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July 2022
Becoming a Franchisee: An Alternate Path to Business Ownership
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 Fee Point 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…
Find out more »Becoming a Franchisee: An Alternate Path to Business Ownership
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…
Find out more »August 2022
Becoming a Franchisee: Part 1 of 2
Date: 8/11/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (MDT) Registration Deadline: 8/11/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 or at JNitschke@GrowGreatFalls.org Location: Via Zoom, Great Falls MT 59404-4115Register here. Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Franchising Description: Part 1 of 2: 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 ways to get into owning a…
Find out more »Becoming a Franchisee: Part 2 of 2
Becoming a Franchisee: An Alternate Path to Business Ownership - Part 2 of 2 Date: 8/18/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (MDT) Registration Deadline: 8/18/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 or at JNitschke@GrowGreatFalls.org. Location: Via Zoom, Great Falls MT 59404-4115 Register here Program Format: Multi-session Course Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Franchising Description: Part 2 of 2: Are you an entrepreneur at heart, but have yet to come up with that million dollar idea and are looking for…
Find out more »Great Falls College: Industrial Technology Courses
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/
Find out more »Choteau Pitch In
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.
Find out more »September 2022
Small Business Webinar Series: Managing the Human Side of Change
Date: 9/1/22 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MDT) Registration Deadline: 9/1/22 11:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Register here. of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 or at JNitschke@GrowGreatFalls.org Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Human Resources, Managing a Business Description: Topic: This webinar will explore how to manage the human side of change. Participants will learn about what happens to an employee’s discretionary energy during times of change, and what they can do to help get the employee reengaged and committed to working through the…
Find out more »Conrad Pitch In Event
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.
Find out more »Introduction to Email Marketing
Introduction to Email Marketing September 21 @ noon Webinar Register here. Does your business use email marketing? If not, your business might be missing out on a powerful and cost effective form of marketing. During this 30-minute microlearning opportunity we will discuss how to effectively use email marketing as a tool for attracting new customers and brining previous customers back. Data shows that retaining existing customers can be four-times more cost effective than new client attraction strategies. For those…
Find out more »Boots to Business
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,…
Find out more »Montana Startup Summit
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.
Find out more »Website Bootcamp – Website in a Day – Valier
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…
Find out more »October 2022
“Local Investing in Montana” Workshop Series
Local Investing in Montana, presented by Center for Community Ownership Online Event Oct 4-Nov.1 Register here. This four-part series is a "pay what you can" online series will run from Oct. 4th through Nov. 1st.The content will be a deep dive into practical strategies for investing locally to support our communities, entrepreneurs and to help boost our local economies. All of the details can be found here:https://www.centerforcommunityownership.org/blog/local-investing-in-montana-workshop-series-oct-4-nov-1 For those not quite ready to commit to the full workshop series, there…
Find out more »Accelerate: Your Startup
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…
Find out more »Business Pitch – Great Falls
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.
Find out more »Website Bootcamp – Website in a Day – Great Falls
Website Bootcamp - Website in a Day - Great Falls! Date: 10/12/22 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) Status: Open - 9 places remaining Registration Deadline: 10/12/22 8:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Register here 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…
Find out more »Worlds of Work – Great Falls Chamber of Commerce
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…
Find out more »November 2022
Small Business Webinar: TikTok
The Small Business Webinar Series: (title TBD -- something about TikTok!!!) Date: 11/3/2022 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MDT) Registration Deadline: 11/3/2022 11:00 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Register here Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Customer Relations, eCommerce, Internet/Web Training, Market Research, Marketing/Sales, Social Media Description: Topic: The social media platform TikTok is quickly becoming one of the world's most impactful social media platforms. In fact, according to one recent article, TikTok is on pace to overtake Google as…
Find out more »Montana Food and Beverage Show – Missoula
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!…
Find out more »Government Contracting: Intro to Small Business Certification
Government Contracting Webinar Series: Introduction to Small Business Certification Date: 11/8/2022 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MST) Status: Open - 100 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/8/2022 8:00 AM (MST) Fees: Point of Contact: Shayna Blaser (406) 587-3113 Register here. **A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants upon registration. Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: About the Training Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy and play a vital role in job creation, innovation, and community development. They also make up…
Find out more »Montana Economic Developers Association Conference
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…
Find out more »Brownfields and Beyond
Jason Seyler, MT DEQ | jseyler@mt.gov | 406-444-6447 Maggie Belanger, KSU TAB | maggiejessie@ksu.edu | 785-532-0782
Find out more »Business Pitch – Great Falls
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.
Find out more »December 2022
GFDA Board Meeting
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
Find out more »Small Business Webinar: Montana Dinosaur Center – Case Study
The Small Business Webinar Series: The Montana Dinosaur Center - An Automations Case Study Date: 12/1/2022 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MST) Registration Deadline: 12/1/2022 11:00 AM (MST) Fee: No Fee Register here Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Customer Relations, Marketing/Sales, Tech Based Business Planning, Technology Description: Topic: In this 30-minute webinar, we'll take a look at the Dinosaur Museum in Choteau. Their staff has integrated automations into their customer engagement and other systems. We'll dig in and…
Find out more »QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online Date: 12/2/2022 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MST) Status: Open - 14 places remaining Registration Deadline: 12/2/2022 8:00 AM (MST) Fee: $80.00 Registration Policies Register here Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Location: 2100 16th Avenue South Room B124 Great Falls College MSU, Great Falls MT 59405-4907 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Cash Flow Management Description: For those new to bookkeeping and experienced folks alike! This QuickBooks Online course is designed to help entrepreneurs and business managers understand how to best manage their money. And isn't it all about maximizing…
Find out more »January 2023
January GFDA Board Meeting
January GFDA Board Meeting January 5, 2023 8-10 AM GFDA Team is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1…
Find out more »Inventory Management/Supply Planning
The Small Business Webinar Series: Inventory Management/Supply Planning for a Post-Pandemic World Date: 1/5/2023 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MST) Registration Deadline: 1/5/2023 8:00 AM (MST) Fee: No Fee Register here Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Technology Description: Topic: There’s no hiding from the effects of the pandemic on our supply chain. Every industry and sector has had to make adjustments to their supply and demand planning, and inventory management has now become…
Find out more »Government Contracting: Can a DBE Certification Help?
