Fostering Economic Vitality in Southwest Montana

Since our founding in 2006, the Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District (NRMEDD) has been a dedicated partner in building resilient, thriving communities. We are a private, non-profit organization serving Park and Gallatin counties, holding the federal designation as the official Economic Development District from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Our mission is straightforward: Support local governments and citizens in achieving their economic goals while preserving their unique cultures and way of life.

We do this by providing a blend of essential services, including:

 

Systematic Research and Analysis

 

Strategic Planning and Project Development

 

Grant Writing and Administration

 

Business Recruitment and Retention

Our ultimate goal is to create communities that offer good jobs and a high quality of life. We believe that by supporting a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and attracting strategic investment, we can ensure a prosperous future for Southwest Montana.

Who We Serve

PARK COUNTY COMMUNITIES

GALLATIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES

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Programs

NRMEDD provides a variety of services and programs designed to promote local economic development.

Business Programs

The Bridger District provides Business Recruitment assistance to the community. In addition we provide Business Assistance through our TOPS (Team of Professionals) Program. TOPS provides business counseling services to the public.

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Government Programs

The Bridger District assists businesses in obtaining State Government Grants. We assist with a Job Creation Grant awarded  by the MT Department of Commerce and a Workforce Training Grant awarded by the MT Department of Labor and Industry.

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Nonprofit Programs

The Bridger District specializes in working with local Nonprofits creating Impact Studies and Reports. We partner with Northwestern Energy to provide Grants that assist in paying for the Impact Reports. The Impact Report is a $400 cost to the Nonprofit.

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Regional Programs

The Bridger District provides community assistance programs in addition to providing regional studies and development, for the member counties, cities and towns. We assist Cities and Towns with Growth Policy Initiatives and Planning.

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