Training & Events

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.


Business Basics Training--Bitterroot

Evaluating 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 Bitterroot

Join 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 Missoula
Fast Trac Missoula 2010
Ten week course that will be held Wednesday evenings in Missoula
January 20-March 24; 6-9 PM

Course Schedule Bitterroot
No course scheduled at this time

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.

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

Virtual Advisor Interactive

Virtual 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 SBA

To see what the SBA has to offer for online training courses go to these links. http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html

 

 

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.


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Amita Patel,
Small Business
Development
Center Director