2025

  • How Businesses Can Capitlize on the Hoiday Rush
    November 6, 2025
    Presenters: Quincy Walter, Small Business Advisor, Great Norther Development Corporation
    This webinar focused on practical tips and strategies for making the most of the holiday shopping season. Quincy will share ideas for promotions, marketing tactics, and planning tools to help small businesses boost visibility and sales during the busiest time of the year.
  • Getting Started in Government Spending [RESCHEDULED]
    October 2, 2025
    Presenters: Shannon Clancy, Great Falls APEX Director (Great Falls Development Alliance) and Mariah Liebing, Government Contracting Advisor (Great Falls Development Alliance)
  • Exports: A Path to Growing Your Business
    September 4, 2025
    Presenter: Angelyn DeYoung, International Trade Manager, Montana Department of Commerce
  • Think Like an Inventor
    June 5, 2025
    Presenter: Arnold Volker, Owner of Next Innovations
  • Building an On-Line Business Through Amazon
    May 1, 2025
    Presenter:     Grant Bauer, Entrepreneur
  • Interview with an Entrepreneur
    April 3, 2025
    Presenter:    Jennifer Renaud, Thrive Cycle

  • Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Business Finance Options
    March 6, 2025
    Presenter:  Jill Kohles, Vice President of Lending, Great Falls Development Alliance

  • Growth and Trends in Montana Manufacturing
    February 6, 2025
    Presenter: Paddy Fleming, Director, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
  • Top Five for 2025: Integrating the Best HR Strategic Planning Steps
    January 9, 2025
    Presenter: Deborah Jenkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Management Consultant

2024

  • Navigating Business Loan Process
    December 5, 2024
    Presenter: Erin Townsend, Bravera Business Banking Officer
  • Navigating Stress for Business Owners
    November 7, 2024
    Presenter:  Deb McGregor, Regional Director, Great Falls Small Business Development Center, Great Falls Development Alliance.
  • Growth in Agriculture
    October 3, 2024
    Presenter:  Bailey Kaskie, Montana Department of Agriculture, GTA Program Manager
  • Brownfields Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
    September 5, 2024
    Presenter: Christian Nichols, Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA)
  • The Basics of Business Financial Statements
    August 1, 2024
    Presenter: Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Business Plan Basics
    May 2, 2024
    Presenter:  Alan Gohary, Regional Director, SBDC-Great Falls

  • Understanding SBA's Government Contracting Small Business Program Certifications
    April 4, 2024
    Presenter:  Patty Cox, CPP, Government Contract Advisor, Montana APEX

  • What Your Business is Worth...and Why It Matters
    March 7, 2024
    Presenter: Sarah Hamlen, Thrivent
  • Business Start Up Overview
    February 1, 2024
    Presenters: Kayla Vokral & Lorene Hintz, Big Sky Economic Development
  • Harvesting Success: Resources and Opportunities to Support Local Food Development
    January 4, 2024
    Presenter:  Hailey Vine, Montana Department of Agriculture, Food & Agricultural Development Officer

 

2023

  • AI Tools for Businesses
    December 7, 2023
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Sustainable Success:  Unlocking Growth for Montana Businesses
    November 2, 2023
    Presenter:  Sam Gilberston, Founder & Principal, Renewably

  • Hiring Your First Employee in Montana
    October 5, 2023
    Presenter:  Deborah Derrick Gass, Workforce Consultant, Missoula Job Service

  • Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety
    September 7, 2023
    Presenter:  Aaron Mugaas, Director, MSU Extension Weatherization Training Center
  • Understanding Lender Priorities When Applying for Debt Financing
    August 3, 2023
    Presenter:  Alyssa Peterman, MoFi, Business Development Manager
  • Quarterly and Annual Payroll Reporting
    June 1, 2023
    Presenters:  Jamie Ballas & Casey Nimocks, Accounting & Payroll Professionals, JCCS, PC.
  • Using AI to Enhance Your Marketing Strategies
    May 4, 2023
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority
  • Understanding Your Financial for Better Business Decisions
    April 6, 2023
    Presenter:  Stephanie Albano, Hatched Concepts

  • Skill Session with Canva: Media Templates for Customer Engagement & Brand Recognition
    March 2, 2023
    Presenter:  KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe

  • Beef & Beer, Pulse & Produce:  How the State Can Assist with Grant Funds Towards your Ag Business Expansion
    February 2, 2023
    Presenter:  Alyssa Townsend, Montana Department of Agriculture, Business Development Division

  • Inventory Management and Supply Planning for a Post-Pandemic World
    January 5, 2023
    Presenter:   Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor,Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

 

