Business Growth Services • Community Development • New Business Recruitment
Big Sky Economic Development - Zoot Training & Event Space 201 N Broadway - 2nd Floor, Billings, Montana This meeting will be held in-person in the Zoot Training and Event Space. Please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. April 2025 Executive Committee Packet
This full day workshop, will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based business ownership by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources, from experts across the industry, to access start-up… more Boots to Business | For Veteran Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
This meeting will be held in-person in the Zoot Training Room on the 2nd floor. Please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. EDA EDC Board Packet_ April 2025
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 April | Start Smart: Your Guide to Building a Business
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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 April | What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities!
Join us on April 16 at noon for the next Scaling Montana Speaker Series, featuring Pete Roos, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Bridger Photonics, and the company's new CEO, Ben Little. This session will explore how and when a company should transition leadership during a scale-up phase, particularly in deep-tech and engineering-driven organizations. They… more Scaling Montana Speaker Series: Leadership Transitions in High-Growth Tech Companies
RSVP! About the event! Billings is Montana’s City, where urban meets rural and residents experience the convenience of city amenities while enjoying a suburban lifestyle. Better Off in Billings is our unified voice to share our story and culture, and an economic talent attraction and retention tool designed to elevate our community and its people.… more 2025 Annual Better off in Billings Event
Join the Montana APEX Accelerator and (sponsors/partnerships?) for an exclusive online training event designed to help businesses navigate federal procurement opportunities. Featured Speaker: Eric Weisman, Small Business Specialist for GSA Region 8 Gain essential insights into how the General Services Administration (GSA) operates and how your business can successfully secure government contracts. Why Attend? -Across… more Navigating Government Contracts: GSA Strategies for Success
In this session, we will equip small business leaders and hiring managers with the tools and strategies they need to attract and retain top talent despite resource constraints. This session will focus on how to build an attractive employer brand and resources to tap into for maximum impact on recruitment efforts. It’s designed to be… more Building a Stronger Team: Talent Recruitment (Session 1)