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Feral pigs are biological time bombs. Can California stem their ‘exponential’ damage?

California’s feral pig population has become a monumental headache for government land managers, farmers, homeowners, conservation biologists and water district officials. But there is no clear way to ease the pain.

White House Announces ‘Rural Playbook’ to Help Underserved Rural Communities Gain Access to Federal Stimulus Funding

The “Rural Playbook” provides rural communities with information on the “what, when, where, and how to apply” for infrastructure funds.

Prospera Pulse – Trainings & Events

“Just the level of professionalism and the resources available, I can’t say enough good about what that brings to a community. I don’t think I’ve seen any organization as hands-on as Prospera. It appears to be more of a calling than a job, and I think that’s pretty special.”

Austin Daniels, Owner
Daniel’s Meats – Bozeman, MT

Upcoming Trainings: Business Pitch In, PeerSpectives & Quickbooks – Great Falls Development Authority

Whether you’re just getting started, looking for new customers, wanting to grow sales through e-commerce, or focusing on workforce.
We’re here to help.

Engage Mission West – What Business Resources Do You Need?

Welcome to Engage Mission West, our community based online engagement platform. We value your comments, thoughts and ideas and appreciate how you help us make better decisions and design better projects. This space provides easy access where you can contribute your ideas and ask questions about our projects. We’re excited to hear from you!

GFDA Top Ten April 11, 2022

Great Falls is the most pet friendly city in Montana, according to Livability.com.

Sweetgrass invites public to annual meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Join us in Great Falls (or online) on April 19 for our annual meeting!

GFDA Quarter Index 2022Q1

Most pet friendly city in Montana: Great Falls!

Montana Department of Commerce Announces 35 Productions to Share $1.5 Million of Grant Funding to Film in Montana

To qualify for a Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG), a production must shoot at least 50% of its principal photography in Montana.  The BSFG and the Montana Film Office are funded by the 4% Lodging Facility Use Tax, commonly known as the “Bed Tax.”

Prospera Pulse – Upcoming Trainings & Events

“Organizations like Prospera help you see things that you might not have seen on your own that would make it more of a successful business.”

Anja Wookey-Huffman
Sweet Chili Bistro – Office Manager