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"What can we, as a community, do to help you and your startup?" Join us for the next 1MC monthly meetup! As always, we will feature presentations from 2 startups at different stages in growth and then you'll have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback through 15-20 minutes of Q&A. Doors open at… more 1 Million Cups Billings

RSVP HERE! Project Introduction and Background This project is to create a vision and creative design solution for the beautification of the perimeter of the MetraPark fairgrounds. The design will highlight the importance of the fairgrounds to the community and its location as a welcoming gateway into the City of Billings. The study area for the project is… more MetraPark Entryway: Virtual Open House

"What can we, as a community, do to help you and your startup?" Join us for the next 1MC monthly meetup! As always, we will feature presentations from 2 startups at different stages in growth and then you'll have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback through 15-20 minutes of Q&A. Doors open at… more 1 Million Cups Billings

Want learn more about the Women Owned Small Business program? Getting certified can be a great marketing tool for your business. The SBA’s WOSB program is designed to help provide a level playing field for women business owners. This small business program limits competition for certain contracts in the federal marketplace. This free webinar, will… more Women Owned Small Business Program Certification Webinar

"What can we, as a community, do to help you and your startup?" Join us for the next 1MC monthly meetup! As always, we will feature presentations from 2 startups at different stages in growth and then you'll have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback through 15-20 minutes of Q&A. Doors open at… more 1 Million Cups Billings

Join the Montana Innovation Partnership for this on-line workshop lead by Jim Greenwood on SBIR/STTR cost proposals and government accounting. In this course, we'll lead you through - and make sense of - the perplexing world of the SBIR/STTR cost proposal, and how to keep records to the government's satisfaction when you win an SBIR… more Montana Innovation Partnership Online SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal and Government Accounting Workshop

Join the Montana PTAC for a live training on how to respond to a federal Request for Quote and Request for Proposal. Topics include: – Where to find federal opportunities – Where to find the bid documents – How to make a “go no-go” decision – Federal standard forms: What are the differences? What information… more How to respond to a federal Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP)

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

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.

The kickoff to our Women on the Rise Workshop series will focus on idea sharing, goal formation on starting a business. It will include a bonus session with Women who know-Retail.  They will discuss how they started and how they have prospered. Cost: FREE! Limited spaces available.