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SUMMARY:Hidden Value: Leveraging R&D Tax Credits to Increase Spending Flexibility
DESCRIPTION:Many businesses overlook Research & Development tax credits\, assuming they apply only to high-tech or biotech industries. Companies across a wide range of industries may qualify and do not know it! Join Big Sky Economic Development and ADP for a member-exclusive session exploring how companies of all types can benefit from R&D Tax Credit incentives. Learn about what the R&D Tax Credit is\, why it’s important to your business and how you can take advantage of it! \nADP in partnership with the Big Sky Economic Development Agency are hosting a workshop on the Federal Research and Development Tax Credit. This is a $20 Billion dollar tax credit and only 1/3 of eligible companies are taking advantage of. \n  \nMeet the Speakers:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRyan Lynch is a District Manager for ADP covering Montana out of Butte He is passionate about helping organizations with everything from basic payroll to comprehensive human capital management and analytics. Ryan lives in Butte and can be found fishing one of Montana’s rivers or lakes and enjoying the lifestyle that makes Montana so attractive. \nMike Auble is a Sales Executive at ADP with a demonstrated track record of leading and developing high-performing teams focused on driving strategic growth and delivering innovative human capital management solutions to clients across various industries. His latest teams are focused on the Research and Development Tax Credit (among others) which significantly impacts businesses by providing financial incentives for innovation. Mike is from Boston and excited to be in Billings to meet with the Big Sky Economic Development membership. \n  \nAdditional Information: \nLEARN MORE HERE: ADP Tax Credits R&D EBOOK
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/hidden-value-leveraging-rd-tax-credits-to-increase-spending-flexibility/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BSED December Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Big Sky Economic Development – Zoot Training & Event Space 201 N Broadway – 2nd Floor\, Billings\, Montana \nDecember 2025 Executive Committee Packet
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-december-executive-committee-meeting-4/
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SUMMARY:2025 BSED Member Investor Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to bringing our Member Investors together for an afternoon of networking\, updates\, and community connection. Join us from 3–5 PM in our Rock31 space for a relaxed gathering with fellow business and community leaders. A short program at 4 PM will include organizational updates from Big Sky Economic Development and our Board\, followed by more time to connect and enjoy the afternoon together. \nThis gathering will be held in place of our 2025 BSED Annual Meeting. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/57637/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept\, explain compliance requirements\, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities\, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace.\nInstructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/understanding-foreign-ownership-control-or-influence-foci-in-federal-contracting-3/
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SUMMARY:BSED December 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. \nDecember 2025 EDA EDC Board Packet
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/bsed-december-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Big Sky Economic Development\, 201 North Broadway Ave\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:December | 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/december-what-happens-after-sam-unlock-new-business-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday | Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:Our building will be closed for Christmas Day.
URL:https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/event/christmas-holiday-building-closed/
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SUMMARY:Winter Holiday | BSED Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:Our BSED building is closed to the public December 25th – January 1st. We will resume normal business hours and our building will be open on Friday\, January 2nd. \nOur team will be working remotely December 26th – January 1st. Their contact information can be found here: https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org/about-bsed/team-board/
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