BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grow Great Falls Montana - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grow Great Falls Montana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grow Great Falls Montana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260907T235959 DTSTAMP:20260907T234956Z CREATED:20260728T160633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T234956Z UID:13513-1788739200-1788825599@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Holiday: GFDA OFFICE CLOSED DESCRIPTION: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/holiday-gfda-office-closed-5/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260903T234820Z CREATED:20260713T200406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T234820Z UID:12639-1788453000-1788460200@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Investor Fall Kick-off event DESCRIPTION:Thank you for investing in GFDA\, let’s celebrate what we’ve built together! \n \nGFDA made its first loan 30 years ago! \n \nWhat started with one loan has grown into three decades of investing in businesses\, projects\, and opportunities throughout our region. \n \nYour support helped make it happen and we want to celebrate with you. \n \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 3rd\, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at TownePlace Suites for an evening on the riverside patio as we celebrate 30 years and the people behind it. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-investor-event/ LOCATION:TownePlace Suites – Great Falls\, 525 3rd Street NW\, Great Falls\, MTq\, 59404 CATEGORIES:Other Event,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T113000 DTSTAMP:20260903T163447Z CREATED:20260831T161954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T163447Z UID:14839-1788433200-1788435000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Montana Indian Equity Fund - Small Business Webinar DESCRIPTION:Small Business Webinar- Montana Indian Equity FundDate: 9/3/2026Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 9/3/2026 9:00 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee \nJoin us for the fall kick off to our 30-minute small business webinar series. The September webinar is focused on the Montana Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant and how Native American entrepreneurs can use the program to start or expand a business in Montana. \nParticipants will learn about the grant application process\, eligibility requirements\, eligible uses of funds\, and what they should have prepared before applying. The webinar will also cover how grant funds can support activities such as purchasing equipment\, developing new products or services\, and other business startup or expansion needs. \nTo register or learn more\, visit: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6294 URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/small-business-weinbar/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T093000 DTSTAMP:20260903T142231Z CREATED:20260713T200405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T142231Z UID:12638-1788422400-1788427800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Agenda Below View Minutes:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/governance/board-minutes-agendas Great Falls College: Heritage Hall2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls\, MT 59405 -OR- Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623Passcode: 216683 — One tap mobile+16694449171\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US+17193594580\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US — Join by SIP• 94014829623@zoomcrc.com<94014829623@zoomcrc.com> Join instructionshttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/94014829623/invitations?signature=SkZuQ2wbamuJ9oN7fQhHdCrbZxliwEtVBOz–pzBkJc GFDA Board & Council Agenda 9-3-26Download URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-board-council-meeting-25/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings,Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T183000 DTSTAMP:20260826T235200Z CREATED:20260812T213427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T235200Z UID:14333-1787763600-1787769000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Data Center Task Force Meeting #5 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the fifth Data Center Task Force meeting featuring Bob Morris. Mr. Morris is a Butte\, MT native and a Montana Tech engineering alumnus. Mr. Morris has worked in electric power for the past 40 years\, focusing on protection and control of electric power systems around the world\, including the high voltage power grid\, large industrial power plants\, and data centers. Mr. Morris currently serves as the Lance Energy Chair at Montana Tech and is a member of Governor Gianforte’s Energy Task Force. Attendance is in person. \nDetails:Wednesday\, August 26th5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \nGreat Falls Association of Realtors401 13th Ave SGreat Falls\, MT 59405 \nAgenda \n * Introduction and Presentation by Bob Morris\, Lance Energy Chair at Montana Tech * Q and A * Next Steps \nPlease RSVP Here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/htz4mqd \nDownload Minutes from Past Meetings Here:Meeting #4: https://files.constantcontact.com/3e765937001/cc35ac48-9aeb-4b8e-815c-126a379701f5.pdfMeeting #3: https://files.constantcontact.com/3e765937001/b880a7b0-0275-44ab-ace0-f4e9bc2ba20d.pdfMeeting #2: https://files.constantcontact.com/3e765937001/81492edf-ee0e-4a8e-b539-0ee0a224cb13.pdfMeeting #1: https://files.constantcontact.com/3e765937001/93bfeb8a-cb68-4d8c-9726-a89de595bf48.pdf URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/data-center-task-force-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Great Falls Association of Realtors (401 13th Ave S\, Great Falls\, MT 59405\, United States) CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T173717Z CREATED:20260722T193257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T173717Z UID:13090-1787742000-1787745600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting DESCRIPTION:Register: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41690Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal ContractingDate: 8/26/2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 8/26/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Shannon Clancy – SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or (406) 590-1184 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)Training Topics: Foreign Ownership Compliance (FOCI)Description:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept\, explain compliance requirements\, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities\, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace. \nInstructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/understanding-foreign-ownership-control-or-influence-foci-in-federal-contracting-3/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Other Event,Trainings ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Clancy":MAILTO:SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T171911Z CREATED:20260810T200733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171911Z UID:14177-1787648400-1787659200@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Indian Equity Fund Training - Browning DESCRIPTION:Indian Equity Fund Application Training – BrowningTo Register: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6289 Date: 8/25/2026Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)Status: Open – 30 places remainingRegistration Deadline: 8/25/2026 9:00 AM (MDT)Cost: FREE Point of Contact: Rich Gannon (406) 836-2078Location: Blackfeet Community College\, Browning MT 59417Training Topics: Fed/State Funding Opportunities Description:Join us for a free business training on the Indian Equity Fund Grant\, designed to help Native American entrepreneurs in Montana start or grow their businesses. This grant is available to enrolled members of Montana tribes and can support both startups and expanding businesses. During the session\, we’ll cover:* Grant eligibility and guidelines* Step-by-step application process* Hands-on help with your business plan and financial projections using LivePlan\, an easy-to-use business planning tool Co-sponsored Montana Small Business Development Center\, and Great Falls Development Alliance\, NADC\, Blackfeet Community College\, Montana Department of Commerce