GFDA has earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the nation’s leading source for information on nonprofit organizations. We continue to be proud of this mark of distinction, putting us at the top of non-profit transparency.

We realize that not every loan request is cookie cutter and sometimes takes multiple solutions to get a project to move forward. This week GFDA approved three different loans for one client that is doing a high mission childcare expansion. These three loans will take the client through multiple steps of the process from purchasing the building, construction and then some permanent working capital. The design of these loans is to provide bridge and gap financing through each different phase to enable the bank partner to be comfortable funding their portion of the project. If you have a project that may need some creative solutions, please reach out to Jill Kohles at [email protected] or 1-406-590-1056 to discus the tools that GFDA has to offer.

Economic development is a collaborative venture. Our investors and public partners are the cornerstone pieces that build the foundation of our shared success. Learn more about them by viewing this short video. Recent investments include: Flagship Division—Great Falls Public Schools; Community Division—Ferrin’s Furniture. They play a pivotal role in advancing our shared objectives. We couldn’t do what we do without their continued support and collaboration. If you’d like to learn more about our economic development strategy and discover ways to engage in the growth of our community, reach out to Investment Director Jenn Gallmeier at 1-406-781-9499 or [email protected].

Let’s move more deals and projects forward this week!

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