Powerhouse Montana Bonsai Brewing Project fundraiser

Bonsai Brewing Company 549 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish

Bonsai Brewing Project donating a portion of sales to the Women's Foundation of Montana/PowerHouse Montana Bonsai Brewing Project 549 Wisconsin Ave. Whitefish MT 59937 April 4, 2017

Profit Mastery — Small Business Development Class

FVCC Campus

Facilitated by SBDC's Stephanie Juneau Hands-on workshop teaches you to maximize your business profits and cashflow. 4-Week Class, beginning Wednesday, April 19 and concluding May 10 -- AT Bldg, Rm. 144B Wednesdays from 8:30-12:300 *$295 fee includes participant manual, light refreshments; an optional second person from same business may attend at no extra charge. Call 756-3832 […]

$295

Evaluate a Business Idea — Small Business Development Class

FVCC Campus

Offered by SBDC's Stephanie Juneau Introductory class walks you through evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a business idea and helps you determine its feasibility. Thursday, April 20, 4-5:30 p.m. -- AT Bldg, Rm. 204 Tuesday, May 23, 6-7:30 p.m. -- AT Bldg, Rm. 202   Call 756-3832 to Register. Online registration available at www.fvcc.edu/continuing-education

FREE

Assistance for Business Clinic

Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell

Date:             Thursday, May 4th Time:             7:30am – 8:00am Registration 8:00am – 5:00pm Presentations Location:      Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell Cost:              $45/person, includes lunch   Click here To Register Details: The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist new and established businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals, and attorneys proactively prevent unnecessary […]

$45

Small Business Marketing — Small Business Development Class

FVCC Campus

Taught by SBDC's Stephanie Juneau One session course guides you through developing a marketing plan. Wednesday, May 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. AT Bldg., Rm. 144A Cost: $10 Call 756-3832 to Register. Online registration available at www.fvcc.edu/continuing-education

$10

Where do we go from here? Navigating COVID-19 as a Montana Employer

Midway through COVID-19 Liz Mellem, Employer Attorney from Parsons, Behle & Latimer, provided legal guidance to a Zoom Room full of organizational leaders, business owners and interested community members. Her presentation was concise, informative and legally sound. Her genuine calm and knowledgeable presentation was well received. Learn the most up-to-date information around vaccines, masks and […]

FREE

Questions to Ask As Your Organization Evolves

Virtual

This session will invite you to reflect on your organization’s culture, history and mission and think about your trajectory as a nonprofit. Participants will learn about: A framework to understand developmental life cycles of nonprofits - Key “inflection points” most organizations will face - Questions and considerations for each stage of development - How to […]

The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop

Virtual

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 […]

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

Join the SBA September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring […]

FREE

Entrepreneurial Overload – How to Fix it!

» Overwhelmed and always fatigued? » Not enough time to sell or respond to your customers? » Responsible for everything, but not doing it well? » No time for family, friends, or yourself? It’s one thing to recognize these STRESS-inducing issues, and it’s another to get them under control. But, you can fix it! Learn […]

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

Advertising Law Basics: Part 2 – Sweepstakes and Contests

Virtual

Sweepstakes, contest or illegal lottery? In this hour-long session, we will cover the basics your brand needs to know about giveaways. When and where is a state registration and bond required? Do you need official rules? What about an alternative means of entry? We will also cover promotions on social media platforms and the best […]

FREE

Columbia Falls Transportation Plan Public Open House

Columbia Falls City Hall Chambers 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT, United States

You’re invited to attend the open house for the Columbia Falls Urban Area Transportation Plan on Monday, September 27 at Columbia Falls City Hall (130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT) 10:00 am - 11:30 pm.: Open House 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: City Council Work Session 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Open House & […]

FREE

New Rules for Foreign Investment: CFIUS Compliance for Montana Tech Businesses and Investors

Virtual

If you are a U.S. technology business considering an investment involving a foreign person, certain transactions may be subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS is a U.S. federal interagency group charged with protecting national security. If CFIUS believes your transaction raises national security concerns, your investment […]

FREE

Is Social Media Working for You?

