Business Growth Services • Community Development • New Business Recruitment
Early bird only $75 for the full day conference and lunch is included! Early bird registration ends September 30, 2025. $100 per person after September 30th. Who should attend? Business owners, HR Professionals, Managers, Supervisors, Lead Staff, and anyone interested in learning how to“Build, Lead, and Retain” a team of successful employees.
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: Your Guide to Building a Business October
Are you a Veteran or Military Spouse Recently Departed from the Service? Course Objectives: To assist participants in understanding the steps, stages, and activities related to launching and growing a business as a post-military career. To help participants understand how business ownership might align (or not) with their own personal strength and life goals. To… more B2B Reboot – Saratoga Springs, UT
Job Site Ready (JSR) equips participants with the essential skills required tostart a career in the construction trades. Participants are given exposure to tooluse and maintenance, materials handling, workplace safety, construction math,blueprint reading, basic framing, and more.Approximately 30-hours of online, self-paced modules15-hours of hands-on instruction on October 21+22Student tool set to keepMust be 16+ to… more JobSiteReady | MOBILE | Online Instruction + Onsite Training
Join us for a hands-on, in-person workshop designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to build or improve their digital presence using simple, low-cost tools. This session is facilitated live via Zoom and supported by on-site hosts at the Big Sky Economic Development's Zoot Conference Room. No solo Zoom attendance—this is about interactive, real-time support and… more Digital Marketing Essentials for Small Business – Billings
Discover How AI Can Strengthen Your Government Proposals This free live webinar, hosted by Montana APEX Accelerator and Unanet, shows Montana businesses how to harness today’s most common AI tools to streamline proposal writing and improve the quality of submissions for government contracts. What You’ll Learn Explore practical ways to incorporate AI into your proposal… more AI for Government Proposal Success
Energy Challenges and Economic Imperatives RSVP HERE Montana's leaders in business, energy, politics, and economic development are convening in Billings for a timely discussion on the state's economic and energy opportunities. These experts will assess the challenges Montana faces with rising electricity prices and demand, as well as remedies required to keep Montana among the… more Unlocking Montana’s Business Potential
Join the Montana APEX Accelerator team for an interactive, in-person session designed to help your business succeed in government contracting! This is your chance to connect face-to-face with expert advisors, gain practical insights, and network with other Montana businesses. Whether you’re new to contracting or ready to expand your strategy, you’ll learn how to access… more Bozeman Refresh, Refocus, Reconnect – In Person Workshop for Government Contracting Success
This session will outline the new features in Google's AI search results and help your business or non-profit learn how to leverage AI search results pages. Learn how your website will help teach AI the proper information about your organization.
11.5.2025 Executive Committee Packet