• Gain a basic understanding of the key steps to getting your business off the ground.
• Learn about various financing options and what banks look for when lending money.
• Learn about the local resources available to assist you in starting and growing a small business.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 

• Martin DeWitt, Senior Area Manager, 406-459-5347 or Martin.Dewitt@sba.gov
• Andy Shirtliff, Outreach and Marketing Specialist, 406-249-4546 or Andy.Shirtliff@sba.gov

MONTANA BUSINESS SMART DATES:

• February 16 - Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MST
• March 16 - Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT
• April 20 - Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MDT
• May 18 - Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT
• June 15 - Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT

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*Note: Each workshop consists of three modules (Ready, Set, Go) which are approximately one hour each. A typical workshop takes 3-4 hours with breaks. Participants that complete the entire workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion along with workshop materials and opportunities for additional individual business counseling if requested. 

**All workshops are currently being delivered via webinar due to COVID considerations. Future workshops may be conducted at various sites and in person.

 We hope you will join us!

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

The application portal remains open for EIDL.  Businesses may apply for loans through this program through December 31, 2021. 

• Updated FAQ’s have been put up on the SBA website- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) (sba.gov)
• EIDL main web page (includes information on the EIDL Targeted Advance):  COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (sba.gov)

Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG)

FAQs were updated for more clarity and posted on the SBA website on Friday.  Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Frequently Asked Questions Feb. 5, 2021 (sba.gov) 

SVOG Website