Great Northern Development Corporation

05/29/2026

Rural healthcare impacts more than just access to care, it also affects how rural small businesses operate, hire, retain employees, and support their communities. Join the 2026 Rural Business Roundtable Series for a Zoom discussion on How Rural Healthcare Affects Rural Business.
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
This session will feature industry experts and rural business owners sharing real-world insight on how changes in rural healthcare are affecting small businesses and local economies. There is also one final roundtable coming up on June 8, focused on how rural businesses can prepare for rising costs of goods and other expenses.

Register here: https://buff.ly/v1IUR4O ]

These are great conversations for rural business owners, community leaders, economic developers, and anyone working to strengthen rural communities. Tag a business below!

Register to attend the REAL Co-Lab Rural Business Roundtable in May, 2026.

05/29/2026

📣Employers with larger workforces across our region: we want to hear from you!

📝Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us better understand how housing availability and affordability are impacting employee recruitment and retention. Your input will help guide future housing and economic development strategies.

🔗https://form.jotform.com/261307258783160

05/28/2026

📣Public Meeting – Milton Hotel Project

Your input matters! Join us for an upcoming public meeting to discuss the future of the Milton Hotel in Wibaux, Montana, and share your thoughts on this important community project.

🗓 Date: June 1, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom

We encourage all community members to attend and be part of the conversation.

📩 To receive the Zoom link or learn more, please reach out—we’d be happy to connect with you!
Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation - EPEDC

05/27/2026

Join the conversation and connect with experts and rural business owners discussing important challenges impacting rural communities. 💼🌾 We hope you’ll join this valuable opportunity to learn, share ideas, and strengthen rural business success.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, GNDC honors and remembers the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

We have two large desks left and a hutch!! Message us if you are interested.

🚨 EDITED 5.15.26 10:30 AM 🚨 As of right now we have:
2 -Big Desk
1 - hutch

Please message us if you are interested. Pickup day is Tuesday at the GNDC office.

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GNDC has office desks available and we need them gone ASAP.

We have multiple desk setups available, including U-shaped desks, desks with hutches, and desk/credenza pieces. These are sturdy HON office furniture pieces that would be great for a business, home office, nonprofit, church, classroom, or anyone needing affordable workspace furniture.
Price: $100 or best offer
Pickup only: GNDC office in Wolf Point
Must haul/load yourself
First-come, first-served

These need to be picked up soon, so message us if you’re interested or want to come take a look.

📍 GNDC — Wolf Point, MT
💬 Send us a message to claim one!

05/18/2026

📣Public Meeting – Milton Hotel Project

Your input matters! Join us for an upcoming public meeting to discuss the future of the Milton Hotel in Wibaux, Montana, and share your thoughts on this important community project.

🗓 Date: June 1, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom

We encourage all community members to attend and be part of the conversation.

📩 To receive the Zoom link or learn more, please reach out—we’d be happy to connect with you!

Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation - EPEDC

05/15/2026

Rural communities are stronger when people with disabilities have access to the support they need to live in their communities.
RTC is hosting a free virtual summit on Protecting Access to Rural Community Living for People with Disabilities on May 20 from 1:00–3:00 PM MST. Link to register is below.
The summit will cover direct care workforce challenges, rural service barriers, home health care, advocacy, coalition-building, and innovative care models.

CART and ASL will be provided.

The 2026 RTC:Rural Policy and Practice Summit, featuring a presentation of our research and a panel discussion on the intersecting forces affecting rural home health care.

05/15/2026

📣 May is National Small Business Month!

At GNDC, we are proud to support the entrepreneurs, family businesses, and hardworking local shops that keep Northeast Montana strong. 💙

Small businesses create jobs, support families, and help our communities thrive.

This month, we encourage everyone to:
✔️ Shop local
✔️ Support local services
✔️ Share your favorite small businesses
✔️ Invest in our communities

Thinking about starting or growing a business? GNDC is here to help with resources, guidance, and support.

🌐 gndc.org

05/14/2026

Stay safe out there!

Valley County Law Enforcement is urging residents to stay off roads and highways. Due to wind and dust, visibility is close to zero. If you need to be on the road, please proceed with caution.