Top Ten 9-9-25
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
GFDA Releases Recreation, Hospitality, and Entertainment Market Assessment: Market Opportunities and Regional Strategy
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
GFDA Releases Food Processing Safety Video Series
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
GFDA Releases Opportunities in Pulse Processing for the State of Montana Market Assessment Findings
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
2024-2026 Economic Development Strategy Released
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
2024 Housing Market Assessment 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
Energy Production Market Assessment and Economic Development Strategy RFP
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: 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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