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GFDA has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, our seventh consecutive year earning the highest level of transparency for American non-profit organizations. Transparency is one of our core values.

The draft Growth Policy for the City of Great Falls has been released for public comment. The Growth Policy will shape the future of Great Falls. The draft is open for public comment until February 28th. Three workshops are being held this week. Learn more at the Future of Great Falls.

Leaping into 2026 -- the future of Great Falls Montana is what we make it!

As we close out 2025, let's celebrate the people who make things happen -- our clients, investors, partners, students, colleagues, and incredible staff team. Thank you for making 2025 a great year!

Homegrown Dental's new building in Great Falls is almost completed, one of many commercial developments underway in 2025.

The new TownePlace Suites by Marriott Great Falls is great addition to West Bank Landing! We now have three hotels in the riverside West Bank Urban Renewal District convenient to West Bank Park and ExpoPark.

Benefis Health System is making great progress on the Goodnow Healthy Aging Center under construction on 10th Avenue South in Great Falls.

Club Cigar in Downtown Great Falls has done a great job renovating their facade…   Stay Informed with This Week’s Top Ten: Your Go-To Source for Regional Economic Insights Don’t miss out on this week’s Top Ten, where GFDA brings…

GFDA and the new Central Montana Defense Coalition forged a valuable new relationship with the U.S. Space Force Association and made plans to participate in the SFA’s annual conference next month. We are already engaged with the Association of Defense…

High School Students in Great Falls are building the 48th high school house this year! On Thursday Wells Fargo announced a $200,000 grant to NeighborWorks Great Falls that will enable our community to continue build more high school houses each year. Sherrie…