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Christmas
2021-12-25
Merry Christmas!

BSED Electronic Vote
2021-12-20 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
The Big Sky Economic Development Board of Directors is holding an electronic vote on Monday, December 20th. The meeting will include two action items and corresponding materials are attached for your reference.
Consideration will be for the following items:
1. Approval of the EDA and EDC Audited Financial Statements
2. Consideration of the Furniture RFP close out recommendation
BSEDA Audit FY21
BSEDC Audited FS FY21
ISSUED 2021 06 30 Gov Letter EDA
ISSUED 2021 06 30 Gov Letter EDC
Furniture RFP Close Out Recommendation 12.14.21

BSED December Board Meeting
2021-12-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
BSED Board Packet 12.09.21
Monthly Board Meeting
7:00am – 9:00am
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at Northern Hotel – South Ballroom.

BSED December Executive Committee Meeting
2021-12-01 07:30 - 09:15 | Untitled
BSED December Executive Committee Packet
Please note that this meeting will be in-person on the 1st floor of Granite Tower. As capacity is limited due to social distancing measures, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend.

Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed
2021-11-25
Happy Thanksgiving!

Business Model Canvas
2021-11-23 01:30 - 15:30, 2021-10-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Untitled
A one-page, visual, strategic management tool to quickly and easily define and communicate a business idea or concept in a focused but flexible way.
Cost: FREE. Limited spaces available!

Office Furniture RFP - Mandatory Informational Meeting
2021-11-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
A mandatory informational meeting regarding BSED’s Office Furniture RFP will be held on Friday, November 19th at 8:00am. The meeting will be held via Zoom conference call. Please email RSVP@bigskyeda.org for a link to the meeting.
BSED Office Furniture RFP Document

Startup Roadmap
2021-11-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2021-10-21 13:30 - 15:30
Are you starting a business and just don’t know where to begin? The FREE Startup Roadmap workshop will provide you with the basic steps to start a business as well as help define and communicate your business idea or concept!
To Register: Click here.

Waiting for the Phone to Ring? - Next Steps for Registered Government Contractors
2021-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Untitled
Please join the Montana PTAC for a high level training on how the federal government and state of Montana purchases products and services. 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
– Marketing your business to government agencies
– Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities
– Q & A session
Who should attend? Any business in any industry who is interested in learning more about how the government buys things. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training, but we will not be going over the registration process in this training.

EDA Board Applications Due
2021-11-18 08:00 - 17:00
Yellowstone County Board Openings

Veterans Day - Office Closed
2021-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Thank you for your service!

In-Person Open House for Billings Bypass
2021-11-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Untitled
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is hosting an in-person open house and a virtual public meeting to update the public on the status of the design and construction of the Billings Bypass arterial roadway that will connect Lockwood and Billings Heights. Both virtual and in-person options will provide the same information; the public is invited to attend whichever is their preference.
The in-person open house will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Montana Pavilion at Metra Park, 308 6th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101.
Both meetings will provide the same information and will address the following updates for the project:
Schedule Update: The Railroad Overpass segment is now scheduled for construction in 2022. This adjustment will allow for public use of the new river crossing after the completion of the Railroad Overpass using a temporary connection to Coulson Road. Construction of the Johnson Lane Interchange has been moved to 2023 to allow for additional property owner coordination. This schedule update is not anticipated to impact the overall project completion date.
Design Update: An update to the ongoing Johnson Lane Interchange is planned to include a four-way intersection to provide easy access to the Frontage Road. The project is planned to include work on adjacent streets to improve traffic flow through the interchange. This will include the widening of Johnson Lane and Old Hardin Road and realignment work on Sannon Boulevard, Cole Street, Becraft Lane, and North Frontage Road.
For more information on the Billings Bypass project, to view the construction camera, and learn about the specific project segments, please visit: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/billingsbypass/.
Comments, questions or concerns can be directed to billingsbypass@dowl.com or by calling the Billings Bypass public involvement team at (406) 294-9668.
The Department of Transportation will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this event or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Transportation no later than November 8, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Matt Maze, Office of Civil Rights, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana 59620; telephone (406) 444-5416; Montana Relay 711; facsimile (406) 444-7243; or e-mail to mmaze@mt.gov.

BSED November Board Meeting
2021-11-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
November 2021 BSED Board Packet
Monthly Board Meeting
7:00am – 9:00am
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at Billings Public Library – Community Room.

National Veterans Small Business Week - Wyoming Boots to Business Reboot (virtual)
2021-11-05 09:00
Are you a Wyoming veteran, National Guard & Reserve Member, or military spouse interested in small business ownership? In celebration of National Veterans Small Business week, this “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This one-day virtual program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

Utah Boots to Business Reboot (VIRTUAL) | Three-Part Series
2021-11-03 16:00 - 18:30
Are you a Utah veteran, National Guard & Reserve Member, or military spouse interested in small business ownership? To celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, this “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This course includes three sessions, starting on Wednesday, November 3rd (see agenda below)
Nov. 3rd 4:00-6:30:
1. Intro to Business Ownership
2. Basics of Opportunity Recognition
3. Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space
Nov. 10th 4:00-6:30:
4. The Economics of Small Business Startup
5. Legal Considerations
Nov. 17th 4:00-6:30:
6. Financing Your Venture
7. Introduction to Business Planning and
8. Resources to Support Your Efforts in Utah
This virtual program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA’s Utah District Office, Utah Veterans Business Resource Center, Big Sky Veterans Business Outreach Center and their extensive network of skilled business advisors. After completion of the course, participants can elect to further their study through the B2B Revenue Readiness online course, delivered through a partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU). Participants are also encouraged to register for the Utah VBRC’s upcoming Veteran Everyday Entrepreneur Program and to take advantage of the many resources and services offered by the SBA and its partner network.

