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Check out the upcoming trainings below!

Are you a small or disadvantaged business looking to unlock new opportunities in government contracting? Join Great Falls APEX for an informative session where we will be joined by Small Business Specialists for the Department of Transportation with the Civil Rights Bureau. Learn how to obtain and maintain the DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise for 51% woman or minority owned) and SBE (Small Business Enterprise for 50/50 husband/wife or 100% white male owned) state certifications. These certifications can open doors to contracts, provide access to specialized programs, and enhance your credibility in the marketplace. Why should you attend? Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, this is an opportunity to enhance your understanding and discover strategic tactics that will help with your success in the local, state, and federal marketplace.

Government Contracting Strategic Series: How to Obtain and Maintain DBE and SBE State Certifications

Thursday, May 30, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 PM

In this concise yet informative webinar, we'll explore the fundamental financial statements that every business relies on to track its financial performance and health. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or simply interested in understanding the language of business, this session will provide you with a solid foundation in deciphering the three primary financial statements.

The Small Business Webinar Series: The Basics of Business Financial Statements

Thursday, June 6, 2024

11:00AM 

Join Great Falls APEX for an informative session where we will be joined by Rich Gannon, SBDC Great Falls Regional Business Advisor who will guide us through the unique traits and benefits of each entity structure. Knowing your entity structure is essential in government contracting. Regardless of whether you're a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or LLC, your structure can impact SBA certification applications and operations within regulatory boundaries. Why should you attend? Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, this is an opportunity to enhance your understanding and discover strategic tactics that will help with your success in the local, state, and federal marketplace.

Government Contracting Strategic Series: Understanding Your Entity Structure to Be Successful in Government Contracting

Thursday, June 13, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 PM

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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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