Past Events

Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, eCommerce Description: Date: 5/11/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 10 places remaining Registration Deadline: 5/10/22 4:00 PM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078 Location: Great Falls Development Authority 405 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT 5940, Great Falls MT 59404 Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, eCommerce Description: Does your business need a website?   Are you intimidated or confused by the process?   Would you like to learn how to…

Date: 5/19/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 20 places remaining Registration Deadline: 5/19/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: $50.00 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 507 W Main St, Lewistown MT 59457-2603 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Cash Flow Management Description: For those new to bookkeeping and experienced folks alike! This QuickBooks Desktop course is designed to help entrepreneurs and business managers understand how to best manage their money. And isn't it all about maximizing your profit?…

Date: 5/20/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 19 places remaining Registration Deadline: 5/20/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: $35.00 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 507 West Main Street Snowy Mountain Development Corporation, Lewistown MT 59457-2603 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget Description: This QuickBooks course will train users of the Desktop platform how the program's Payroll functions work. QuickBooks Pro Advisor Wendy Weissman, owner of Wendy J Weissman, CPA PC in Great Falls, will get into the…

Intermediate Overview - QuickBooks Intermediate Alice Gleason Meeting Room How to generate QuickBooks Desktop reports How to use reports to assess your business Registration Information to come. Choteau Public Library Taught by Wendy Weisman Sweetgrass Development

Assistance for Business Clinic - Lewistown The Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Montana Department of Revenue, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, US Department of Labor, and Montana Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve in partnership with local Economic Development Corporations, Chamber of Commerce, Job Service Employer Committees (JSEC), and Montana State University will host the Assistance for Business Clinics (ABC) statewide. The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist new and established businesses, accountants,…

QuickBooks Browning, MT June 23,2022 Class 1 of 2 - second class is June 24. The same registration link can be used for both classes. This two-day QuickBooks course is designed to help entrepreneurs and business managers understand how to best manage money. The first day is oriented toward data entry and navigation and the second toward creating reports. With 1-on-1 sessions available in the afternoon on Thursday. DATE: Data Entry & Navigation -Thursday June 23rd, 2022 Reporting-Friday June 24th,…

QuickBooks - Browning, MT June 24, 2022 Day 2 of 2 This two-day QuickBooks course is designed to help entrepreneurs and business managers understand how to best manage money. The first day is oriented toward data entry and navigation and the second toward creating reports. With 1-on-1 sessions available in the afternoon on Thursday. Friday June 24th, 2022 TIME: 9:00am – Noon (both days) Half hour 1-on-1 sessions available 12:30PM to 4:30PM Thursday only PLACE: Four Winds Assembly of God…

Great Falls Development Authority Small Business Development Center will be hosting a pitch event June 28th from 11am to 1pm downtown at The Wild Hare to celebrate the completion of our Accelerate: Your Startup class.  Graduates of this class will each have four minutes to pitch  their startup idea or current business model. The audience will then have 4 minutes for Q&A,  advice, or insights.  Hors d’oeuvres will be available.  The Wild Hare offers a full lunch menu as well…

Profit Mastery Date/Time: Session #1 - Module 2 (Module 1 done prior to the workshop) 7/8/22 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Session #2 - Modules 3-5 7/15/22 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 10 places remaining Registration Deadline: 7/8/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: $145.00 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 405 3rd St NW, Suite 203 , Great Falls MT 59404-4115 Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, Managing a Business Description: In our hands-on Profit…

Profit Mastery Modules 3-5 Status: Open - 10 places remaining Registration Deadline: 7/8/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: $145.00 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 405 3rd St NW, Suite 203 , Great Falls MT 59404-4115 Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, Managing a Business Description: In our hands-on Profit Mastery workshops you'll learn to understand your financials, learn how to manage your business to increase profitability, and strengthen your relationship with your lender. Discover how to actively manage YOUR…

Becoming a Franchisee: An Alternate Path to Business Ownership Date: 7/29/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (MDT) Status: Open - 20 places remaining Registration Deadline: 7/29/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 405 3rd Street NW, Suite 203, Great Falls MT 59404-4115 Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Franchising Description: Are you an entrepreneur at heart, but have yet to come up with that million dollar idea and are looking for another way to get into business ownership? Of the three…

Great Falls College MSU is offering four industrial technology courses this fall. Industrial Safety & Rigging and Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems begin on August 22nd. Fundamentals of Hydraulics & Pneumatics and Machine Shop begin on October 24th. Email Karry Hardman at karry.hardman@gfcmsu.edu or call him at 406-771-4366. Visit the Great Falls College MSU website for more information http://www.gfcmsu.edu/webs/industrialtech/

Great Falls Development Authority Small Business Development Center will be hosting a business Pitch In event at Copper Creek Coffee in Choteau on Tuesday, August 23rd from 11am to 1pm. If you have a business idea you’d like to pitch, or for more information please reach out to Tony Peres at 406-750-2099 or Tony@GrowGreatFalls.com. Register for the Pitch In event here.