BSED November Executive Committee Meeting
2021-11-03 07:30 - 09:00 | Untitled
November 2021 BSED Executive Commitee Packet
Please note that this meeting will be in-person on the 1st floor of Granite Tower. As capacity is limited due to social distancing measures, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend.

UNITE Conference - National Veterans Small Business Week
2021-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Untitled
Build comradery with other veterans in the community. Meet and support local veteran-owned small businesses. Learn of veteran and business resources and opportunities that are available to you.
Check-in and Complimentary Breakfast at 8:30
Keynote: Building A-Teams
Colonel Colby Jenkins
Colby Jenkins, a combat veteran and U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, has worked on Capitol Hill for the U.S. Senate and Pentagon. He has taught as an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and worked at Google Headquarters as a program manager. Most recently, Colby served as the Director of Operations for the Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Innovation Office, known as the Defense Innovation Unit. He currently resides in St. George, Utah where he works as the Director of Dixie State University’s Atwood Innovation Plaza.
Local Veteran Owned Business Panel
Lunch Provided
Veteran and Business Resource Fair

BSED Board Electronic Vote
2021-10-26 11:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development Board of Directors is holding an electronic vote on Tuesday, October 26th Thursday, to continue consideration of three SBA 504 loans presented at the October 14th, BSED Board of Directors meeting.

SBA 504 Loan Requests

Intellectual Property Training Series
2021-10-20 10:30 - 12:00
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.
These sessions will cover:
Session 1: Identifying and Protecting Intellectual Property
Session 2: Protecting Inventions through Patents, Copyrights and Trade Secrets
Session 3: Trademarks, Branding, and Related Issues

BSED October Board Meeting
2021-10-14 07:00 - 09:00
BSED October Board 10.14.21 Final
Monthly Board Meeting
7:00am – 9:00am
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at Nemont/Parsec Conference Room 3470 Gabel Rd. – Trans Tech.

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - Office Closed
2021-10-11

"Edge of the Plains" Premiere - Billings
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Untitled
Experience the inspiring stories of Montana Entrepreneurs who turned a pipe dream into a reality.

The documentary showcases the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs across central and southeast Montana that turned their pipe dreams into a reality. Audience members will also experience an inside look into the unique processes each company uses to create and manufacture the products they sell. Businesses featured in the film include: Red Oxx, Swanky Roots, Yellowstone Valley Food Hub, EarlyWood, Crazy Creek Products, Rock Treads, Toscano Machine, Tumblewood Teas, Cream of the West, Rocky Mountain Cookware and Ben Pease Visions.

BSED Annual Meeting | 2021
2021-10-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Untitled
Big Sky Economic Development presents a three-part experience for the 2021 Annual Meeting on Thursday October 7, 2021 at The Babcock Theater
*Separate tickets are required for the Annual Meeting and the Premiere Party

EXPERIENCE ONE
BSED Annual Meeting | 3:30 pm

Big Sky Economic Development’s annual meeting is where the BSED’s Board Chairs recap the accomplishments of the prior fiscal year, the BSED Executive Director unveils the 2021 annual report and the FY 22 strategic priorities.
BSED’s FY 22 theme is Remarkable Builders, Celebrating Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are a necessary part of the economy. They are the backbone of the United States and Montana. They build thriving businesses from nothing more than an idea. Entrepreneurs build their idea into a business that build our economy.

To honor this BSED will bring in distinguished legacy entrepreneurs of the community as special guests to share their journey as entrepreneurs, the businesses they have created that drive our unique economy and make us economically resilient.

*Tickets for this experience provide YOU access to the BSED Annual Meeting.
Get YOUR TICKETS!

EXPERIENCE TWO
Documentary Premiere Block Party | 5:00 pm

Have fun with us, dress up a bit (maybe even cuff links and fine jewelry), after all this is a warmup for a movie premiere. This party is dedicated to celebrating, highlighting, and honoring the entrepreneurs in the community and surrounding area. A celebration that will provide you a taste of Billings, showcasing local art, food, design, and more!
Tickets for this experience provide YOU exclusive access to the Edge of the Plains Documentary Premiere Block Party and screening.
GET YOUR TICKETS!

EXPERIENCE THREE
Edge of the Plains Documentary Screening | 6:30 pm

Imagination, Resourcefulness and Grit. Entrepreneurship in Montana. This documentary is a rare glimpse into the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs throughout central and southeast Montana who turned their pipe dreams into a reality. This documentary is sponsored by the Montana Small Business Development Center and Big Sky Economic Development.
*Tickets for this experience provide YOU exclusive access to the Edge of the Plains Documentary Premiere Block Party and screening.
GET YOUR TICKETS!

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
The health and safety of our attendees is a priority for BSED as we host our Annual Meeting. The following precautions will be taken as preventative measures:

We have decreased the number of attendees to promote distancing.
Hand washing stations will be provided at the event for your use.
Masks are not required, but welcome. They will be available at event entry points.
All food and beverages will be served by trained vendors.
Please do not attend if you are feeling ill.
Vaccination information can be found at:

Billings Clinic
RiverStone Health
Vincent Healthcare
John’s United

Questions? Email marcell@bigskyeda.org

"Edge of the Plains" Premiere - Red Lodge
2021-09-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Untitled

"Edge of the Plains" Premiere - Hardin
2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Untitled

"Edge of the Plains" Premiere - Big Timber
2021-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Untitled

"Edge of the Plains" Premiere - Harlowton
2021-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Untitled

BSED September Board Meeting
2021-09-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
BSED September Board Packet 09.09.21
Monthly Board Meeting
7:00am – 9:00am
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at the Billings Library in the Community Room.
