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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.

Check out the upcoming trainings below!

"Should Your New Ag or Food Business be a Co-op?" GFDA is partnering with Tracy McIntyre of the Montana Cooperative Development Center to discuss tips and strategies to decide if your next business would thrive as a co-op.

Who is this for?

• You’re an entrepreneur exploring different business models for your new business
• You’re considering retirement and want your beloved business to continue to thrive in its next stage
• You’ve noticed a gap in your local market or supply chain that isn’t filled by traditional businesses and want to do something about it

Tuesday Training: Should Your New Ag or Food Business be a Co-op?

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

12:00 PM via Zoom

"What are the processes AFTER I win a federal contract?"

Join Montana APEX Accelerator and Mr. Conn McKelvey, Infrastructure Flight Chief for Construction and Architecture-Engineering for the 341 st Contracting Squadron (341CONS/PKA) at Malmstrom AFB to learn about your responsibilities AFTER you've won a contract.

This special in-person event features an informative presentation on the post award processes you must do. Businesses will receive information on Post-Award Process, Pre-Construction Conference, Project Execution, Quality Assurance and Control, Communication and Relationship Management, Performance Evaluation and Feedback.

Who should attend? Construction and A&E companies that have won federal (DoD and /or Civilian) contracts or have experience submitting bids.

Instructions: Bring your Capability Statement to share during the networking session.

"What are the processes AFTER I win a federal contract?"

Thursday, August 29, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (MDT)

Join our upcoming Webex webinar! This presentation covers Brownfields Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, why it's important, and the impact it has when purchasing a commercial building for a new or existing business.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (MDT)

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

Our Mission

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

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.

GFDA is proud to host a Montana Small Business Development Center, a Montana APEX Accelerator, and a Montana Food & Ag Development Center. GFDA is a certified Montana MicroBusiness Development Corporation.

GFDA was the first economic development organization in the Rocky Mountain West to earn accreditation from the International Economic Development Council.

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