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Great Falls Development Alliance Wins Bronze for Economic Development Organization of the Year
We’re especially proud that GFDA is the only organization in Montana to receive a 2026 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award.
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Montana State University’s Bracken Center Secures Internships for Over 300 Students
The Bracken Center and Jake Jabs College provide personalized career support connecting students with internships across industries. Nearly 70 percent of business students completed internships in summer 2026, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
Is an AI minor now required in college to be successful? Colleges are listening
Students are pursuing AI minors because every field they’re already in is being reshaped by the same tech transformation.
For Sale – The John R. Toole House at 1005 Gerald Avenue, a National Register–listed historic property offering a compelling adaptive reuse opportunity in Missoula’s University District.
The building totals approximately ±13,977 square feet above grade with an additional ±4,898 square feet of below-grade space, providing flexibility for a range of redevelopment concepts. The property’s historic designation makes it eligible for the Federal 20% Historic Tax Credit and Montana’s 5% Historic Tax Credit. With these, a buyer can potentially offset up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation costs and materially improve redevelopment economics.
Amazon Plans Drone Delivery in 500 U.S. Cities by 2026
Amazon’s Prime Air aims to expand drone deliveries nationwide, pending FAA rule changes. This shift could reshape last-mile logistics and impact Montana’s supply chains.
Montana State University’s Community Design Center is celebrating 50 years as it helps shape communities across Montana
The center was founded in 1976 and has completed over 50 projects across the state.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Montana State University offers support to middle school teams that design a fire-resistant city; applications due Sept. 7
In small teams and with the support of a coach and mentor, students will research, plan and design a city set 100 years in the future, then create a scale model built primarily from recycled materials, a project plan, an essay and a presentation.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Second Story Housing Hub – Meetings on 9/3 – 10/13 and 11/9 – Butte, Montana
Second Story Housing Hub helps revitalize historic buildings, expand housing options, strengthen the local economy, and preserve the unique architectural character of Butte. By bringing together the right people and resources, the organization is helping create a more livable, resilient, and prosperous community—one second story at a time.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail services for agriculture, industry, or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined…
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Condemns USDA’s Intent to Rescind Roadless Rule
Rescission would strip protections from tens of millions of acres of the nation’s best hunting and fishing habitat.
Why We Need to Rethink Disability – Guy Kawasaki Podcast
…what can happen when people stop asking whether something is possible and start asking how they can make it accessible.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Climate Change Quadruples Snow Drought Risk in Western U.S. – Montana State University Researchers
Researchers from Montana State University found that severe snow droughts are now over four times more likely due to human-caused warming. This shift threatens regional water supplies and calls for urgent adaptation and emission reduction efforts.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Data center industry PR efforts are intensifying even as public opposition surges.
The Data Center Coalition has increased advertising and economic reports to defend expansion amid rising resistance in states like North Carolina and Texas. Despite transparency efforts and audits, skepticism remains about addressing energy and community concerns.
Slow Bets – Singles and Doubles – Twenty years of nothing impressive – Mario Schulzke
It feels to me the world is obsessed with home runs.
Great Falls Development Alliance Top Ten for 8/16/26
Allegiant Air is bringing back direct flights connecting Great Falls with Las Vegas beginning March 5, 2027. KRTV ran a great story about 406 Arena in Vaughn. Montana was ranked the 3rd Most Outdoorsy State in a study by REezy; see Travel & Leisure. The new VA Clinic opened in Lewistown, nearly doubling the space in the old facility; see KRTV.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
Prospera Business Network
Prospera Business Network is the lead non-profit organization advancing and supporting community-centered economic development in southwest Montana. Our focus is helping people start and grow their business – in turn strengthening our region’s economy and…
New UM President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn to Address Community at State of the University – 8/21 – Montana Theatre
Shinn took the University’s helm on July 1 as UM’s 20th president. He joined UM after a successful tenure as the interim president of Boise State University, where he led efforts to enhance student engagement, strengthen campus partnerships and expand access to affordable education opportunities for students.
Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy – Your Future May Be Here
Manager Environmental Permitting Northwestern Energy – Butte Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Planning Engineer Northwestern Energy – Billings Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Estimator Northwestern Energy – Read the full job description: CLICK HERE! Customer Associate…
Montana Ambassadors Seattle Speaker Series: Aerospace in Montana – 10/8
The Montana Ambassadors is a volunteer, not-for-profit, and non-partisan association made up of passionate people dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. Our members act as official Ambassadors of the State of Montana, both in and out of state. Ambassadors are leaders across all industries committed to furthering the best interests of Montana.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
A.I. Companies are trying to capture the brains of American’s students
Google’s drive to increase student access to its A.I. tools ramps up a longstanding battle among tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft to capture classrooms and secure students as long-term customers.
Headwaters Tech Hub August Newsletter
This year we’re highlighting how the technologies we build bring benefits across industry sectors. We’ll kick off the summit with a tech demo day at Lubrecht Forest. Our conference will feature an industry panel building innovative solutions to “wicked” problems, and breakout sessions focused on resiliency in entrepreneurship and expanding onramps into the tech workforce.