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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.

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Check out the upcoming trainings below!

Training & Events

Financing

Start or Grow Your Business

Montana Apex Accelerators and the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a virtual training on September 9 at 11 AM.

The event will provide valuable insights into contracting opportunities related to the highly anticipated Sentinel Project, primarily focusing on upcoming construction, electrical and environmental and how your business can unlock the possibilities.

During our comprehensive overview, don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your business knowledge on the Sentinel Project's history, upgrades, and line of efforts. Gain an in-depth understanding of the project's critical relationship with the Seattle District, featuring crucial information on the MILCON area of responsibility.

Sentinel Contract Opportunities

September 9

11 AM

Montana Child Care Business Connect is excited to announce the Montana Child Care Business Connect Fall Summit, happening on September 13-14, 2023, at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Anaconda MT.

The summit will be the first of its kind annual gathering of child care providers, entrepreneurs, community leaders and industry professionals in Montana, offering a unique opportunity to share best practices, learn new skills, and network with like-minded partners.

Montana Child Care Business Connect Fall Summit

September 13-14

Join us for a free business training on the Indian Equity Fund Grant. The training will help you navigate through the ins and outs of the Indian Equity Fund Grant tailored for small businesses. This grant serves as a support for Native American businesses in Montana, whether they're startups or in a phase of expansion. To be eligible, you need to be an enrolled member of a Montana tribe.

Throughout the session, we'll dive into the grant's guidelines, walk through the application process, and provide practical assistance in crafting your business plans and developing financial projections for your application. We'll be using LivePlan, a user-friendly business planning program.

Indian Equity Fund Application Training

September 18

9 AM - 1 PM

What's your transition mission?

Is business ownership next for you? Join us September 28-29 for Boots to Business - a pre-business workshop is for transitioning military service members and their spouse at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Boots to Business is part of the Transition Assistance Program. Active duty military, veterans, and military families are welcome.

Boots to Business

September 28-29

Questions about our training and programs?

Connect with Tony Peres

Tony Peres

Small Business Navigator

[email protected]

(406) 750-2099

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 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.

Great Falls Development Authority | Grow GreatFallsMontana.org