2022

  • The Montana Dinosaur Center:  An Automations Case Study
    December 1, 2022
    Presenter: Steve Dogiakos, Owner, Steve Dee Designs
  • Dipping Your Toes Into TikTok for Business
    November 3, 2022
    Presenter:  Shelby Humphreys, Owner, Missoula Social Media
  • Introduction to Small Business Certifications
    October 6, 2022
    Presenter:   Lillian Sunwall, Certified Procurement Professional, Vice President, Great Falls Development Authority
  • Managing the Human Side of Change
    September 1, 2022
    Presenter:  Robert Farmer, SVP of People Solutions, Clearwater Credit Union

 

  • Customer Service Automations That Save
    August 4, 2022
    Presenter:  Ashley Metesh-McCoy, Director, Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Small Business Retirement Plans:  A Tool to Retain Employees
    July 7, 2022
    Presenter:  Joel Schumacher, Montana State University Extension

  • Business Transition Readiness
    June 2, 2022
    Presenter:  Alistair Stewart, Senior Business Advisor, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)

  • Mom-trepreneurs: You're Legit
    May 5, 2022
    Presenter: Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor,Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Structuring Effective and Efficient Meetings
    April 8, 2022
    Presenter: Marguerite Thordarson, Business Advisor, Accelerate Montana-Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (W.E.L.L.) Women's Business Center (WBC)

  • Driving Business Success Through Employee Engagement
    March 3, 2022
    Presenter:  Katie Weaver, MSU Extension Community Development Associate Specialist
  • What is Corporate Culture?
    February 3, 2022
    Presenter:   Jackie Swiesz, Human Resources Business Partner Associated Employers
  • 4 Types of People: Managing Diverse Personalities
    January 6, 2022
    Presenter:  Deborah Jenkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, Owner and Leadership Consultant, HR Solutions, LLC

 

 

2021

  • Communication That Fosters Cooperation
    December 2, 2021
    Presenter:  Iliana Cruz, Crumont Leadership Consulting
  • How to Organize and Use Your Branding Package
    November 4, 2021
    Presenter:  KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe
  • Cybersecurity
    October 7, 2021
    Presenter:  Justin Jones, VP of IT Risk Management, DA Davidson
  • Business Model Canvas/Value Proposition Design
    September 2, 2021
    Presenter:  Jennifer Stephens, Regional Director, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
  • Financing and Grants
    August 5, 2021 
    Presenters:  Jason Nitschke, Regional Director, Great Falls SBDC, Great Falls Development Authority
    Jennifer Stephens, Regional Director, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
  • Targeting Alternative Talent Pools
    July 1, 2021
    Presenter:  Ryan Loomis, SBDC Regional Director & Workforce Development & Community Outreach Coordinator at Helena College
  • Reduce Payment Friction and Sell on Your Website
    June 3, 2021
    Presenter:  Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor,Great Falls Development Authority
  • Generations in the Workforce
    May 6, 2021
    Presenter:  Tara Mastel, Associate Specialist, Leadership Development Program Leader, MSU Extension Local Government Center

  • Five Things to Do Today to Manage Risk in Your Company
    April 1, 2021
    Presenter:  Dena Johnson, Sales Executive, PayneWest Insurance

  • Strategic Communications and Support for Women in Business
    March 4, 2021
    Presenter:  Morgan Slemberger, University of Montana, Director of Women's Entreprenuership & Leadership

  • Using Social Media (TikTok) to Reach Your Clientele
    February 4, 2021
    Presenter: Adriane Good, MSU Agricultural Extension Agent, Pondera County

  • Steering Your Business Through Change
    January 7, 2021
    Presenter: Christine Littig, Former Business Owner COVID Specialist & Business Advisor, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana

 

2020

  • Engineering Growth in the Wake of COVID
    December 3, 2020
    Presenter:   Jason Nitschke, Regional Director, Great Falls SBDC, Great Falls Development Authority

  • Understanding Credit Card Processing
    November 5, 2020
    Presenter:  Stephanie Cummings, Senior Business Advisor, CardConnect

  • How COVID is Affecting Communities
    October 1, 2020
    Presenter:  Steve Roberston, Liaison Officer, COVID Response Incident Command Staff, MIssoula City County Health Department

  • Accessing SBA Programs:  Your Guide to SBA Counseling, Capital, and Contracting
    September 3, 2020
    Presenters:  Martin DeWitt, Andy Shirtliff, and Kelly Dixon, U.S. Small Business Administration

  • Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness
    August 6, 2020
    Presenter:  Jake Carter, JCCS Certified, Public Accountant
    Handout (8 pages)
    YouTube 

  • Tackling Unemployment Insurance
    July 9, 2020
    Presenter:  Jordan Stordahl, University of Montana, SBDC Business Advisor

  • What it Means to be Open and Safe During Recovery
    June 4, 2020
    Presenters:  Dena Johnson, MBA, ASBC, EDFP, Regional Director, SBDC Entrepreneurial Development, Big Sky Economic Development and Kevin Scharfe, ASBC, Rock 31 Program Manager, SBDC & Senior Business Advisor, Big Sky Economic Development