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SUMMARY:Office Closed | Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/office-closed-labor-day-2/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:BSED September Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held in-person in the lower-level Venture Conference Room. Please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend. \nExecutive Committee Packet 09.04.24
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-september-executive-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:Empowering Excellence Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Series 3: This 4 part series aims to guide new\, middle managers in the current work climate to lead their teams with excellence.\n– Harness your Position Power in the Workplace – \n\nHow to add value to your workplace’s culture and mission no matter what role you hold in the organization.\n– Employee Retention\n– Employee Engagement\n– Onboarding Process\n\nEnroll for $25 each session\nAll proceeds will benefit Billings Public Schools.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/empowering-excellence-series-3/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development – Venture Conference Room\, 201 N Broadway - Lower Level\, Billings\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSED September Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBSED September Board Packet 09.12.24
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-september-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:September | Startup Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:Are you eager to turn your business dreams into reality? This workshop is tailor-made for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to kickstart their ventures. Join us for an insightful exploration of the crucial elements in launching a successful business. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of starting a business. We cover essential topics such as start-up costs\, financing options\, and business planning\, providing you with the knowledge and tools needed to kickstart your venture. Our workshop provides the essential information and resources to start a business. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and set your entrepreneurial journey on the right track!
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/september-startup-roadmap/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development – Venture Conference Room\, 201 N Broadway - Lower Level\, Billings\, MT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240918T113000
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SUMMARY:September | Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Montana APEX for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services. \nTopics include:\n– Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds\n– Conducting market research\n– Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)\n– Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices\n– Marketing your business to government agencies\n– Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities\n– Q & A session \nWho should attend? \nAny business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However\, we will not be going over the registration process in this training.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/september-take-action-move-beyond-sam/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T090000
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SUMMARY:Federal Subcontracting & Teaming with Schoonover & Moriarty LLC
DESCRIPTION:Please join Montana APEX and legal firm Schoonover & Moriarty LLC for this interactive workshop to learn more about Subcontracting/Teaming and how to increase competitiveness utilizing programs like DoD/SBA Mentor/Protégé & Joint Ventures. \nIn this presentation\, legal counsel from Schoonover & Moriarty LLC will discuss the importance of these programs\, how to apply\, and why they may make sense for your business. \nTopics include: \n\nKey considerations for federal construction subcontracts\nLimitations on Subcontracting compliance\nKey FAR flow-down provisions\nPrime/Sub Teaming\nJoint Ventures\nDoD’s and SBA’s Mentor/Protégé programs\nBest practices for teaming and joint venture relationships
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/federal-subcontracting-teaming-with-schoonover-moriarty-llc/
LOCATION:Yogo Inn\, 211 E. Main St.\, Lewistown\, MT\, 59457\, United States
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