Virtual HR Bootcamp

Virtual

11:00 am - 1:00 pm every Tuesday & Wednesday starting November 2, 2021 for 3 weeks via Online Zoom Conferencing Hiring, managing, disciplining and firing in Montana without getting burned! At this virtual bootcamp you will learn the HR functions for managers, supervisors, accounting, small business owners, non-profits and more! Learn more about Virtual HR […]

$249

The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop

Have you been thinking about an idea and always wondered if you could make it a business? Are you a business owner but not a business school graduate? Are you passionate about the thing you do and don't know how to turn that passion into profit? Join GFDA and the Great Falls Small Business Development […]

FREE

The Small Business Webinar Series: Organize and Use Your Branding Package

Presenter: KJ Kahnle This training event will be presented online at: https://www.montana.edu/extensionecon/smallbusiness/ Registration Deadline: 11/4/21 8:00 AM (MDT) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Hear experts provide an overview of small business development topics and phone in or type/chat questions or comments. We will […]

FREE

National Veterans Small Business Week Virtual Conversation

Virtual

Are you a Montana veteran, current service member or military spouse interested in small business ownership? This event introduces you to the resources specifically available to you right here in Montana as you look to start or grow your business. 

FREE

Grow with Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Virtual

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Registration Deadline: 11/9/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. […]

FREE

The Grand Event

Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell

For 117 years, the Kalispell Chamber and its Foundation have worked to move the Flathead forward by growing jobs and the economy. Join us a this year's Grand Event where we will award top business leaders as the winners of the 50th Flathead Community Legacy Award (formerly Great Chief), Business of the Year (small/medium and […]

$125

SafetyFestMT: Fall Virtual Event

Virtual

November 15th-19th, 2021 Participate from anywhere! Topics on the upcoming agenda include: • OSHA 10-Hour Construction • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry • OSHA 7215 Silica in Construction and General Industries • OSHA 7405 Fall Protection in Construction • OSHA 7410 Managing Excavation Hazards • Safety vs. Compliance • Mental Health First Aid • Workplace Accommodations […]

FREE

Video Marketing for Small Businesses: Using videos to engage customers and facilitate growth, simple steps for beginners

Virtual

Everyone is online from young children to seniors, and most everyone has a smartphone, tablet, or streaming device. Video is the most popular medium on social media. Each year more and more businesses create social media accounts and use these platforms to promote and engage their customers. Presenter: Jessica Nelson, Public Information Officer, Montana Department […]

FREE

Employee Vaccination Status Discrimination in Montana

Virtual

Montana protects employees from vaccination status discrimination and our federal government has been issuing mandates that conflict with our local laws. What to do we do as supervisors and HR professionals in Montana? Save the date now for our November Chapter Meeting on this hot topic as local attorney, Amy Christensen, guides us on navigating […]

$15

Startup Roadmap

Virtual

Designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is a great overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge. Registration Deadline: 11/18/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral […]

Plan Your Website for Online Success

To launch an effective website, you've got to have a solid plan. This webinar will help with exactly that! Learn how to set your website's goals, determine necessary functionality, attract your audience's attention, choose the right platform, and more! About the speaker: Jessica Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a new and easy-to-use website platform […]

FREE

Business Model Canvas

A one-page, visual, strategic management tool to quickly and easily define and communicate a business idea or concept in a focused but flexible way. Registration Deadline: 11/23/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with […]

FREE

The Supply Chain Crisis & Montana Exporters’ Solutions

Virtual

Learn about the current supply chain crisis and some Montana exporters' solutions and work-arounds. Presenters include a freight forwarder, the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, and Montana importers of steel, high-tech components, and plastics. Q&A to follow.

FREE

Communication That Fosters Cooperation

Virtual

Many blocks can occur in group interaction: competition, misunderstandings, and resentment. In most cases, the origin of these blocks resides in a lack of clear communication. By learning how to express your ideas and being clear on purpose, you can create an atmosphere of growth and cooperation. During this course, participants will learn: The internal […]

FREE

Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow your Business

Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: - Understanding different video formats - How to setup a YouTube channel - Making good creative, and how to target and measure the […]

FREE

Exporting on Payment Terms that Work

Virtual

Hear from international payment and finance experts who cover topics such as Know Who You are Dealing With, Price and Risk Considerations on Payment Terms, Bank Services, International Credit Insurance, etc. Also learn from an experienced Montana exporter on how they handle international payments and their best practices to reduce risk.

FREE

Improve Your Instagram Presence

Virtual

*Discover what drives New Followers *Learn how to use this Targeted, Cheap and Quick Social Media Tool *Collaborating with other businesses

FREE

Startup Roadmap

Designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is a great overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge. Registration Deadline: 12/16/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral […]

FREE

Website Planning 101

Ready for a new website? Whether you're building it yourself or you decide to work with a pro, getting organized is the key to your website's success! Learn the step-by-step process of planning a successful website. Attendees will receive the free website planner workbook. About the speaker: Jessica Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a […]

FREE

USDA Small Business 101 Workshop

Virtual

The workshop is designed to provide businesses, unfamiliar with Federal contracting, in rural and underserved areas the information, tools, and resources available to increase their access to Federal procurement opportunities. Discussions will primarily focus on an introduction to business requirements and USDA’s effort to expand procurement opportunities to small, rural, minority, women, veteran, and other […]

FREE

Advertising Law Basics: Part 3 Influencers and other Social Media Advertising Issues

Virtual

In the final part of our basics series we will cover working with influencers, including disclosures, what influencers should not be saying and influencer contracts. We will also discuss a variety of other social media advertising issues from memes and built-in platform tools to user generated content. Did you miss the first two parts of […]

FREE

Build Your Brand & Network Online Course

Virtual

This online course shows women how to build authentic, strategic relationships in order to build a powerful network. A powerful network leads to specific benefits like: Better connections to future career opportunities for those looking for a job or a change in careers (it's who you know- right?!). Quality connections to advisors, mentors, and funders […]

USDA Small Business 201 Workshop

Virtual

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration invites you to attend the virtual “USDA Small Business 201 Workshop” on April 13, 2022, and April 14, 2022, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST, both days. This workshop is the second in the series of USDA’s efforts to support […]

FREE

USDA Small Business 201 Workshop

Virtual

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration invites you to attend the virtual “USDA Small Business 201 Workshop”. This workshop is the second in the series of USDA’s efforts to support and show case procurement opportunities to rural, minority, women, veteran, and other small businesses. The “USDA Small […]

FREE

2022 Big Sky Business Insight Summit

Phyllis J Washington School of Education University of Montana Missoula, MT

The availability and accessibility of housing and childcare are two of the biggest issues impacting our ability to attract and retain skilled labor. The 2022 Big Sky Business Insight Summit is a statewide conference featuring cross-sector leaders from across the state and region and will be held May 18 – 20 in Missoula, Montana. After […]

$140

Business Transition Readiness

Virtual

This webinar is designed to help business owners begin creating their own paths to more successful transition outcomes. For business owners contemplating a change of control, this session will introduce key concepts, such as what transition readiness is, why it matters, and how to improve both personal and business outcomes. Participants will learn actionable insights […]

FREE

Government Contracting Micro Learning Series | Intro to Small Business Certifications

Virtual

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 99% of all employers and employ nearly half of the country's private-sector workforce. If you’re a small business owner, chances are you may have heard about government contracts and are […]

FREE

Ready, Set, Go! Business Start Up Training

Virtual

This training is designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is an accelerated overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge. 30 minutes of instruction and about 15 minutes of Q&A. The Montana Women's […]

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