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Great Falls Economic Development Top 10 for 3-12-23

March 13, 2023 /

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GFDA’s Top 10

Here is our Top 16 for this week celebrating work and successes to grow and strengthen the Great Falls regional economy — Montana’s Golden Triangle. And, sharing business resources and skill-building opportunities to empower your success.

1) Congratulations to the Little Shell Tribe on the annexation and re-zoning of their property on Stucky Road! We are excited to see the project move forward! See TheElectric for more info.

2) Our loan committee approved a $6,000,000 loan to fill the gap financing need to enable construction start on a significant new Great Falls business. We will submit this loan to participate with the Montana State Small Business Initiative (SSBCI 2.0) program.If you have a new or existing Montana business that wants to start, stabilized, pivot, expand or re-start please reach out to Jill Kohles at 406-590-1056 or [email protected] to discuss your options. Funds are very limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

3) This week was Women in Construction Week! The Great Falls Public Schools celebrated with hands on learning and demonstrations by Pacific Steel and Recycling, ADF, and Gerbers in both Great Falls High School and CMR. We have strong construction trades programs in our Great Falls high schools. Check out this inspiring video.

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