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Panelists will discuss the resources that exist to grow and innovate your agriculture related business. Learn about the Bio-Products Innovation Center, Growth Through Agriculture Grant, Trade Show Assistance and other valuable resources.

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Panelists will discuss what minority set asides are, who uses them, how they apply to business and what more can be done in Montana to support minority business development.

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Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, domain names, and aspects of unfair competition surrounding them, what each does, how to protect, enforce and defend them. Delivered by Helge Naber.

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Lt. Governor John Bohlinger was born in Bozeman on April 21, 1936, to parents John and Aileen Bohlinger. In 1941, John, his sister Tina, and their parents moved from Bozeman to Billings. His parents opened a women's apparel store called Aileen's, which would become a beloved fixture of downtown Billings. <br/> <br/>John attended Billings Senior High School, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve during his senior year. After graduation, he attended the University of Montana, but was called to active duty in the Marines between his sophomore and junior year. John completed his service in the Marines with an honorable discharge, returned to the University of Montana, and earned a degree in business. <br/> <br/>John returned to Billings and went to work in his family business. He married Bette Cobetto, and together they raised a family of six children. <br/> <br/>During his 33-year career as a small businessman, John also worked for many community organizations in the Billings area. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Billings Chamber of Commerce, First Interstate Bank West, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, and the Billings Studio Theater. John served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the St. Patrick's Catholic Church Parish Council. He also has served as president of the Board of Directors of the Yellowstone Art Museum and president of the Billings Symphony. He is currently a member of the Helena Rotary and Helena Cathedral. <br/> <br/>John is also a veteran of the Montana legislature. First elected in 1992, John was elected to three terms in the house and recently resigned his seat in the Senate to serve as Lt. Governor in January, 2005.

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There is currently a large amount of labor market information available for Montana. Unfortunately, many businesses are not aware of this information and its potential uses. This presentation will identify some of the data that is available, and some of the potential uses of this data. Delivered by Aaron McNay

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Thank you US Bank! Your support for the 2008 Expo is greatly appreciated.

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Thank you Wells Fargo Bank for helping make the 2008 Expo a reality!

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Panelists will discuss the road that lead them to exporting, the hurdles and success they have seen, offer some advice for someone just beginning, and the resources they used. Delivered by Ron Harmon, Big Equipment Company; Renelle Braaten, Enell.

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Panelists will discuss their innovation, what led to their innovation, where they are in their innovation plan, what resources they utilized to move their innovation forward, what struggles and success they have had and provide some advice for other’s looking to innovate their agricultural business. Delviered by Keven Bradley, Growing Green Farms; Jamie Martin, King Arena; Ron Rides at the Door, Sun Road Farmory

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Panelists will discuss their programs, what to expect when utilizing the programs, what resources can be provided, and who is best suited to utilize the services available through each program. Delivered by Megan Harrington and Lonie Stimac

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Panel members Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana Air National Guard, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Forest Service will provide a brief explanation of what they do, discuss solicitations that are coming up and take questions from the audience.

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Learn what the Montana Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is, who is eligible for the designation, what benefits it provides, how to apply for it and get your questions answered. Delivered by Shannon Hahn.

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Over one million customers a week use GSA Advantage! to search out sources, perform market research and to place orders. Contractors use GSA Advantage! to find out who their competition is and what they are doing in the marketplace. Learn how you can get your products listed with GSA Advantage and take advantage of new customers searching to purchase your products. Delivered by Erich Schutte.

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Patti will be talking about what the Procurement Technical Assistance Center is and dose for businesses. You will also receive an overview of the systems used in the government contracting process. Delivered by Patti Renevier

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Learn all about the centralization of base contracting the Installation Acquisition Transformation (IAT) process and the effect it will have on small business. Delivered by Charles Weibel.

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Made in Montana has developed into much more than providing identification labels on products. A free on-line products directory, wholesale trade show training and assistance awards, marketing training and consultation are some of the newest components of the program. This session explains how Montana businesses, from artisans and crafts people to full-scale manufacturers, can take advantage of these helpful programs. Delivered by Lonie D. Stimac

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Hear how to access Bootstrap Montana loans and find out some of the secrets to Bootstraping your business. Delivered by Gary Bloomer.

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Thank you Shannon and Leslie for your support of the Small Business Expo 2008!

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Thank you Linda and the crew at MCFC for providing this opportunity for growing and emerging businesses in Montana!

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Arnold E. Sherman, Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center and Adjunct Professor of the School of Business Administration at The University of Montana. Mr. Sherman is an internationally recognized expert in new market strategies and has worked and traveled in more than 70 countries. Since 1990, Sherman has served as president of Global Development Services, Inc., an international representational and advisory firm. Sherman is the founder and former chairman of the American Center for International Leadership, the premier organization for introducing emerging leaders of the world to their counterparts, particularly in developing democracies. He is the former founder and president of Sherman, Goelz & Bergfalk public affairs firm. Sherman holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree from Xavier University. He is a frequent lecturer and author of professional articles on business development and public affairs.

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Want to stay at the Expo? A block of rooms has been held at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. Ask for Jennifer to get a $79/night Small Business Expo room. Rate is only good if book by September 14th!

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