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    • About
    • Mission & Values
    • Economic Development Strategy
    • Our Team
    • Partnerships
    • Investors
    • Governance
    • Career Opportunities
    • The GFDA Ally Award
  • Calendar
  • Special Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • The Fire Within
    • Ignite
  • News/Top Ten
  • Lender Center
  • Business Center
    • Start & Grow A Business
    • Food and Agriculture
    • Government Contracting
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    • Develop Real Estate
    • The Great Falls Trade Area
  • Visit Great Falls
  • Live in Great Falls
  • Downtown Great Falls
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Featured

Top Ten 9-9-25

September 9, 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Sunset Magazine has recognized Great Falls, Montana, as one of only three towns selected across… more Top Ten 9-9-25

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GFDA Releases Recreation, Hospitality, and Entertainment Market Assessment: Market Opportunities and Regional Strategy

August 27, 2025

Tourism is an important primary sector industry in Montana. It brings new money into our communities, supports businesses that serve… more GFDA Releases Recreation, Hospitality, and Entertainment Market Assessment: Market Opportunities and Regional Strategy

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GFDA Releases Food Processing Safety Video Series

August 26, 2025

Montana has some of the best food processors in the world and there are many partners across the state working… more GFDA Releases Food Processing Safety Video Series

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GFDA Releases Opportunities in Pulse Processing for the State of Montana Market Assessment Findings

August 25, 2025

Montana is the nation’s top producer of dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas, yet most of this production leaves the state… more GFDA Releases Opportunities in Pulse Processing for the State of Montana Market Assessment Findings

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2024-2026 Economic Development Strategy Released

October 1, 2024

GFDA has released an updated Economic Development Strategy – outlining the key priorities, actions and success measures that we will… more 2024-2026 Economic Development Strategy Released

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2024 Housing Market Assessment Released

April 18, 2024

Enough has changed since our 2022 release of the Housing Market Demand Assessment that GFDA commissioned a new, updated assessment. The… more 2024 Housing Market Assessment Released

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Energy Production Market Assessment and Economic Development Strategy RFP

February 21, 2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED Proposals Due 5:00PM MST on Friday, April 5, 2024 Original Due Date was 3-20-24 The Great Falls Development… more Energy Production Market Assessment and Economic Development Strategy RFP

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ARC Apartment Homes: Transforming Communities, Elevating Living – A Success Story in Partnership with GFDA.

February 5, 2024

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.

Development, Featured, Growth, Meet Client Successes, News, Recent Investments

Crafting Excellence: Vernon Quality Carpentry Triumphs Following Partnership with GFDA

January 26, 2024

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

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Crooked Tree Coffee Opens Second Location

January 11, 2024

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

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TC Glass CEO Tye Hable

Great Falls Business TC Glass Expands

January 3, 2024

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

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THRIVEcyle Opens in Great Falls

December 20, 2023

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

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Top Ten 10/22/23

October 24, 2023

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

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GFDA Helps Cut Bank Business Launch Website

October 18, 2023

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

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Sunshine Stables Grows Business to Serve Cut Bank Community

October 18, 2023

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

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Top Ten 10-15-23

October 16, 2023

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

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Hootenanny!

Top Ten 10/1/23

October 4, 2023

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

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Top Ten 9/12/23

September 12, 2023

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

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Local Business Finds Forever Home

August 15, 2023

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

Featured, Growth, Meet Client Successes

let's play games and toys, SSBCI, success stories

Brownfields Cleanup Fuels True Brew Espresso

January 15, 2020

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

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