GFDA Top Ten for 2-9-25

1) Protech Steel celebrated its expansion in Cascade County that will create 45 new jobs local jobs; see KRTV. Congratulations to the Protech Steel team!

2) GFDA provided $350,000 in funding through our USDA Meat and Poultry Revolving Loan Fund to a start-up business, The Shambles, LLC. The owners of The Shambles, LLC, are committed to providing essential services to local livestock producers by opening Cascade County’s only USDA-inspected livestock kill facility. This facility is not only expected to improve processing capacity but helps ensure a sustainable supply chain for meat products in the area. Does your project have a financing need? Please reach out to Jill Kohles at 1-406-590-1056 or [email protected] to discuss your options.

3) Thank you to KRTV for highlighting the Business Blitz that GFDA is hosting at the Springhill Suites on Tuesday, February 11th. The Business Blitz is a one-day training with multiple sessions on topics related to starting and running a business. Participants can attend as many sessions as they would like. There will be a lunch and panel discussion sponsored by GFDA. There is no charge to attend the event. Registration is required as space is limited. Please click here for additional information and to register for the event. Our Business Advisors are available and ready to answer questions about this event or to meet with you as you navigate the journey of business ownership. Please reach out to Christian Nichols [email protected] 1-406-788-9385, Rich Gannon [email protected] 1-406-836-2078 or Deb McGregor [email protected] or 1-406-750-0314.

4) Join us for the Fire Within Awards, celebrating bold, trailblazing women in business! Mark your calendar for March 6, at The Newberry as we honor female entrepreneurs making a difference in our region. The Fire Within will coincide with the first annual Feisty Women Week. Nominations are now open but close on February 21—don’t delay! Know a deserving woman? Nominate her today and help us recognize her success! RSVP and join us in the celebration. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the program starts at 6:00 PM. Questions? Contact Katie Carvell at 1-406-217-7635 or [email protected]