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Is Your Computer System Secure Enough? Get Cybersecurity Ready!
2024-01-24 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Untitled
Please join the Montana APEX and Project Spectrum for a VIRTUAL webinar to learn more about Cybersecurity requirements for Federal Contracting. Project Spectrum is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recognized cybersecurity awareness initiative offering resources, training, and tools toward increasing cybersecurity awareness for businesses. The webinar will be an overview of Project Spectrum support and resources & overview cybersecurity requirements.
Topics to Cover:

Current Cyber Threat Landscape
Why Small Businesses are Lucrative Targets
Government Guidance, Mandates and Requirements (NIST, CMMC, FAR, DFARS)
Project Spectrum’s Cyber Advisory Services
Project Spectrum’s Training Courses
Project Spectrum’s Proprietary Cybersecurity Tool Development
Engagement with Project Spectrum
Who should attend? Any business in any industry who are interested in learning more about cybersecurity compliance. The importance of cybersecurity compliance will be essential when pursuing government contracts. Join the webinar to learn more about CMMC levels (1,2 & 3), NIST SP 800-171, FAR 52.204.21 and DFARS 252.204-7020 compliance. Don’t miss this FREE webinar to learn more about cybersecurity and cybersecurity tools aimed toward improving overall cyber hygiene for ALL businesses!

Craft a Personal Financial Statement
2024-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Untitled
Learn the essential components and how to effectively organize your assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Gain insights into creating a comprehensive snapshot of your financial health, enabling better decision-making for your financial future. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial literacy and take control of your financial well-being.

UTAH Boots to Business | Reboot
2024-01-19 08:30 - 17:00
Please join VBOC for this in person training on Veteran Owned Small Business.

Office Closed | Martin Luther King Day
2024-01-15 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Deadline: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Environmental Consulting Services Big Sky Economic Development
2024-01-11 12:00
Responses to this RFQ
Responses must be received on or before 12:00 P.M, Mountain Time, Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Respondents should submit via email to:
Thom MacLean – thom@bigskyeda.org

Responses not received by the deadline WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION.

BSED JANUARY BOARD MEETING
2024-01-11 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
January 11 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

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.
BSED January Board Packet 01.11.24

BSED January Board Meeting
2024-01-11 07:00 - 09:00
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.

BSED January Board Packet 01.11.24

Strengthening America's Supply Chain Together!
2024-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Untitled
Learn how the Defense Production Act Title III may provide government contracting opportunities for your company. DPA Title III is a program dedicated to ensuring the timely availability of essential domestic industrial resources to support national defense and homeland security requirements. The program works in partnership with the uniformed services, other government agencies, and industry to identify areas where critical industrial capacity is lagging or non-existent. Why Attend? DPA Title III offers a powerful, nontraditional way for companies to do business with the federal government. Under Title III, contractors may receive loans, direct investments, purchase commitments and other assistance to help address actual or projected shortfalls in the domestic supply of certain industrial resources and critical technology items.

BSED January Executive Committee Meeting
2024-01-03 07:00 - 09:00
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.

Executive Committee Packet 01.03.24

Office Closed | New Year's Day
2024-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of New Year’s Day.

Office Closed | Christmas
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Christmas.

Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!
2023-12-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Untitled
Please join the Montana APEX for a high-level VIRTUAL 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 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.
Instructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed.

Joint Strategy Partners Board Meeting
2023-12-19 11:00 - 13:30
This meeting will include the Boards of the Chamber, Downtown Alliance, Big Sky Economic Development, the City leadership and Council members, and our County Commissioners. This meeting will take place at City College at Montana State University, 3803 Central Avenue Billings, MT 59102 in the Great Room.

BSED December Board Meeting
2023-12-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
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.
BSED December Board Packet 12.14.23

BSED December Executive Committee Meeting
2023-12-06 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
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.
Executive Committee Packet 12.06.23

BSED EDA Board of Directors Applications Due
2023-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
Big Sky Economic Development’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board has two board member openings.
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a quasi-public, TradePort authority, whose board members are appointed by the Yellowstone County Commissioners. The EDA has 11 appointed board members.
The deadline to apply is November 30th by 5:00 pm.
View the Board Application & apply here!

Office Closed | Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

Office Closed | Veterans Day
2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

BSED November Board Meeting
2023-11-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
BSED November Board Packet 11.09.23
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.

