Site Selection

Find The Right Location for your Business

If your company is exploring site selection in Great Falls, Montana, our team provides confidential, data-driven support to help businesses identify the best location for expansion, relocation, or investment.

Located in Cascade County in north-central Montana, Great Falls serves as the economic center of Montana’s Golden Triangle, a region known for strong agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and technology industries. Our economic development team works with companies, developers, and site consultants to identify available industrial land, commercial buildings, and development-ready sites throughout the region. 

Whether you are evaluating manufacturing sites, logistics locations, office space, or industrial parks in Montana, we streamline the process by connecting you with property opportunities, workforce data, and local partners.

why companies choose great falls, montana

Great Falls offers companies a strategic location with strong infrastructure, competitive operating costs, and access to skilled labor.

Strategic Location for Logistics & Distribution

Great Falls sits along Interstate 15 with direct access to Canada, providing efficient connections to western U.S. and international markets. The region also benefits from rail access, an active railyard, and a commercial airport that supports business travel and freight operations. 

Businesses also benefit from proximity to the Port of Montana in Shelby, which provides rail-to-truck transload capabilities and cross-border connections to Canadian markets.

Skilled and Reliable Workforce

Employers in Great Falls draw from a workforce experienced in industries such as:

• Manufacturing
• Agriculture and food processing
• Healthcare and education
• Construction and engineering
• Telecommunications and technology

Major employers and industry clusters across these sectors provide a stable labor base and opportunities for supply-chain partnerships.

Competitive Business Environment

Companies relocating or expanding in Great Falls benefit from:

• Lower operating and facility costs compared to larger metro areas
• Available industrial land and development sites
• Business-friendly regulatory environment
• Regional population and trade area of more than 200,000 people across north-central Montana. 

site selection services

Our economic development team provides free and confidential site selection assistance for companies considering investment in Great Falls and the surrounding region.

Property & Site Identification

We help businesses identify available:

• Industrial sites in Great Falls, Montana
• Development-ready land
• Commercial buildings and office space
• Manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Build-to-suit opportunities

Market Data & Business Intelligence

Companies evaluating business relocation to Montana receive access to detailed regional data, including:

• Workforce demographics and labor availability
• Industry cluster data
• Economic and wage trends
• Infrastructure capacity and utilities
• Transportation and logistics networks
  

Infrastructure & Utility Coordination

We work directly with local partners to assess:

• Power, water, sewer, and broadband availability
• Transportation access and freight infrastructure
• Zoning and land-use requirements
• Site readiness and permitting timelines
  

Incentives & Financing

Businesses expanding in Great Falls may qualify for state or local programs, including:

• Workforce training programs
• Tax incentives and abatements
• Infrastructure assistance
• Financing programs for business development

Our team helps companies understand the options available and coordinate with partners across Montana.

Industrial Sites and Development Opportunities

Great Falls offers a range of industrial parks and development-ready sites suited for manufacturing, logistics, and advanced industries.

The region includes opportunities such as rail-served industrial land and emerging development areas designed for large-scale industrial investment, including projects like the AgriTech Park. 

Companies searching for Montana industrial property or large development sites will find opportunities that support both immediate development and long-term expansion.

A Streamlined Site Selection Process

We understand that site selection decisions require speed, confidentiality, and reliable information.

Our team acts as a single point of contact to help companies navigate the process efficiently.

Our process includes:

1. Understanding your project requirements
2. Identifying qualified sites and buildings
3. Providing workforce and economic data
4. Coordinating utilities and local partners
5. Supporting due diligence and project development

All services are confidential and provided at no cost to companies exploring the region.