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SUMMARY:August | Start Smart
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn 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\, and confidence to take the smart approach to launching your business. \nDon’t just start—Start Smart! Join us to set your entrepreneurial journey on the right track.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/august-start-smart/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtural Entrepreneurship Training
DESCRIPTION:FOR MILITARY SPOUSES \nThis two-hour workshop\, focused on military spouse entrepreneurship\, provides an overview of the programs and resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration to start\, grow\, expand\, and recover a small business. \nParticipants will learn about the resources available to help them get started or continue the path of entrepreneurship.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/virtural-entrepreneurship-training/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Executive Committee Session - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Special Executive Committee Meeting\n7:30 am – 9:00 am \nPlease note that this meeting will be in person in the Venture Conference Space on basement level. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/special-executive-committee-session-august-2025/
LOCATION:MT
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SUMMARY:MT APEX GovMatch
DESCRIPTION:Join Us In-Person for the Montana APEX Matchmaking event of the year! \nGreat Falls APEX is proud to host Montana APEX GovMatch 2025. Whether you’re a supplier ready to showcase your capabilities or a buyer seeking qualified vendors to meet contracting needs\, then this in-person GovMatch event is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and build strategic partnerships that empower government contracting success.\nWhy Attend – For Buyers: \n\nDiscover qualified businesses that match your upcoming procurement needs\nShowcase how to work with your agency and what you need in a 10-minute Spotlight session.\nBuild relationships with local\, state\, and federal suppliers\nMeet potential subcontractors and business partners\nSupport business utilization goals through strategic engagement\n\nWhy Attend – For Suppliers: \n\nMeet one-on-one with buyers and contracting officers from across federal\, state\, and local agencies\nLearn what products and services agencies are actively seeking\nGain insights on how to do business with government entities\nPresent your capabilities and past performance directly to decision-makers\nExpand your government contracting network and grow your opportunities
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/mt-apex-govmatch/
LOCATION:University of Providence\, 1301 20th St S\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn the Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n\nHow to create an account and set up an ad campaign\nHow to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions\nHow to measure success\n\nThis workshop is $10 to attend. \nWorkshop is facilitated by Girl Geek Communications in partnership with Grow with Google.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/learn-the-basics-of-google-ads-2/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSED August Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Big Sky Economic Development – Zoot Training & Event Space\n201 N Broadway – 2nd Floor\, Billings\, MT\, United States \nThis 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. \nAugust 2025 EDA EDC Board Packet
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-august-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:August - What happens after SAM?
DESCRIPTION: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. \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– Government Innovation Programs\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/august-what-happens-after-sam/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MT\, United States
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