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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!

Business valuation is an important first step in understanding what your business is worth, as well as answering important questions like how to grow, how to structure or re-structure, and when to sell. This webinar will provide a brief overview of what your business is worth, and why it matters. Presented by Sarah Hamlen ChFC, FIC 

The Small Business Webinar Series:

What Your Business Is Worth...And Why It Matters

Thursday, March 7

11:00 - 11:30 AM

If you're struggling to establish an online presence for your business, our Website Boot Camp is the perfect solution. In just one day, you'll gain the skills and confidence to build a professional website for your business - no coding required!

Whether you're a complete beginner or have some basic website knowledge, after our class you'll have the tools to get your business website up and running. No more confusion or intimidation. Just practical, actionable training that will establish your digital footprint.

Website Bootcamp (Cut Bank)

Wednesday, March 13

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Great Falls Montana APEX as we host a virtual training on the DoD Mentor Protégé Program presented by Yolandra Nathaniel, Procurement Analyst, Office of Small Business Programs, Department of the Navy (DON). She will explore how this program helps eligible small businesses gain capacity and win government contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies and the various benefits as well as the participation requirements and regulations.

Exploring the DoD Mentor Protégé Program

March 21

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Is your business struggling with its digital presence? Join our upcoming class to learn the skills necessary for navigating the digital landscape effectively. Additionally learn some basic AI (artificial intelligence) skills that can help with many aspects of digital marketing. The course will be taught, in person, at the Great Falls Development Alliance office by SBDC Advisor Rich Gannon.

Elevate & Manage Your Business Digital Footprint

March 27

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Our Mission

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

Great Falls Region Community Vision

The Great Falls Region will be a proud, positive, and vibrant community, which welcomes new people, new investments, and innovative opportunities while celebrating its authentic and diverse Montana culture. Our community will be a safe and inclusive place to raise families and will offer opportunities for individual growth and quality of life, which retains and grows our population.

GFDA Organizational Vision

Great Falls Development Authority will be a change agent, catalyst, and facilitator in the Great Falls region, fostering collaboration and partnerships to support diverse economic opportunities, innovation, and growth. Our economic development organization will be a high performing leader in attracting new investment and talent. Our work providing access to capital, consulting, training and resources for entrepreneurs, businesses, developers, and nonprofits will transform Great Falls and the surrounding 13-county trade area into a thriving regional economy that enhances the standard of living for our people.    

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 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.