Small Business Webinar Series
Past Recordings and Resources
2024
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Understanding SBA's Government Contracting Small Business Program Certifications
April 4, 2024
Presenter: Patty Cox, CPP, Government Contract Advisor, Montana APEX- Handout (30 pages)
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- 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- Handout (30 pages)
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- 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
Handout (6 pages)
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Sustainable Success: Unlocking Growth for Montana Businesses
November 2, 2023
Presenter: Sam Gilberston, Founder & Principal, Renewably
No Handouts
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Hiring Your First Employee in Montana
October 5, 2023
Presenter: Deborah Derrick Gass, Workforce Consultant, Missoula Job Service
Handout (12 pages)
You-Tube Link - Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety
September 7, 2023
Presenter: Aaron Mugaas, Director, MSU Extension Weatherization Training Center
Handout (18 pages)
You-Tube Link - Understanding Lender Priorities When Applying for Debt Financing
August 3, 2023
Presenter: Alyssa Peterman, MoFi, Business Development Manager
No Handouts
You-Tube Link - Quarterly and Annual Payroll Reporting
June 1, 2023
Presenters: Jamie Ballas & Casey Nimocks, Accounting & Payroll Professionals, JCCS, PC.
Handout (15 pages)
You-Tube Link - Using AI to Enhance Your Marketing Strategies
May 4, 2023
Presenter: Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor, Great Falls Development Authority
Handout (10 pages)
You-Tube Link - Understanding Your Financial for Better Business Decisions
April 6, 2023
Presenter: Stephanie Albano, Hatched Concepts
Handout (39 pages)
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Skill Session with Canva: Media Templates for Customer Engagement & Brand Recognition
March 2, 2023
Presenter: KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe
Handout (1 page)
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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
Handout (13 pages)
You-Tube Link - 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)
Handout (15 pages)
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2022
- The Montana Dinosaur Center: An Automations Case Study
December 1, 2022
Presenter: Steve Dogiakos, Owner, Steve Dee Designs
Handout (10 pages)
You-Tube - Dipping Your Toes Into TikTok for Business
November 3, 2022
Presenter: Shelby Humphreys, Owner, Missoula Social Media
Handout (3 pages)
You-Tube - Introduction to Small Business Certifications
October 6, 2022
Presenter: Lillian Sunwall, Certified Procurement Professional, Vice President, Great Falls Development Authority
Handout (13 pages)
You-Tube - Managing the Human Side of Change
September 1, 2022
Presenter: Robert Farmer, SVP of People Solutions, Clearwater Credit Union
Handout (6 pages)
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- 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)
Handout (8 pages)
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Small Business Retirement Plans: A Tool to Retain Employees
July 7, 2022
Presenter: Joel Schumacher, Montana State University Extension
Handouts (8 pages)
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Business Transition Readiness
June 2, 2022
Presenter: Alistair Stewart, Senior Business Advisor, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)
No Handouts
You-Tube - 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)
Handout (13 pages)
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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)
Handout (14 pages)
You-Tube - Driving Business Success Through Employee Engagement
March 3, 2022
Presenter: Katie Weaver, MSU Extension Community Development Associate Specialist
Handout (7 pages)
You-Tube - What is Corporate Culture?
February 3, 2022
Presenter: Jackie Swiesz, Human Resources Business Partner Associated Employers
Handout (9 pages)
You-Tube - 4 Types of People: Managing Diverse Personalities
January 6, 2022
Presenter: Deborah Jenkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, Owner and Leadership Consultant, HR Solutions, LLC
Handout (28 pages)
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2021
- Communication That Fosters Cooperation
December 2, 2021
Presenter: Iliana Cruz, Crumont Leadership Consulting
Handout (2 pages)
You-Tube - How to Organize and Use Your Branding Package
November 4, 2021
Presenter: KJ Kahnle, Owner, KJ Small Biz Cafe
Handout (5 pages)
You-Tube - Cybersecurity
October 7, 2021
Presenter: Justin Jones, VP of IT Risk Management, DA Davidson
Handout (11 pages)
You-Tube - Business Model Canvas/Value Proposition Design
September 2, 2021
Presenter: Jennifer Stephens, Regional Director, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
Handout (13 pages)
You-Tube - 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
Handout (19 pages)
You-Tube - Targeting Alternative Talent Pools
July 1, 2021
Presenter: Ryan Loomis, SBDC Regional Director & Workforce Development & Community Outreach Coordinator at Helena College
Handout (13 pages)
You-Tube - Reduce Payment Friction and Sell on Your Website
June 3, 2021
Presenter: Rich Gannon, SBDC Rural Business Advisor,Great Falls Development Authority
Handout (26 pages)
You-Tube - Generations in the Workforce
May 6, 2021
Presenter: Tara Mastel, Associate Specialist, Leadership Development Program Leader, MSU Extension Local Government Center
Handout (30 pages)
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Five Things to Do Today to Manage Risk in Your Company
April 1, 2021
Presenter: Dena Johnson, Sales Executive, PayneWest Insurance
Handout (41 pages)
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Strategic Communications and Support for Women in Business
March 4, 2021
Presenter: Morgan Slemberger, University of Montana, Director of Women's Entreprenuership & Leadership
Handout (11 pages)
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Using Social Media (TikTok) to Reach Your Clientele
February 4, 2021
Presenter: Adriane Good, MSU Agricultural Extension Agent, Pondera County
Handout (17 pages)
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Steering Your Business Through Change
January 7, 2021
Presenter: Christine Littig, Former Business Owner COVID Specialist & Business Advisor, Missoula SBDC, University of Montana
No Handouts
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2020
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Engineering Growth in the Wake of COVID
December 3, 2020
Presenter: Jason Nitschke, Regional Director, Great Falls SBDC, Great Falls Development Authority
Handout (18 pages)
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Understanding Credit Card Processing
November 5, 2020
Presenter: Stephanie Cummings, Senior Business Advisor, CardConnect
Handout (27 pages)
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How COVID is Affecting Communities
October 1, 2020
Presenter: Steve Roberston, Liaison Officer, COVID Response Incident Command Staff, MIssoula City County Health Department
No Handouts
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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
Handout (19 pages)
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Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness
August 6, 2020
Presenter: Jake Carter, JCCS Certified, Public Accountant
Handout (8 pages)
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Tackling Unemployment Insurance
July 9, 2020
Presenter: Jordan Stordahl, University of Montana, SBDC Business Advisor
No Handouts
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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
No Handouts
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