Wolf Point, MT — Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition, marking the fourth competition cycle in eight years of investing in rural entrepreneurship across northeastern Montana. Minnow Tank continues to serve as a regional platform […]

WOLF POINT, MT — Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) has been awarded $65,000 through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Opportunities for Rural Economies  (ORE) Development Organization Capacity Building Grant Program.  The funding is part of a more than $700,000 investment distributed to 17 economic development organizations across Montana, aimed at strengthening local capacity to support […]

WAYFINDING PLAN Great Northern Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop a comprehensive wayfinding signage plan for the Town of Jordan, Montana and surrounding Garfield County. This project is funded through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTGP) and is part of a broader initiative to enhance public […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5th, 2026 GNDC Tourism Loan Fund Helps Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana Secure Permanent Home WOLF POINT, MT — Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce a new tourism loan that helped the Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana purchase its downtown Glasgow building — a major step forward for […]

Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce the 4th Minnow Tank businesscompetition, offering $10,000 in cash awards to rural entrepreneurs across northeastern Montana. The contestsupports both startups and existing small businesses looking to grow, turning strong ideas into sustainable operations. Minnow Tank isn’t just a competition; it’s a proven community investment model. Over […]

The Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide planning, design, preliminary engineering services, and construction oversight for a series of visitor-readiness infrastructure projects in Jordan, Montana. These projects are funded through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTGP) and are part of […]

As of yesterday, January 27th 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum temporarily pausing federal financial assistance—grants, loans, and cooperative agreements—effective immediately. While an injunction has been filed, we want to share how this decision may affect the free services we provide to our six-county region in Northeast Montana.Federal funding supports […]

Wolf Point, MT – July 10th, 2024 – The Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce that our Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center, Quincy Walter, has been named the 2024 Montana “State Star.” This prestigious national award is given to one advisor in Montana each year, the award recognizes outstanding […]

Wolf Point, MT – Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is excited to announce that it has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program. This funding will allow GNDC to support tourism-related businesses across northeastern Montana, offering competitive loan options that help businesses start, expand, and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGreat Northern Development Corporation Wins Two 2024 MEDA Impact Awards for Economic Development in Northeast Montana Wolf Point, MT, October 2024 – Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce its recognition as the recipient of two 2024 Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Impact Awards. These awards celebrate GNDC’s ongoing efforts to […]