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For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

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SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

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Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

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Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

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Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

Economic Development: How does Billings compare to its peers? We’re checking the data

Data enables us to understand the economic pulse of our community, and perhaps more importantly, how we compare to others in our region.

GFDA Top 12 for 3/22/2016

Thank you to our investors, those of you who have been with us from the start and those who have recently joined the team! Without you, everything we’ve been able to accomplish would not have been possible. On to the future!

Greg Thayer named Montana small businessman of year

A family-based company started by Greg Thayer’s father Gene, Montana Milling is a one-stop shop for organic and conventional grains, according to the nomination made by Jason Nitschke of the Great Falls Development Authority, who is a Small Business Development Center regional director.

Experts project favorable economy for Great Falls, state

Tourism, manufacturing and retail are opportunities to leverage in Great Falls when it comes to economic development in 2016, said Brett Doney, president of the .Great Falls Development Authority

Great Falls Development Authority Top 14 for 3/14/2016

Our next LaunchPoint for new(er) entrepreneurs is Tuesday, March 22, 4:00 PM at GFDA. Contact Jason Nitschke at [email protected] or 1-406-771-9022 to sign-up for this fun hour!

Kalispell Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon Series To Feature Top Education Leaders, 3/14

The March installment of the Kalispell Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon Series will feature the Flathead’s top education leaders for a report on how they are meeting our valley’s current and future educational workforce needs.

Great Falls Growth Highlights 3/8/2016

Montana’s first Accredited Economic Development Organization.

GFDA Top 19 for 3/6/2016 as well as Two Great GFDA Job Openings

Here’s the GFDA Top 19 for this week, celebrating great things happening to move Great Falls Forward.

It’s time to RSVP for the 2016 FireWithin! March 23, 5-7 PM, Great Falls, Montana

Embark Credit Union and GFDA invite you to celebrate successful and inspiring women entrepreneurs!

Great Falls Development Authority Quarterly Investor Letter 3-3-16

We’re working on long-term projects to improve the competitiveness of Great Falls and support the attraction of new residents to grow our workforce.

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Welcome to MEDA: Leadership Dedicated to Building Montana's Economy

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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.