Female entrepreneurs - we have tools to help your business succeed!

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Female entrepreneurs - Are you launching or growing your business?

Women-owned businesses are on the rise, and according to the Census in 2021, 11 percent of Montana's businesses were owned by women.

We have a variety of resources, tools and a team of experts to help you start or grow your business!

"We are looking to grow the company and are working with GFDA to get certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business. Their team has been very helpful."

Jesse Journey, owner of Fasst Extinguishers Inc.

Business Tools

Women's Owned Business Certification

To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program. Joining the WOSB Federal Contract program makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts reserved for the program's certified participants.

Our team of experts has assisted three women-owned businesses submit their application to be certified as a WOSB.

We are here to guide you through the certification process to take your business to next level. Reach out to Lillian or Shannon to get started!

Events

Fire Within 2023

April 20

5:30 - 7:30

Haute Hive

721 Central Ave

Great Falls

The Montana Women’s Business Center is pleased to announce $18,000 of the funds raised at the 2022 Prosperity Party fundraiser will go directly to helping Montana’s women business owners. Grant funding can be used for anything that will enhance economic independence for women, job creation, or take the business to the next level of success.

During the pitch contest, you will be able to watch the 12 finalists of this year's grant cycle pitch their businesses and what they plan to use the grant funds for.

Donations to attend this event will help us to continue this grant opportunity for Montana Women Owned businesses.

Thank you for your support!

The Montana Women's Business Center

Prospera Business Network

Start up Assistance

Power Up Your Business

Prospera's most popular course for entrepreneurs with new business ideas, Power Up, provides the base for starting your business successfully. Give yourself and your business idea the boost it needs by dedicating time to build a draft of your business plan, conduct market research, project cash flow, and share experiences with others.

Government Contracting

Monthly Webinar Series

Our team partners with Prospera Business Network to hold the monthly webinar series Government Contracting 101 on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 am – 11:30.

Topics include an overview of the SAM.gov process, tips to talk to a government contractor and how to convince a prime to put you on the team!