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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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Let's Get Prepped: VAPG Webinar
USDA Rural Development and the MT Food & Ag Development Center Network training on the 2025 Value Added Producer Grant Training. Join Marlee Johnston, USDA Regional Director as we discuss: getting started, application nuts and bolts, eligibility components, VAPG portal submissions, SAM registration, eAuthentication Verification
One of two training sessions offered. Both session will cover the same content.
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- 12:00 - 1:30 PM (MDT)
- Online
- Free
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Let's Get Prepped: VAPG Webinar
USDA Rural Development and the MT Food & Ag Development Center Network training on the 2025 Value Added Producer Grant Training. Join Marlee Johnston, USDA Regional Director as we discuss: getting started, application nuts and bolts, eligibility components, VAPG portal submissions, SAM registration, eAuthentication Verification.
One of two training sessions offered. Both session will cover the same content.
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM (MDT)
- Online
- Free
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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
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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
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Idea to Income
Join us for our live one hour training designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the fundamentals of launching a successful small business. We'll cover essential topics such as defining your target customers, understanding costs, and building a solid foundation for your business. Whether you're in the idea stage or have just started, this class will provide the tools and insights you need to confidently move forward and bring your business vision to life. There is no fee to attend the session.
The workshop will be held live in person at our office in the Portage Building (the building between the Peak Fitness Center and Citizens Alliance Bank).
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- 5:30-6:30 PM (MDT)
- In Person : GFDA Office
- Free
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Explore Business Opportunities
with the U.S. Forest Service
At this in-person event, businesses will gain valuable insights on how to successfully engage with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). You’ll have the opportunity to network, present your capability statement, and connect directly with USFS representatives and potential partners. This is your chance to stay competitive and ready for the 2025 season.
Topics will include:
• USFS Mission and Overview
• Current Opportunities
• Commonly Purchased Products/Services
• Forecast of Upcoming Opportunities
• Requirements for Doing Business with USFS
• VIPR Solicitations
• AIMS Dispatch Priority Lists
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Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life. | |
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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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