Business Growth Services • Community Development • New Business Recruitment
"What can we, as a community, do to help you and your startup?" Join us for the next 1MC monthly meetup! As always, we will feature presentations from 2 startups at different stages in growth and then you'll have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback through 15-20 minutes of Q&A. Doors open at… more 1 Million Cups Billings
Humans are the first line of defense, with a 95% of cyber incidents resulting from human error- and 99% of business facing cybersecurity risks. Not every company has the same level of cyber exposure. Learn how to understand your risks and protect your company, and mitigate, respond and recover if one occurs.
More shoppers are headed online than ever before! In this workshop, we will discuss a variety of ways you can sell your product online and how to choose the right software and platform for your business. This is an introductory course that will briefly review: Software (SaaS) such as Shopify or Squarespace vs. Website based… more Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
May 2021 Executive Committee Packet May 2021 Executive Committee Agenda (Revised) This meeting will be held in person at BSED's 1st floor conference room at Granite Tower. Please rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you plan on attending.
BSED May 2021 Board Packet Monthly Board Meeting 7:00am - 9:00am Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at the Northern Hotel in the 2nd floor ballroom.
About Economic Development Week: Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2016. To increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve communities’ quality of life everywhere, we have continued the tradition. Over the last five years, 450+ campaigns have been made throughout the… more 2021 Economic Development Week
Clearly defining your vision, mission, and values will help your team understand what you are trying to accomplish. More importantly, it helps employees understand why and how you do what you do. Aside from motivating your team, it enables them to make decisions independently and empowers them to work in alignment with you company's values. This workshop… more BossLAB: Vision, Mission, and Values Workshop
BSED May 2021 Board Packet Monthly Board Meeting 7:00am - 9:00am Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at the Northern Hotel in the 2nd floor ballroom.
This is a pre-business workshop is being presented in partnership with the Malmstrom Air Force Base Diversity and Inclusion Council, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Region VIII Veterans Business Outreach Center and the Great Falls Small Business Development Center. Eligible attendees for Boots to Business are active duty service members, military spouses and families,… more Boots to Business – Reboot: Entity Selection and Resources for Your Business
Are you starting a business and just don’t know where to begin? The FREE Startup Roadmap workshop will provide you with the basic steps to start a business as well as help define and communicate your business idea or concept! To Register: Click here. Â
The Big Sky Economic Development Board of Directors is holding an electronic vote on Thursday, May 27th for consideration of authorizing staff to sign a construction contract with T.W. Clark. The vote will be held from 7:00am - 1:00pm. BSED Draft Construction Contract
A one-page, visual, strategic management tool to quickly and easily define and communicate a business idea or concept in a focused but flexible way. Cost: FREE. Limited spaces available!
Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Have a fun & safe holiday!
Please note that this meeting will be in-person on the 1st floor of Granite Tower. As capacity is limited due to social distancing measures, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. BSED Executive Committee Packet 06.02.21
The sole agenda item for this meeting is an executive session to review the Executive Director’s Yearly Performance Evaluation. Please note that this meeting will be in-person on the 1st floor of Granite Tower. As capacity is limited due to social distancing measures, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend.