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Downtown Great Falls is looking great with the newest batch of exciting murals created during this summer's ArtsFestMontana Great Walls week.

1) Calumet announced that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $1.44 bilconditional loan guarantee commitment to fund the construction and expansion of the Montana Renewables renewable fuels facility in Great Falls, Montana. The expansion would position Montana Renewables as one of the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers globally with production capacity of approximately 300 million gallons of SAF and 330 million gallons of combined SAF and renewable diesel. Congratulations to the Calumet and Montana Renewables team on this fantastic step forward! See KRTV

2) Our energy industry consultants, RMI, traveled to Great Falls to present the findings of their market opportunities and barriers to help us attract more investment in energy and energy-related industries in the Great Falls Montana trade area. See KRTV. Opportunities abound to attract investment in wind, solar, hydrogen, and eFuels, and to significantly increase the energy efficiency of industrial operations, commercial facilities and homes. By 2035, the Great Falls trade area has the potential to attract $11.5 billion in wind energy investment. 84% of roofs in Cascade County are solar viable. Homeowners and renters could save $1.6 million in energy savings per year. Exciting investment announcements made recently by Berkshire Hathaway Energy Montana and Calumet's Montana Renewables demonstrate the potential for the Great Falls Montana trade area. Here are the RMI slide decks that you can download to dig into the details: Energy Assessment Executive Summary; Energy Market Overview; Transmission; Hydrogen & eFuels; and, Energy Efficient & Healthy Buildings. Commissioning this in-depth industry analysis is part of our ongoing strategic planning process that we use to focus our economic development efforts on pursuing market-drive opportunities and identifying barriers that need to be overcome to make our region more competitive to attract investment.

3) Congratulations to Cheriene Johnson, with PowerUp Electric LLC on achieving certification as a Woman-Owned Small Business! Are you a woman-owned business looking to gain a competitive edge in the government contracting market? To unlock new opportunities, contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

4) We issued the Downtown Great Falls Market Analysis and Downtown Great Falls Economic Vitality Transformation Strategy. The Great Falls Development Alliance and the Downtown Development Partnership engaged Leland Consulting Group to provide a detailed, data-driven market analysis to quantify underlying market conditions and to identify feasible strategies to keep the momentum of investment going in downtown Great Falls. Thank you to the businesses, property owners, developers and partners who helped with the analysis. A big thank you to the City of Great Falls, Montana Department of Commerce Main Street Program, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and GFDA investors for funding this project. Join us for the Downtown Great Falls Market Analysis and Strategy presentation with Leland Consulting Group on Wednesday, November 13th from 8:30 -10:30 AM at Haute Hive in Downtown Great Falls. You can register here. For questions or to discuss investing in Downtown Great Falls, please get in touch with Nicki Dallison at Nicki@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-750-2099.

5) Congratulations to Pat and Brint Compton of Compton Signatures in Cut Bank on being awarded the Rural Energy for America Grant to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. This award will assist in the installation of better lighting, installation and windows to lower their energy costs. If you are a rural small business or agricultural producer and would like to lower your monthly energy costs, reach out to.

6) We sold a five acre lot in the Great Falls AgriTech Park to Steel, Etc. to enable the company's continued growth. We issued our GFDA Quarter Index 2024Q3 -- the numbers that drive us, inspire u, and that we celebrate!

7) Wheat Montana is expanding in Great Falls and Benefis Health System is gearing up to start its new doctor residency program, see TheElectric's Business Bites. Off the Top Barber Shop has opened in Downtown Great Falls; see KRTV. Great Falls Public Schools is holding a Job Fair on October 23rd; see KRTV.

8) Our Small Business Development Center team attended an webinar this week about the Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. The program is a multi-week business education program - where business owners receive one-on-one business advice while learning valuable skills to help grow their businesses. This year the program will be based out of Great Falls. There is no cost to apply for or attend the program. Click here for more information and to apply.  

9) Industrial Hemp is an emerging industry which promises to increase the sustainability of products from clothing to car doors. To discuss changes and opportunities in this market, IND HEMP brought together a diverse coalition of stakeholders from all across the Hemp supply chain for their third annual Hemp Summit, the Goodness of Hemp. During the two and a half day summit, participants learned about different potential applications of industrial hemp, toured IND HEMP's facility in Fort Benton, MT and had the chance to network with buyers, growers, processors, researchers and service providers.

