Rock31

Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
2022-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Untitled
Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
In this workshop, we’ll:
Discuss the Products tab in a Google Business Profile
Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed
Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify

Rock31 and Big Sky Economic Development Grand Opening Celebration
2022-09-08 16:00 - 18:00
Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Rock31: Business Incubator, Accelerator, and Co-working Space and Big Sky Economic Development on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 201 North Broadway at 4:00 -6:00 pm.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin promptly after the BSED 2022 Annual Meeting. After the ribbon is cut, guests are invited to go inside the newly renovated building for a Grand Opening Celebration, drinks and appetizers will be provided. In addition, BSED/Rock31 team members will be in attendance to provide guests with tours of the building.
Lower Level:

Rock31

First Floor:

Rock31

Second Floor:

Small Business Development Center
Training & Event Space

Third Floor:

Big Sky Economic Development Offices

Please email marcell@bigskyeda.org if you have any questions!

BSED 2022 Annual Meeting
2022-09-08 03:00 - 16:00
Big Sky Economic Development is hosting their 2022 Annual Meeting, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Babcock Theater in Downtown Billings from 3-4 pm.

BSED September Executive Committee Meeting
2022-09-07 07:00 - 09:00 | Workspace
Executive Committee Packet 09.07.22
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.

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
2022-08-30 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.
In this workshop we’ll cover:
Creating and organizing a YouTube channel
Adding videos and streaming with YouTube Live
Video ad formats

Value Proposition
2022-08-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2022-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Untitled
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?

Startup Roadmap
2022-08-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2022-01-20 13:30 - 15:30 | 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 Electronic Vote
2022-08-18 08:00 - 15:00
The Big Sky Economic Development Board of Directors is holding an electronic vote on Thursday, August 18. The meeting will include two action items and corresponding materials are attached for your reference.
Consideration will be for the following items:
1. Confirmation of Nominating Committee recommendations for EDC Board positions – Action Item: to call for a vote of the EDC Member Investors to select EDC board members.
2. Approval of 504 Loans- Action Item: consideration of four 504 loans as recommended by the EDC Loan Committee
El.Vote Materials 8.18.22

BSED August Executive Committee
2022-08-03 07:00 - 09:00 | Untitled
August Executive Committee Packet 08.03.22
Please note that this meeting will be in-person at Double Tree Hilton Hotel, Skyview Conference Room. As capacity is limited, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend.

Understanding Government Contracting Small Business Certifications
2022-07-26 11:00 - 12:00
The SBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Learn how participating in these programs can help businesses:
Win a fair share of federal contracts
Qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts
Partner with established contractors to win contracts
This is a virtual meeting, no fee, but registration is required.

Waiting for the Phone to Ring? Next Steps for Registered Government Contractors
2022-03-10 10:00 - 12:00
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 Montana 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.

Workforce Revolution: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
2022-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Untitled
Workforce Revolution: Reimagining the Way BillingsWorks
Billings is experiencing extreme workforce challenges. The labor market is undergoing structural, worker-driven changes causing major worker shortages in organizations. It is crucial for employers to understand the market trends to best respond to ensure a strong local workforce.
It is time to reimagine the way Billings works.
Spark the revolution in your own organization and make changes at the basic level to create a strong foundation for future success; be a talent incubator for your employees and create the best possible experience for them; and broaden your lens when searching for talent – your best employees may be beyond your current scope.

Session 2 | Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast | Revolutionize your company culture! Learn how culture & strategy work together in business to best accomplish your goals.

The culture of your company determines success, regardless of how effective your strategy may be. Hear from subject matter experts on cultural best practices they have implemented in their organizations to achieve business success.
Enhance employee experience, embrace flexibility, incorporate upskilling, and staff for resilience!
Gain insight on what drives talent relocation and how to best leverage it in your organization.
*Join us early at 7:30 am for coffee!
Questions? Email marcell@bigskyeda.org

Learn the Mechanics of a Federal RFP! Tips to Help You Be a Responsive Bidder
2022-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Please join the Montana PTAC to learn how to respond to a federal RFP. Topics to include:

How to make a go/no-go decision
Basic structure of a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tips to prepare a responsive and effective proposal
Understanding the statement of work and evaluation criteria
Q&A session

Attendees will be provided with a copy of an actual federal RFP with highlighted sections and notes to follow along with during the presentation and to reference back to at a later time.

Building a Digital Advertising Campaign
2022-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Untitled
Stop “boosting” posts and start creating a serious digital advertising campaign for your business! This workshop will discuss the various outlets to promote your business through digital advertising while getting the most for return on your investment. Learn how to establish goals for your campaign while reaching your ideal customer.

Workforce Revolution: Spark the Revolution in Your Organization
2022-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Untitled
Workforce Revolution: Reimagining the Way BillingsWorks
Billings is experiencing extreme workforce challenges. The labor market is undergoing structural, worker-driven changes causing major worker shortages in organizations. It is crucial for employers to understand the market trends to best respond to ensure a strong local workforce.
It is time to reimagine the way Billings works.
Spark the revolution in your own organization and make changes at the basic level to create a strong foundation for future success; be a talent incubator for your employees and create the best possible experience for them; and broaden your lens when searching for talent – your best employees may be beyond your current scope.

Session 1 | Spark the Revolution in Your Organization | Spark your own revolution and begin reimagining how the essential components of your organization could reach their highest potential.
Spark your own revolution and begin reimagining how the essential components of your organization could reach their highest potential. Hear from local business leaders about changes they have made that revolutionized the way they work, the way their employees work, and the way their business excels. Be inspired to ignite the ideas and processes at the basic level of your organization to ensure success and sustainability.
*Join us early at 7:30 am for coffee!
Questions? Email marcell@bigskyeda.org

BSED January Board Meeting
2022-01-13 07:00 - 21:30 | Untitled
BSED January Board Packet 01.13. 22
Please note that this meeting will be in-person at Billings Public Library, Community Room. As capacity is limited due to social distancing measures, please RSVP to rsvp@bigskyeda.org if you are planning to attend.

BSED January Executive Committee Meeting
2022-01-05 07:30 - 09:15 | Untitled
January Executive Committee Packet 01.05.22
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.

Christmas
2021-12-25
Merry Christmas!

BSED Electronic Vote
2021-12-20 07:00 - 15:00
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 | 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
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!
