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  • Explore Business Opportunities With The U.S. Forest Service

    To Register CLICK HERE! At this in-person event, businesses will gain valuable insights on how to successfully engage with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). You’ll have the opportunity to network, present your capability statement, and connect directly with USFS representatives and potential partners. This is your chance to stay competitive and ready for the 2025 […]

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  • Tuesday Training: Made in Montana, Agritourism, & More!

    Have you wanted to diversify your on farm income by inviting guests to learn more about your farm or ranch? Are you curious about what those colorful ‘Made in Montana’ stickers are all about? Do you want to know what support the MT Department of Commerce offers to producers and processors in our state? Join […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 2-6-25 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 […]

  • Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR)

    Join Montana APEX Accelerator and Northrop Grumman for the first-quarter update of the Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR) series. Representatives from Northrop Grumman will share valuable tips and proven strategies […]

  • Business Blitz

    This full-day workshop covers everything you need to start or grow your business. Each session is designed to run independently, so join us for one session—or stay for the whole day! […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 2-19-25 REVISED Click HERE for Agenda/Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT […]

  • Selling Homemade Food 101: Food Law and Liability

    Limited regulations does not mean limited liability under SB199. This webinar will provide an overview of what legal and liability considerations you need to keep in mind as a home-food […]

  • Special GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 2-21-25 Click HERE for Minutes   **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE** Meadowlark Country Club 300 Country Club Blvd, Great Falls, MT 59404 Main Dining Room Special joint […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 3-6-25 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 […]

  • The Fire Within

    Each year the Great Falls Development Alliance and community partners honor exemplary women in business through the Fire Within award program. The program is comprised of two awards, the Inspire […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 3-19-25 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 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 4-3-25 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) […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 4-16-25 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 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 5-9-25 Click HERE for Minutes   Strategic Planning Session IN-PERSON ONLY - No Zoom Option this Meeting   **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE** Meadowlark Country Club 300 Country Club Blvd, Great Falls, MT 59404 Back 1/2 of Main Dining Room  

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 5-21-25 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 […]

  • What happens after SAM? -Unlock New Business Opportunities!

    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/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 […]

  • Tuesday Training: Abundant Montana & Local Food Resources

    Tuesday Training: Abundant Montana & Local Food Resources Are you a food or farm business looking to grow your market channels and reach more Montanans? Are you an eater interested in sourcing more local food and supporting MT businesses? Want to learn what resources are available toward these goals? To find the answers to these […]

  • Great Falls Region SBDC : Think Like an Inventor

     Think Like An Inventor Join us as we explore how thinking like an inventor can support you in running a more effective and efficient business. Special guest, Arnold Volker is a lifelong inventor and manufacturing entrepreneur who has fostered innovation in others for over three decades. As owner of Next Innovations, Arnold has transformed the […]

  • GFDA Annual Meeting

    You're invited to the Great Falls Development Alliance's Annual Meeting! Join us as we reflect on the past year's achievements, share updates on significant ongoing projects, and outline our strategic priorities for the upcoming year. This also marks our 3rd Annual Ally Awards, recognizing individuals who have shown exceptional commitment and support to our mission. […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 6-18-25 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 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 7-10-25 Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405   Strategic Planning Session IN-PERSON ONLY […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 7-16-25 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 […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 8-7-25 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 […]

  • Housing Development Progress Update

    Join us Thursday, August 7th at 10:00 AM for a Housing Developments Update hosted by our partners, the Great Falls Association of Realtors. Hear about projects underway for Great Falls […]

  • Montana APEX GovMatch 2025

    Montana APEX Invites You to Join Us for the Matchmaking Event of the Year! This in-person premier matchmaking event is where businesses meet with government agencies to build relationships and […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 8-20-25 REVISED Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 9-4-25 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 […]

  • Fall Investor Event

    Great Falls is Growing! Because of your investment, major catalyst projects are moving forward in Great Falls. Join us for a GFDA Investor event - as we celebrate your impact […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 9-19-25 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 […]

  • DARPA Connect Pop-Up Event

    This event is tailored for companies in aviation, research and development, software development, scientific and laboratory services, professional scientific and technical services, fuel and petroleum distribution (including diesel and propane […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 10-2-25 REVISED 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 […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 10-29-25 REVISED Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT […]

  • Webinar: Holiday Promos – How Small Businesses Can Capitalize on the Holiday Rush

    Does your business have a strategy in place to maximize the holiday season? Join the MSU Extension/SBDC training program on Thursday, November 6th at 11:00 AM for a 30-minute interactive webinar focused on getting your business holiday-ready! Quincy Walter, Small Business Advisor with Great Northern Development Corporate will be sharing ideas for promotions, marketing tactics and planning tools […]

  • 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, wedding adventure photographer and 2024 Veteran Owned Business of the Year as our guest speaker. Join us to connect, network and socialize with other Veterans. Friday November […]

  • Veterans Day

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