Great Northern Development Corporation

Rise and Restore Conference
2022-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Richland County Event Center, 2118 W Holly Street, Sidney, MT, 59270, United States
The Rise and Restore Small Business Summit is in response to COVID-19. Join us to hear how industry experts and other small business owners have been maintaining their business, stabilizing their profits, and protecting their team in response to COVID-19.
Learn more below.
In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC&D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12, 2022, 9:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M. at the Sidney Event Center followed by the Minnow Tank Business Competition.
Nikki Edmonds, creator, and owner of Canty Boots®, will be featured as keynote speaker. Nikki, of (cantyboots.com), disassembles and redesigns standard cowboy boots into short one-of-a-kind ankle boots with pizazz. Nikki, together with her husband, raise their four children on a cattle ranch, continuing to access and disrupt the massive western fashion industry all while living in a town without a stoplight.
Canty Boots® is coming up on 12 years building a brand, 3 years with a full retail location and over 12 retailers nationwide. Canty Boots® have been seen on the feet of reality tv stars, athletes, models and singers maintaining a signature look while also evolving and bringing customers back for more. Join us as Nikki shares her trial and errors, getting comfortable with failure, building a brand through storytelling, and business during and after Covid.
Throughout the day attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple breakout sessions including; Quickbooks, Digital Marketing Strategies, Human Resources, Cash Flow, and Breakeven Analysis. Also, you will hear from a panel of prevalent industries and how they pivoted during covid.
This FREE live event will be focused on Covid-19 recovery and where do we go from here. The latest information will always be available at www.gndc.org/randr
*Advanced registration is required, please register today! If you have any questions, please reach out to Quincy Walter at quincy@gndc.org or at 406-650-2524

Minnow Tank Finale
2022-04-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Richland County Event Center, 2118 W Holly Street, Sidney, MT, 59270, United States
The Minnow Tank finale is HERE! This event will be held April 12th, 2022, at 5:00 PM at the Sidney Event Center, where the finalists will present their business plan live to a panel of judges, one judge being the audience!
Support your favorite entrepreneur for their chance to win $5,000! Plan on attending; tickets will be available at the door or by calling SBDC Program Coordinator Quincy at(406) 650-2524.

Office Closed
2022-04-15
We will be closed this Friday in observance of Easter weekend.

Value-Added Producer Grant Deadline
2022-05-02
Food and Ag Development Center’s Value-Added Producer Grant Deadline. Contact Hailey Vine, FADC Director for more information.

Happy Mother's Day
2022-05-08
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, step-moms, grandmas, aunts, and fur moms that continue to encourage us and help us to grow!

Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program Deadline
2022-05-11
Food and Ag Development Center’s Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program deadline. Contact Hailey Vine, FADC Director for more information at fadc@gndc.org or at (406) 653-2590 ext. 201

Meat & Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Deadline
2022-05-24
Food and Ag Development Center’s Meat & Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant deadline. Contact Hailey Vine, FADC Director for more information at fadc@gndc.org or at (406) 653-2590 ext. 201

Office Closed
2022-05-30
In honor of those who have served our country, our office will be closed this Monday. We thank and honor the true heroes of our country. Happy Memorial Day from the team at GNDC.

Housing Networking Event
2022-06-14 16:00 - 17:30 | GNDC Conference room
We all need a roof over our head and sometimes achieving that can be more difficult than we anticipate, particularly in rural areas such as Northeast Montana. So, let’s talk about it…past successes, current opportunities and future goals.

In collaboration with the 2022 Montana Housing Partnership Conference https://www.mthousingpartnership.org/,
GNDC is looking forward to hosting an in-person networking event! Join us Tuesday, June 14th from 4:00 to 5:30pm at the GNDC Conference Room, 233 Cascade Street, Wolf Point, MT for appetizers and conversation on housing in Northeast Montana.

Assistance for Business Clinic
2022-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | GNDC Conference room
The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to provide new and established businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and attorneys with updated information on topics such as the Montana Department of Revenue’s new Form MW-4 and their E-Services, Unemployment Insurance Tax requirements, workers’ compensation coverage, Independent Contractor regulations, using Labor Market Information to make business decisions, the Registered Apprenticeship Program, tax incentives, minimum wage, overtime, new hire reporting, and USERRA laws and regulations. Business owners & entrepreneurs won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wolf-point-assistance-to-businesses-clinic-registration-342204110707.