Elevating Air Service in Billings
2023-11-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Untitled
Attend the Elevating Air Service in Billings event on November 8, 2023 at the Northern Hotel to learn more about progress and plans directly from the Billings Air Service Committee.
Air service plays an important role in quality of life and business here in Billings. It connects us, drives visitation, as well as positively impacting our local and regional economy.
The Air Service Committee is comprised of Billings Chamber of Commerce, Billings Logan Airport, Big Sky Economic Development, Visit Billings and the business community. This committee is working hard to grow direct service. Although we have good service, we know we can do better. We invite you to join us to engage with the committee by attending Elevating Air Service in Billings on November 8 at 8 am!
Agenda includes:

Upcoming strategies from Jeff Roach, Director of Billings Logan Airport
Update from Mead & Hunt, consultant to Billings Logan Airport
Facilitated discussion seeking input from business leaders in attendance
Doors will open at 8 am and program will be held 8:15-9:30 am. Complimentary breakfast will be served during this free event. Space is limited. Register to attend event by November 6, 2023.

V to V: Social Networking Event
2023-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Untitled
At V To V Social Networking, you’ll have the chance to broaden your network, learn from others’ experiences, and potentially find collaborators or mentors. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to build connections that can help propel your career or business forward.

Introduction to Brownfields Community Meeting
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Untitled
Big Sky Economic Development and our consultants, Granite Peak Environmental, will host an Introduction to Brownfields Community Meeting to review the services and tools available through our EPA Brownfield Assessment grant and other resources.
Please join us to learn how these tools can help redevelop underutilized property in Downtown Billings and the East Billings Urban Renewal District (EBURD).
RSVP to thom@bigskyeda.org

BSED November Executive Committee Meeting
2023-11-01 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
Executive Committee Packet 11.1.23
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.

Get Cybersecurity Ready with Project Spectrum
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Untitled
Join Montana and Project Spectrum to learn more about Cybersecurity requirements for Federal Contracting.

Project Spectrum is a comprehensive cybersecurity resource that provides state-of-the-art tools and training to improve cyber hygiene.

Project Spectrum offers all products and services at no cost.

Topics To Cover:

Current Cyber Threat Landscape
Why Small Businesses are Lucrative Targets
Government Guidance, Mandates, and Requirements FAR e.g. (NIST, CMMC, FAR, DFARS, etc.)
Project Spectrum’s Cyber Advisory Services
Project Spectrum’s Training Courses
Project Spectrum’s Proprietary Cybersecurity Tool Development
Engagement with Project Spectrum

Kareem A. Sykes will be providing valuable information during this virtual training.

Mr. Sykes currently serves as Founder/Managing Partner and Director of Program Management and Operations for FTS Consulting Group, an Engineering and Technical Services firm. Headquartered in Bowie, Maryland, as a Minority & Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

TrueSpace: The Science of Business Building
2023-10-20 11:30 - 16:30 | Untitled
Are you ready to unlock the hidden potential of your business and embark on a journey towards unprecedented growth?
LUNCH PROVIDED!

Key Questions addressed:
1. Can you effectively measure your business’s capability to grow predictably?
2. Why does achieving scale seem like an insurmountable challenge for every business builder?
3. What valuable lessons is your business teaching you, and why do they matter?
4. Can your stakeholders endure the exhilarating journey of growth?

Establish a Professional Domain, Website & Email for your Business
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Untitled
Training Topics: Internet/Web Training, Marketing/Sales

Description:
If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web.

In this session we’ll cover:

The benefits of owning a domain
Helpful web terms to know
How to get the most out of your domain

Facilitated by Miranda Gilbert | Girl Geek Communications

Annual Meeting 2023
2023-10-11 11:30 - 13:15 | Untitled
Join us for the 2023 Big Sky Economic Development Annual Meeting, Be Remarkable Billings on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Northern Hotel at 11:30 am – 1:15 pm (lunch provided).

Billings is more than a city; it’s a tapestry of industries that create a remarkable way of life and form Montana’s largest and most diverse economy. A community made up of strong industries – agriculture, finance, healthcare, construction, hospitality, transportation and distribution, a growing manufacturing sector, and an innovative energy hub, and an emerging entrepreneur scene. All of these industries represent what makes us Billings, Montana’s City.

Our 2023 BSED Annual Meeting will remind us of what makes Billings, Montana a unique and thriving place, and what goes in to being Montana’s largest and most diverse economy. We will learn about the industry trends and opportunities that shape our economy today and, in the future, and what it means to Be remarkable Billings.

Please RSVP for you and your team members!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsed-2023-annual-meeting-tickets-710581507417?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more about the event and the Industry Panel!

Office Closed | Columbus Day
2023-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day.

BSED October Executive Committee Meeting
2023-10-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
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.
October Executive Committee Packet

Expert Week - Accountant Day
2023-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Untitled
We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Expert Week! We will have various experts in house providing FREE one-on-one assistance to your businesses. Each day will feature a different area of expertise for business owners to ask questions and seek guidance.
Register TODAY for your FREE one-on-one Accountant expert session:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ABAA2DA5F9C25-2ndannual#/
