• Indian Equity Fund Application Training – Browning

    Join us for a FREE business training on the Indian Equity Fund Grant. The training will help you navigate through the ins and outs of the Indian Equity Fund Grant tailored for small businesses. This grant serves as a support for Native American businesses in Montana, whether they're startups or in a phase of expansion. […]

  • Tuesday Training: What the Heck is a Food Hub?

    GFDA is partnering with Lyndsay Laursen, nutritionist, speaker and lover of local food systems to discuss 'what the heck is a Food Hub?' as it relates to the new Montana Food Hub in Great Falls, MT. Who is this for? You’re a producer or processor looking for non-traditional distribution systems You're a restaurant or food […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    Click HERE for Agenda. 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

    Click HERE for Agenda. 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 […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 9-11-24 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 […]

  • Tuesday Training: Grants 101- Growth Through Agriculture Program

    Are you a food or ag producer, processor, or organization in North Central Montana with big dreams for growth? Join us for an insightful session on how you can leverage Montana's Growth Through Agriculture Program to boost your projects and expansion plans! Anna Flies, GFDA's Food & Ag Development Center Director, will guide you through […]

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 10-3-24 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 Small Business Webinar Series – Growth Through Ag Program

    The Montana Growth Through Ag Program (GTA) has helped many businesses in Montana grow and expand. Learn more about how this program could help your business or businesses in your community grow. Presented by Bailey Kaskie Montana Department of Agriculture GTA Program Manager. To Register or Learn More, CLICK HERE!

  • Tuesday Training: Starting Your Own Food Business with Mac Attack

    Have you ever wanted to start your own food business? Or are you are Farmers Market vendor looking to sell year round, but don't know where to start? Join GFDA's Food & Ag Development Center and Great Falls's very own Mac Attack for a discussion of Brittany's journey from teacher to Farmers Market vendor to […]

  • Selling Your Business – Shelby

    Selling a Business requires preparation, planning and an exit strategy. Join Small Business Development Regional Director Deb McGregor in Shelby as she covers: What businesses need to make a successful transition Identifying potential owners, buyers and more Getting your business in the best possible shape for a sale Mapping out a strategy for your exit […]