Only 13 available seats, $25 per attendee. Cash or check at the door.
So you’ve got a Facebook page for your business, maybe you’ve even “boosted” your posts a time or two. But, how do you know if your efforts are really helping you meet your marketing goals?
This workshop will discuss some key components incorporating social media into your business marketing plan, including:
Demographics and usage of the main social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Linked-In)
Using social media as a tool for communicating with your customers
Setting appropriate goals for your social media presence
Paid advertising
Debunking some common myths about social media reach
PROSPERA: EOS Overview and Implementation Planning – February 2 and 9
Date: 2/2/22 – 2/9/22 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Suzi Berget White (406) 587-3113 Location: Online Meeting (Live)
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System™) Overview and Implementation
What students will learn: This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how the system might be implemented in a business that fits the target market.
Attendees will learn the 6 Key Components of the EOS Model™ and the Five Foundational Tools™ that are used to strengthen all 6 Key Components.
Vision / Traction Organizer™
Accountability Chart™
Rock Sheet
EOS Meeting Pulse™
EOS Scorecard™
Who should attend: The best fit for EOS™ is privately held entrepreneurial businesses with 10-100 people whose owners / leadership teams are growth oriented, open minded, want help, and are willing to be open, honest, and vulnerable. Leaders of organizations
who have good people, ideas, and a vision, but need some structure / tools to execute better in order to help their vision becomes their reality. It is encouraged for multiple members of a Leadership Team to attend together.
Instructor: Jerry Kauffman, Certified EOS Implementer
This is a two-day class:
Wednesday, February 2 from 10am-Noon
Wednesday, February 9 from 10am-Noon
Please plan on spending 2-3 hours in between the two sessions to do the homework as a team.
Fees:
Prospera Members $300.00
Non-Members $400.00
The registration is a per person price and includes one copy of the book “Traction” by Gino Wickman. Books are available for pick up at the Prospera office between 9am-3pm. We recommend 2-3 people from your company attending the training together.
Once you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom links.
Branding & Beyond: A guide to creating (and maintaining) a brand identity for your business
Date: 2/3/22 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Tracy Baker (406) 874-6168 Location: 2715 Dickinson St, Miles City MT 59301-4774
Develop an identity for your business by going beyond creating a logo and website. Defining your “Brand” will help you create an image, a voice, and a professional presence for your company. Learn the “do’s” and “don’ts” for creating a company identity that
will help you reach your target audience while conveying a sense of professionalism and trust.
Come and join Miranda Gilbert with Girl Geek Communications and special guest BeKa Stein Phipps, Marketing and Campus Communications Coordinator for Miles Community College and owner of Kafe Utza Roasting Company.
Lunch provided/$25 per attendee. Cash or check at the door. Room 106
The Small Business Webinar Series: What is Corporate Culture?
Date: 2/3/22 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MST) Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
We talk a lot in today’s HR world about the culture of our workplace. What does that mean?
How do we create a culture of caring and inclusivity while also promoting getting the job done?
In this webinar, we will talk about culture and communication, creating our best teams, and having satisfied employees.
Your culture does so much for your business whether you realize it or not, so let’s work to empower our employees to own their culture and love where they work!
WHAT WE WILL COVER
Defining culture and who defines it within our organization
Four types of corporate culture, from clans to hierarchies
Identifying culture factors that make or break the company
9 keys to driving and maintaining cultural change
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone interested in learning about workplace culture and the things we can do as employees, leaders, and owners to create a workplace that is inclusive, fun, nurturing and productive.
This is a 30-minute webinar from 11-11:30am Mountain Time.
Presenter:
Jackie Swiesz – HR Business Partner at Associated Employers
Jackie assists AE members with Human Resource needs through responding to hotline calls; conducting HR Needs Assessments; reviewing, developing and implementing Employee Handbooks; performing on-site HR services through AE’s HR Partnering program; conducting
training; assisting members with recruiting; and, developing policies and programs including wellness programs.
Date: 2/8/22 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Location: 222 N 32nd St Yellowstone Conference Room , Billings MT 59101
Training event is full and there is not a waiting list.
Stop “boosting” posts and start creating a serious digital advertising campaign for your business! This workshop will discuss the various outlets to promote your business through digital advertising while getting the most for return on your investment. Learn
how to establish goals for your campaign while reaching your ideal customer.
Power Up – February 8, 15, 22- ZOOM
Point of Contact: Shayna Blaser (406) 587-3113 Location: ZOOM, Bozeman MT 59718
Date/Time:
Session #1 2/08/22 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
Session #2 2/15/22 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
Session #3 2/22/22 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
This 3 session course has been specifically designed for individuals who are brand new to business, wanting to start a business, and new business owners or individuals looking to start a second business.
