• Energy Market Assessment Deep-Dive: Energy Efficient Buildings

    RMI will present the findings and recommendations of the Great Falls Trade Area Energy Market Assessment in five sessions.... Tuesday, October 15th Two Sessions at Great Falls College in Heritage Hall 2100 16th Avenue S, Great Falls MT 59405 1.  8:00-9:30 AM: Overall Findings & Recommendations -- this will be a special GFDA Board & […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 force or pursue higher education. Through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program, service members have an opportunity to gain necessary employment skills, knowledge, […]

  • APEX/MAFB-Operational Federal Contracting: A Blueprint To Managing Federal Contracts

    Join Great Falls APEX and Ms. Colleen Goad, 341st Contracting Section Supervisor for the Construction/Architect and Engineer Flight at Malmstrom AFB to gain insight into navigating the operations of federal contracting and understanding your responsibilities in managing a federal contract. At this in-person event, businesses will be provided with detailed information on roles and responsibilities, […]

  • 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 a fantastic opportunity to contribute your ideas and help shape a more vibrant and welcoming downtown. We believe that even small changes can make a […]

  • Tuesday Training: NCAT’s Farmer Market Success Program

    Do you want to improve sales at your local Farmer's Market? Are you inspired to become a vendor at a farmers market? Do you want to learn how to make next year's Farmer's Market even better? If you answered yes, join this Farmer's Market Vendor Success Webinar presented by GFDA's Food and Ag Development Center […]

  • MT APEX-Project Spectrum-CMMC and Cybersecurity Resources for DoD Contractors

    Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator and Project Spectrum for a VIRTUAL webinar to learn more about Cybersecurity requirements for Federal Contracting. Project Spectrum is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recognized cybersecurity awareness initiative offering resources, training, and tools toward increasing cybersecurity awareness for businesses. The webinar will be an overview of Project Spectrum […]

  • 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 starting from scratch? What information do I need from an existing business owner before I should consider moving forward with a purchase? What are the […]

  • 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 force or pursue higher education. Through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program, service members have an opportunity to gain necessary employment skills, knowledge, […]

  • 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, 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 […]

  • 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 do you want to be? Inspired by the book, Play Your Bigger Game by Rick Tamlyn, Deb will facilitate working with an interactive game board. […]

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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 customers, understanding costs, and building a solid foundation for your business. Whether you're in the idea stage or have just started, this class will provide […]