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Three critical infrastructure project sites on the St. Mary Canal Milk River Project. Great progress being made!   Stay Informed… more Top Ten 9-16-25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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