• Tuesday Training: Starting Your Own Food Business with Mac Attack

    Have you ever wanted to start your own food business? Or are you are Farmers Market vendor looking to sell year round, but don't know where to start? Join GFDA's Food & Ag Development Center and Great Falls's very own Mac Attack for a discussion of Brittany's journey from teacher to Farmers Market vendor to […]

  • Selling Your Business – Shelby

    Selling a Business requires preparation, planning and an exit strategy. Join Small Business Development Regional Director Deb McGregor in Shelby as she covers: What businesses need to make a successful transition Identifying potential owners, buyers and more Getting your business in the best possible shape for a sale Mapping out a strategy for your exit […]

  • Energy Market Assessment: Overall Findings & Recommendations

    Special Board & Council Meeting:  GFDA Board & Council Agenda 10-15-24 Click HERE for Minutes   RMI will present the findings and recommendations of the Great Falls Trade Area Energy Market Assessment in […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 10-16-24 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 […]

  • DOD SkillBridge – Industry Partner Information Session

    Each year approximately 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed in over 140 military installations in the U.S. and overseas, will leave active duty and re-enter the civilian work […]

  • Downtown Great Falls Walking Tour

    Join us for a unique walking tour of Downtown Great Falls - see downtown through fresh eyes, identify opportunities for improvement, and brainstorm ways to enhance our appeal. This is […]

  • Buying a Business – Choteau

    Join Small Business Development Center Regional Director Deb McGregor for Buying a Business training in Choteau. Topics will include: What are the pros of buying an existing business instead of […]

  • DOD SkillBridge – Industry Partner Information Session

    Each year approximately 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed in over 140 military installations in the U.S. and overseas, will leave active duty and re-enter the civilian work […]

  • Special GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 11-1-24 Special Meeting Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, […]

  • Playing Your Bigger Business Game

    Deb McGregor, GFDA Small Business Development Center Regional Director, is the guest speaker at Downtown Chicks + Richard on November 1st! Where are you in your business today and where […]

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  • Idea to Income: Small Business Start Up Essentials

    Join us for our live, 90-minute training designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the fundamentals of launching a successful small business. We'll cover essential topics such as defining your target […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 11-7-24 Click HERE for Minutes   SpringHill Suites Meeting Room 421 3rd Street NW; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: […]

  • Downtown Great Falls Market Analysis Presentation

    Chris Zahas and Jennifer Shuch with Leland Consulting Group will be presenting the Downtown Great Falls Market Analysis, recommendations and a Q&A. Coffee and networking will start at 8:30am with […]

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  • Selling Homemade Food 101: MT Local Food Choice Act

    An overview of how to sell homemade food items under the MT Local Food Choice Act- aka SB199- its purpose, regulations, and exemptions. This session will be led by Associate […]

  • Elevate and Manage Your Business Digital Footprint

    Is your business struggling with its digital presence? Join the Small Business Development Center as we share how to navigate the digital landscape effectively and basic AI (Artificial Intelligence) skills […]

  • ADU Public Information Forum with Brock Cherry

    The Great Falls Association of Realtors, in partnership with the Great Falls Development Alliance and the City of Great Falls, will host this public forum to provide essential information about […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 11-20-24 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 […]