10) Our Great Falls Regional APEX, along with Ms. Colleen Goad, the 341st Contracting Section Supervisor for the Construction Architect & Engineer Flight at Malmstrom AFB, and members of the 341st Contracting Squadron, teamed up for a special in-person event that brought Montana businesses together from across the state to network and gain insight on managing federal contracts. Great Falls College's Heritage Hall provided an excellent platform for businesses to present their capability statements to contracting officers and connect with potential partners. If you’re interested in learning more about doing business with Malmstrom Air Force Base and other federal agencies, contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

11) Today we are issuing an RFP to find a consultant(s) to conduct an in-depth market demand assessment for new indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment offerings and venues in the Great Falls Montana trade area. This project builds on recent strategic planning done by Great Falls Tourism, Central Montana Tourism, and the state's tourism leaders at the Montana Department of Commerce. Once the market analysis is completed, we will work with the consultant(s) to put together a new economic development strategy to grow and diversify recreation and entertainment industries in our region. Recreation and entertainment industries are important both for growing tourism, which is a primary sector industry that brings new dollars in, and to retain and attract workforce talent and improve quality of life for residents. Download RFP and please help us publicize it to attract the interest of experienced consultants in the recreation and entertainment industries.

12) If you’re looking to expand or start your business through purchasing a commercial building for your future location, make sure to talk to Christian Nichols, Brownfields Project Manager, so we can see if you qualify for an Environmental Site Assessment paid for by EPA. You don’t know what environmental conditions or possible contaminates exist until you have an assessment completed. With our help you could save thousands of dollars and have confidence in your purchase knowing all contaminates are identified and assessed. For more information, please call Christian Nichols at 406-788-9385 or email at CNichols@GrowGreatFalls.org

13) Finding retail locations or a distributor is an essential step for any company looking to grow their sales. To support Montana companies with this endeavor, the Montana Department of Agriculture hosted the Montana Food & Beverage Show where 45 Montana made Food & Beverage Companies had the chance to meet with 150 buyers over the course of the day long trade show. However, to meet the demands of growth, food manufacturers need to know the basics of how to meet food safety laws, lean manufacturing goals, accurate price setting and more which is why the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) held the inaugural Food and Beverage Manufacturing Summit the following day.   At the summit, businesses were able learn about Montana based resources like the MMEC or the Food and Ag Development Center Network as well as have their questions about labeling, pricing, and distribution answered. If you are a food manufacturing business looking to expand, reach out to Anna at 1-406-590-1301 or Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org.

14) As voters mail in their ballots or head to the polls, GFDA is gearing up for the 2025 Montana Legislative Session. GFDA's Board of Directors urges support of the continuation of the expanded Montana Medicaid program which has been a huge success. Statewide, 78,847 Montanans have participated in this program, including 17,977 in Cascade County, 1,445 in Teton County, and 902 in Chouteau County. Paid 90% by the federal government, the program has created an estimated 293 additional jobs in Cascade County. 76% of the participants statewide are working or in school. 6 in 10 Montana employers employ a worker on Medicaid expansion. The average length of time a beneficiary is on Medicaid expansion is 22 months.

15) We organized a downtown Great Falls “first impression” walking tour with downtown partners and city officials. We strolled downtown Great Falls pretending we were newcomers, taking note of what stood out and brainstorming ways to enhance downtown Great Falls’s appeal. Keep an eye out for our next walking tour so you can contribute creative ideas and inspire collaborative action! For questions or to discuss investing in Downtown Great Falls, please get in touch with Nicki Dallison at Nicki@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-750-2099.

16) Congratulations to Judd and Linsey Milender on opening Huckleberry Creamery, a mobile ice cream trailer serving Cut Bank; see Cut Bank Press. Congratulations to Nikkole Breding on the opening of Brighter Days Play and Learn daycare and preschool in Valier; see TheValierian.

17) Rich Gannon and Deb McGregor, two of our GFDA Small Business Development Center team members spent a day in Choteau visiting small business owners and community members. Rich and Deb were able to tour Conservation Grains with Judy Cornell and see how her current facility is operating. They were also able to educate businesses on the upcoming Buying a Business training taking place on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Teton County Annex. Anyone interested in attending can register here: Buying a Business-Choteau. If you are thinking about starting, buying or selling a business, please reach out to a member of our GFDA Small Business Development Center: Christian Nichols, CNichols@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-788-9385; Rich Gannon, RGannon@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-836-2078; and Deb McGregor, Deb@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-750-0314.

18) The Great Falls City Commission acknowledged the statewide change to single family zoning to allow both: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on lots containing a single-family dwelling are now hereby permitted by right, and; Duplexes are permitted in any zoning district where a single-family dwelling is permitted. Zoning districts of properties within the City of Great Falls can be found on the Interactive Zoning Map webpage. Speaking of zoning, the Great Falls City Commission is seeking applications for the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board. The appointees will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025 and run through December 31, 2027. Terms for three board members are set to expire at the end of December. For more information contact Planning and Community Development Director, Brock Cherry at 406-455- 8530. 

19) Value added ag processors or food manufacturers have until October 31st to submit their pre-applications for the Growth Through Agriculture Program that opened at the beginning of the month. This program from the Montana Department of Agriculture which allows up to $50,000 in grant funding and up to $100,000 in low interest loans is meant to support the development and diversification of Value-added Ag in Montana. If you want to check your eligibility or have any questions about the program, please reach out to Anna at Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1301.

20) Our economic development strategy is brought to life through the support of our dedicated investors and public partners. Their financial contributions, combined with their industry knowledge and expertise, help guide our efforts. Check out this short video to learn more about them & their impact. Recent investments include: Premier Division – Cascade County; Community Division – Cappis Consulting & Tax, LLC and Hygienix. Together, we’re making our region a better place to live and work. To learn more about our strategy and explore ways you can contribute to our region's growth, contact Investment Director Jenn Gallmeier at 1-406-781-9499 or Jenn@GrowGreatFalls.org.

21) Have you opened a business in the Great Falls region of North Central Montana? Come celebrate with us! On the evening of November 20 at the Newberry. We will recognize those brave entrepreneurs who’ve created businesses in our region! Want to be recognized or recognize a business owner? Let us know here: Nomination Form

22) The City of Great Falls is seeking applicants to serve on the Planning Advisory Board and the Board of Adjustments/Appeals. See TheElectric for more details.

23) We Are Growing Our Awesome Staff Team and have excellent career opportunities. Download a description of openings for Marketing & Communications Officer, Loan Officer, and Government Contracting Advisor -- APEX Accelerator. Contact Tracy for more info at Tracy@GrowGreatFalls.org.

24) The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is seeking a Business Advisor based in Great Falls to support manufacturers in the region. See description on Facebook.

Wow, it was a hectic, productive week!

Brett

Brett Doney

Great Falls Development Alliance

BDoney@GrowGreatFalls.org

1-406-750-2119

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If your company needs a rail-served, BNSF-Certified, shovel-ready site with all municipal services at your door, we have lots available for immediate construction in the Great Falls AgriTech Park. Contact Brett Doney at 1-406-750-2119 or BDoney@GrowGreatFalls.org

The 25-year loan effective rate (including all fees) is 6.033%; 20-year at 6.100%; 10-year equipment loan at 5.865%; and, 20-year refinance 6.130%; 25-year refinance6.062%. These rates are FIXED for the life of the loan and are inclusive of all fees. If you would like to find out how to get financing for commercial real estate and equipment at potentially lower rates than you're paying for your home mortgage, please contact Jill Kohles at 1-406-590-1056 or JKohles@GrowGreatFalls.org.

The Montana Department of Commerce has opened a new round of STEP grants to small businesses to help boost exporting. Eligible Montana exporters can apply for 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 for eligible marketing activities, like trade show exhibition, market research and U.S. Commercial Service programs and foreign language translation. Other eligible marketing activities include international compliance testing, intellectual property protection, digital marketing and travel stipends. Eligible applicants may receive up to $30,000 in STEP awards per year. Visit ExportMontana.com for more info or apply here. A free training webinar is being held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 9:00 AM; register here.

Great Falls Area Community Foundation, The History Museum, and TDS Fiber proudly present the Nonprofit Board Excellence Fall 2024 Series: Elevate Your Impact. $20 Online Registration is Required. Spaces are Limited. Monday October 21st. Board Basics Morning Session: 9 - 11 AM Evening Session: 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, October 22nd Communication & Teamwork Morning Session: 9 - 11 AM. Register here. For Nonprofit Professionals (Executive Director, CEO, Marketing, Development, Operations). Monday October 21st. Executive Toolkit. Lunch Session: Noon to 2 PM. Cost is $60, includes lunch. Register here.

Our freight logistics consultants, Moffat & Nichols, completed key findings of the Great Falls Region Freight Market Assessment and Economic Development Strategy Recommendations. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights into the logistics industry and its potential in our region. We have already begujn work implementing some of the recommendations. Others will need to wait until we work with our partners to secure more resources. Logistics are a key consideration for existing manufacturers in our region, and in attracting new investment in manufacturing operations.

