancy - SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or (406) 590-1184Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Foreign Ownership Compliance (FOCI)Description:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or […]