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Top Ten 3-1-26

Tracy Heggem·

Thank you to the dozens of business and community leaders who came together on no notice to brainstorm how we can support a company. That’s how Team Great Falls rolls!

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GFDA Releases Childcare Market Assessment

Tracy Heggem·

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Great Falls Childcare Feasibility Study. This report provides current data on childcare capacity, workforce needs, and gaps that impact employers and working families across our region.

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Top Ten 2-22-26

Tracy Heggem·
Sara visited a Native woman-owned meat processing business, C+C Meat Processing in Babb. Owner Christina Flammond provides vital services to local ranchers and hunters, and serves as a teacher and cultural knowledge keeper. She is one example of an outstanding female entrepreneur who is making a difference in the community and local economy. If you…
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Top Ten 2-16-26

Tracy Heggem·

We’ve started to strategize for the Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations. Here is a screen shot of four census zones in Great Falls that will likely qualify to be designated. We also have several likely eligible rural census tracts in the region. Watch your email for our upcoming OZ task force meetings.

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