Government Contracting Micro Learning Series | Can A DBE Certification Help My Woman-Owned Business? Date: 1/11/2023 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MST) Status: Open - 99 places remaining Register here Point of Contact: Shayna Blaser (406) 587-3113 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting, Woman-owned Businesses Description: About the Training Hear from Shannon Hahn with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Disadvantage Business Enterprise certification(DBE). The DBE Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and…
Find out more »Browning Small Business Pitch Lunch Workshop
Date: 1/18/2023 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (MST) Registration Deadline: 1/18/2023 8:00 AM (MST) Fee: No Fee Register here. Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078 Location: Glacier Peaks Casino, Browning MT 59417 Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Market Research, Marketing/Sales Description: Learn HOW TO PITCH your business idea! Freee working lunch workshop hosted by Great Falls Development Authority, & the Small Business Development Center. Sponsored by Blackfeet Manpower Tourism, Great Falls Development Authority, & NACDC
Find out more »February 2023
GFDA Board Meeting
February 2, 2023 8-10 AM GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU HERITAGE HALL Zoom information: GFDA Team is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) …
Find out more »STRATEGIC TEAMING ALLIANCE ROUNDTABLE
STRATEGIC TEAMING ALLIANCE ROUNDTABLE NORTHROP GRUMMAN February 9, 2023 | 8:00 AM | GREAT FALLS Register here.
Find out more »Farmers Market Success Vendor Workshop
Attend a Farmers Market Vendor Success Workshop on February 13 from 9:30 – 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity to enhance your market presence and network with other vendors across the state! Contact Katesha at 406.788.0860 with questions. Register here.
Find out more »February – Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!
Date: 2/15/2023 11:30 Status: Open - 497 places remaining Registration Deadline: 2/15/2023 8:00 AM (MST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Lynnette Hale (406) 869-8414 Register here. Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: Please join the Montana PTAC for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services. Topics include: - Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds - Conducting market research - Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) - Where to find opportunities and how to get…
Find out more »Great Falls Business Pitch
Business Pitch is a fun, informal way to share your business or project idea. Learn about valuable tools and resources to bring your business idea to life including: -How to refine your business plan; -Get feedback by others taking the same journey; -Learn steps to take your business idea to the next level! Call Tony Peres at (406) 750-2099 with questions.
Find out more »March 2023
GFDA March Board meeting
GFDA March board meeting: March 2, 2023 8-10 AM GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU HERITAGE HALL GFDA Team is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)…
Find out more »Small Business Webinar Series: Skill Session with Canva
Do you want to learn how to build on or begin your customer engagement and brand recognition by building media templates? Canva is a free graphic design tool for non-designers to create online and print media; static images, gif animations, email signatures, ads, cards, newsletters, etc. Files can be shared for viewing and editing. No prior Canva knowledge required. Register here.
Find out more »SafetyFestMT
SafetyFestMT will be presented virtually on March 6th-10th, 16th, & 17th. First session: March 6 @ 9:00 am - March 10 @ 5:00 pm This popular event provides education, awareness, and connection to positively impact the safety and health of Montanans in the workplace! This event’s sessions include: Personal Protective Equipment, Silica, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Fall Protection, Internal Safety Audits, Struck By/Caught In or Between, Fire Protection and Prevention and more! Visit here for more information and to register.
Find out more »Made in Montana Tradeshow
MADE IN MONTANA TRADESHOW FOR FOOD & GIFTS Save the Date - March 10 and 11, 2023 Discover authentic Made in Montana products at the Made in Montana Tradeshow, located at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds, 98 West Custer Avenue, Helena, MT. The Tradeshow is a unique selling opportunity for Made in Montana companies as it incorporates a “Wholesale” day and a public “Retail” day. Friday, March 10 is reserved for Wholesale Buyers. The Exhibit floor is open for…
Find out more »Government Contracting | National Standards & Cybersecurity
Date: 3/14/2023 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MDT) Status: Open - 98 places remaining Registration Deadline: 3/14/2023 8:00 AM (MDT) Fees: Female Owned Business $0.00 Veteran Owned Business $0.00 Minority Owned Business $0.00 Male/Female Owned Business $0.00 Male Owned Business $0.00 Registration Policies Register here Point of Contact: Shayna Blaser (406) 587-3113 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: About the Training Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy and play a vital role in job creation, innovation, and community development. They…
Find out more »Does the Government Buy Your Product or Service?
Does the Government Buy Your Product or Service? Date: 3/22/2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (MDT) Status: Open - 75 places remaining Registration Deadline: 3/22/2023 9:45 AM (MDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Shannon Clancy (406) 590-1184 Register here. Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: The Government needs all kinds of goods, but do they buy what you have to offer? Join the Great Falls PTAC while we explore what sets you apart from your competition, how to conduct your own market research,…
Find out more »Boots to Business
Join us March 23 for Boots to Business. This is a pre-business workshop for transitioning military service members at Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the Transition Assistance Program. Active duty military, veterans, and military families are welcome. Register here.
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