MWED Events
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FeaturedMarket Validation: Testing Demand Before You Launch
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Scaling without validation risks wasted time, money, and opportunity. This session shows entrepreneurs how to test demand, refine offerings, and ensure fit before investing in growth. Key Learning […]
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FeaturedAnnual Membership Meeting
Northwest Montana History Museum 124 2nd Ave East, Kalispell, MT -
FeaturedOperational Excellence: Operational Foundations for New Ventures
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Lean principles help startups operate with discipline, minimize waste, and build scalable systems early. This session introduces core Lean concepts and shows entrepreneurs how to apply them in […]
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FeaturedGearing Up for Growth: Refocus, Reorganize and Regain Margin
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Second-stage companies often face margin squeeze as they grow. This session helps owners refocus strategy, reorganize resources, and regain profitability without sacrificing momentum. Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify […]
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FeaturedFinancial Forecasting: Proforma, Breakeven and Pricing Clarity
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Accurate forecasting gives startups the clarity to price well, manage cash flow, and prepare for growth. This session helps entrepreneurs calculate total costs, breakeven points, and pricing strategies […]
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FeaturedFunding Foundations: Funding Strategy and Capital Access
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: The right funding strategy determines how fast and how well a startup can grow. This session equips entrepreneurs to evaluate funding options, avoid common pitfalls, and build credibility […]
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FeaturedFoundations Revisited: Mission, Vision and Values Alignment
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: As businesses mature, early mission and values may drift or lose clarity. This session guides leaders in revisiting, realigning, and re-energizing their foundational statements for long-term direction. Key […]
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FeaturedOperational Excellence: Eliminate Waste, Improve Flow
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Operational Excellence (OpEx) is about creating systems that deliver more value with less waste. This session provides second-stage businesses with practical tools to streamline processes and scale efficiently. […]
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FeaturedLeadership Development: Building Internal Capability
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Businesses scale only as far as their leaders grow. This session develops leadership capacity within organizations, equipping teams to manage complexity and drive sustained growth. Key Learning Objectives: […]
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FeaturedGrowth, Succession, Exit: Clarify the Path Forward
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Every business must eventually decide whether to grow, transition to new leadership, or prepare for sale. This session clarifies the options and helps owners choose the right path. […]
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FeaturedRisk Mitigation: Reduce Owner Dependency and Financial Risk
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Owner dependency and unmanaged risks can reduce business value and jeopardize transitions. This session addresses risk mitigation strategies to safeguard continuity and enterprise value. Key Learning Objectives: 1. […]
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FeaturedBusiness Valuation: Understand and Improve Company Worth
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: Valuation is more than a number—itʼs a reflection of systems, profitability, and scalability. This session prepares business owners to understand and improve their companyʼs worth ahead of succession […]
$100