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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!
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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, November 20, 2024
- 11:30AM - 1:00 PM (MDT)
- Online
- Free
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First Annual Entrepreneur Celebration
Are you an entrepreneur? Or is there a special entrepreneur in your life? We want to CELEBRATE everyone who's started a business in our region. Meet other business owners, commiserate, share a toast, and be thanked for your hard work. Open to all Entrepreneurs in North Central Montana.
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Tuesday Training: How to License Your New Meat Processing Business
Have you been thinking about starting your own meat processing business? Are you an existing custom-exempt meat processor wanting to expand your market? Have you ever been curious about the difference between different levels of meat processing licensing?
If so, join GFDA's Food and Ag Development Center and Alicia Love, Bureau Chief of the Meat, Milk, and Egg Inspection Bureau of the Montana Department of Livestock as she explains the different types of licenses for meat processors. In this webinar you will learn:
- The difference between custom exempt, state inspected, and federally inspected facilities
- How the Cooperative Interstate Shipping Program could benefit your market
- Additional details about the on farm slaughter regulations
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- 12:00 - 12:30 PM (MDT)
- Online
- Free
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How to Successfully Navigate the Business Loan Process with Erin Townsend
Join Erin Townsend, Bravera Business Banking Officer, for an engaging webinar on how to successfully navigate the business loan process. Erin will walk you through the essential steps to become a strong loan candidate and find the right lender. Whether you're a startup or an established business looking to expand, this session will provide practical tips on building strong lender relationships and addressing potential challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to streamline your journey to securing the financing your business needs.
- Thursday, December 5, 2024
- 11:00 - 11:30 AM (MDT)
- Online
- Free
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing:
Guiding Behaviors
Motivational Interviewing is the #1 researched and most effective method for helping people make changes. Nicotine Cessation, medical, social services, education, probation, counseling, and even dental fields all use Motivational Interviewing. This event will teach you what Motivational Interviewing is and how you can effectively use it in your workplace or practice. This course also offers the opportunity for a CEU certificate if both days are attended.
- Monday, December 9 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (MDT)
- 401 13th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405 (GFAR Building)
- $299.00
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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
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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
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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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