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!
Join us for two fun Business Pitch In events. The first will be at Copper Creek Coffee in Choteau on Tuesday, August 23rd from 11 AM - 1 PM. Register here for the Choteau event.

The Conrad Business Pitch in will be at Folklore Coffee on Thursday, September 8th from 11 AM to 1 PM. Register here for the Conrad event. If you have a business idea you’d like to pitch or for more information, please reach out to Tony Peres at 406-750-2099 or at Tony@GrowGreatFalls.org.
Small Business Webinar Series: Managing the Human Side of Change:
This 30 minute webinar on September 1 at 11 am will explore how to manage the human side of change. Participants will learn about what happens to an employee’s discretionary energy during times of change, and what they can do to help get the employee reengaged and committed to working through the change. Register here.
Does your business use email marketing?
If not, your business might be missing out on a powerful and cost effective form of marketing. During this 30-minute microlearning opportunity on September 21 Business Advisor Rich Gannon will discuss how to effectively use email marketing as a tool for attracting new customers and bringing previous customers back. Register here.
Boots to Business
This is a pre-business workshop on September 22 for transitioning military service members at Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the Transition Assistance Program. Active duty military, veterans, and military families are welcome. Please inquire about eligibility prior to registering at JNitschke@GrowGreatFalls.org.
Website Bootcamp - Valier
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, the Website Boot Camp - Website in a Day taught at the Valier Public Library on September 29. 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 here.
PeerSpectives Roundtable
PeerSpectives is a facilitated cohort of business leaders like you who want to learn through experiences, reduce stress, improve decision making, and enhance accountability. Visit the PeerSpectives section on our website and contact Jason Nitschke at 406-750-0314 to discuss if this is the right group for you.
Questions about our training and programs?
Connect with Jason Nitschke

Jason Nitschke
Vice President/Small Business Development Center Regional Director
jnitschke@growgreatfalls.org
(406) 750-0314
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.

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