• Veteran-to-Veteran Social Networking Event

    Annie’s Tap House, Oki Eats, Great Falls Development Alliance and Big Sky Economic Development are proud to host the 2025 Veteran-to-Veteran Social Gathering Event. This special event will feature Joseph Mayden, a Montana based destination, […]

  • Veterans Day

    Thank you, U.S. Military service members and families - we appreciate you!!

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 11-13-25 GFDA Board & Council Agenda 11-13-25 Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location […]

  • Montana World Trade Center Regulated Export Training

    Montana World Trade Center Regulated Export/Export Control Training with Justin Cook My company has Department of Defense contracts --what does that mean for my firm for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? Does my product need a license for export? What’s considered dual use? Is my conversation with a prospective foreign buyer considered a deemed export? What […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 11-19-25 Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 Meeting ID: 975 5141 3941 Passcode: 986063 One tap mobile +16699009128,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (Tacoma) Dial by your […]

  • NOVEMBER-What Happens After SAM!

    Unlock New Business Opportunities! Please 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.   Who Should Attend? Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not […]

  • Entrepreneur Celebration

    Have you started a business in the Great Falls region? We want to celebrate YOU! Starting a business is not easy! Join us for the second annual Entrepreneur Celebration at The Newberry on November 19th from 5-6 PM and get recognized for your awesome achievement. This celebration is for anyone who has ever started a […]

  • Downtown Great Falls: Ladies’ Night Out

    Downtown Great Falls will celebrate Ladies’ Night Out on Thursday, November 20, from 5:00–8:00 PM, with participating restaurants extending the fun through dinner and cocktails until 10:00 PM. This signature […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 12-4-25 Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) […]

  • Small Business Webinar: Entrepreneur Spotlight – From Side Hustle to National Sales

    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. Don’t miss this inspiring […]

  • GFDA Brownfields Advisory Committee

    In-Person Committee Meeting with Zoom Option Committee Roles & Expectations Project Review/Update Catalyst Redevelopment Project   Location: Great Falls Development Alliance, Conference Room 405 3rd Street NW, Suite 203 Great Falls, MT 59404   Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93582590568?pwd=5Awh1bXDbamCCbnRUEbYrVBJGBMObm.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 935 8259 0568 Passcode: 873403 --- One tap mobile +13462487799,,93582590568#,,,,*873403# US (Houston) +14086380968,,93582590568#,,,,*873403# US (San […]

  • Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting

    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 […]

  • DECEMBER-What Happens After SAM!

    Unlock New Business Opportunities! Please 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.   Who Should Attend? Any business in any industry that is interested in developing a focused market strategy for the government segment. It is not […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 Meeting ID: 975 5141 3941 Passcode: 986063 One tap mobile +16699009128,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683 […]

  • Ignite

    Friday, January 9th The Newberry Downtown Great Falls, Montana   Attend The Event: High energy, short presentations showcasing capital investments in our region that start or finish in 2026. This […]

  • Boost Your Business: Google Business Pages & SEO

    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. […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: […]

  • What Happens After SAM!

    Unlock New Business Opportunities! Please 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. […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683 […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: […]

  • Boost Your Business: Pricing Strategy (Is Your Price Right)?

    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. […]

  • Data Center Task Force

    Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, United States

    Join us for a community discussion regarding data center opportunities in the Heritage Hall at Great Falls College MSU.

  • Defense Coalition Planning Meeting

    AE2S Conference Room 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, United States

    Central Montana Defense Coalition Click Here for AgendaLocation AE2S Conference Room in GFDA Building The Portage Building in West Bank Landing 2nd Floor OR Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81679934264?pwd=RGff6T3QPbRw7FfJbnc5tMaeWJLFGl.1 Meeting ID: 816 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, United States

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 3-5-26  Click HERE for Minutes Great Falls College: Heritage Hall2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 […]

  • Opportunity Zone Task Force Meeting

    The Station District 119 River Drive N, Great Falls, Montana

    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. This task force will work to […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    AE2S Conference Room 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, United States

    GFDA Exec Agenda 3-18-26Click HERE for Minutes AE2S CONFERENCE ROOMWest Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 […]

  • What Happens After SAM?

    Virtual-Online Only

    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 […]

  • Boost Your Business: Building a Storybrand

    Great Falls Association of Realtors 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, 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. […]