Eastern Montana Regional Tradeshow
2022-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Fort Peck Community College, 605 Indian Ave, Poplar, MT, 59255, United States
Come enjoy locally made goods & products from businesses and entrepreneurs in our region! All are welcome!

Happy Father's Day
2022-06-19
Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads, step-dads, grandpas, uncles, and fur dads that continue to encourage us and help us to grow!

Cows & Carbon: What's there to know?
2022-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | GNDC Conference room
The workshop will be presented by Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Native, a public benefit corporation. Topics to be discussed include soil health, grazing management, carbon markets, carbon sequestration, and the Northern Plains Regenerative Grazing Program. Individuals from each organization will be present to discuss the world of cows and carbon while sharing their expertise. Local producers who are active in the carbon market and regenerative ranching will also be present to share their stories.
By working alongside ranchers, businesses, and organizations, WSE helps to balance the health of the soil, water, climate, and wildlife habitat while increasing ranch profitability. Through this work, WSE strengthens the connections between the stewardship of landowners, the quality of our natural resources, and the availability of healthy local food.
NRCS is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers. NRCS’s programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters.
Native, a Public Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp, was founded in 2000. Native drives upfront catalytic investment in new community-level projects, delivering carbon and biodiversity benefits that couldn’t otherwise happen.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cows-carbon-whats-there-to-know-tickets-354760868307
ZOOM ATTENDEES: Use the link below to access the workshop on the day of the event.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82685112221?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 826 8511 2221 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Office Closed
2022-07-04
Our office will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Need Help With Your Website? - Wolf Point
2022-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 | GNDC Conference room
If you Google your business, what will you find? Is your business’s website telling your story correctly? Join us for a day to learn about search engine optimization and website design/editing.

This interactive day will be unlike any other class you have been to. We will discuss what your customer is looking for on social media and a search engine in the morning. In the second half of the day, we will take a deep dive into YOUR website and how you can maximize it. Laptops will be provided; come prepared with ideas on:

Making a list of your website needs
Defining your ideal customer
Clarifying your website key benefit statement
Developing a call to action
Structuring your homepage
Deciding on the content, you’ll need/want on your website
Mobile considerations
Measuring website traffic and conversions
Platforms to consider

Register today for these unique classes brought to you by GNDC SBDC and the DBE. The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5326 !

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Need Help With Your Website? - Scobey
2022-07-27 09:00 - 15:00
If you Google your business, what will you find? Is your business’s website telling your story correctly? Join us for a day to learn about search engine optimization and website design/editing.

This interactive day will be unlike any other class you have been to. We will discuss what your customer is looking for on social media and a search engine in the morning. In the second half of the day, we will take a deep dive into YOUR website and how you can maximize it. Laptops will be provided; come prepared with ideas on:

Making a list of your website needs
Defining your ideal customer
Clarifying your website key benefit statement
Developing a call to action
Structuring your homepage
Deciding on the content, you’ll need/want on your website
Mobile considerations
Measuring website traffic and conversions
Platforms to consider

Register today for these unique classes brought to you by GNDC SBDC and the DBE. The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5327

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Office Closed
2022-09-05
Our office will be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.

safeTALK, Suicide Prevention Training - Glasgow
2022-09-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Cottonwood Inn & Suites, 54250 US Highway 2, Glasgow, MT, 59230, United States
When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck or their cattle get loose, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless. Suicide is a significant public health issue in Montana. It involves the tragic loss of human life and causes agonizing grief, fear, and confusion in families and communities. The impact can even extend across generations. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s stress assistance program includes Montana-specific initiatives to reduce the negative stigma tied to mental health and connect producers with tangible, effective resources such as this safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training through Livingworks. This training teaches in-depth skills you can learn in half a day. You’ll learn how to recognize someone having thoughts of suicide, how to engage them, and how to make sure they get help. This evidence-based training is effective for people as young as 15 years old. Each session will include a unit specially designed to address the stigma associated with suicide and mental illness among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This training challenges attitudes that inhibit open talk about suicide and will teach you to:

Recognize a person who might be having thoughts of suicide.
Learn how to address the stigma associated with suicide and mental illness.
Engage people at risk of suicide in direct and open talk about it.
Listen to their feelings about suicide to show that they are taken seriously.
Move quickly to connect the at-risk with someone trained in suicide intervention.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Farmers, ranchers, lenders, mediators, agency staff, clergy, educators, veterinarians, health care and social service providers, agricultural advisors, business people, and anyone else who interacts with people who farm.
THIS TRAINING IS FREE. Pre-registration is required. Enrollment at each location is limited to 30. Lunch will be provided after the training.
FAQs
I’ve been to a QPR suicide prevention workshop. Should I attend safeTalk? QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer), is a 1-hour introductory-level training that increases awareness about suicide. safeTALK is a more in-depth and comprehensive training that offers both education and experiential learning. safeTALK also addresses the stigma issues related to suicide and mental health. Are CEUs available? We will provide you with a certificate of attendance that you can use to self-certify with your licensing board or organization.

safeTALK, Suicide Prevention Training - Glendive
2022-09-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Ivy Society Building, 323 East Barry Street, Glendive, MT, 59330

Quickbooks For All - ONLINE VERSION - Glasgow
2022-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Cottonwood Inn & Suites, 54250 US Highway 2, Glasgow, MT, 59230, United States
Are you new to bookkeeping or want to brush up on your QuickBooks skills?

Then join QuickBooks Pro Advisor Wendy Weissman, owner of Wendy J Weissman, CPA PC in Glasgow on the 20th of September QuickBooks, as she takes you through the foundational elements of ONLINE Quickbooks, so you’re more efficient in entering revenue and expenses (and better able to communicate with your accountant come tax time!)

This class is for the QuickBooks ONLINE Version. The first half of each day will be taught classroom style from 9:00 – 3:00 PM and will step through accounting terminology and the basics of the QuickBooks Program. Even if you’re an experienced user, this session will show data-entry shortcuts and talk about the inner workings of QuickBooks.

The afternoon will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions, booking your one-on-one or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.

The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5328

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Quickbooks For All - DESKTOP VERSION - Scobey
2022-09-21 09:00 - 15:00
Are you new to bookkeeping or want to brush up on your QuickBooks skills?
Then join QuickBooks Pro Advisor Wendy Weissman, owner of Wendy J Weissman, CPA PC in Scobey on the 21st September for QuickBooks, as she takes you through the foundational elements of DESKTOP Quickbooks, so you’re more efficient in entering revenue and expenses (and better able to communicate with your accountant come tax time!)
This class is for the QuickBooks DESKTOP Version. The first half of each day will be taught classroom style from 9:00 – 3:00 PM and will step through accounting terminology and the basics of the QuickBooks Program. Even if you’re an experienced user, this session will show data-entry shortcuts and talk about the inner workings of QuickBooks.

The afternoon will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. ?First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions, booking your one-on-one or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.
The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5329
*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Quickbooks For All - DESKTOP VERSION - Circle
2022-09-22 09:00 - 15:00 | McCone County Fairgrounds, 14 Fairgrounds Rd., Circle, MT, 59215, United States
Are you new to bookkeeping or want to brush up on your QuickBooks skills?
Then join QuickBooks Pro Advisor Wendy Weissman, owner of Wendy J Weissman, CPA PC in Circle on the 22nd of September for QuickBooks, as she takes you through the foundational elements of DESKTOP Quickbooks, so you’re more efficient in entering revenue and expenses (and better able to communicate with your accountant come tax time!)
This class is for the QuickBooks DESKTOP Version. The first half of each day will be taught classroom style from 9:00 – 3:00 PM and will step through accounting terminology and the basics of the QuickBooks Program. Even if you’re an experienced user, this session will show data-entry shortcuts and talk about the inner workings of QuickBooks.
The afternoon will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions, booking your one-on-one or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.
The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5330
*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Strengthening Your Human Resources - Glasgow
2022-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Cottonwood Inn & Suites, 54250 US Highway 2, Glasgow, MT, 59230, United States
Back when there was no such thing as “HR.” Simply handing out cut-and-dried information and making sure employees consume the information and sign a pile of paperwork was enough. But today, HR processes are integral to the success of any business enterprise.

This Fast Track course will not only “upload” your internal HR functions into a whole new level of professionalism but also assure HR best practices and compliance in your workplace.

