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Accelerate MT – Welcome to our Quarterly Newsletter!

After seven years of leadership, Paul Gladen is transitioning out of his role as Executive Director of Accelerate Montana. Paul will continue forging the path for Montana’s economic growth as Strategic Advisor to Accelerate Montana and the University of Montana’s Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development.

Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Conference July 20 – July 23- Missoula, Montana

We are excited to sponsor the 2025 WASHTO Annual Conference, July 20-23, 2025. Connect with us and industry transportation experts to exchange valuable knowledge and insights aimed at enhancing our transportation infrastructure and systems. Stop by our booth to explore how our cutting-edge technology solutions empower agencies to effectively plan, design, construct, and manage complex transportation systems through digital delivery.

GFDA Quarter Index 2025Q2

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.

Metaverse takes ‘guesswork’ out of Georgia city’s planning, official says

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, now has a digital twin of its downtown in the metaverse, which it can use to make data-driven decisions.

Year-round strawberries in Wyoming? Welcome to Pinedale’s indoor farm.

Silver Stream Farm sits on a windy rim at nearly 8,000 feet. By tapping into advanced indoor technology, it grows climate-controlled crops of berries, tomatoes and vegetables.

Montana Career Opportunities – Business Development Officer — Downtown Great Falls, Accounting Assistant – GFDA

Are you someone who enjoys meeting new people? Do you enjoy figuring things out – digging into a question until find what you need? Is your communication style direct and concise? Are you reading several…

GFDA Top Ten for 7-13-25

Do you know of a commercial property that could spark bold, community-wide transformation? We’re on the lookout for high-impact sites—ideal for a conference hotel, sports complex, or market-rate housing—that could serve as powerful catalysts for redevelopment in Great Falls and surrounding rural areas.

PUBLIC HEARING: Community Development Block Grant Program Housing Rehabilitation and Development Application Guidelines – 7/17 – Online

The CDBG Program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development pass-through grant program that provides funding to communities for planning, public and community facilities and the preservation of affordable homes for Montanans. Updates to the application guidelines are intended to streamline the process for communities to apply for CDBG funds to support affordable housing efforts. 

Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Annual Conference! – 9-8/10 – Livingston, Montana

This year’s theme, “Turning Our Stories into Action,” reflects our shared commitment to advancing the Big Sky North Coast Corridor, a bold effort to bring high-performance passenger rail back to the Greater Northwest.

You can learn why Bayesian modeling us so important.

Designed for engineers, analysts, and scientists, this course emphasizes practical use over academic formality, helping you unlock the power of Bayesian methods in your work.