Jake's webinar focused on housing development opportunities in Great Falls in partnership with Urban Land Institute is now available online with the access code: E#aZ48D2. Additionally, Jake's interview with David Saslav on "Voices & Views V2.0" is also available to stream online. 

Great Falls Regional APEX is assisting multiple businesses in preparing for the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) Program certification processes. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will temporarily pause certification applications from August 1st to early September for necessary system upgrades. This presents an excellent opportunity to verify your Eligibility for certifications such as WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB. To ensure you're prepared to apply for the certification that best suits your business when the portal reopens in September, contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

Did you know that the SBA 504 rates have been dropping the last few months? Jill had a meeting with a banker and his client this last week who needed a solution for being short on the bank required down payment to start and construct their new business. We discussed the SBA 504 option that partners with the bank to allow the client to bring in as little as 10% equity and has the extra benefit of low interest rates that are fixed for up to 25 years. The client and banker are excited about this opportunity and the SBA 504 loan will also help the client preserve additional cash for working capital. If you have a project that needs a creative solution, please reach out to Jill Kohles at JKohles@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-750-4481.



The Preventative Control Qualified Individuals (PCQI) certification is required for Food companies reregister under section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) barring any exemptions or modified requirements that might apply. If you are a local food business who needs a certified PCQI on staff, please reach out to Anna. We are putting together a list for an upcoming training. You can reach Anna at 1-406-590-1301 or Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org. 

Cybersecurity is a top priority for the Department of Defense (DoD). Great Falls Regional APEX is helping small businesses by providing consultation and guidance on the new cybersecurity standards that will be mandated for federal government contracting. If your company handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) not intended for public use, you must meet specific security standards. As a basic requirement, you need a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1, which demonstrates that your business has security measures in place to protect sensitive data. CMMC 2.0 is expected to start in 2025, with full integration into all Department of Defense (DoD) contracts by 2028. Get ahead of the game! Contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

The Montana Department of Commerce's Automation Loan Program is designed to extend financial assistance to Montana-based manufacturing enterprises seeking to upgrade, replace or expand their equipment. The program has extended the timeline for obligating funds through an executed commitment letter in this funding cycle to December 31st. Applicants are encouraged to work closely with participating lenders and program staff to ensure this deadline is feasible with the proposed project. Businesses, or lenders on behalf of a business, can apply on Commerce's website. Questions? Contact Patsy Rasch at Commerce at patsy.rasch2@mt.gov or 1-406-841-2748.

Registration opened for the first annual Montana Food & Beverage Manufacturing Summit being held in Missoula on October 15th. The summit is a one-day educational forum focused on essential topics to grow or improve your business, hosted by Montana Manufacturing Extension Center and the Montana Department of Agriculture. It will take place in conjunction with the Montana Food and Beverage Show on October 14. You will learn directly from industry experts and government officials about key steps in developing a successful food business. The program of workshops and speakers will cover the most frequently asked questions on packaging, labeling, fill control, process control, food safety, distribution, manufacturing efficiency, and more. Learn more and sign up on the Summit webpage.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Services has partnered with Cornell's Small Farms Program to offer 6 months of free introductory course for beginning urban farmers. If you are interested in beginning your own small farm in North Central Montana or would like to know how to sell your produce at your local Farmers Market, please reach out to Anna at Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1301. 

Is your SAM.gov registration due to renew in the next few months? It is recommended that businesses start early to renew their registration to keep from going inactive. If you are having trouble getting through the process, contact Shannon Clancy at 1-406-590-1184 or SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org for assistance. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently announced that it will temporarily pause accepting applications for federal small business certifications beginning August 1st through September as it performs system upgrades to its certifications portal. If you’ve been working on your certification application, we recommend completing your submission before August 1st. If you aren’t in a rush to certify (or re-certify) your business, the SBA plans to re-open its certification portal and continue accepting applications in early September. Contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

The 2024 Great Falls Housing Market Assessment shows a need for 650 new housing units per year in the immediate Great Falls area. For assistance with housing development, contact Jake Clark at Jake@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-403-4937.

Visit our relocation website LiveInGreatFalls.com. This website was the #1 request we got from local recruiters and HR professionals for aiding in attracting talented workers to Great Falls.

Great Falls Recruiters and HR professionals! Here is a link to our Talent Attraction Toolkit and the 2024 Great Falls Livability Magazine, part of our effort to help local businesses attract the talent they need for key positions. Join our Trailing Partner Email Group specifically for local employers to share resumes of trailing spouses/partners across the Great Falls region with other employers looking to hire. “Your (Live in Great Falls) website is very impressive and helpful! Great Falls looks amazing, and we love what we've seen real estate-wise, and business-wise.” This quote was from an email sent to us from a couple considering relocation to Great Falls. We share their resumes (with their permission) on the Trailing Partner Email Group.