What you will learn:
– Clarity and fresh perspective about starting a new business
– Solid first draft of your Business Plan – In-depth understanding of your industry and competition
– Documented sales projections and marketing strategy based on industry research & geography
– Projected cash flow for one year
– Shared experience with other local entrepreneurs and subject matter experts
– Valuable resources and processes that support your business planning journey Fees:
Non-Member $375.00, Prospera Member $300.00, 2nd Company Representative $175.00, PROSPERA CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Scholarships may be available for this course. Apply here: https://www.prosperamt.org/scholarship-requests
Back when there was no such thing as human resources, businesses simply handed out cut-and-dried information, made sure employees consumed the information, and signed a pile of paperwork. But today, HR processes are integral to the success of any business enterprise
especially considering unemployment rates, labor force participation, the Great Resignation, and the need to attract and retain talent to maintain baseline business operations.
This Fast Track course will not only accelerate your internal HR functions to a whole new level of professionalism, but also assure HR best practices and compliance in your workplace.
How You Will Benefit
Those who are new to the HR role will learn the essentials needed to be proficient in the general areas of employee-related activities. After the full-day session, you’ll be able to:
Gain the confidence and knowledge to apply HR best practices to your work world
Understand the complexities of Montana employment laws
Administer and monitor every phase of the employment “life cycle”
Create core procedural elements for incorporating HR best practices
Serve as your company’s in-house “people management” expert
Registration Deadline
Please register by the end of business, Monday, February 7th.
Who Should Attend
This seminar is geared towards new human resources staff, as well as other management level individuals who want to strengthen their skills in the functional processes of HR.
About the Presenter:
Associated Employers is a not-for-profit voluntary membership association committed to the success of employers, their employees and their businesses. Founded in 1916, AE serves over 1,000 businesses and organizations throughout the region as the premier Human
Resource outsourcing specialist. AE’s professional staff provides expert advice, support, information, research and training in a wide range of human resource and business development areas.
Bethany Williamson Powers is a Missoula-based HR Business Partner providing member services in the areas of: training, HR hotline calls, and assisting members with projects such as handbooks, job descriptions and compensation surveys.
Grant & Funding Opportunities for Rural Communities
Date: 2/9/22 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Tracy Baker (406) 874-6168 Location: Room 106 Miles Community College 2715 Dickinson Street , Miles City MT 59301
Join us February 9th to talk with our partners from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), USDA, and Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements Program (C-Pace) to discuss the grants and funding they provide for rural communities.
• The DEQ will be discussing Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technology 101: Introduction to Small Business & Farm Energy Options, Federal Tax incentives, Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program, and other programs & funding. Ben Brouwer, Energy Planning
Section Supervisor, and Meranda Bass, Energy Resource Professional Planning section.
• C-PACE will be presenting as well with their representative Seth Lutter. C-PACE is a new financing tool in Montana which provides commercial property owners the ability to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable system improvements at
a net zero cost to the business owner. The financing for the improvements comes from local financial lenders and collateral is a tax assessment on the property itself. The improvements have to pay for the debt service so from day one the property owner is
seeing the savings on their energy improvements and they pay the loan back on their property taxes twice a year. C-PACE can be used for retrofitting old buildings, for new building construction, and for retroactive projects that had its energy improvements
completed in the past three years. Nationally 37 states have C-PACE programs and more than $4 billion in C-PACE financing has been issued. To learn more about C-PACE, you can go to their website here: https://lastbestpace.com/
• In this workshop, the USDA Rural Development Business Development team and Eastern Montana representative, Kasey Watson, will be on site to discuss Federal funding opportunities available to rural small businesses and agricultural producers, with a focus
on available funding options for renewable energy/energy efficiency and agriculture production.
Startup Roadmap
Date: 2/15/22 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Location: 222 N 32nd St Yellowstone Conference Room , Billings MT 59101
Designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is a great overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge.
Value Proposition
Date: 2/24/22 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (MST) Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Location: 222 N 32nd St Yellowstone Conference Room , Billings MT 59101
Your Value Proposition is the reason why customers turn to your company over another. It solves your customer’s problem or satisfies your customer’s need. In this workshop you will work on discovering your company’s value proposition by answering these questions.
What value do you deliver to the customer?
Which one of our customer’s problems are you helping to solve?
Which job are you helping the customer get done?
Which customer needs are you satisfying?
What bundles of products and services are you offering to each Customer Segment?
More resources available at the SBA Learning Platform. SBA’s online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way.
