Every month, Great Falls Development Authority works to provide tools and resources to guide area businesses to success. 

Here are our upcoming educational events for business owners, managers, and professionals for June 2020:
Website Boot Camp: Converting to Online Sales*
Tuesday, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 - 6:00-7:30PM

This four session course will teach participants how to create, build and maintain a business website from start to finish including the creation of an online store. In this course our business advisor Rich Gannon will be teaching users how to create websites using the Wix website design platform. Wix is a powerful all inclusive website design tool that is easy to use and requires no coding skills. Participants will be encouraged to follow along and create their own free Wix website, mirroring the steps the instructor will be demonstrating. The class will be interactive, participants will be able to ask questions and get real time help building their website.

*This will be a virtual workshop

Space is limited - first come, first served.
Webinar: What It Means to be Open and Safe During Recovery*
Thursday, June 4 - 11:00AM-11:30AM

In this webinar, we'll discuss addressing the challenges, barriers, team-building, resources, and mindset it will take for entrepreneurs to navigate reopening a business during Covid-19. Presenter Dena Johnson will discuss how the right state of mind and pivoting your business model can help build consumer confidence and employee buy-in during this challenging time.  

*This will be a virtual workshop
The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop*
Wednesday, June 17 - 4:00PM-5:00PM

Over the years we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions and tailored a monthly training to help prospective and early stage entrepreneurs become aware of everything they need to know to get their business up and running.

*This will be a virtual workshop
Boots to Business
Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19 - 8:00AM-5:00PM

This is a pre-business workshop for transitioning military service members at Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the Transition Assistance Program. Active duty military, veterans, and military families are welcome.

Please inquire about eligibility prior to registering at  [email protected] .



JASON NITSCHKE
Great Falls Development Authority
(406) 750-0314