In addition to the health, equity, environmental, and community benefits, investing in walkability could bring a number of solid economic benefits to Billings, including workforce attraction and a larger tax base without an increase in the cost of services. But how do we make downtown Billings more walkable? What are the private and public sector… more Lunch & Learn: The Business Case for Investing in Walkability: How a Vibrant Downtown Benefits the Whole City

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.  

Food and grocery sales have moved quickly to crowd the virtual space, and consumers have found comfort in the convenience and simplicity of a subscription from a favored food company. As the number of new farmers markets has plateaued, farmers have continued to explore the expanding direct to consumer markets like community supported agriculture. This… more Basics of Running a Food Subscription or Community Supported Agriculture Programs

This wide-ranging class will provide you with a firm foundation for starting your food business. Topics covered will include: Target Market development, Cottage Food Law, Wholesale Food Manufacturing, Food Product Development, Processing Options, and Planning Your Food Business. Instructor Jan Tusick has a strong background in agriculture, finance and capitalization, networking, and marketing. She networks… more Concept to Consumer Workshop

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. Space is limited.