BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grow Great Falls Montana - ECPv6.15.17//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:20260330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260321T024941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184914Z UID:7616-1774890000-1774895400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Data Center Task Force Meeting DESCRIPTION:The second Data Center Task Force meeting will be on Monday\, March 30th from 5:00PM- 6:30PM at the Springhill Suites in Great Falls.\nRegistration is available here.\nWe will hear from Rob Worden\, President and CEO of Vision Net. Vision Net delivers innovative and reliable communications technology solutions that enable their customers to securely access\, store\, process\, and back up vital information. Hear about Vision Net’s existing data centers and learn about their ideas for the future of data centers. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/data-center-task-force-meeting/ LOCATION:SpringHill Suites Great Falls (421 3rd St NW\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States) CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Jolene Schalper":MAILTO:JSchalper@GrowGreatFalls.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260324T033432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T033738Z UID:7690-1774522800-1774526400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:CMMC Made Manageable: From Assessment to Certification for SAME Big Sky Post DESCRIPTION:CMMC Made Manageable: From Assessment to Certification for SAME Big Sky Post\nThe Department of Defense has made one thing clear: Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is here\, and it will impact contractors of all sizes.\nThis virtual session\, hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Big Sky Post at Malmstrom Air Force Base features Damon Hacker\, President of ArcherHall and a CMMC Registered Practitioner\, who will break down what your business actually needs to know without the jargon or confusion.\nDrawing from real assessments and the latest requirements\, this session will cover:\n * How CMMC works and who it applies to\n * Key differences between Levels 1–3\n * What it takes to achieve and maintain compliance\n * Prime and subcontractor flowdown responsibilities\n * Common mistakes businesses make—and how to avoid them\nNo matter what size your business is\, if you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\, CMMC applies to you.\nYou’ll leave with a clear\, actionable roadmap to help your business prepare\, get certified\, and stay compliant.\nRegister here: https://archerhall.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WoiwrZafQrWKpTvTq6J8nA#/registration\n· Thursday\, March\, 2026\n· 11:00 AM (MST)\n· Virtual\n· Free URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/cmmc-made-manageable-from-assessment-to-certification-for-same-big-sky-post/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260228T002202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T165033Z UID:7344-1774450800-1774458000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Governor's Summit on Local Food & Agriculture - Regional Input Meeting DESCRIPTION:Food & Ag Development Centers (FADCs) across the state are helping plan for the Governor’s Summit on Local Food & Agriculture\, an event that happens only once every 10 years in Montana. To identify priorities for the statewide Summit\, Abundant Montana and the Grow Montana Policy Coalition are hosting regional stakeholder meetings with businesses and consumers. There will be one in Great Falls on March 25 at 3-5pm at the Great Falls Association of Realtors building. \n\n\n\nIt is estimated that only 3% of Montana’s food ends up on Montana plates – join us to share your ideas on how we can grow Montana’s food economy!Registration is not required but will help us plan for materials and snacks. See flyers below for more details about this meeting and the upcoming Governor’s Summit – or contact Sara Niccum for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Summit Regional Meetings FlyerDownload\n\n\n\nGovernor’s Summit Save the DateDownload URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/regional-food-agriculture-summit-input-meeting/ LOCATION:Great Falls Association of Realtors\, 401 13th Avenue S\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Niccum":MAILTO:Sara@GrowGreatFalls.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251208T235133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170841Z UID:5872-1773909000-1773912600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Boost Your Business: Building a Storybrand DESCRIPTION:Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business\, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and professionals across all industries. Each month\, we dive into a new topic—marketing\, leadership\, finance\, operations\, technology\, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away. \nMarch: Building a Storybrand \n\nEvery business has a story…who you are\, how you started\, what your vision is\, how you provide services\, who you serve and more. If you don’t create your story\, someone will create it for you. Join us to learn how to create your own storybrand\, then use it to create messaging and maximize your marketing strategy. \nCLICK HERE to Register! \nBrought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceCLICK HERE for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/boost-your-business-building-a-storybrand/ LOCATION:Great Falls Association of Realtors\, 401 13th Avenue S\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405\, United States CATEGORIES:Trainings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260225T182201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182311Z UID:7210-1773833400-1773838800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:What Happens After SAM? DESCRIPTION:Unlock New Business Opportunities!Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company’s products/services to federal and state agencies.Who Should Attend?Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However\, we will not be going over the registration process in this training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/what-happens-after-sam-2/ LOCATION:Virtual-Online Only CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MT-APEX-Accelerator-Logo-transparent-e1724199194887.