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." […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this webinar, you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to "sell" to them.

In this webinar, you will learn how to use video marketing strategies to generate customer engagement and new business leads.