MARCH 2023
TRAININGS & EVENTS
Are you looking to create a lasting loyalty in your business? We’ve got a training for you! Join us on March 8th at 1 pm at the Laurel Chamber of Commerce for Creating Lasting Loyalty. You’ll learn how to keep your employees engaged, happy and loyal to your company. You’ll also learn how to develop customer service strategies that will keep your customers coming back for more. We know what it’s like operating a business: it takes time and effort, but this event will help you figure out how to make those efforts worth it.
Creating Lasting Loyalty
March 8| 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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.
Startup Roadmap
March 9 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Please join the Montana PTAC for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds – Conducting market research – Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) – Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices – Marketing your business to government agencies – Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities – Q & A session Who should attend? Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However, we will not be going over the registration process in this training.
Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!
March 15 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Got an idea for a new business? Looking to expand your current business? Want to learn about the resources available to you?

Come to our Resource Partners for Business event on March 30th from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm, in the basement conference room of the Big Horn County Courthouse. We’ll have representatives from the Small Business Development Center, USDA Rural Development, Zero to Five Montana Child Care Business, HRDC and Hardin Economic Development who will be there to answer questions and help you get started! 

*We will break for lunch at 12:00, lunch will be provided by our sponsor Visit Southeast Montana!
Resource Partners for Business
March 29|9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with products and services, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow, and improve the experience for all users.
In this session we’ll show you:
  • What does accessibility mean, online?
  • How to design for accessibility: web pages, email, and tips for physical spaces
  • Tips for being more inclusive
Make Your Small Business
More Accessible
March 30|10:00 - 11:00 AM
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