Business Pitch In - Conrad September 15 11 am - 1 pm Folklore Coffee What is a Business PITCH IN? It’s a few hours to give BUSINESS-MINDED dreamers, thinkers, makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members the space to share ideas, pitch crazy stuff, and meet like-minded peeps. If you have a business idea you’d like to pitch or for more information please reach out to Tony Peres at 406-750-2099 or Tony@GrowGreatFalls.com. Register for the Pitch In here.

Boots to Business Date/Time: Modules 1-4 9/22/22 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Modules 5-8 9/23/22 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 39 places remaining Registration Deadline: 9/22/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Register here   Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: Airman and Family Readiness Center Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls MT 59405Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Buy/Sell Business, Franchising, Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Legal Issues, Licensing, Managing a Business, Market Research,…

Montana Startup Summit - Three day event September 29-October 1 Bozeman Early Stage MT helps tech entrepreneurs grow faster and create jobs to diversify and grow Montana's economy. Check out our unique programs and find out how you can foster Montana’s “next generation" economy. To register and for more information visit https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Montana-Startup-Summit-64382?clear.    

Website Bootcamp Website in a Day - Valier Date: 9/29/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 8 places remaining Registration Deadline: 9/29/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Register here   Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078 Location: Valier Public Library, Valier MT 59404Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, eCommerce Description: Does your business need a website?   Are you intimidated or confused by the process?   Would you like to learn how to create and manage your own business website? Join us for an in-depth, one…

Accelerate: Your Startup Date/Time: Module #1 10/7/22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT) Module #2 10/14/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT) Module #3 11/4/22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT) Module #4 11/11/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MST) Status: Open - 12 places remaining Registration Deadline: 10/7/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: $50.00 Registration Policies Register here Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 405 3rd St NW, Suite 203 Great Falls Development Authority, Great Falls MT 59404-4115 Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Business Plan, Business…

Business Pitch - Great Falls October 10 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm MT Pints Great Falls We are looking for presenters to share their business idea! If, you would like more information or to talk about your business idea contact Tony Peres.  What is a Business PITCH? It’s a few hours to give BUSINESS-MINDED dreamers, thinkers, makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members the space to share ideas, pitch crazy stuff, and meet like-minded peeps.

The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce announced the inaugural Worlds of Work! (WOW). WOW is a career expo pioneered by West Alabama Works. Though NOT a typical job fair, this event opens new avenues of opportunity for middle school students they never knew were possible. The Chamber's goal this first year is to have sixteen Worlds, each representing one of Montana’s sixteen recognized career pathways. On October 18th, 2022, WOW will be held at Great Falls College – MSU and the University of Providence…

The Montana Food & Beverage Show will be held November 7th in Missoula. Register at: AGR.MT.GOV/FOOD-AND-BEVERAGE-SHOW. This show will give you a chance to showcase and provide samples of your products to buyers from distributors, restaurants, hotels, bars, retail stores, and more! This show will be open to professional buyers ONLY. We will also be hosting Sunny Jin, Senior Executive Chef from Paws Up resort, who will be highlighting the best of Montana in a series of dishes throughout the show!…

Montana Economic Development Conference The Newberry in downtown Great Falls November 14-16; see Montana Economic Developers Association. Register here Tentative Event Agenda: Monday, November 14 12:00--7:00 PM: Registration & Resource Tables Open | The Newberry 1:00–3:30 PM: Economic Development Ethics Workshop | The Newberry 3:45–5:15 PM: MEDA Board Meeting | Haute Hive 3:45–5:15 PM: MEDA Task Force Working Meetings | The Newberry | Haute Hive | Rendezvous 5:30–7:00 PM: Opening Reception | The Newberry 7:00–9:00 PM: Topic Discussion Dinners | Restaurants TBA Optional registration required; pay for your…

Jason Seyler, MT DEQ | jseyler@mt.gov | 406-444-6447 Maggie Belanger, KSU TAB | maggiejessie@ksu.edu | 785-532-0782

Do you have a business idea you’d like to pitch? Join us at Magpie in Great Falls on November 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 for a fun, brainstorming gathering focused on business ideas to grow our community! For more information please reach out to Tony Peres at 406-750-2099 or at Tony@GrowGreatFalls.org.

GFDA December Board Meeting Thursday, December 1 Great Falls College MSU Heritage Hall Zoom Login Topic: GFDA Board Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683