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T212834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024323Z UID:5848-1773820800-1773826200@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:GFDA Exec Agenda 3-18-26Click HERE for Minutes \nAE2S CONFERENCE ROOMWest Bank Landing\, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205; Great Falls\, MT 59404 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 975 5141 3941Passcode: 986063 \nOne tap mobile+16699009128\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (San Jose)+12532158782\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acHlCWKIWF URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-executive-committee-meeting-25/ LOCATION:AE2S Conference Room\, 405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59404\, United States CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260227T233414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T235349Z UID:7336-1773329400-1773334800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Opportunity Zone Task Force Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for our first Opportunity Zone Task Force meeting on March 12 at 3:30 PM at the Station District in Great Falls. \n\n\n\nThis task force will work to develop plans to secure designation of Opportunity Zones in our trade area and strategies to attract private investment in the Zones. Open to the public. Contact Jake Clark for more information. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/opportunity-zone-taskforce-meeting/ LOCATION:The Station District\, 119 River Drive N\, Great Falls\, Montana\, 59401 CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T221334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5857-1772697600-1772703000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:GFDA Board & Council Agenda 3-5-26  \nClick HERE for Minutes \nGreat Falls College: Heritage Hall2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls\, MT 59405 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 \nMeeting ID: 940 1482 9623Passcode: 216683 \nOne tap mobile+12532158782\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Tacoma)+13462487799\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Houston) \nDial by your location+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adzGlXYsfN URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-board-council-meeting-21/ LOCATION:Great Falls College: Heritage Hall\, 2100 16th Ave South\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405\, United States CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260302T165829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173441Z UID:7349-1772438400-1772470800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Build Smarter\, Pay Less: The Power of C-PACE - Small Business Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Small Business Webinar featuring Seth Lutter of the Montana Facility Finance Authority. As administrator of Montana’s statewide C-PACE program\, Seth will explain how businesses can access long-term\, low-cost financing for energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, water efficiency\, and building improvements. Discover how C-PACE could support your next project and get your questions answered live.  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/build-smarter-pay-less-the-power-of-c-pace-small-business-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual-Online Only CATEGORIES:Trainings ORGANIZER;CN="Rich Gannon":MAILTO:RGannon@GrowGreatFalls.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260223T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175435Z UID:7068-1772186400-1772191800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Defense Coalition Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Central Montana Defense Coalition \n\n\n\nClick Here for AgendaLocation \n\n\n\nAE2S Conference Room in GFDA Building \n\n\n\nThe Portage Building in West Bank Landing \n\n\n\n2nd Floor \n\n\n\nOR \n\n\n\nZoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81679934264?pwd=RGff6T3QPbRw7FfJbnc5tMaeWJLFGl.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 816 7993 4264 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 025077 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+17193594580\,\,81679934264#\,\,\,\,*025077# US \n\n\n\n+17207072699\,\,81679934264#\,\,\,\,*025077# US (Denver) \n\n\n\nJoin instructions \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/81679934264/invitations?signature=kX1I215pfaqTLIM2uz3ysOkVfZcCiZTAVmLL01R3mdU URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/defense-coalition-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:AE2S Conference Room\, 405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59404\, United States CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260223T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20260223T172942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212501Z UID:7030-1771866000-1771871400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Data Center Task Force DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community discussion regarding data center opportunities in the Heritage Hall at Great Falls College MSU. URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/data-center-task-force/ LOCATION:Great Falls College: Heritage Hall\, 2100 16th Ave South\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405\, United States CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Task-Force-Meeting-Header-2-11-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251208T234521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5871-1771489800-1771493400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Boost Your Business: Pricing Strategy (Is Your Price Right)? DESCRIPTION:Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business\, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and professionals across all industries. Each month\, we dive into a new topic—marketing\, leadership\, finance\, operations\, technology\, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.\n\n \n\nFebruary: Pricing Strategy (Is Your Price Right)?\n\nDo you know if you are charging the right amount for your products or services? We will cover breakeven analysis\, considerations when setting prices\, market fluctuations\, adjustments for seasonal considerations and understanding cost basis.\n\nPlease bring “real” examples of your products/services if you would like on-the-spot counseling for your pricing strategy. We will do our best to accommodate as many examples as possible.\n\n \n\nCLICK HERE to Register!