Trainings
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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/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 - […]
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NCATS SBIR/STTR Funding: Translating Your Research into Real-World Impact
Join us to learn about the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs - non-dilutive funding and commercialization assistance tailored for translational science innovators! Discover how these programs can support researchers like you in navigating the journey to commercialization. In this engaging session, […]
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Explore Business Opportunities With The U.S. Forest Service
To Register CLICK HERE! At this in-person event, businesses will gain valuable insights on how to successfully engage with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). You’ll have the opportunity to network, present your capability statement, and connect directly with USFS representatives and potential partners. This is your chance to stay competitive and ready for the 2025 […]
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Tuesday Training: Made in Montana, Agritourism, & More!
Have you wanted to diversify your on farm income by inviting guests to learn more about your farm or ranch? Are you curious about what those colorful ‘Made in Montana’ stickers are all about? Do you want to know what support the MT Department of Commerce offers to producers and processors in our state? Join […]
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The Small Business Webinar Series – Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is a statewide manufacturing outreach and assistance center staffed by full-time professionals with extensive experience in manufacturing and business in a variety of industries. Our mission is to grow Montana's economy by helping manufacturers succeed.
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Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR)
Join Montana APEX Accelerator and Northrop Grumman for the first-quarter update of the Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR) series. Representatives from Northrop Grumman will share valuable tips and proven strategies to help businesses across all industries on building successful partnerships with Northrop Grumman, their subcontractors, and first-tier primes. This is a series of events, and […]
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Business Blitz
This full-day workshop covers everything you need to start or grow your business. Each session is designed to run independently, so join us for one session—or stay for the whole day! Sessions include: Legal Entity Formation: Learn about business structures, their pros and cons, and compliance requirements. Business Planning: Dive into the Business Model Canvas, plan […]
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Selling Homemade Food 101: Food Law and Liability
Limited regulations does not mean limited liability under SB199. This webinar will provide an overview of what legal and liability considerations you need to keep in mind as a home-food producer. This session will be led by Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Montana, Cort Jensen.
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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/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 - […]
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Webinar: Holiday Promos – How Small Businesses Can Capitalize on the Holiday Rush
Does your business have a strategy in place to maximize the holiday season? Join the MSU Extension/SBDC training program on Thursday, November 6th at 11:00 AM for a 30-minute interactive webinar focused on […]
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Montana World Trade Center Regulated Export Training
Montana World Trade Center Regulated Export/Export Control Training with Justin Cook My company has Department of Defense contracts --what does that mean for my firm for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? […]
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NOVEMBER-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. […]
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Small Business Webinar: Entrepreneur Spotlight – From Side Hustle to National Sales
Join us for a special 30-minute webinar interview with entrepreneur Amber Hofstad, co-founder of Windrift Hill, a Montana-based goat’s milk soap company. Amber will share how she turned a small-batch side hustle into a full-time business with a production team and nationwide shipping—all while keeping her products handmade and locally made in Montana. Don’t miss this inspiring […]
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Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your […]
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DECEMBER-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 […]
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Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your […]
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Boost Your Business: Google Business Pages & SEO
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. January […]
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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 […]
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Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your […]
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Boost Your Business: Pricing Strategy (Is Your Price Right)?
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. February: Pricing […]
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Build Smarter, Pay Less: The Power of C-PACE – Small Business Webinar
Virtual-Online OnlyJoin us for our monthly Small Business Webinar featuring Seth Lutter of the Montana Facility Finance Authority. As administrator of Montana’s statewide C-PACE program, Seth will explain how businesses can access long-term, low-cost financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and building improvements. Discover how C-PACE could support your next project and get your […]
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What Happens After SAM?
Virtual-Online OnlyUnlock New Business Opportunities!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.Who Should Attend?Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered […]
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Boost Your Business: Building a Storybrand
Great Falls Association of Realtors 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, United StatesLevel 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. March: Building […]
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Food, Financials, Freedom and Fun Webinar
Virtual-Online OnlyMSU and SBDC Monthly Small Business Webinar: Food, Financials, Freedom and Fun Information and registration here - https://www.montana.edu/extensionecon/smallbusiness/ Join special guests Lauren Storeby and Tiffany Helton, two female hospitality leaders and community advocates dedicated to strengthening food businesses through people-first leadership, real career experience and thoughtful service. These inspirational entrepreneurs will share their journey of […]
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Idea to Income Workshop
Great Falls Development Alliance 405 3rd St NW, Suite 203, Great Falls, MT, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Boost Your Business: Succession Planning
Great Falls Association of Realtors 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, United StatesLevel 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 […]
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Using AI in Your Business: Great Falls
AE2S Conference Room 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, United StatesArtificial 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 […]
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Using AI in Your Business: Shelby
Shelby Comfort Inn 455 McKinley Ave., Shelby, Montana, United StatesArtificial 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 […]
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Cybersecurity Readiness
Virtual/ZoomGreat 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 […]
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How Civic, Community Engagement, and Branding Strengthen Rural Communities
Virtual-Online OnlyMSU 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: […]
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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 […]
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Understanding Financial Ratios & Why They Matter
AE2S Conference Room 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, United StatesLevel 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 […]
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EEOC for Small Businesses Webinar
VirtualMSU and SBDC Small Business monthly webinar.EEOC for Small Businessesinformation and registration here -https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6260
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Using AI to Generate Your Marketing Campaign
Great Falls Association of Realtors 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, United StatesLevel 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 […]
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FADC Tuesday Training-Montana Food Hub
Virtual-Online OnlyRegister 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 […]
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What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!
ZoomRegister 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 […]
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Meat Processing Workforce Development: FADC Tuesday Training
ZoomBeefing 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 […]
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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 […]

