Grow Great Falls Montana

What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2027-01-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events?
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.
Topics include:
– Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds– Conducting market research– Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)– Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices– Marketing your business to government agencies– Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities– Q & A session
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.

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2027-01-20 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-12-16 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-11-18 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-10-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-09-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC. (AE2S) – Great Falls, MT Office (405 3rd St NW Suite 205, Great Falls, MT 59404, United States), 405 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT, 59404
See Agenda Below
View Minutes:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/governance/executive-committee-minutes-agendas
AE2S Conference Room:West Bank Landing, Portage Building405 3rd St NW, Suite 205Great Falls, MT 59404
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GFDA Ignite Event
2027-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | The Newberry (420 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401, United States), 420 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2027-01-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-12-10 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-11-12 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-10-01 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-09-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Great Falls MSU – Heritage Hall, 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, 59405
See Agenda Below
View Minutes:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/governance/board-minutes-agendas
Great Falls College: Heritage Hall2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405
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Holiday: GFDA OFFICE CLOSED
2027-01-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-12-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-12-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-11-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59

Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
2026-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Register: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41686
Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal ContractingDate: 12/9/2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 12/9/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Shannon Clancy – SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or (406) 590-1184
Program 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.
Instructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed.

Customer Service for the Win: Boost Your Business
2026-11-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of REALTORS (401 13th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, United States)
REGISTER HERE: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6189
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.
November Boost Your Business Workshop:Customer Service for the WinThe relationship you build with your customers makes all the difference in retention, referrals, increased sales, feedback and reviews. What does excellent customer service look like for your business? Join us for an interactive training and conversation on customer service for the WIN!
Please bring your best customer service practices to share as well as where you struggle with building customer relationships.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceView All Boost Your Business Workshops Here: https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/events-calendar/boost-your-business

What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2026-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41679 Date: 11/18/2026Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 11/18/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee 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. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds– Conducting market research– Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)– Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices– Marketing your business to government agencies– Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities– Q & A session 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. 2026 Nov-Flyer for What Happens After SAMDownload

GFDA Entrepreneur Celebration Event
2026-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | The Newberry (420 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT, United States)

Getting the Right Message to the Right Audience: Boost Your Business
2026-10-15 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of REALTORS (401 13th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, United States)
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.
October Boost your Business Workshop:Getting the Right Message to the Right AudienceREGISTER HERE: https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6188
Who you are marketing to matters! Are you getting the right message to the right audience? Join us for an interactive training and conversation on identifying key target markets and creating the right messages for those markets. We will put extra emphasis on holiday strategies.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
View all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops: https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/events-calendar/boost-your-business

Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Register: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41685 Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal ContractingDate: 10/14/2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 10/14/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Shannon Clancy – SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or (406) 590-1184 Program 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. Instructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed. 10-14-26 APEX FOCI FLYER-1Download

Destination BootCamp: The Schallert Group - Great Falls
2026-10-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Great Falls College MSU: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, 59405, 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, 59405
Learn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your brand, grow revenue, and create lasting economic impact.
Register for this FREE workshop: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m9tt9vv/lp/a885754a-9f2c-4d74-9802-718efb98fd3d

Destination BootCamp: The Schallert Group - Shelby
2026-10-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Comfort Inn & Suites Gateway to Glacier National Park 455 McKinley Ave, Shelby, 59474, 455 McKinley Ave, Shelby, MT, 59474
Learn the proven principles of Destination Creation® from internationally recognized expert Jon Schallert. This immersive workshop teaches businesses and communities how to stand out, attract more visitors, increase customer loyalty, and become destinations people actively seek out. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your brand, grow revenue, and create lasting economic impact.
Register for this FREE workshop: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8fq9j5t/lp/4f4990d0-4056-4491-871f-3167391c50bd

Boost Your Business: Getting Ready for the Bank
2026-09-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association Of REALTORS (401 13th Ave S, Great Falls, MT, United States)
Details and Reg – https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6187

What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2026-09-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41678 Date: 9/16/2026Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (MDT)Registration Deadline: 9/16/2026 10:30 AM (MDT)Fee: No Fee 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. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds– Conducting market research– Federal purchasing vehicles (methods)– Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices– Marketing your business to government agencies– Tips on finding subcontracting opportunities– Q & A session 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. 2026 Sept-Flyer for What Happens After SAMDownload

Montana Rural Impact Forum
2026-09-10 08:45 - 11:45, 2026-09-09 08:30 - 18:30 | University of Providence (1301 20th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405), 1301 20th Street S, Great Falls, Montana, 59405
Federal programs, partnerships, and pathways for thriving rural communities.
September 9th and 10th, 2026University of Providence, University Center1301 20th Street SouthGreat Falls, Montana
OVERVIEW: More Information to Come
September 9th: 8:30 AM -6:30 PMPresentations, resource fair, success stories, networking reception, and The Station District & Lofts tour.
September 10th: 8:45 AM -11:45 AMLocal project tours focused on housing, downtown redevelopment, and meat processing.
Presented by USDA Rural Development and Great Falls Development Alliance.Sponsored by the LOR Foundation.

GFDA Investor Fall Kick-off event
2026-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | TBD