How You Will Benefit

Those 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

Learning Objectives
Component I:

Recruitment and Onboarding
Pre-screening applicants
Standardizing the interview and selection process
Hiring Legally and MT employment laws

Component II:

Life Cycle of an Employee
HR’s role in performance management
Proper handling of time worked, pay, absences, leave time, etc.
Administrative processes – from W-2’s and I-9’s to benefits and regulatory reporting
Maintaining employee files and records

Component III:

Bringing it all together
HR’s role in applying workplace policies and procedures
HR Best Practices
Developing your HR Procedures Manual

Who Should Attend
This seminar is geared towards new human resources staff and other management-level individuals who want to strengthen their skills in the functional processes of HR.

The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5332

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Management Excellence - Wolf Point
2022-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | GNDC Conference room
Today’s leaders have varying levels of relationships and responsibilities with their staff. Leaders are coaches, counselors, problem solvers, and goal setters. This seminar will explore how today’s leaders can maintain technical expertise while demonstrating an effective leadership style. Competencies gained from this session include personal, interpersonal, and group skills. Leaders will be able to apply these skills in the arenas of one-on-one situations, facilitation of group performance, and becoming overall effective leaders.
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT

Analyze and enhance your interpersonal skills to help you communicate, listen, and handle conflict in the workplace

Learn how to be more influential with others

Recognize your Strengths and Development Opportunities and how to minimize your weaknesses by maximizing your strengths

Enhance your performance management abilities

Learn how to maximize results while managing group dynamics

WHAT YOU WILL COVER

DiSC Personality Profile

Communication

Conflict Management

Performance Management/Dialogue/Coaching

Discipline/Termination/Performance Appraisals

Effective Team Dynamics

Developing the Leader

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Leaders who attend this seminar will develop individual, one-on-one, and group competencies needed to keep pace with their evolving leadership roles and responsibilities.
The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5331
*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Eastern Montana Ag Summit
2022-10-26 09:00 - 15:30 | McCone County Fairgrounds, 14 Fairgrounds Rd., Circle, MT, 59215, United States
Mark your calendars for this event! Speakers will join us from Montana State University, Beef Quality Assurance, Montana Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, StoneX Financial, and more.
To register, visit https://emtagsummit.eventbrite.com

Happy Halloween!
2022-10-31
Happy Haloween from the team at GNDC!

Office Closed
2022-11-11
In honor of our veterans, our office will be closed on Friday, November 11th 2022. To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future, God bless you and Thank You!

Payroll System - Glasgow
2022-11-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Cottonwood Inn & Suites, 54250 US Highway 2, Glasgow, MT, 59230, United States
During the class, you will learn to set up a payroll system in QuickBooks properly, create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, track employee time, create job cost data, generate payroll forms, reports, and much more. Instruction is in DESKTOP QuickBooks 2021 on provided computers (please do not bring your laptop unless it is for private one-on-one sessions later), but content applies to QB 2010-2021.

The afternoon of each day will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. ⁠First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.

The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5323

Payroll System in Quickbooks - Wolf Point
2022-11-16 09:00 - 15:00 | GNDC Conference room
During the class, you will learn to set up a payroll system in QuickBooks properly, create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, track employee time, create job cost data, generate payroll forms, reports, and much more. Instruction is in DESKTOP QuickBooks 2021 on provided computers (please do not bring your laptop unless it is for private one-on-one sessions later), but content applies to QB 2010-2021.

The afternoon of each day will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. ⁠First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.

The fee is $15 for lunch, so register at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5324

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.

Payroll System in Quickbooks - Plentywood
2022-11-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Sherdian Court House, 100 E Laurel Ave, Plentywood, 59254, United States
During the class, you will learn to set up a payroll system in QuickBooks properly, create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, track employee time, create job cost data, generate payroll forms, reports, and much more. Instruction is in DESKTOP QuickBooks 2021 on provided computers (please do not bring your laptop unless it is for private one-on-one sessions later), but content applies to QB 2010-2021.

The afternoon of each day will be set aside for 60-minute one-on-one sessions with Wendy from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. ⁠First come, first serve, call to reserve your spot today! For questions or more information, email quincy@gndc.org.

The fee is $15 for lunch, so register today at https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5325

*We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollments are not met.
