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!
Do you have a business idea you’d like to pitch? Join us October 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for a Business Pitch event at MT Pints in Great Falls located at 215 3rd St NW.

For more information please reach out to Tony Peres at 406-750-2099 or at [email protected].
Does your business use email marketing?
If not, your business might be missing out on a powerful and cost effective form of marketing. We are offering a in-person email marketing bootcamp session in October.

During the hands on bootcamp on October 12 participants will create an email marketing campaign from scratch. Space is limited and spots are already booking quickly. Register here.
Website Bootcamp - Great Falls
Does your business need a website?  Are you intimidated or confused by the process?  Would you like to learn how to create and manage your own business website? 
 
Join us for an in-depth, one day training course Website Bootcamp - Website in a Day taught at the Great Falls Development Authority on October 13 by Rich Gannon.

This one day course, taught by Business Advisor Rich Gannon will teach participants how to create, build and maintain a business website from start to finish including the creation of an online store using the Wix platform. Register for the Great Falls course here.
Small Business Webinar: TikTok
The social media platform TikTok is quickly becoming one of the world's most impactful social media platforms.

In fact, according to one recent article, TikTok is on pace to overtake Google as the world's most used search engine in the 18-24 demographic. So buckle up buttercup, if your customer base includes Gen Z'ers, TikTok is where you should be too. 

Register here for this is a 30-minute webinar from 11-11:30am on November 3.
Questions about our training and programs?
Connect with Tony Peres

Tony Peres
Small Business Navigator
(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.