Public Trainings & Educational Opportunities
As a federally designated Economic Development District, state-funded Certified Regional Development Corporation, and Food and Ag Development Center, we offer trainings and educational opportunities that support local economic development, food systems, and agricultural operations.
USDA Workshop
May 13th 2:00 - 5pm Main Street Commons in Absorakee
• Funding to start or expand rural businesses, cooperatives, or community projects
• Loans, loan guarantees, and grants for business development, energy upgrades, and value-added agriculture
• Help identifying the right USDA program, eligibility, and next steps
• Federal tools for lenders, nonprofits, producers, entrepreneurs, and local leaders
To register email mlastusky@beartooth.org
Free Training on Business Strategy & Financial Planning
Two-Part Workshop
We are happy to partner with Montana Department of Agriculture and the MMEC (MT Manufacturing Extension Center) to bring these classes to our clients free of charge.This will be a two-part workshop in two separate locations. Hopefully this will give everyone a chance to take advantage of this opportunity!
Please register by clicking on the link here: Event Registration (2)
Part 1 -First days
May 12th 9am-1pm Columbus West Annex
or
May 13th 9:30am-1:30pm Billings Public Library
Part 2 - Second days
May 28th from 9:30am -1:30pm Billings Public Library
or
May 29th from 9am - 1pm Columbus West Annex