Virtual

Learn how to assess and understand which social platforms are right for your business; create content that builds community and gets movement; and understand analytics and data from social platforms to help you make better marketing decisions. Presenter: Karoline Rose is the Owner/CEO of KRose Company. Cost: Free to attend Registration: none required, go to […]

FREE

Life in the New Digital World – Pitfalls and Opportunities

Dorsey’s Creative Industries Group presents its second in a series of webinars on topics impacting the creative industries and digital media space. Join us for a business and legal discussion on the acceleration of online use and consumption of digital content in the current environment, and its impact on areas such as iGaming, digital marketing […]

FREE

Small Business Resources for Preparedness, Relief, Recovery & Resiliency

The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners and leaders with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for this week’s session on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. MST: Small Business Resources for Preparedness, Relief, Recovery, […]

FREE

Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know

Virtual

Cyber insurance can protect your organization's financial interests, provide access to specialists to recover quickly from a breach and give you peace of mind. As premiums rise, many are asking how they can reduce their costs. Good cybersecurity can reduce cyber insurance costs. Join Pine Cove Consulting, Sophos Security, and PayneWest Insurance for a breakdown […]

FREE

Grow with Google: Search and Maps

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. In […]

FREE

Power Up Your Nonprofit: Create your Business, Financial, Fundraising & Marketing Plan

Virtual

This four session course has been specifically designed for individuals who are brand new to the non-profit sector wanting to start a new non-profit. This course is also designed to help new nonprofit leaders who are looking to get back to the basics and strengthen the foundation of their organization. Date/Time: Session #1 10/5/21 10:00 […]

$300

The Small Business Webinar Series: Two Action Items to Improve Your Cybersecurity

We've all seen them. Scams, malicious emails, and threatening phone calls have increased at exponential rates since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. By some reports, cybercrime is up 600% since March 2020. Changes in work environments, consumer behaviors, and supply chains have also migrated even more of our business lives to virtual platforms. […]

FREE

How to Secure Government Contracts

Virtual

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Savannah State University is pleased to offer - How to Secure Government Contracts - a one-day, online workshop for business professionals and small business owners. Join John Taylor, CEO of HF3 Consulting and a former contracting officer with the Department of Defense, as he shows you how to […]

$85

Resources and Relief for Your Small Business – Contracting and Procurement; Supporting Women Business Owners Women’s Programs

Virtual

The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners and leaders with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for our next session on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Resources and Relief for Your Small Business […]

FREE

Hire Smart: Recruiting Secrets from Professional Staffing Experts

Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT, United States

Cost: Free to Attend Location: In-person: Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology Building, Room 139 (in-person no need to register) or Zoom option: https://fvcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcO6trDotHNP3Z3fjcD_QRTou_HInaVCs please register in advance After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. As organizations throughout Montana revive, recover and rebuild post Covid 19, hiring […]

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

Modern Cybersecurity Drawn From Medieval Castle Defense

Virtual

What do moats, a key security feature of medieval castles, have to do with your business today? As the first line of defense from attack, the purpose of a moat was as a proactive defense mechanism. Today, your business needs an even more sophisticated security plan. As part of National Cybersecurity Month, Vision Net will […]

FREE

Practical Tips for Responding to Fair Use Inquiries

Virtual

Join us for a practical conversation about fair use – IP expertise not required. Topics will include use of music, photos, videos, user generated content, and competitors’ alleged and actual trademarks in various contexts, including on social media, in domain names and legal and business presentations and pitches, and in developing technologies such as NFTs. […]

FREE

Google Webinar: Use Youtube to Grow Your Business

Virtual

Video marketing is highly effective in boosting brand awareness, generating leads, increasing sales, and connecting with your audience. Did you know that YouTube is now the second-largest search engine in the world (behind Google) with over 2 billion monthly logged-in users watching 1 billion hours of video per day? Even more staggering is this stat: […]

FREE

Online Reputation Management – The Golden Ticket

Virtual

The online reputation of a business is becoming more and more important each year. With the increase in virtual activity and customers researching businesses before interacting, your online reputation can be the difference between gaining or losing hundreds of new customers. This presentation will review different ways that listings, customer reviews, and owner responses can […]

FREE
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