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SUMMARY:OFFICE CLOSED: New Year's Day
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SUMMARY:GFDA Board & Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for Minutes \n  \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
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SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. \nThis session will demystify the concept\, explain compliance requirements\, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities\, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace. \nREGISTER HERE!
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SUMMARY:Ignite
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 9th\nThe Newberry\nDowntown Great Falls\, Montana\n\n  \nAttend The Event:\nHigh energy\, short presentations showcasing capital investments in our region that start or finish in 2026.\nThis is your chance to connect with industry leaders\, explore new opportunities\, and support the growth of our region. \nTentative Schedule:\nNetworking: 7:30-8:00AM\nPresentations: 8:00-10:30AM\nNetworking: 10:30-11:00AM \nWe recommend parking in the North Parking Garage at 17 4th Street N!  \nREGISTER HERE! \n\n  \nShowcase or Announce your Capital Project:\nWe’re looking for presenters to join Ignite 2026 in downtown Great Falls! This annual event celebrates the exciting projects\, expansions\, and initiatives launching across Great Falls and North Central Montana in the coming year. Whether you’re a business\, nonprofit\, or public agency with something new on the horizon\, we want to feature your story! \nPresentations are open to all business\, government agency\, or non-profit projects launching\, expanding\, or finishing up construction in 2026 across the Great Falls Region of North Central Montana:\nBlaine\, Cascade\, Chouteau\, Fergus\, Glacier\, Hill\, Judith Basin\, Lewis & Clark\, Liberty\, Meagher\, Pondera\, Teton or Toole Counties \n  \nFor more information or to be part of the lineup\, contact:\nChristian Leinhauser\nCLeinhauser@GrowGreatFalls.org \n1-406-836-0136 \n  \nView Past Event Information and Photos Here:  Ignite
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LOCATION:Montana
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Business: Google Business Pages & SEO
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nJanuary 15th: Google Business Pages & SEO \nThis is a hands-on opportunity to work on your Google page and website throughout the session. Business Advisors will be present and ready to assist you. \n\nDig into your Google page: Make sure your listing is accurate\, learn how to receive referrals and deal with negative comments.\nDig into your website’s SEO: Learn how to make changes to help your website’s performance.\n\n  \nCLICK HERE to Register! \n  \nBrought to you by Great Falls Development Alliance and the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce \nClick Here for all 2026 Boost Your Business Workshops. \n \n 
URL:https://growgreatfallsmontana.org/event/boost-your-business-google-business-pages-seo/
LOCATION:Montana
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SUMMARY:GFDA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Click 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
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SUMMARY:What Happens After SAM!
DESCRIPTION:Unlock New Business Opportunities!\n\nPlease join the Montana APEX Accelerator for a strategic VIRTUAL training on how YOU can sell your company’s products and services to federal and state agencies.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nAny 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. Register here: https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41671\n\n 	Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\n 	11:30 AM (MDT)\n 	Virtual\n 	Free\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Understanding Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. \nThis session will demystify the concept\, explain compliance requirements\, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities\, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace. \nREGISTER HERE!
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