MWED Events

Lean 101: Training for Food and Ag Businesses
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesDiscover how LEAN principles can help your food and agriculture organization improve, and learn how to apply these principles through hands-on experiences in a fun, engaging and eye-opening workshop. WHAT […]

Writing a Business Plan: Planning Essentials for Entrepreneurs and Growth Leaders
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesCourse Overview: A strong business plan communicates vision, viability, and discipline. This session provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to write plans that win support from banks, investors, and partners. Key […]

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesFSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0 Does your company need a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) on staff to fulfill the requirements of the Preventive Controls […]

Market 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 […]

Operational 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 […]

Gearing 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 […]

Financial 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 […]

Funding 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 […]

Foundations 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 […]

Operational 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. […]

Leadership 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: […]

Growth, 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. […]

Risk 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. […]

Business 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 […]