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Mission West CDP / Business Development Center / Learning Hub

Learning Hub

Free on-demand workshop videos and business resources, available anytime, designed for entrepreneurs in rural Montana.

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About This Program

Business Education, On Your Schedule

The Mission West CDP Learning Hub is a grant-funded library of on-demand workshop videos covering essential business topics, from financial management and marketing to business planning, lending, and cooperative development.

Whether you're just getting started, navigating a growth phase, or looking to strengthen a specific area of your business, the Learning Hub gives you access to quality business education without leaving your community.

Access is completely free, just sign up below. No travel, no set schedule, no cost.

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01 · Content Library

What You'll Find

The Learning Hub covers a range of topics relevant to rural entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Business Planning & Strategy

Workshops on writing business plans, setting goals, market research, competitive analysis, and building a sustainable business model.

Financial Management

Topics covering cash flow, bookkeeping basics, reading financial statements, managing debt, and preparing for a loan application.

Marketing & Sales

Content on reaching your customers, building a brand, social media for small business, and pricing strategies for rural markets.

Lending & Capital Access

Guidance on understanding loan products, credit building, what lenders look for, and how to prepare a strong loan application.

Cooperative & Community Enterprise

Introduction to cooperative structures, worker-owned businesses, and how collaborative ownership models can work for rural businesses.

Agriculture & Food Business

Resources for farmers, food producers, and agricultural businesses, covering direct sales, food safety, value-added products, and more.

02 · What's Inside

Featured Workshops

A sample of the on-demand workshops currently in the library. New sessions are added throughout the year.

Marketing

Marketing Basics

Marketing

Sales Funnels and Conversions

Marketing

AI for Small Business Marketing

Marketing

Digital Marketing for Small Businesses

Finance

QuickBooks Basics

Finance

Managing the Money: Sales, Expenses, Payroll

Finance

Reports & Budgeting

Finance

Mastering Financial Projections

Finance

Funding Your Business

Finance

Credit Enhancement & Securing Financing

AI & Tech

AI Models Explained

AI & Tech

Crafting the Perfect Prompt

AI & Tech

Google Analytics

Legal & Compliance

Navigating Legal Regulations, Accessibility & Data Privacy

03 · Getting Started

How to Access
the Learning Hub

Getting started is simple and free.

01

Fill Out the Sign-Up Form

Use the form below to sign up, just your name and email. There's no cost and nothing to verify; we'll set up your account automatically.

02

Set Your Password

You'll receive a welcome email with a secure link to set your own password. Pick something memorable; you'll use it every time you visit the video portal.

03

Start Watching

Once your password is set, head to the Video Portal and start watching. Browse on demand, watch on your schedule, return as often as you like.

04 · Sign Up

Get Free Access

Sign up below and we'll send you a welcome email to set your password. From there, the video portal is yours to use.

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Contact the BDC team (406) 676-5901

Sign Up for the Learning Hub

Your name and email are all we need. The welcome email with your password-setup link arrives within minutes.

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05 · More from BDC

Other Programs

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02

Brownfields Program

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03

Montana Local Food Financing Partnership

USDA-backed financing and technical assistance for rural food retail and supply chain businesses.

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Free Education for
Rural Entrepreneurs

The Learning Hub is one of many free resources Mission West offers to small businesses and entrepreneurs across western Montana. Sign up and start watching today.

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