The Great Falls Development Authority Top Ten for 4-19-25

The Great Falls Development Authority has earned recertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the CDFI Fund of the U.S. Treasury! Since 1996, GFDA has provided gap and bridge financing to support businesses, nonprofits, and commercial and housing developments in Great Falls and the north central Montana region. We have made 200 loans totaling $69,936,510 that have leveraged private investment of over $350 million.

The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Hiring Fair Wednesday April 23rd from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Employers can find more information and sign up here.

Google’s Project Sunroof lets you analyze solar options and potential savings for your home or business. No room for panels? No problem! Montana Legislature has passed SB 188 which establishes a framework for community solar projects, allowing individuals or businesses who cannot install solar panels on their property to subscribe to shared solar facilities and receive proportional credits on their utility bills; see Bozeman Daily Chronicle. To explore community, commercial, and utility scale solar options in North Central Montana, contact Kristen Blue at 1-406-788-4989 or [email protected].