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Training & Events

Business Basics Training

Montana CDC 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. These classes are taught by our small business consultants in Missoula and Bozeman. Classes are also provided by the Job Service in the Bitterroot.

Free Business Resources Webinars: hosted by Montana Women's Business Center and Montana CDC and designed to assist rural Montana businesses in assessing business opportunities and planning for success.

"Evaluating a Business Idea" Webinar: brought to you by Montana CDC
What you will learn:

Assessing your business concept
Understanding your competition and target market
Developing an operations and management plan
Planning for financial success and fnancing your business

"Managing Cash Flow" Webinar: brought to you by Montana CDC
What you will learn:

Tips for managing cash flow
The cash flow cycle
Planning for and recognizing times of decreased sales

"Accessing Federal Procurement Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses" Webinar:
brought to you by Montana Women's Business Center
What you will learn:

Requirements for Federal Procurement, and how to do business with the Federal Government
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program overview and regulations

Fast Trac Training in Missoula and Bitterroot

Join Montana CDC 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 Missoula
Fast Trac Missoula
No date has been set yet
Cost: $400 for 10 week session, including materials

Course Schedule Bitterroot
No courses planned at this time

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.

Special thanks to First Security Bank and Farmers State Bank for their sponsorship of this event.

Business Training through the LifeLong Learning Center

The Lifelong Learning Center offers courses in "Starting Your Own Business" and "Marketing 101 for Small Businesses."
Check out more courses at the Lifelong Learning Center. Courses are updated each season.

Free Online SBDC Training

Valuable business information is available through the Montana SBDC online training, which will walk you through the steps to starting your own business, managing your finances, and marketing your business. A few of the free courses available are "Managing your Cash Flow" and "Advertising your Business." Check out more courses online.

Free On-line Training Opportunities from the SBA

The SBA offers great online training courses, ranging from "Developing a Business Plan" to "Marketing: How to Win Customers in a Slowing Economy" . See what other interactive online courses are available.

Evaluating a Business Idea Class

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Montana CDC 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 CDC Missoula office.

Montana CDC
110 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Missoula, MT 59802

In Bozeman the classes are taught on the third Wednesday of each month at the Bozeman office.

Montana CDC
222 East Main Street, Suite 202
Bozeman, MT 59715

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 Montana CDC at 406-728-9234 ext. 200 or email info@mtcdc.org.