Top Ten 8/25/24
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GFDA announces new job openings in lending, government contracting, and investment
Great Falls Development Alliance, an economic development nonprofit serving the Great Falls, Montana regional trade area, is growing their awesome… more GFDA announces new job openings in lending, government contracting, and investment
Host a group of Touro University students for dinner!
Last year, over 40 community members stepped up and hosted small groups of students from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine to… more Host a group of Touro University students for dinner!
Top Ten 8/18/24
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Omie’s Pizza opens in Browning, Montana
Congratulations to Nick Crawford for opening Omie’s Pizza in Browning! Nick was one of our SBDC success stories. After successfully starting Omie’s… more Omie’s Pizza opens in Browning, Montana
Is your SAM.gov registration due to renew?
Is your SAM.gov registration due to renew in the next few months? It is recommended that businesses start early to renew their registration… more Is your SAM.gov registration due to renew?
Pasta Montana land sale approved by Great Falls City Commission
The Great Falls City Commission unanimously approved the sale of land to Pasta Montana, marking another milestone in the 28-year success… more Pasta Montana land sale approved by Great Falls City Commission
Top Ten 8/11/24
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Top Ten 8/4/24
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Top Ten 7/28/24
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Top Ten 7/21/24
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Top Ten 7/14/24
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Top Ten 7/7/24
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Top Ten 7/1/24
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Top Ten 6/24/24
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Top Ten 1/28/24
About 250 community members attended the Sentinel Project Update in the beautiful Davidson Family Auditorium at Great Falls High School.… more Top Ten 1/28/24
ARC Apartment Homes: Transforming Communities, Elevating Living – A Success Story in Partnership with GFDA.
ARC Apartment Homes, a visionary housing project in Great Falls, has emerged as a beacon of success, addressing the pressing… more ARC Apartment Homes: Transforming Communities, Elevating Living – A Success Story in Partnership with GFDA.
Crafting Excellence: Vernon Quality Carpentry Triumphs Following Partnership with GFDA
Shelly Vernon faced a challenging situation when her husband fell ill, leaving their family business, Vernon Quality Carpentry, in uncertain… more Crafting Excellence: Vernon Quality Carpentry Triumphs Following Partnership with GFDA
Great Falls Hospital Completes North Tower
In the Fall of 2023, Great Falls Hospital celebrated the opening of North Hospital Tower. The three-phase $65 million project… more Great Falls Hospital Completes North Tower
Crooked Tree Coffee Opens Second Location
Crooked Tree Coffee has opened a second Great Falls location at 4117 2nd Ave North. Leah McCloskey and Lindsay Hager… more Crooked Tree Coffee Opens Second Location
GRAE + CO Opens in Great Falls
Downtown Great Falls is home to the new clothing boutique GRAE + CO. Andy and Erica Ferrin opened the business… more GRAE + CO Opens in Great Falls
Great Falls Business TC Glass Expands
TC Glass is a multi-generational company in Great Falls. Three generations of the Habel family have worked to build and… more Great Falls Business TC Glass Expands
THRIVEcyle Opens in Great Falls
Jennifer Renaud has opened THRIVEcycle at 503 1st Ave North in downtown Great Falls, next to Crooked Tree Coffee. Jennifer… more THRIVEcyle Opens in Great Falls
Crooked Tree Expands in Great Falls
Top Ten 12/17/23
1) Third week in a row for site visits to Great Falls with successful developers and companies looking to do business… more Top Ten 12/17/23
Top Ten 10/22/23
We had 12 industry experts talk about various tools, resources, and opportunities at this year’s Invest Downtown event hosted by The… more Top Ten 10/22/23
GFDA Helps Havre Business with Government Contracting Assistance
Deb’s Cleaning – Contract Help & New Award GFDA’s APEX Accelerator helped Deb Otto, owner of Deb’s Cleaning LLC in… more GFDA Helps Havre Business with Government Contracting Assistance
GFDA Helps Cut Bank Business Launch Website
Marketplace on Main – “Our Place, Your Space” Marketplace on Main in Cut Bank is owned by Rod and Lisa… more GFDA Helps Cut Bank Business Launch Website
Sunshine Stables Grows Business to Serve Cut Bank Community
Kalen McKelvey’s love of horses began at a very early age. But it wasn’t until she moved to Montana from… more Sunshine Stables Grows Business to Serve Cut Bank Community
Top Ten 10-15-23
Entertainer Reggie Watts has published his first book, Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Wierdos and a Tale of Coming Home… more Top Ten 10-15-23
Montana Mutt Grows Sales and E-commerce Business with GFDA
Kimberley Winchell owns Montana Mutt in Cut Bank. Montana Mutt specializes in all natural dog treats, snout, and paw balm.… more Montana Mutt Grows Sales and E-commerce Business with GFDA
Top Ten 10/1/23
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine students enjoyed a tour of our city, followed by an unforgettable evening filled with live music,… more Top Ten 10/1/23
Top Ten 9/12/23
In this week’s Top Ten- GFDA supports Safety in the Falls, a new bakery opens in Great Falls and more!… more Top Ten 9/12/23
Family Business Grows Through Government Contracting
Williamson Fence Navigates Contracting Systems Williamson Fence in Great Falls has been in business for over 40 years and is… more Family Business Grows Through Government Contracting
Local Business Finds Forever Home
Let’s Play Games and Toys expands through SSBCI loan program Let’s Play Games and Toys is a locally owned game… more Local Business Finds Forever Home
Play ‘N’ Learn Creates State-of-the-Art Daycare Facility
Through the use of Great Falls Development Alliance’s (GFDA) SBA 504 lending program, Small Business Development Center business coaching, and… more Play ‘N’ Learn Creates State-of-the-Art Daycare Facility
Great Falls Pharmaceutical Company Expands through SBA 504 Loan
Big Sky Managed Care Expansion The SBA 504 Loan Program ensured Montana’s only closed-door pharmacy was able to continue providing… more Great Falls Pharmaceutical Company Expands through SBA 504 Loan
Pasta Montana Finds Success in Great Falls Montana
Pasta Montana is located in Great Falls in the heart of North Central Montana. The area is famous for its… more Pasta Montana Finds Success in Great Falls Montana
ADF Chooses Great Falls Montana for Expansion
In 2012, ADF, a Quebec based steel fabrication company, began a multi-state and province search for locations to build their… more ADF Chooses Great Falls Montana for Expansion
Conrad, MT Business Sells Soaps and Lotions Nationwide
Windrift Hill: Goat Big, or Go Home Deena Maier, an occupational therapist who’d always dreamed of having her own business,… more Conrad, MT Business Sells Soaps and Lotions Nationwide
Brownfields Cleanup Fuels True Brew Espresso
Brownfields Cleanup Loan Turns Former Fuel Site into Morning Fuel Site GFDA’s Brownfields Program offers a low-interest cleanup loan to… more Brownfields Cleanup Fuels True Brew Espresso
Brownfields Loan Revitalizes The Arvon Block
$128,000 Brownfields Loan Plays Major Role in Downtown Revitalization “The grandest sight I ever beheld.” That’s how American explorer Meriwether… more Brownfields Loan Revitalizes The Arvon Block