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Put your business startup idea into action with Business Focus: Getting Bank & Credit Union Ready. Learn essential steps and strategies to secure loans and credit lines. Small Business Advisor Rich Gannon will guide you through financial documentation, effective communication with lenders, and presenting your business in the best light.

Understand the importance of accurate financial statements and develop skills to articulate your business goals and financial projections. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate the loan application process successfully. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your chances of obtaining financing. Reach out Tony Peres with questions at Tony@GrowGreatFalls.org.

Business Focus: Getting Bank & Credit Union Ready

August 1

Copper Creek Coffee

Choteau

10 - 11 am

Folklore Coffee

Conrad

Noon - 1 pm

GovMatch event connects Montana businesses with government agencies

Montana APEX Accelerator is holding an in-person workshop for businesses and a GovMatch matchmaking event on August 9th, 2023, in Billings at the Billings Depot, located at 2310 Montana Ave, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a morning session/workshop and an afternoon GovMatch matchmaking event in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided on-site from 12:00 to 1:00.  

Navy Week - Doing Business with the Department of Navy & GovMatch

August 9

9 am - 5 pm

Please join The Wyoming SBDC Network on August 10 at 8:00 a.m for the 3Q23 update in STAR Roundtable series designed to assist small businesses navigate and benefit from doing business with the federal government and large federal contractors (often referred to as Primes)!

Connect with panelists from a variety of large and small businesses currently successfully performing as both prime and subcontractors. Learn helpful tips to assist you in achieving your government contracting goals.

STAR Roundtable series

August 10

8 - 10 am

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

August 10

The FSMA rule requires food facilities to have a food safety plan that includes an analysis of hazards and risk-based preventive controls to minimize or prevent the identified hazards. Learn to develop and implement an FDA-compliant Food Safety Plan and receive a certificate of completion directly from the FSPCA after completing the course.

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human Food(PCQI Course)

August 16-18

Don't miss this free web panel in partnership with Fisher’s Technology on tools to combat cyber threats and how to be proactive in protecting your business This virtual panel will offer insights from some of Montana’s top IT experts on how businesses can be proactive in protecting against cyber threats. Vena Dagnall with the Montana Department of Commerce will make a guest appearance to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Cybersecurity Program. Montana businesses can receive grants of up to $8,000 for reimbursement of newly implemented cybersecurity measures including firewalls, email protections, data destruction, training, anti-virus software, and more. Don’t miss this free event and a chance to win some cool techy prizes.

Montana Cybersecurity Grants & Tools to Protect Your Business

August 23

2-3 pm

This training, facilitated by Owen Haacke Empress Brokers International LLC, will help businesses understand important cost and legal compliance considerations for sourcing products and materials.

The training will cover:

• Import costs and compliance: Understand total cost and compliance considerations before purchasing product from overseas. This includes import duties (tariffs) and the legal responsibilities of every company purchasing from overseas. 
• Global freight costs: Learn how to determine freight costs and factor the costs into your product or material landing cost.
• Overseas vs. local suppliers: Gain tools to determine if an overseas supplier or domestic product or material supplier makes sense for your business. 



The goal of the training is to arm businesses with a checklist to review to help avoid unexpected costs and legal compliance risks.

Global Sourcing & Supply Chain-Understanding costs of Procurement from Overseas & in the USA

August

10:00 to 11:30 am

Montana Child Care Business Connect is excited to announce the Montana Child Care Business Connect Fall Summit, happening on September 13-14, 2023, at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Anaconda MT.

The summit will be the first of its kind annual gathering of child care providers, entrepreneurs, community leaders and industry professionals in Montana, offering a unique opportunity to share best practices, learn new skills, and network with like-minded partners.



Montana Child Care Business Connect Fall Summit

September 13-14