Business Chitchat

Resources for and stories of entrepreneurship, business, agriculture, and economic development in Southwest Montana.

Business Chitchat is a business podcast hosted by Headwaters RC&D/Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC), with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Headwaters RC&D/Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) hosts Business Chitchat, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  All About Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Montana Cohort, a Conversation with National Director, Anne Wellde

  Nov 22, 202426 minS0

  <p>Are you a Montana business looking to expand and be a leader in your business? What if you could apply for high-level, no-cost training from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses? In this episode, Anne Wellde, National Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, breaks down how the program works, how it's being customized for its Montana cohort, and how to apply for this life-changing opportunity! </p> About Anne <p>Anne Wellde is the National Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, a $750 million commitment to catalyze the growth of America’s small business community. Anne is responsible for developing and executing the stra...

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  Episode #21

  Writing A Business Plan The New Way: A Conversation with Headwaters SBDC Business Advisor, Fionn Zarubica

  Oct 16, 202429 minS0

  <p>Ready to take your business plan to the next level with ease? In this episode, Fionn Zarubica, Business Advisor at Headwaters SBDC, reveals how entrepreneurs are streamlining their planning process using the cutting-edge LivePlan software. Discover how this tool empowers users to craft impressive, professional-grade business plans with comprehensive financial projections – all made even simpler with AI-powered features. Whether you're launching a startup or refining your current strategy, tune in to learn how LivePlan could be the game-changer you've been searching for!*</p> <p>Register for SBDC services here: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/</p> About Fionn: <p>Fionn Zarubica is...

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  Episode #20

  All About Montana Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Grants & Loans

  Oct 7, 202439 minS0

  <p>Is your ag business ready for growth? Would grant funding or a low-interest loan help your business? Are you located in rural Montana? In this episode, we explore Montana's Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) grant and loan program with Hailey Vine, Food & Agriculture Development Officer for the Montana Department of Agriculture, as well as Headwater's RC&D's very own Food and Ag Development Center Director, Brennan Hammer. You'll learn about the application process as well as some key steps. </p> <p>The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program is a grant and loan program established by the Montana Legislature to strengthen a...

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  Episode #19

  Reimagining Uptown Butte: A Conversation with Shanna Adams about a Business Improvement District (BID)

  Jul 9, 202431 minS0

  <p>How can creating a Business Improvement District (BID) in Uptown Butte move the needle on the Uptown Butte Master Plan? Shanna Adams, civil engineer, co-owner of the Finlen Hotel, and champion of the Uptown Butte Master Plan Association, speaks to how the creation of BID in Uptown Butte can create a steady source of funding that can be leveraged to bring the vision of the Uptown Butte Master Plan to reality. </p> <p> </p> About Shanna:  Licensed professional civil engineer with 22+ years' experience leading teams, managing complex infrastructure projects, and advocating for projects that create lasting improvements in our com...

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  Episode #18

  The Path from Blight to Community Asset: All About EPA Brownfields Cleanup

  Jun 25, 202434 minS0

  <p>Ever thought of turning an old abandoned building into a thriving cornerstone of your community? Headwaters RC&D Brownfield Program Manager, Melissa Wanamaker can help you make this dream a reality. Learn about Headwaters RC&D's Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and how Brownfield Clean Up's are rippling across the United States!</p> <p>Melissa Wanamaker<br> Brownfield Program Manager<br> mwanamaker@headwatersrcd.org<br> (406) 533-6781<br> https://www.headwatersrcd.org/brownfields</p>

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