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SUMMARY:Using AI in Your Business: Great Falls
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will leave with: Clear examples of AI tools small businesses can use today. Simple prompts and workflows to improve efficiency. Guidance on risks\, limitations\, and ethical use Ideas they can implement the same week\, not “someday”. This training is part of a statewide initiative with Small Business Development Centers across Montana. \nYou’ll attend in your local community\, and your room will be connected with other cities across the state. This workshop is not designed for at-home individual participation—we’re creating an interactive\, collaborative learning environment. \nLocation:Great Falls Development Alliance OfficeAE2S Conference Room405 3rd Street NW\, Suite 205Great Falls\, MT 59404 \nLearn More/Register:  https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6246
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/sbdc-statewide-training-using-ai-in-your-business-https-mtsbdc-ecenterdirect-com-events-6246/
LOCATION:AE2S Conference Room\, 405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Nichols":MAILTO:CNichols@GrowGreatFalls.org
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SUMMARY:Using AI in Your Business: Shelby
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will leave with: Clear examples of AI tools small businesses can use today Simple prompts and workflows to improve efficiency Guidance on risks\, limitations\, and ethical use Ideas they can implement the same week\, not “someday” This training is part of a statewide initiative with Small Business Development Centers across Montana. \nYou’ll attend in your local community\, and your room will be connected with other cities across the state. This workshop is not designed for at-home individual participation—we’re creating an interactive\, collaborative learning environment. \nLocation:Comfort Inn455 McKinley Ave.Shelby\, MT 59474 \nLearn More/Register: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6251
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/using-ai-in-your-business-shelby/
LOCATION:Shelby Comfort Inn\, 455 McKinley Ave.\, Shelby\, Montana\, 59474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Gannon":MAILTO:RGannon@GrowGreatFalls.org
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SUMMARY:River Activation Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of the River Activation Task Force on Thursday\, April 23\, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. This kick-off meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Together\, we’ll begin brainstorming ways to activate the Missouri and Sun Rivers through private investment\, commercial development\, and river-oriented businesses that grow tourism\, recreation\, and entertainment opportunities in Great Falls.Admission is free\, but please register if you plan to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n For more information\, contact:
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/river-activation-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center\, 4201 Giant Springs Road\, Great Falls\, Montana\, 59405\, United States
CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Shauni Seccombe":MAILTO:Shauni@GrowGreatFalls.org
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Great Falls Regional SBDC and Great Falls Regional APEX will be presenting Cybersecurity Readiness: Basics + Government Contracting Requirements \nRegister:  https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6244 \nDate: 4/29/2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM (MDT)Fee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact = Rich Gannon:  rgannon@growgreatfalls.org  or (406) 836-2078 \nProgram Format: Webinar – Live Online MeetingTraining Topics: Government Contracting \nDescription: \nJoin the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Great Falls APEX Advisors for a one-hour webinar focused on cybersecurity for small businesses. This session will be divided into two parts. \nIn Part One\, the SBDC team will cover cybersecurity basics and provide a brief overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework\, helping businesses understand key steps to protect their operations. \nIn Part Two\, the Great Falls APEX team will discuss the importance of cybersecurity in government contracting and outline practical ways to assess your organization’s cyber readiness when pursuing government contracts. \n[cid:image001.png@01DC9782.A5F2D5D0]
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/cybersecurity-readiness-basics-government-contracting-requirements-with-great-falls-sbdc-and-great-falls-apex/
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