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Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!
2023-03-15 11:30, 2023-02-15 11:30 (America/Denver) | Untitled
Please join the Montana PTAC 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.

Startup Roadmap
2023-03-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-02-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-01-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Untitled
Designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is a great overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge.

BSED March Board Meeting
2023-03-09 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 Board Packet 03.09.23

Creating Lasting Loyalty
2023-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Untitled
Are you looking to create a lasting loyalty in your business? We’ve got a training for you! Join us on March 8th at 1 pm at the Laurel Chamber of Commerce for Creating Lasting Loyalty. You’ll learn how to keep your employees engaged, happy and loyal to your company. You’ll also learn how to develop customer service strategies that will keep your customers coming back for more. We know what it’s like operating a business: it takes time and effort, but this event will help you figure out how to make those efforts worth it.

BSED March Executive Committee Meeting
2023-03-01 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 03.01.23

BSED August Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-21 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.

Office Closed | President's Day
2023-02-20 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed today in observance of President’s Day.

Developing an Exit Strategy
2023-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Untitled
An Exit Strategy is a long term planning process a business owner undertakes to sell their business or transfer ownership to someone else. Join us to learn steps you can take to develop an exit strategy for your business.

Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR) with Northrop Grumman and other GBSD/Sentinel Partners
2023-02-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Untitled
PLEASE JOIN US: February 9th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Mountain Standard Time) for the first in a quarterly series of VIRTUAL STAR roundtables designed to assist businesses with navigating and benefiting from doing business with government agencies and large federal contractors (often referred to as Primes)! Connect with panelists from a variety of companies successfully performing as prime and subcontractors. Learn helpful tips to assist your company in achieving its government contracting goals.

This is a series of events. New panelists will provide unique information at each roundtable!

What: The Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable is a resource for businesses to learn how to team up and/or bid on government contracts available on or near the missile wing Air Force bases and beyond.
When: Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Mountain Standard Time) – a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Who: Representatives from Northrop Grumman Corporation and Bechtel Engineering Company will showcase companies that are currently doing business with Northrop or its subcontractors. They will also discuss socioeconomic categories and certifications. The Director of Business Operations/Small Business Specialist from FE Warren Air Force Base will also be joining the February STAR.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Each STAR panel is unique and offers new presenters and perspectives
Meet new large and small contractors and learn how to connect
Learn about new opportunities nationally and on or near missile wing Air Force bases – (Cheyenne, FE Warren, Malmstrom and Minot)
Gain insight and information about the importance of registering with the large contractors, SAM.gov, and others to help you get noticed and propel your contracting opportunities.
Find out about free resources to help you on your journey

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9797

Nebraska PTAC is coordinating this event. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REGISTRATION

BSED February Board Meeting
2023-02-09 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 Board Packet 2.9.23

2023 Building and Remodeling Expo
2023-02-04 08:00 - 2023-02-05 17:00 | Untitled
TOOLS FOR TRADES DAYS:
Encouraging students to consider careers in trades through:

STEM Projects, providing hands-on projects for all age groups!

EDUCATION Pathways, 12 Trades Pathways Classroom Programs represented by School District II

CAREER EXPOSURE, HBA Member Exhibitors available to discuss career opportunities in their specific trade

CLICK HERE for information on how to participate as an HBA Member Trade Professional
Full Event Registration HERE

BSED February Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-01 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 02.01.23

Increase Your Sales with Google Tools
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Untitled
Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
Highlight products on your Google Business Profile
Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system
Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory

Space2Place 2023 Applications - NOW OPEN!
2023-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
Learn more & apply here!

Office Closed | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

BSED January Board Meeting
2023-01-12 07:00 - 09:30
BSED Board Packet 1.12.23
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.

Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR) with Northrup Grumman and other GBSD/Sentinel Partners
2023-01-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Untitled

BSED January Executive Committee Meeting
2023-01-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
Executive Committee Packet 01.04.23
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.

Office Closed | New Year's Day
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Office Closed | Christmas
2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development offices will be closed December 26th in observance of Christmas.

Office Closed - Christmas
2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development Office will be closed on Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas.

BSED December Board Meeting
2022-12-08 07:00 - 21:30
BSED-Board-Packet-12.08.22
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.

High School Holiday Market
2022-12-02 17:00 - 20:00
Come check out the Christmas pop-up market to support students from Billings Senior, Skyview, and Career Center!
The market will take place in Valley Credit Union AND Rock31 at the BSED Building at 207 and 201 North Broadway.

Montana National Bank Historic Places Dedication Ceremony
2022-11-30 08:30 - 09:30 | Untitled
Join BSED in honoring the Montana National Bank, listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior in cooperation with the Montana Historical Society.
EVENT DETAILS:
We will gather in the Zoot Training and Event Space at 201 N Broadway for remarks from BSED, a short presentation from Kevin Kooistra with the Western Heritage Center on the history of the building and its significance to Billings. Following the presentation will be the plaque unveiling outside of the building. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided.

The Montana National Bank building stands at the northeast corner of the prominent Broadway and Second Avenue North intersection at the core of downtown Billings’ central business district. An important anchor in this area of downtown, its construction in 1918 coincided with the expansion of the commercial area north from its origins near the railroad tracks, which run two and a half blocks to the south. The building functioned as a financial center for nearly 100 years, and played a key role in the growth of commerce and culture in the city. The three-story plus basement, tan brick masonry property retains significant details associated with its original Neoclassical Revival design by Omaha-based Architect George B. Prinz. Terra cotta elements emphasize the stylistic features, including a full-height monumental entry set off by Ionic columns; an elaborate, dentilled cornice; and balustraded parapet. In addition to the terra cotta, limestone, granite, and marble feature prominently at the water table, bases, and sills. Remodeled and expanded in 1952, a three-story brick International-style addition extends from the original building’s east (rear) elevation. Billings architects Orr Pickering & Associates chose mid-century modern steel-framed windows to fill the original openings as well as those in their addition. An interesting melding of classical and modern elements, the bank building continues to convey its historic and architectural significance.

Office Closed - Thanksgiving
2022-11-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Value Proposition
2022-11-17 10:30 - 12:30
Your Value Proposition is the reason why customers turn to your company over another. It solves your customer’s problem or satisfies your customer’s need. In this workshop you will work on discovering your company’s value proposition by answering these questions.
What value do you deliver to the customer?
Which one of our customer’s problems are you helping to solve?
Which job are you helping the customer get done?
Which customer needs are you satisfying?
What bundles of products and services are you offering to each Customer Segment?

Office Closed - Veterans Day
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
The Big Sky Economic Development Office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who served!
