BSED February Executive Committee Meeting
Please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. February 2026 Executive Committee Packet
Business Growth Services • Community Development • New Business Recruitment
Please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. February 2026 Executive Committee Packet
Dreaming of starting your own business? Make it happen with Start Smart! This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to dive into their journey. Learn how to build a strong foundation for your business by exploring essential topics like startup costs, financing options, and creating a solid business plan. You’ll leave with the knowledge, tools,… more Start Smart: A Guide to Building a Business
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. $20 to attend.
Learn how the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program helps small businesses grow through partnerships with experienced firms. This training covers the program’s benefits, who’s eligible, and how to apply. What you’ll gain: Guidance on business systems: accounting, marketing, manufacturing, and planning Access to financial support: loans, investments, and bonding assistance Help navigating federal contracts, bidding, and… more Learn how the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program can help your business grow!
Learn how the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program helps small businesses grow through partnerships with experienced firms. This training covers the program’s benefits, who’s eligible, and how to apply. What you’ll gain: Guidance on business systems: accounting, marketing, manufacturing, and planning Access to financial support: loans, investments, and bonding assistance Help navigating federal contracts, bidding, and… more : Learn how the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program can help your business grow!
Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your… more Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
Dreaming of starting your own business? Make it happen with Start Smart! This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to dive into their journey. Learn how to build a strong foundation for your business by exploring essential topics like startup costs, financing options, and creating a solid business plan. You’ll leave with the knowledge, tools,… more Start Smart: A Guide to Building a Business
Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company's products/services to federal and state agencies. Topics include: - Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds - Conducting market research - Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) - Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices -… more March – What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Cost to attend $20.
Dreaming of starting your own business? Make it happen with Start Smart! This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to dive into their journey. Learn how to build a strong foundation for your business by exploring essential topics like startup costs, financing options, and creating a solid business plan. You'll leave with the knowledge, tools,… more Start Smart: A Guide to Building a Business