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Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC)

Bringing Butte Forward

BLDC: Economic Development In Butte-Silver Bow

Founded over 50 years ago, Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) is a member-investor-driven 501(c)(6) organization. We are Butte-Silver Bow's economic development organization (EDO). Over 100 of the county's top businesses are member-investor partners in BLDC. 

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We provide the following services:

  • New Business Recruitment

    • Business relocation

    • Business Expansion

    • Site Selection​

    • Tax & Incentives Information

    • Community Connections

  • Small Business Assistance​​ through Headwaters SBDC

    • Business Planning

    • Marketing Planning and Data

    • Cash Flow Analysis

  • Community Development

    • Networking and Community Events​

  • Grant Assistance 

  • Loan Programs

  • Member-Investor Programs & Benefits

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In Addition to these services, BLDC is also in a joint-venture with Headwaters RC&D and is able to offer the services of Headwaters RC&D which include:

  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

  • Food and Ag Development Center (FADC)

  • Homebuyer Education (Coming January 2025)

  • EPA Brownfield Grants and Loans

  • Montana Apex Accelerator

Let us Help Your Business

We
Empower
Growth

Our goal is to help Butte-Silver Bow sustain a thriving economy. Whether you are a small business, an entrepreneur, or a large company - we want to partner with you and help you succeed. We believe in the power of working together.

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Our 
Mission

To build a vibrant economic environment to recruit, retain, and support business for the benefit of our community.

We will provide essential programs and services that empower businesses to launch, grow and thrive.

Our 
Vison

Community

Foster collaboration to create and retain good paying jobs and ensure that Butte sustains a healthy business climate.

Integrity

Earn and maintain trust by being consistent, transparent and realistic with our partners, members and community.

Innovative

Provide creative solutions and opportunities tailored to community needs.

Invested

Commit to furthering Butte’s legacy, spirit and economic stability by providing expert knowledge and service.

Our Values

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