We had 12 industry experts talk about various tools, resources, and opportunities at this year’s Invest Downtown event hosted by The Newberry and sponsored by TDS and NorthWestern Energy. 1) GFDA closed a gap loan in the amount of $6,000,000 to Colter Falls, LLC to…
Deb’s Cleaning – Contract Help & New Award GFDA’s APEX Accelerator helped Deb Otto, owner of Deb’s Cleaning LLC in Havre, with a critical contract payment issue caused by an expired registration. Deb faced challenges renewing the registration due to…
Marketplace on Main – “Our Place, Your Space” Marketplace on Main in Cut Bank is owned by Rod and Lisa Cline, who had their sights on opening a business on Main Street in Cut Bank to help re-invigorate the community.…
Kalen McKelvey’s love of horses began at a very early age. But it wasn’t until she moved to Montana from New Hampshire that she was able to purchase her first horse. She met Jake, a native of Cut Bank and…
Entertainer Reggie Watts has published his first book, Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Wierdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again. Reggie describes the book as his love letter to his hometown. See KRTV and Montana Free Press. Reggie will be performing live…
Kimberley Winchell owns Montana Mutt in Cut Bank. Montana Mutt specializes in all natural dog treats, snout, and paw balm. “The inspiration for the first recipe we ever had was baking with my daughter on Christmas Day,” said Kimberley. Kimberley…
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine students enjoyed a tour of our city, followed by an unforgettable evening filled with live music, drinks, dancing, and pure fun! Huge thanks to Ron and Becky Nelson for graciously hosting students and faculty at their…
In this week’s Top Ten- GFDA supports Safety in the Falls, a new bakery opens in Great Falls and more! 1) Kalen McKelvey’s love of horses and her dream of starting her own business led to the opening of Sunshine…
Williamson Fence Navigates Contracting Systems Williamson Fence in Great Falls has been in business for over 40 years and is a multi-generational family business with tremendous experience in residential, business, government fencing, and security gate installations. Dave and his sons,…
Let’s Play Games and Toys expands through SSBCI loan program Let’s Play Games and Toys is a locally owned game and toy store in downtown Great Falls. The business is owned and operated by Lee and Nicole Wiegand, and was…