2025

  • Building an On-Line Business Through Amazon
    May 1, 2025
    Presenter:     Grant Bauer, Entrepreneur
  • Interview with an Entrepreneur
    April 3, 2025
    Presenter:    Jennifer Renaud, Thrive Cycle

  • Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Business Finance Options
    March 6, 2025
    Presenter:  Jill Kohles, Vice President of Lending, Great Falls Development Alliance

  • Growth and Trends in Montana Manufacturing
    February 6, 2025
    Presenter: Paddy Fleming, Director, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
  • Top Five for 2025: Integrating the Best HR Strategic Planning Steps
    January 9, 2025
    Presenter: Deborah Jenkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Management Consultant

2024

  • Navigating Business Loan Process
    December 5, 2024
    Presenter: Erin Townsend, Bravera Business Banking Officer
  • Navigating Stress for Business Owners
    November 7, 2024
    Presenter:  Deb McGregor, Regional Director, Great Falls Small Business Development Center, Great Falls Development Alliance.
  • Growth in Agriculture
    October 3, 2024
    Presenter:  Bailey Kaskie, Montana Department of Agriculture, GTA Program Manager
  • Brownfields Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
    September 5, 2024
    Presenter: Christian Nichols, Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA)
  • The Basics of Business Financial Statements
    August 1, 2024
    Presenter: Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Business Plan Basics
    May 2, 2024
    Presenter:  Alan Gohary, Regional Director, SBDC-Great Falls

  • Understanding SBA's Government Contracting Small Business Program Certifications
    April 4, 2024
    Presenter:  Patty Cox, CPP, Government Contract Advisor, Montana APEX

  • What Your Business is Worth...and Why It Matters
    March 7, 2024
    Presenter: Sarah Hamlen, Thrivent
  • Business Start Up Overview
    February 1, 2024
    Presenters: Kayla Vokral & Lorene Hintz, Big Sky Economic Development
  • Harvesting Success: Resources and Opportunities to Support Local Food Development
    January 4, 2024
    Presenter:  Hailey Vine, Montana Department of Agriculture, Food & Agricultural Development Officer

 

2023

  • AI Tools for Businesses
    December 7, 2023
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Sustainable Success:  Unlocking Growth for Montana Businesses
    November 2, 2023
    Presenter:  Sam Gilberston, Founder & Principal, Renewably

  • Hiring Your First Employee in Montana
    October 5, 2023
    Presenter:  Deborah Derrick Gass, Workforce Consultant, Missoula Job Service

  • Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety
    September 7, 2023
    Presenter:  Aaron Mugaas, Director, MSU Extension Weatherization Training Center
  • Understanding Lender Priorities When Applying for Debt Financing
    August 3, 2023
    Presenter:  Alyssa Peterman, MoFi, Business Development Manager
  • Quarterly and Annual Payroll Reporting
    June 1, 2023
    Presenters:  Jamie Ballas & Casey Nimocks, Accounting & Payroll Professionals, JCCS, PC.
  • Using AI to Enhance Your Marketing Strategies
    May 4, 2023
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority
  • Understanding Your Financial for Better Business Decisions
    April 6, 2023
    Presenter:  Stephanie Albano, Hatched Concepts

  • Skill Session with Canva: Media Templates for Customer Engagement & Brand Recognition
    March 2, 2023
    Presenter:  KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe

  • Beef & Beer, Pulse & Produce:  How the State Can Assist with Grant Funds Towards your Ag Business Expansion
    February 2, 2023
    Presenter:  Alyssa Townsend, Montana Department of Agriculture, Business Development Division

  • Inventory Management and Supply Planning for a Post-Pandemic World
    January 5, 2023
    Presenter:   Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor,Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

 

2022

  • The Montana Dinosaur Center:  An Automations Case Study
    December 1, 2022
    Presenter: Steve Dogiakos, Owner, Steve Dee Designs
  • Dipping Your Toes Into TikTok for Business
    November 3, 2022
    Presenter:  Shelby Humphreys, Owner, Missoula Social Media
  • Introduction to Small Business Certifications
    October 6, 2022
    Presenter:   Lillian Sunwall, Certified Procurement Professional, Vice President, Great Falls Development Authority
  • Managing the Human Side of Change
    September 1, 2022
    Presenter:  Robert Farmer, SVP of People Solutions, Clearwater Credit Union

