GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MT
GFDA Exec Agenda 3-19-25
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GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 4-3-25
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Great Falls College: Heritage Hall
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GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
GFDA Exec Agenda 4-16-25
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GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 5-9-25
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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

OFFICE CLOSED: Staff Holiday
2025-05-16

Tuesday Training: Food Manufacturing 101: get your manufacturing questions answered with Claude Smith of MMEC
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Tuesday Training: Food Manufacturing 101: get your manufacturing questions answered with Claude Smith of MMEC
Are you a food or value-added ag manufacturer in Montana who has specific, nit-picky questions about how to best set up your manufacturing process? Are you a food hub or commercial kitchen and want to know what equipment you need? Do you have burning questions about what a HACCP plan is and if you need one?
If so, join the Great Falls Development Alliance and Claude Smith of Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) to learn how the MMEC can support your manufacturing business and help you grow.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (MDT)
Virtual
Free

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-21 08:00 - 09:30 UTC
GFDA Exec Agenda 5-21-25
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM
West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)
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What happens after SAM? -Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
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 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.
Instructions: Zoom link will be sent via email after registration is completed.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (MDT)
Virtual
Free

OFFICE CLOSED: Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Tuesday Training: Abundant Montana & Local Food Resources
2025-05-27 12:00 - 12:30 UTC
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 questions and more, join GFDA’s Food & AG Development Center and Abundant Montana’s Erin Austin and Olivia Wood for an engaging conversation. We will also celebrate the release of the 4th annual Local Food Guide and learn how to get involved as a grower, business owner, or eater!
In this webinar you will learn:

How to get your business included in Abundant Montana’s digital and print directories
Where to find local food and tools to help
Other media, marketing, and value chain coordination services available!

Great Falls Region SBDC : Think Like an Inventor
2025-06-05 11:00 - 11:30 UTC
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 American manufacturing company from generic consumer décor to an industry leader in metal art and specialty coating. Under his leadership, Next Innovations serves clients from local businesses to The Walt Disney Company. The company originally sat alone on a 54-acre plot, but Arnold’s passion for collaboration and innovation has inspired other companies to settle down nearby. Arnold transformed the space into a multi-revenue property with other manufacturers, co-working spaces, and even a U-Haul dealership.

Thursday, June 5, 2025
11:00 – 11:30 AM (MDT)
Virtual
Free

GFDA Annual Meeting
2025-06-17 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
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.
It’s an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the GFDA team, connect with partners and investors, and learn how we’re working to strengthen the regional economy.
REGISTER HERE!

View Past Meetings, Ally Award Winners and Photos Here: GFDA Annual Meeting

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-06-18 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Exec Agenda 6-18-25
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM
West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)
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JUNE-What Happens After SAM!
2025-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 UTC

OFFICE CLOSED: Independence Day
2025-07-04

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-07-10 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 7-10-25
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Great Falls College: Heritage Hall
2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405

Strategic Planning Session
IN-PERSON ONLY – No Zoom Option this Meeting

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-07-16 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Exec Agenda 7-16-25
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM
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JULY-What Happens After SAM
2025-07-16 11:30 - 13:00 UTC

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-08-07 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 8-7-25
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Great Falls College: Heritage Hall
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Housing Development Progress Update
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
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 and one NEW project announcement!
The event will also have a zoom option for attendance.
REGISTER HERE!

Montana APEX GovMatch 2025
2025-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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 explore opportunities to secure contracts. This event Is designed to facilitate introductions and connect agencies with quality leads while fostering impactful partnerships that benefit communities and drive economic growth.

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-08-20 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Exec Agenda 8-20-25 REVISED
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM
West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)
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AUGUST-What Happens After SAM!
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 UTC

OFFICE CLOSED: Labor Day
2025-09-01

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-09-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 9-4-25
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Great Falls College: Heritage Hall
2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405
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Fall Investor Event
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
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 and share updates on some of the biggest projects shaping our future.
Bring a guest who should see the progress and learn how they can invest too.
End the evening with a student-guided tour of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.
REGISTER HERE

SEPTEMBER-What Happens After SAM!
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 UTC

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-09-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Exec Agenda 9-19-25
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM
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DARPA Connect Pop-Up Event
2025-09-24 08:30 - 16:00 UTC
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 dealers), information technology, and manufacturing.
Participants will have the unique opportunity to connect directly with DARPA program managers, gain insight into the agency’s mission, and explore pathways to federal contracting.
Event Schedule

Program: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Networking Session: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

LocationMontana State University – Strand Union Building (SUB)751 Grant AvenueBozeman, MT 59717
Registration

In-Person: $100

Virtual: Free

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2025-10-02 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver)
GFDA Board & Council Agenda 10-2-25 REVISED
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Great Falls College: Heritage Hall
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