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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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: […]

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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 […]

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The Great Resignation – Future Proofing Your Organization

Virtual

The pandemic has redefined the role of work for many people, and raised questions around what it means to feel valued and how we each create value in the world. As a result, across the country, millions of workers are taking the leap and leaving their jobs - a phenomenon known as "the Great Resignation." […]

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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: 10/28/21 8:00 AM (MDT) - 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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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