High Plains Financial

GFDA Top Ten for 10-1-23

We hosted two business delegations from outside the US interested in opportunities for investment and development in our region.

Upcoming Trainings: A Business Case for Childcare, MMEC Trainings, Boots to Business and more!

We will be presenting on the current state of childcare in Montana, including focused discussion on what is happening right here in our own communities.

GFDA Top Thirteen for 9-18-23

We are receiving Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding to move three strategic initiatives forward!

We have TWO great career opportunities to join the GFDA team. Download info on Small Business Advisor — Director Regional Small Business Development Center or Food and Ag Business Development Officer. GFDA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Great Falls Development Authority Downtown Market Assessment & Strategy RFP -Great Falls, Montana Downtown Market Demand Assessment & Economic Vitality Transformation Strategy Request for Proposals

The Great Falls Development Authority, Inc. (GFDA), in partnership with the Downtown Development Partnership of Great Falls (DDP), seeks proposals to conduct an assessment of the market demand in Downtown Great Falls Montana and to use the market demand assessment to develop an Economic Vitality Transformation Strategy.

GFDA Top 10 for 9-4-23

The cost of living in the Great Falls MSA (Cascade County) dropped from 86% of the national average in 2023Q1 to 85.7% in 2023Q2 according to the highly respected C2ER Cost of Living Index. Housing in Great Falls came in at 64.6% of the national average. GFDA’s long-term goal is to strengthen and grow our regional economy while maintaining affordability.

Great Falls Development Alliance – Upcoming Trainings: Sentinel Contracting Opportunities, Indian Equity Fund Grant, Boots to Business and more!

Montana Apex Accelerators and the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a virtual training on September 9 at 11 AM.

GFDA – Upcoming Trainings: Business Focus, Sentinel Contracting Opportunities, Childcare Business Summit and more!

Montana Child Care Business Connect Fall Summit

GFDA Top 10 for 8-27-23

2) TDS Telecommunications started construction on its fiber network that will serve all of Great Falls. When the fiber network is complete, TDS will deliver up to 8-gig internet speeds for businesses and residents, along with a variety of phone and digital TV options, according to the company. See TheElectric.