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Montana’s GFPS Archery Program is again headed to national competition

The archery program at the Great Falls Public Schools has once again hit the mark, earning another coveted spot at the national competition for the second consecutive year.

Feds approve Montana’s plan to expand broadband access

Montana’s Digital Opportunity Plan listed barriers to digital access, which include broadband availability, service affordability, device access, and digital skills – with access and affordability being the top two.

Lander-based outdoor school NOLS sheds jobs, announces closures

Leadership, expedition and technical skills organization will eliminate 60 positions and suspend three campuses. The 59-year-old institution has to pivot to meet modern demands, president says.

Native American Business Summit comes to Billings – 4/4

The Billings Chamber of Commerce presents the Native American Business Summit sponsored by Wells Fargo for all Indigenous entrepreneurs, makers and creators on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Montana State University Billings in the Glacier Room.

White House Announces New Resources for Small Child Care Businesses

The administration is planning to lean on the U.S. Small Business Administration to help it dispatch funds to alleviate America’s growing child care crisis.

New UM Study Reveals Unintended Consequences of Fire Suppression – Montana Governor Gianforte presses to extinguish all fires

The study used computer simulations to show that attempting to suppress all wildfires results in fires burning with more severe ecological impacts, with accelerated increases in burned area beyond those expected from fuel accumulation or climate change.

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Great Falls, Montana Energy Production Market Assessment and Economic Development Strategy Request for Proposals Great Falls Development Authority, Inc. March 20, 2024

The purpose of the
project is to determine market demand for increased renewable energy production,
increased energy service businesses including energy efficiency retrofits and wind
and solar installations, and to develop a strategy that we can implement over the
next 3-5 years to attract investment in our trade area.

Access to Finance for Small Businesses in Montana: 2nd report just released

Part Two of the comprehensive report on \”Access to Finance for Small Businesses in Montana\” is released. This report delves into challenging landscape of small business financing in Montana, offering timely recommendations.

GFDA Top Ten for 3-24-24

GFDA has commissioned an analysis of the Economic Impact of Population Growth in Great Falls. The analysis will assess the cumulative economic impact of recent population growth from 2017-2022, estimate the cumulative economic impact of population growth over the next ten years if our population grows at the same rate as it did from 2010 to 2020, estimate cumulative economic impact of population growth over the next ten years if the Great Falls MSA grows at the same rate the state of Montana grew from 2010 to 2020, and the same if we grow at the national rate of the last ten years. Chmura Economic and Analytics will conduct the analysis.