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We are pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Great Falls Childcare Feasibility Study. This report provides current data on childcare capacity, workforce needs, and gaps that impact employers and working families across our region.

Earlier this month GFDA and Visit Great Falls Montana partnered to bring three journalists to explore our community. We’re excited to share with you the first article published! This was published in Entrepreneur.com by writer Leo Zevin – enjoy!  …

Years MAFB USAF Airmen have been on alert 24/7/365 protecting us: 63+ Montana annual property tax estimate on phase 1 of a hyperscale data center: $2.25 million Average property tax paid annual on a Great Falls home: $2,436 Number of…

Montana has some of the best food processors in the world and there are many partners across the state working to support existing and startup processors. As part of this effort, we partnered with the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)…

Montana is the nation’s top producer of dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas, yet most of this production leaves the state in raw, unprocessed form. We are pleased to release a statewide market assessment that explores opportunities to expand pulse processing…

Great Falls Development Alliance has been recognized with three 2025 Impact Awards from the National Association of Development Organizations, a Washington, DC-based membership association of regional development organizations that promotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies.…

Size of site under contract for Project Cardinal hyperscale data center campus:  569 acres Total building square footage of proposed Project Cardinal campus:  2 million Estimated capital investment at full buildout:  $1-1.5 billion Projected permanent high wage jobs to be…

Great Falls Montana trade area has strong potential for new recreation and entertainment investment in the 13-county Great Falls Montana trade area, according to Market Findings released today by the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). Hunden Partners, a leading global…

Wind energy private investment potential in Great Falls trade area by 2035:  $11.5 billion Percentage of roofs in Cascade County that are solar viable:  84% Number of rail cars Ponderosa Solutions can handle daily at its new transload facility in…