Grow Great Falls Montana

What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2026-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2026-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Great Falls College: Heritage Hall, 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
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Strategic Planning SessionIN PERSON ONLY, NO Zoom Option
Great Falls College: Heritage Hall2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405

Boost Your Business: Understanding Financial Ratios & Why They Matter
2026-05-20 08:30 - 09:30 | AE2S Conference Room, 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, 59404, United States
Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.
May: Understanding Financial Ratios & Why They Matter in Your Business
Would your business benefit from understanding how well your company can meet debt obligations, generate profits, and use resources effectively? Join us as we learn how to do financial ratios and why they matter in your business. We will use real examples and demonstrate why integrating this practice into your forecasting and profit/loss analysis can make all the difference in running an efficient and effective high performing, profitable business.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.

OFFICE CLOSED: Memorial Day
2026-05-25

GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
2026-05-29 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-06-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-15 08:00 - 09:30 | AE2S Conference Room, 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205, Great Falls, MT, 59404, United States
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AE2S CONFERENCE ROOMWest Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404
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GFDA Annual Meeting
2026-06-02 08:00 - 10:00 | The Newberry, 420 Central Avenue, Great Falls, 59405, United States
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 4th 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.
View Past Meetings, Ally Award Winners and Photos Here: GFDA Annual Meeting
More Information to Come!
For more information, contact Jenn Gallmeier:
Jenn@GrowGreatFalls.org
406-781-9499

GFDA Board & Council Meeting
2026-06-04 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Great Falls College: Heritage Hall, 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
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Boost Your Business: Using AI to Generate Your Marketing Campaign
2026-06-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of Realtors, 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.
June: Using AI to Generate Your Marketing Campaign
Join us as we explore some of the basic tools for AI and how you can use them to generate marketing campaigns. Please bring your laptop, tablet or phone as you will begin creating a campaign during this interactive workshop.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.

JULY 4th HOLIDAY
2026-07-03 09:00 - 09:30 | Great Falls Development Alliance (405 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT 59404, United States)
Office closed for the holiday.

What happens after SAM? - Unlock New Business Opportunities!
2026-07-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
Register Here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events?
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.

Federal Forum
2026-09-09 00:00 - 23:59

Boost Your Business: Getting Ready for the Bank
2026-09-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of Realtors, 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.
September: Getting Ready for the Bank
You have a business idea and need to get a loan to get started-where do you go and what do you need to have ready? Join us for this interactive training and conversation around what you need to be “bank ready”.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.

Boost Your Business: Getting the Right Message to the Right Audience
2026-10-15 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of Realtors, 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.
October: Getting the Right Message to the Right Audience
Who you are marketing to matters! Are you getting the right message to the right audience? Join us for an interactive training and conversation on identifying key target markets and creating the right messages for those markets. We will put extra emphasis on holiday strategies.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.

Boost Your Business: Customer Service for the Win
2026-11-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Great Falls Association of Realtors, 401 13th Avenue S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, United States
Level up your business skills and stay ahead of the curve with Boost Your Business, a FREE in-person training series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across all industries. Each month, we dive into a new topic—marketing, leadership, finance, operations, technology, and more—to give you practical tools you can use right away.
November: Customer Service for the Win
The relationship you build with your customers makes all the difference in retention, referrals, increased sales, feedback and reviews. What does excellent customer service look like for your business? Join us for an interactive training and conversation on customer service for the WIN! Please bring your best customer service practices to share, as well as where you struggle with building customer relationships.
Brought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of CommerceClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops.