 

  • Customer Service Automations That Save
    August 4, 2022
    Presenter:  Ashley Metesh-McCoy, Director, Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Small Business Retirement Plans:  A Tool to Retain Employees
    July 7, 2022
    Presenter:  Joel Schumacher, Montana State University Extension

  • Business Transition Readiness
    June 2, 2022
    Presenter:  Alistair Stewart, Senior Business Advisor, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)

  • Mom-trepreneurs: You're Legit
    May 5, 2022
    Presenter: Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor,Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Structuring Effective and Efficient Meetings
    April 8, 2022
    Presenter: Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor, Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Driving Business Success Through Employee Engagement
    March 3, 2022
    Presenter:  Katie Weaver, MSU Extension Community Development Associate Specialist
  • What is Corporate Culture?
    February 3, 2022
    Presenter:   Jackie Swiesz, Human Resources Business Partner Associated Employers
  • 4 Types of People: Managing Diverse Personalities
    January 6, 2022
    Presenter:  Deborah Jenkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, Owner and Leadership Consultant, HR Solutions, LLC

 

 

2021

  • Communication That Fosters Cooperation
    December 2, 2021
    Presenter:  Iliana Cruz, Crumont Leadership Consulting
  • How to Organize and Use Your Branding Package
    November 4, 2021
    Presenter:  KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe
  • Cybersecurity
    October 7, 2021
    Presenter:  Justin Jones, VP of IT Risk Management, DA Davidson
  • Business Model Canvas/Value Proposition Design
    September 2, 2021
    Presenter:  Jennifer Stephens, Regional Director, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
  • Financing and Grants
    August 5, 2021 
    Presenters:  Jason Nitschke, Regional Director, Great Falls SBDC, Great Falls Development Authority
    Jennifer Stephens, Regional Director, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
  • Targeting Alternative Talent Pools
    July 1, 2021
    Presenter:  Ryan Loomis, SBDC Regional Director & Workforce Development & Community Outreach Coordinator at Helena College
  • Reduce Payment Friction and Sell on Your Website
    June 3, 2021
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor,Great Falls Development Authority
  • Generations in the Workforce
    May 6, 2021
    Presenter:  Tara Mastel, Associate Specialist, Leadership Development Program Leader, MSU Extension Local Government Center

  • Five Things to Do Today to Manage Risk in Your Company
    April 1, 2021
    Presenter:  Dena Johnson, Sales Executive, PayneWest Insurance

  • Strategic Communications and Support for Women in Business
    March 4, 2021
    Presenter:  Morgan Slemberger, University of Montana, Director of Women's Entreprenuership & Leadership

  • Using Social Media (TikTok) to Reach Your Clientele
    February 4, 2021
    Presenter: Adriane Good, MSU Agricultural Extension Agent, Pondera County

  • Steering Your Business Through Change
    January 7, 2021
    Presenter: Christine Littig, Former Business Owner COVID Specialist & Business Advisor, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana

 

2020

  • Engineering Growth in the Wake of COVID
    December 3, 2020
    Presenter:   Jason Nitschke, Regional Director, Great Falls SBDC, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Understanding Credit Card Processing
    November 5, 2020
    Presenter:  Stephanie Cummings, Senior Business Advisor, CardConnect

  • How COVID is Affecting Communities
    October 1, 2020
    Presenter:  Steve Roberston, Liaison Officer, COVID Response Incident Command Staff, MIssoula City County Health Department

  • Accessing SBA Programs:  Your Guide to SBA Counseling, Capital, and Contracting
    September 3, 2020
    Presenters:  Martin DeWitt, Andy Shirtliff, and Kelly Dixon, U.S. Small Business Administration

  • Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness
    August 6, 2020
    Presenter:  Jake Carter, JCCS Certified, Public Accountant
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  • Tackling Unemployment Insurance
    July 9, 2020
    Presenter:  Jordan Stordahl, University of Montana, SBDC Business Advisor

  • What it Means to be Open and Safe During Recovery
    June 4, 2020
    Presenters:  Dena Johnson, MBA, ASBC, EDFP, Regional Director, SBDC Entrepreneurial Development, Big Sky Economic Development and Kevin Scharfe, ASBC, Rock 31 Program Manager, SBDC & Senior Business Advisor, Big Sky Economic Development