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Learn about the growth happening in our 13-county region from owners, developers and investors who are making it happen!

We will have three-minute announcements about new businesses, startups, business expansions, real estate developments, and capital projects that are breaking ground, starting or opening in 2024.

Networking : 7:30 - 8:00 AM

Presentations: 8:00 - 10 AM

Networking: 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Breakfast will be provided.

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 and Lenders.

GFDA is proud to host a Montana Small Business Development Center, a Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and a Montana Food & Ag Development Center. We are also proud to provide office space for MSU's Montana Manufacturing Extension Center and an SBA Women's Business Center in partnership with the University of Montana and the Montana Native Growth Fund.

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

For more info, click to our website.