Innovative Harvesting Equipment in Woods DemoJune 18, 2008, West Yellowstone MT MCDC's Smallwood Utilization Network co-sponsors a demonstration of innovative harvesting equipment in the woods at West Yellowstone. Learn and see how fuel reduction efforts can be turned into profitable timber business, using the latest innovative forest techno...http://www.timberbuysell.com/Community/DisplayNews.asp?id=2714 Business Basics Training
MCDC offers a one hour session "Evaluating a Business Idea" for people who are interested in starting a new business or acquiring an existing one. Business plans, marketing, industry profiles, cash flow projections, loan information and many other topics are discussed. Small Log Conference4th Annual Small Log Conference by MCDC's "SUN" Plan now to attend "Living Locally, Surviving Globally", a unique conference bringing together national and international players specializing in small diameter log utilization. Held March 25-27 2009 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.Business Basics Training--BitterrootEvaluating a Business Class Schedule--Bitterroot MCDC offers a one hour session "Evaluating a Business Idea" in the Bitterroot, for people who are interested in starting a new business or acquiring an existing one. Business plans, marketing, industry profiles, cash flow projections, loan informa...Fast Trac Training In Missoula and the BitterrootJoin MCDC for FastTrac GrowthVentureTM, a comprehensive business training designed by the Kauffman Foundation that will put you in the drivers seat for growing your business. This course is designed for entrepreneurs who have experience running their businesses and want to learn ways to improve performance and plan for strategic growth. During the course you will learn practical skills to:* Analyze your business and understand the market * Streamline operations * Understand the best ways to access the resources you need to succeed * Build and maintain competitive advantage * Plan for strategic and sustainable growth Course Schedule Bitterroot The ten-week course will be held Thursday evenings at Farmers State Bank in Victor September 11 - November 13 6:00 - 9:00 PM Course Schedule Missoula The ten-week course will be held Wednesday evenings Next course starting in February 2009 Cost $400 for 10 week session; includes materials. Scholarships are available, call for details To register: Email Patty Cox, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 406-728-9234 ext 200 to register. Class size is limited and spaces are offered on a first come, first serve basis. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee your spot. NOTE: We still have spots available for the Bitterroot class--Missoula class is wait list only. Special thanks to Farmers State Bank and First Security Bank for their sponsorship of this event. Virtual Advisor InteractiveVirtual Advisor has online training modules that can help you develop your business plan, manage your finances, and market your business. To use Virtual Advisor Interactive click on the link below. ...http://www.va-interactive.com/sbdc/ot/modules.php?state_name=MT On-line training opportunities from the SBATo see what the SBA has to offer for online training courses go to these links. http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html
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Evaluating a Business Idea Class
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and MCDC offer an hour-long "Evaluating a Business Idea" class that provides an overview of business ownership. Included is information on many of the resources available in Montana.
In Missoula, the classes are taught twice a month at the Montana Community Development Corporation (MCDC) office.
MCDC
110 E. Broadway
2nd Floor
Missoula, MT 59802
In Hamilton the classes are taught on the first and third Tuesday of each month and are held at the Bitterroot Job Service training room.
Bitterroot Job Service
333 W. Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
There is a $10.00 fee for the class. To register, call MCDC at 406-728-9234 ext. 200 or email info@mtcdc.org.
