GFDA Top 12 11-18-13

1) Hosted the first meeting of the Great Falls Food Manufacturing Group in partnership with the Montana Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center. The Group will be meeting regularly to find solutions to common challenges. If you would like to join, contact Rebecca Engum at 1-406-771-9032 or [email protected]

2) Networked with agri-processing companies and industry leaders at the Supply Side West tradeshow and met with an agri-processing prospect that has short-listed Great Falls for a new manufacturing operation.

3) Worked with a local primary sector business on expansion plans, helping to determine project parameters and action steps to guide decision-making. Worked with an entrepreneur on a potential new downtown business, sharing resources to help with financial projections and space budgeting. Discussed financing and business planning with a business looking to purchase a building.

4) Worked with a client on the application package for an SBA 504 loan. Worked with several local primary sector businesses investigating expansion opportunities in Great Falls. Assisted a MAFB Contracting Officer with a WAWF (Air Force payment system) client invoice issue.

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