\n\n \n\nBrought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce\n\nClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/boost-your-business-pricing-strategy-is-your-price-right/ CATEGORIES:Trainings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T212636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5847-1771401600-1771407000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes\n\n \n\nAE2S CONFERENCE ROOM\nWest Bank Landing\, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)\n405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205; Great Falls\, MT 59404\n\nOR\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09\n\nMeeting ID: 975 5141 3941\nPasscode: 986063\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (Tacoma)\n\nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acHlCWKIWF URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-executive-committee-meeting-24/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T222433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5862-1771200000-1771286399@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: President’s Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/office-closed-presidents-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T221452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5858-1770278400-1770283800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes \n  \nGreat Falls College: Heritage Hall\n2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls\, MT 59405 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 \nMeeting ID: 940 1482 9623\nPasscode: 216683 \nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adzGlXYsfN URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-board-council-meeting-22/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251209T154537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5880-1769598000-1769601600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting 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. \nThis 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. \nREGISTER HERE! URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/understanding-foreign-ownership-control-or-influence-foci-in-federal-contracting-2/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MT-APEX-Accelerator-Logo-transparent-e1724199194887.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251209T155101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5881-1768982400-1769014800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:What Happens After SAM! DESCRIPTION:Unlock New Business Opportunities!\n\nPlease join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company’s products and services to federal and state agencies.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nAny business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However\, we will not be going over the registration process in this training. Register here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41671\n\n Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\n 11:30 AM (MDT)\n Virtual\n Free\n\n  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/what-happens-after-sam/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MT-APEX-Accelerator-Logo-transparent-e1724199194887.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T212504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5846-1768982400-1768987800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes \n  \nAE2S CONFERENCE ROOM\nWest Bank Landing\, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)\n405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205; Great Falls\, MT 59404 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 975 5141 3941\nPasscode: 986063 \nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acHlCWKIWF URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-executive-committee-meeting-23/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251208T231820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5870-1768465800-1768469400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Boost Your Business: Google Business Pages & SEO DESCRIPTION:Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business\, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and professionals across all industries. Each month\, we dive into a new topic—marketing\, leadership\, finance\, operations\, technology\, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away. \n  \nJanuary 15th: Google Business Pages & SEO \nThis is a hands-on opportunity to work on your Google page and website throughout the session. Business Advisors will be present and ready to assist you. \n\nDig into your Google page: Make sure your listing is accurate\, learn how to receive referrals and deal with negative comments.\nDig into your website’s SEO: Learn how to make changes to help your website’s performance.\n\n  \nCLICK HERE to Register! \n  \nBrought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce \nClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops. \n \n  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/boost-your-business-google-business-pages-seo/ CATEGORIES:Trainings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250612T195920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5382-1767943800-1767956400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Ignite DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 9th\nThe Newberry\nDowntown Great Falls\, Montana\n\n  \nAttend The Event:\nHigh energy\, short presentations showcasing capital investments in our region that start or finish in 2026.\nThis is your chance to connect with industry leaders\, explore new opportunities\, and support the growth of our region. \nTentative Schedule:\nNetworking: 7:30-8:00AM\nPresentations: 8:00-10:30AM\nNetworking: 10:30-11:00AM \nWe recommend parking in the North Parking Garage at 17 4th Street N!  \nREGISTER HERE! \n\n  \nShowcase or Announce your Capital Project:\nWe’re looking for presenters to join Ignite 2026 in downtown Great Falls! This annual event celebrates the exciting projects\, expansions\, and initiatives launching across Great Falls and North Central Montana in the coming year. Whether you’re a business\, nonprofit\, or public agency with something new on the horizon\, we want to feature your story! \nPresentations are open to all business\, government agency\, or non-profit projects launching\, expanding\, or finishing up construction in 2026 across the Great Falls Region of North Central Montana:\nBlaine\, Cascade\, Chouteau\, Fergus\, Glacier\, Hill\, Judith Basin\, Lewis & Clark\, Liberty\, Meagher\, Pondera\, Teton or Toole Counties \n  \nFor more information or to be part of the lineup\, contact:\nChristian Leinhauser\nCLeinhauser@GrowGreatFalls.org \n1-406-836-0136 \n  \nView Past Event Information and Photos Here:  Ignite URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/ignite-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ignite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251209T154200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5879-1767870000-1767873600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting 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. \nThis 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. \nREGISTER HERE! URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/5803/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MT-APEX-Accelerator-Logo-transparent-e1711569955978.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250516T221639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5859-1767859200-1767864600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes \n  \nGreat Falls College: Heritage Hall\n2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls\, MT 59405 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 \nMeeting ID: 940 1482 9623\nPasscode: 216683 \nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adzGlXYsfN URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-board-council-meeting-23/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250505T180819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5834-1767225600-1767311999@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: New Year's Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/office-closed-new-years-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250505T180702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5833-1766620800-1766707199@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: Staff Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/office-closed-staff-holiday-7/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250505T180621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5225-1766534400-1766620799@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: Staff Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/office-closed-staff-holiday-6/ CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250515T155711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5841-1766131200-1766136600@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes \n  \nAE2S CONFERENCE ROOM\nWest Bank Landing\, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)\n405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205; Great Falls\, MT 59404 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 975 5141 3941\nPasscode: 986063 \nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acHlCWKIWF URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-executive-committee-meeting-17/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20250523T003934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5869-1765971000-1765976400@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:DECEMBER-What Happens After SAM! DESCRIPTION:Unlock New Business Opportunities! \nPlease join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company’s products and services to federal and state agencies. \n  \nWho Should Attend? \nAny business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not a requirement to already be registered in SAM or eMACS to attend the training. However\, we will not be going over the registration process in this training. Register here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41645 \n\nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025\n11:30 AM (MDT)\nVirtual\nFree\n\n  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/december-what-happens-after-sam/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-DECEMBER-Flyer-for-What-Happens-After-SAM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251111T235453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5720-1765364400-1765368000@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting 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. \nThis 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. \nREGISTER HERE! URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/understanding-foreign-ownership-control-or-influence-foci-in-federal-contracting/ CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MT-APEX-Accelerator-Logo-transparent-e1724199194887.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251126T203225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5760-1765200600-1765204200@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:GFDA Brownfields Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:In-Person Committee Meeting with Zoom Option \n\nCommittee Roles & Expectations\nProject Review/Update\nCatalyst Redevelopment Project\n\n  \nLocation:\nGreat Falls Development Alliance\, Conference Room\n405 3rd Street NW\, Suite 203\nGreat Falls\, MT 59404 \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/93582590568?pwd=5Awh1bXDbamCCbnRUEbYrVBJGBMObm.1&from=addon \nMeeting ID: 935 8259 0568\nPasscode: 873403 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,93582590568#\,\,\,\,*873403# US (Houston)\n+14086380968\,\,93582590568#\,\,\,\,*873403# US (San Jose) \nJoin instructions\nhttps://zoom.us/meetings/93582590568/invitations?signature=7PQI9HOqFkfWd_zmngs8hM4wyULuLqPy93oJIgOnb6g \n  URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/brownfields-advisory-committee/ CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T034311 CREATED:20251121T220542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024403Z UID:5747-1764846000-1764847800@growgreatfallsmontana.org SUMMARY:Small Business Webinar: Entrepreneur Spotlight – From Side Hustle to National Sales DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special 30-minute webinar interview with entrepreneur Amber Hofstad\, co-founder of Windrift Hill\, a Montana-based goat’s milk soap company. Amber will share how she turned a small-batch side hustle into a full-time business with a production team and nationwide shipping—all while keeping her products handmade and locally made in Montana. \nDon’t miss this inspiring conversation about growth\, grit\, and building a brand from the ground up. \nCLICK HERE for more information or to register! URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/small-business-webinar-entrepreneur-spotlight-from-side-hustle-to-national-sales/ CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sbdcmt.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR