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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!

Join Shannon Clancy and Colleen Goad, 341st Contracting Section Supervisor for the Construction/Architect and Engineer Flight to dive into managing government contracts.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

1 - 3 PM (MDT)

Great Falls College | Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South Great Falls, MT

Free

Each year approximately 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed in over 140 military installations in the U.S. and overseas, will leave active duty and re-enter the civilian work force or pursue higher education.

Through the SkillBridge program industry partners benefit from gaining early access to the extensive experience, skills, and unmatched work ethos Service members bring to the workforce. Employers craft SkillBridge programs to meet their specific workforce needs, matching those needs to the skills and abilities of highly motivated Service members, all at no cost.

There is an informative webinar on Wednesday 10/16 from 12-1 PM MDT. Registration opens on Friday.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

12 - 1 PM (MDT)

Online

Free

Do you want to improve sales at your local Farmer's Market? Are you inspired to become a vendor at a farmers market? Do you want to learn  how to make next year's Farmer's Market even better? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then sign up for our Farmer's Market Vendor Success.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

12:00 PM (MDT)

Online

Free

Please join the Montana APEX Accelerator and Project Spectrum for a VIRTUAL webinar to learn more about Cybersecurity requirements for Federal Contracting. Project Spectrum is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recognized cybersecurity awareness initiative offering resources, training, and tools toward increasing cybersecurity awareness for businesses.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 AM (MDT)

Oneline

Free

Please join Small Business Development Center, Regional Director, Deb McGregor for our upcoming training, Buying a Business. In addition to exploring the distinctions between starting a business from scratch, franchises and buying a business, Deb will cover the following key points:

•      What are the pros of buying an existing business instead of starting from scratch?
•      What information do I need from an existing business owner before I should consider moving forward with a purchase?
•      What are the most important decision drivers in purchasing a business?
•      How do I know if purchasing a business is the right decision?

Deb will cover the key decisions that need to be made, steps in the process and resources to get you started.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

6:30 - 8:00 PM (MDT)

Teton County Annex, 19 Main Ave South, Choteau, MT

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.

Great Falls Development Alliance | GrowGreatFallsMontana.org