The Great Falls Population Economic Impact Report documents an $88 million positive impact on the local economy from population growth in the last five years, and estimates economic impact of population growth over the next 10 years.

Manufacturers, if you don't get the monthly newsletter from the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center you are missing out on great training and other resources.

The Montana Department of Agriculture is partnering with the USDA and the Agricultural Marketing Services to help strengthen the resiliency of Montana food systems. Is your food company focused on middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted agricultural products? If so, there is a new funding opportunity for your projects. Discuss this new opportunity and check your eligibility with Anna by reaching out at Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1301.

Are you planning any international marketing activities in 2024? The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) run by the Export Montana team at the Montana Department of Commerce has a host of export support services and federal grants available for businesses up to $12,000. They're awesome to work with! Our Small Business Advisor, Rich Gannon, can help too and he is also awesome! RGannon@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-836-2078.

Have you created or updated your Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile? A strong profile can significantly boost your contracting success by increasing your visibility to local, state, and federal agencies seeking goods and services. If you would like more information on how to create or update your DSBS profile, contact Shannon Clancy at SClancy@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1184.

USDA has launched a new online tool to assist small businesses in identifying procurement opportunities; see USDA's Procurement Forecast.

Zero to 5 has launched the Montana Child Care Business Connect website to help support the startup and expansion of early childcare businesses. The Great Falls Childcare Demand Assessment shows a need for additional childcare facilities to serve 580 children in Great Falls. For assistance with childcare facility business planning, contact Rich Gannon at RGannon@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-836-2078.

One of the many tools we have for renovating your building in Downtown Great Falls is the City's Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Grant. This 50% match grant can help with Façade, Building Code Compliance, and Safety & Security. One of the biggest uses of this grant is Fire Suppression and updating the face of your building. To find out more about this grant, call Nicki at 1-406-750-2099 or Nicki@GrowGreatFalls.org. Let's discuss how TIF and other tools can help you change the face of Downtown Great Falls. 

Employers, are you looking for timely data on our local workforce? JobsEQ for Workforce is a software tool that provides timely data on our local workforce and employers—including demographics, occupations, wages, certifications, and more. Contact Jake Clark at Jake@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-403-4937 to be connected with a JobsEQ-trained Business Advisor today. To learn more about GFDA's other talent attraction tools, visit our website. 

Recruiters, are you hiring for a job position that is:  

• High level 
• High salary 
• Out-of-the-box/unique/creative? 

Help us attract workforce to move to Great Falls - send a one-sentence description of the job, 3-5 of your company's top employee benefits, salary (if listed), and a link to apply for your job to Tracy@GrowGreatFalls.org to be included in the Hot Jobs in Great Falls blog post.  

Cybersecurity challenges for businesses continue to grow. The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) is offering an array of useful resources to help Montana businesses to protect themselves.

USDA opened a new round of Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants and loans. Rural small businesses and agricultural producers can use the funds to make energy-efficiency improvements, lower operating costs, or install renewable energy systems. Quarterly competitions will be held. For for help applying, contact Anna Flies: Anna@GrowGreatFalls.org or 1-406-590-1301. 

The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center has launched the Certified Manufacturing Associate Apprenticeship program. This one-year program combines on-the-job training with online technical classes on safety, math and measurements, manufacturing processes, and quality control.



If you are trying to redevelop a property that involves an environmental cleanup (including lead paint and asbestos) and you have a gap in your financing, your project may qualify for our low-interest brownfield redevelopment loan funds. We can make loans anywhere in Cascade County or within 100 miles from the borders of Cascade County, which covers much of the region. We're eager to help make your project move forward. Contact Christian Nichols at 1-406-788-9385 or CNichols@GrowGreatFalls.org. We also have some small business or nonprofit startup/expansion loan funds available for Glacier and Blaine counties.

The Montana Innovation Partnership is offering a number of trainings and an accelerator program for companies interested in pursuing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.

The best resource we scan daily to stay abreast of business and community innovation is MATR.net (Montana Associated Technology Roundtables), which we are proud to help sponsor. Sign up for their free newsletter.

Our Mission is to Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.

GFDA is proud to host a Montana Small Business Development Center, a Montana APEX Accelerator, and a Montana Food & Ag Development Center. GFDA is a certified Montana MicroBusiness Development Corporation.

GFDA was the first economic development organization in the Rocky Mountain West to earn accreditation from the International Economic Development Council.

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