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SUMMARY:Google's AI Search Results: How your website can influence AI
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/googles-ai-search-results-how-your-website-can-influence-ai/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSED November Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:11.5.2025 Executive Committee Packet
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-november-executive-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Smart Start | November
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/smart-start-november/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day | Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veteran’s Day\, our building we be closed. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday\, November 12th.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/veterans-day-building-closed/
LOCATION:MT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T073000
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SUMMARY:BSED November 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. \nNovember 2025 EDA EDC Board Packet
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-november-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Expanding Montana’s Role in National Defense Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Innovation Unit’s OnRamp Hubs serve as regional “front doors” for non-traditional\, dual-use\, and commercial technology companies to engage with the Department of Defense. These hubs provide physical and digital spaces for mentoring\, matchmaking\, acquisition education\, and transition support\, helping innovators navigate complex DoD processes. The planned establishment of an OnRamp Hub in Bozeman\, Montana\, will expand local capacity by connecting Montana-based businesses\, universities\, and entrepreneurs directly with defense opportunities\, funding pathways\, and collaboration networks. This effort strengthens Montana’s position in the national defense innovation ecosystem while accelerating the fielding of critical capabilities for the DoD. \nA few details about the event: \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 13th\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Big Sky Economic Development – Zoot Training & Event Space (201 N Broadway\, Billings\, MT 59101) and Zoom\n\nAgenda: \n\n11:00 am | Networking & Lunch\n11:30 | Welcome [BSED]\n11:30 am | Expanding Montana’s Role in National Defense Innovation [Leif & Todd\, DIU]\n12:35 pm | Q&A [Leif & Todd\, DIU]\n1:00 pm | Event ends\n\n  \n \n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nTodd Daniels serves as Associate Director of MSU’s MilTech and adviser to the newly designated DIU OnRamp Hub. With extensive experience advancing technology transitions for the U.S. military and Department of Homeland Security\, he helps connect innovative companies and researchers with federal opportunities. Daniels notes that the OnRamp Hub opens doors to nearly $1 billion in annual DIU funding\, enabling Montana businesses and researchers to engage directly in national defense innovation and technology development. \n  \nLeif Ibsen is the Managing Director of Montana State University’s DIU OnRamp Hub\, Leif Ibsen leads efforts to bridge Montana’s research community and private sector with the Department of Defense. He oversees initiatives that identify commercially successful technologies with potential defense applications\, helping move proposals forward and facilitate collaboration between MSU\, industry\, and DoD partners. Ibsen emphasizes that the OnRamp Hub will serve as “an open front door” for innovation\, economic growth\, and national impact across the state. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/expanding-montanas-role-in-national-defense-innovation/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:November | What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
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– 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/november-what-happens-after-sam-unlock-new-business-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving | Building Closed
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URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/thanksgiving-building-closed/
LOCATION:MT
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