Ignite 2022 Recap
Great Falls International Airport also discussed their planned facade, counter, and baggage claim renovations beginning in 2022.
A generous gift from Mark and Robyn Jones will allow
MSU College of Nursing to build a brand new, state-of-the-art nursing school in Great Falls!
Cascade County Commissioner Joe Briggs shared the counties planned updates on Armington Bridge, Montana Expo Park, GIS maps, and other necessary projects with lasting impacts.
Honey Hippo Play Cafe announced their opening in January 2022! This offers families with children 5 and under a safe indoor place space, coffee shop, classes, and party space.
Montana Apothecary & Co. is opening a modern apothecary dedicated to self care. Co-tenant
Habit will offer yoga and wellness products including guided meditation. Both expect to open in 2022 in their new building at 1921 11th Avenue South.
Great Falls Cross Fit recently opened in their new building at 1201 5th Street South. The program is focused on functional movement and now has 700 members!
Touro Medical School is well underway to become Montana's first medical school! Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish shared the economic impact of a medical school on a community the size of Great Falls. Total jobs supported by the school include 325 in highly specialized areas. In the fourth year of operation, we'll have 600 medical students and their families!
FarmPower Malt is building FarmPower Distillery in Power Montana! They currently create high quality and specialty craft malt and ryes.
Eden Feeds a local non-GMO livestock feed company in Great Falls is expanding for increased production and efficiency. Expansion should be complete by March 2022.
Sustainable Oils is a camellia grain company in Great Falls, building a 600,000 bushel storage facility in Havre. They bought the Cargill research facility in Great Falls.
IND Hemp in Fort Benton has expanding their food grade operations that include oil, power and hemp hearts. They are now ready to turn on their new fiber processing facility which will create 30 new jobs!
MAFB 341 Missile Wing updated on their construction projects. working on the new Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) the $86B project will be underway through 2036. Upgrades to different areas of the base facilities are underway in preparation for the larger project.
NeighborWorks Great Falls updated on the Baatz Building Redevelopment located at 400 2nd Ave South. This project will feature 25 permanent supportive housing units with supportive services on the main floor. Completion is expected for 2024.
Karhu Koski Distillery Crafted Spirits discussed their campus project consisting of four buildings. Construction will begin in 2022.
The Wild Hare has opened in the former Lobby Bar building 518 Central Avenue. This sports bar, casino, tequila tasting room, liquor store, and restaurant has breathed new life into this historic building.
The Farran Realty Partners are working on their newest 216 unit professional apartments on smelter avenue. They expect to be fully completed in 2023.
Calumet Montana Renewables shared their major expansion to produce a high quality Renewable Diesel. bringing their total job count to 265 high quality jobs and 312 indirect jobs because of their operation.
