Ponderosa Solutions held the grand opening of their Transload Facility in the Great Falls AgriTech Park. This project advances one of GFDA’s core strategic priorities by enhancing regional transportation and logistics capacity, reducing freight costs, and improving supply chain efficiency…
Rising Wolf Outfitters in East Glacier are well under construction on their new guide-shop and restaurant. Last fall they completed their rental cabins as seen by the before and after photos. We’ve gotten the pleasure of working on both financing…
Our 2025 Winter Entrepreneur Cohort, with eight incredible small business owners and entrepreneurs, held its final meeting as a part of the three-month experience. Pictured from Left to Right: Carrie Jensen, Yarn and Honey; Jennifer Renaud, ThriveCycle: Veronica Ronnau, Pizazz;…
GFDA has taken advantage of every SelectUSA Investment Summit in DC to market the Great Falls Montana trade area to businesses from across the globe who are interested in expanding into the USA. This year we partnered with the Montana…
Our GFDA Small Business Development Team facilitated Business Blitz 2.0 for 20 participants. Topics covered included Brand Story Brand scripts, Digital Marketing Footprints, Time Management/Boundary Setting for Business Owners and Marginal Improvements-Big Gains. In addition, we had a special presentation from Cakes by…
Groundbreaking for the new Benefis Healthy Aging Center! The 15,550 sq. ft. facility will feature physical therapy and gym spaces, exam rooms, classrooms, provider offices, a modern grab-and-go meal area, and outdoor areas for therapy, yoga, and wellness activities. The…
The Little Shell Tribe held the site blessing and groundbreaking for their Ceremonial Center at 1301 Stuckey Road, attended by City, County, and Tribal leaders, staff and members. This milestone is significant as the Little Shell people historically enjoyed their…
Construction of new facility for the Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing in Great Falls is making great progress… Stay Informed with This Week’s Top Ten: Your Go-To Source for Regional Economic Insights Don’ miss…
Jake was in Philadelphia for the national Mainstreet Now conference along with our Downtown Great Falls partners from the Downtown Great Falls Association, the Business Improvement District, the City of Great Falls Planning and Community Development, and representatives from Mainstreet…
We’re excited to involve local entrepreneurs in our upcoming IEDC Rural Retreat. Thank you for giving us your time this week in our planning sessions. Eric Earnest, COO, IND Hemp show cases one of their premier products. Amber…