• 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 downtown event invites residents and visitors to enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and community spirit—no tickets required. Retailers and restaurants will offer extended hours, […]

  • 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 […]