GFDA Top Ten for 10-27-24

1) Congratulations to the City of Shelby on winning a $130,000 Main Street grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to support the adaptive reuse of the Roxy Theatre! Congratulations to Central Montana Tourism on winning a $250,000 Resiliency Plan Implementation grant from the Montana Department of Commerce! Great Falls Tourism has posted a new Regional Tourism Director position Please Share this unique opportunity with people you think would be a good fit for the opening.

2) “What an impressive reception” – Montana based housing developer in response to a meeting with several City of Great Falls departments. We continue to provide a level of responsiveness and accessibility to high priority projects. Let’s give your project some attention, reach out to Jake at 1-406-403-4937 or [email protected]

3) NeighborWorks Great Falls is working with several counties in North Central Montana to provide their services as the Community Reinvestment Organization (CRO) under house bill 819 to support homeownership through downpayment assistance funds. If your county has not yet selected a CRO, reach out to Sherrie Arey, 1-406-761-5861 or [email protected].

4) Our Great Falls Regional APEX assisted a small business in registering with the Montana State Vendor Marketplace and navigating the platform, enabling them to search for and apply for bid opportunities. As a result, they successfully secured their first state contract! This achievement opens exciting new avenues for growth and success. If you would like more information on how you can find opportunities to showcase your products and services to all state agencies, contact Shannon Clancy at [email protected] or 1-406-590-1184.

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