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Whether you're just getting started, looking for new customers,

wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce.

We're here to help.

Check out the upcoming trainings below!

Tuesday Training- It's in the Bag

Business & Ag Together



Farms are businesses and can benefit from the same business planning, financial projecting, and market analysis as any other small business. Join GFDA’s Food and Ag Development Center and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as Regional Director, Deb McGregor discusses the “BAG” of resources and assistance available to farmers and value-added ag processors.

• Tuesday, December 10, 2024
• 12:00 PM (MDT)
• Online
• Free

Take Action! Move Beyond SAM!



Please join the Montana APEX for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services.

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.

• Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• 11:30AM - 1:00 PM (MDT)
• Online
• Free

Top Five For 2025—Integrating the Best HR Strategic Planning Steps

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.  

She'll be discussing the top 5 things you can do in 2025 in for Human Resources in your business. 

• Thursday, January 9, 2025
• 11:00 - 11:30 AM (MDT)
• Online
• Free

Get ready for Ignite 2025!

On January 10th, we’ll be showcasing capital investment in our region that will begin or finish in 2025. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore new opportunities, and support the growth of our region.

Register below to save your seat!

Do you want to showcase or announce your project? Presentations 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.

• Friday, January 10, 2025
• 7:30 - 11:00 AM
• The Newberry, 420 Central Ave, Great Falls, Montana & Virtual
• Free

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

Our Mission

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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