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Still Time to Join Startup Week Great Falls this week Oct. 6-9

Ever wonder if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Have an idea you think will make an impact?

Ready to start your own business?

The organizers of Startup Weekend Great Falls are hosting Startup Week Great Falls!
October 6th – 9th on the
Campus of University of Great Falls
in the Absolon Lounge
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm each day

If you are interested in starting a business, making your idea a reality, or simply want to explore entrepreneurship, join us for Startup Week Great Falls.

Each evening we will have honest stories about real Great Falls entrepreneurs, topic specific workshops, mentor roundtable discussions to get your questions answered, and networking with entrepreneurs and valuable resources.

Come for the entire week or just register for the session that are most impactful for you.
Food, Drinks, Gifts and Prizes each evening!

Register NOW! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ebk3qksj66c4da30&oseq=&c=deed0210-d2cd-11e3-a6df-d4ae527b77f8&ch=e0be66b0-d2cd-11e3-a7ab-d4ae527b77f8

Look at what you can expect to get during Startup Week Great Falls!

Tuesday October 6th 2015

Presentation by the team that created the New Hotel Arvon, Celtic Cowboy, and Darkhorse Salon and wine Snug.
Workshop on Ideas & the Benefits of Building a Team
Workshop on the Business Model Canvas and Market Validation
The Pitch! Participants practice pitching ideas

Wednesday, October 7th 2015

Presentation by Alison Fried of Dragonfly Dry Goods on how she created the largest specialty store in Montana.
Workshop on Who’s going to buy, market & industry research, marketing & sales
Panel of Marketing Experts: Websites, social media, traditional media and public relations.
Networking Roundtables with Mentors

Thursday, October 8th 2015

Presentation by Claude Smith of Pasta Montana Manufacturing Innovation
Presentation by Rob Cook of Montana Manufacturing Extension Center on Patents and business management
Workshop on Organizational Structures, Intellectual Property
Presentation by Jo Bridgeford of Farmer’s Insurance on types of coverage’s you should be considering.
Networking Roundtable with Mentors

Friday, October 9th 2015

Panel on Financing featuring Great Falls Development Authority. Commercial Bank, Small Business Administration
Workshop on the Next Steps, Resources at Your Disposal and developing Financial Projections
Presentation by Thad & Heidi Reiste of Electric City Coffee on making a business happen.
Roundtable Networking with Mentors

Contact for More Details:

Rebecca Engum, VP Business Strategy
[email protected]
406-750-1198

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