Resources and Tools to
Help Small Businesses Succeed



“Great Falls Development Authority has been and continues to be a valuable partner. From business coaching and business loans to cleanup and redevelopment, I turn to GFDA at every step of the way."

– Raegan Breeden, owner, Play N Learn
Upcoming Events for Entrepreneurs
Webinar: Mask Protocols for Small Businesses

Thursday, October 1, 11:00AM

How do you enforce mask wearing with employees and customers? Join Steve Robertson from the Missoula City-County Health Department for a discussion on communication strategies business owners need to utilize when implementing mask-wearing procedures.
The LaunchPoint:
A Pre-Business Workshop

The LaunchPoint is a business planning and strategies workshop that will walk through the key structures, available tools and why money is important before, during and after you open your doors.
Wednesday, September 30, 4:00PM
Thursday, October 15, 4:00PM
Our small business advisors provide FREE one-on-one business coaching for anything you need
Business advisor Nathan Reiff will connect you with one or more of our team of expert business advisors.

Nathan Reiff
SBDC Business Advisor/COVID Specialist

Retailers/Restaurants – This is for you!

We’ve engaged Barbara Wold, an internationally recognized business consultant, to provide one on one coaching sessions. Barbara is able to identify small changes your shop can make that equal increased profit. These sessions are our gift to you. Email Nathan Reiff to schedule your slot. Sessions will be scheduled first come first served so sign up now. NReiff@GrowGreatFalls.org 
Resource Spotlight
Workforce challenges? We have access to a powerful tool called JobsEQ. Your company wants to expand but needs 25 more specialized workers. Do we have those skilled laborers in our region? You’re opening a business and need to know what the pay ranges are for a specific employee class, where do you turn? Jobs EQ digs into these questions and more. Jobs EQ is a subscription service that uses over 80 databases to provide industry snapshots, wage and occupation profiles and more. Contact Nathan at 406.403.4937 or NReiff@GrowGreatFalls.org.
COVID-19 has presented every business with challenges and opportunities. Our tool GrowthWheel provides guidance to businesses looking to grow based on opportunities provided, or pivot based on challenges presented.

Call or email Jason Nitschke to set up a demo JNitschke@GrowGreatFalls.org or 406.750.0314.
NEED CAPITAL?

Whether it's to get over the hurdle, or to finance a multi-million dollar project, GFDA has got your back.

Contact Jolene to discuss your capital needs.

(406) 750-4481
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