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The Montana National Guard officially christened the newly designated Drop Zone near Power, Montana, showcasing a full demonstration for local and state leaders and marking the first operational drop on the site.

Congratulations to the USAF 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB on winning the Omaha Trophy!!! Best ICBM missile wing in the world -- on continuous alert since October 27, 1962.

Equipment arriving and at work at 4 jobsites in Great Falls for projects totaling over 400 new units of housing.

Fourteen people joined us this week for our monthly Boost Your Business training, which shared practical ways to use the StoryBrand framework to clarify and strengthen your business message. Join us in April for a session focused on how to start building your succession plan.

Congratulations to the newest downtown addition - the Atomic Underground Lounge, located in the basement of the O'Haire Inn!

Great progress on construction of Clearwater Credit Union's new branch on a very visible corner entrance to Downtown Great Falls!

Thank you to the dozens of business and community leaders who came together on no notice to brainstorm how we can support a company. That's how Team Great Falls rolls!

Sara visited a Native woman-owned meat processing business, C+C Meat Processing in Babb. Owner Christina Flammond provides vital services to local ranchers and hunters, and serves as a teacher and cultural knowledge keeper. She is one example of an outstanding female entrepreneur who is making a difference in the community and local economy. If you know an exceptional female business owner who deserves recognition, nominate them for a GFDA Fire Within award by March 31!

We've started to strategize for the Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations. Here is a screen shot of four census zones in Great Falls that will likely qualify to be designated. We also have several likely eligible rural census tracts in the region. Watch your email for our upcoming OZ task force meetings.