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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the initial enthusiasm for New Year’s resolutions begins to weaken, we find ourselves on  National Quitters Day, January 12th; it’s the perfect moment to reignite your entrepreneurial spirit and transform your business aspirations into reality. In 2019, Strava revealed that a staggering 80% of resolution-makers throw in the towel by the second Friday of […]

Great Northern Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise program would like to congratulate the 2022 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists.  Finalists will present their business plan ideas to a live audience at 5 P.M. on April 12, 2022, at the Richland Fairground Event Center, following the “Rise […]

November 2nd, 2022, Statewide, Montana – In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC&D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12, 2022, […]