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SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: New Year's Day
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URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/office-closed-new-years-day/
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Prepped: Value Added Producer Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:USDA Rural Development and the MT Food & Ag Development Center Network training on the 2025 Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG). \nTraining available January 7th or January 8th. \nJoin Marlee Johnston\, USDA Regional Director as we discuss: \n\ngetting started\napplication nuts and bolts\neligibility components\nVAPG portal submissions\nSAM registration\neAuthentication Verification\n\nTo Register\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/lets-get-prepped-value-added-producer-grant-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Prepped: Value Added Producer Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:USDA Rural Development and the MT Food & Ag Development Center Network training on the 2025 Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG). \nTraining available January 7th or January 8th. \nJoin Marlee Johnston\, USDA Regional Director as we discuss: \n\ngetting started\napplication nuts and bolts\neligibility components\nVAPG portal submissions\nSAM registration\neAuthentication Verification\n\nTo Register\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/lets-get-prepped-value-added-producer-grant-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GFDA Board & Council Agenda 1-9-25 SECOND REVISED \nClick HERE for Minutes \nGreat Falls College: Heritage Hall\n2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls\, MT 59405 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 \nMeeting ID: 940 1482 9623\nPasscode: 216683 \nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,94014829623#\,\,\,\,*216683# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adzGlXYsfN
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-board-council-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:GFDA Meetings,Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250109T113000
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SUMMARY:Top Five For 2025—Integrating the Best HR Strategic Planning Steps
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Jenkins is a speaker\, leadership development and workforce trainer\, human resource (HR) management consultant\, and executive coach with over 25 years of experience as an HR and accounting profession. \nShe’ll be discussing the top 5 things you can do in 2025 in for Human Resouces in your business. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/top-five-for-2025-integrating-the-best-hr-strategic-planning-steps/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Ignite
DESCRIPTION:High energy\, short presentations showcasing capital investments in our region that start or finish in 2025.  This is your chance to connect with industry leaders\, explore new opportunities\, and support the growth of our region. \nREGISTER to save your seat! \n  \nSCHEDULE \nNetworking: 7:30-8AM \nPresentations: 8-10AM \nNetworking: 10-10:30AM \nPARKING & ZOOM DETAILS \n  \nDo you want to showcase or announce your project?  \nPresentations are open to all business\, government agency\, or non-profit projects launching\, expanding\, or finishing up construction in 2025 across the Great Falls Region of North Central Montana\, email Christian Leinhauser at CLeinhauser@GrowGreatFalls.org or call 1-406-836-0136. \n  \nCLICK HERE to learn more. \n  \nZoom in to Ignite 2025! \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 871 9421 7330\nPasscode: 080649
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/ignite-2/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Housing Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a look into what other Montana communities have done to grow their housing infrastructure through a presentation from Nathan Bilyeu\, municipal bond attorney. Following the presentation\, we will have a brief Q&A session with Nathan about how such tools could be used to support housing production in the Great Falls Region. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/housing-forum/
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SUMMARY:Idea to Income
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our live one hour 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 the tools and insights you need to confidently move forward and bring your business vision to life.  There is no fee to attend the session.
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/idea-to-income/
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SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GFDA Exec Agenda 1-15-25 \nClick HERE for Minutes \n  \nAE2S CONFERENCE ROOM\nWest Bank Landing\, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak)\n405 3rd St NW\, Suite 205; Great Falls\, MT 59404 \nOR \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 975 5141 3941\nPasscode: 986063 \nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,97551413941#\,\,\,\,*986063# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acHlCWKIWF
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/gfda-executive-committee-meeting-11/
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SUMMARY:What happens after SAM? Unlock New Business Opportunities!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n 
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/what-happens-after-sam-unlock-new-business-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T143000
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UID:4932-1737550800-1737556200@growgreatfallsmontana.org
SUMMARY:NCATS SBIR/STTR Funding: Translating Your Research into Real-World Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – non-dilutive funding and commercialization assistance tailored for translational science innovators! Discover how these programs can support researchers like you in navigating the journey to commercialization. \nIn this engaging session\, you’ll gain: \n\nInsight into the NCATS SBIR/STTR programs and upcoming funding opportunities\nTips for submitting a successful application\nGuidance on building strong partnerships and achieving commercialization goals\nA closer look at the Montana ecosystem and resources available to support your research\n\nWe’ll highlight the STTR program\, which promotes collaboration between small businesses and research institutions\, and be joined by technology transfer leadership from Montana State University and the University of Montana. \nLearn more about our speakers and register HERE!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/ncats-sbir-sttr-funding-translating-your-research-into-real-world-impact/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Explore Business Opportunities With The U.S. Forest Service
DESCRIPTION:To Register CLICK HERE! \nAt this in-person event\, businesses will gain valuable insights on how to successfully engage with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). You’ll have the opportunity to network\, present your capability statement\, and connect directly with USFS representatives and potential partners. This is your chance to stay competitive and ready for the 2025 season. \nTopics will include:\n• USFS Mission and Overview\n• Current Opportunities\n• Commonly Purchased Products/Services\n• Forecast of Upcoming Opportunities\n• Requirements for Doing Business with USFS\n• VIPR Solicitations\n• AIMS Dispatch Priority Lists \n 
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/explore-business-opportunities-with-the-u-s-forest-service/
CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Event,Homepage,Trainings
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UID:4844-1738065600-1738067400@growgreatfallsmontana.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Training: Made in Montana\, Agritourism\, & More!
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to diversify your on farm income by inviting guests to learn more about your farm or ranch? Are you curious about what those colorful ‘Made in Montana’ stickers are all about? Do you want to know what support the MT Department of Commerce offers to producers and processors in our state? Join the Great Falls Development Alliance’s Food and Ag Development Center and Susan Joy of the MT Department of Commerce for a webinar to learn more about resources available to Montanan food and ag business owners. In this webinar you’ll learn about: – The Made in Montana Program and how it can help your business – Key take aways from the Dept of Commerce’s Agritourism Grant – Tips for starting or expanding your own Agritourism business – & much more!
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/tuesday-training-made-in-montana-agritourism-more/
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