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Great Falls Development Alliance

The Great Falls Development Alliance delivers aggressive, award-winning economic development support for business attraction, expansion, and retention.

Company Description:

“Anything Business – Think GFDA.
The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the closest U.S. metropolitan area to Calgary, Alberta, Great Falls provides unique access to cross-border markets and major trade corridors.
Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit in a community built for growth.
The Great Falls Development Alliance delivers aggressive, award-winning economic development support for business attraction, expansion, and retention. We provide customized financing packages, tax incentive guidance, grant support, site selection assistance, workforce solutions, and strategic project development services.
Connect with Jolene at [email protected] or +1-406-750-4481.”

Current Openings:

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News about Great Falls Development Alliance

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Connect with federal partners and programs to support thriving communities.

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