To Butte, Montana
Welcome
Who We Are
Welcome to Butte, Montana, sometimes known as The Richest Hill on Earth. We mined the copper that electrified America and that helped win two world wars. We’re a melting pot of immigrants who carved out nearly 10,000 miles of underground mining tunnels. Our community is steeped in tradition, celebration, hard-work and grit.​
“Butte Tough” is local vernacular for our strength and innovation. “All roads lead to Butte” is local vernacular for our history of logistics and exports. We’re the only county in the state of Montana designated as a foreign trade zone and this is not by accident. We have a long tradition of industry and engineering in the Mining City. And we’re nestled in the middle of some of Western Montana’s most accessible outdoor recreation opportunities.
Where We’re Going
While mining will always be a part of who we are, we are now known as the world’s largest producer of Silane Gas, a major component in electronics and microchips, and we’re working to expand into EV battery manufacturing. We boast Montana’s largest industrial park and manufacturing hub. We are home to several award-winning engineering firms with a special focus on environmental engineering, and we are Montana’s premier logistical and warehousing location.
What Your Business Will Bring
Your company will add strength and vitality to Butte. You will invest in our children and our future. You will add your own traditions to ours, and you will commit to loving Butte as much as we do.
In Butte
Thrive
Workforce
In Butte
A History of Working Hard
Butte is no stranger to economic evolution. Although built on the mining industry, our community has transitioned to diversify its economy, leading to the growth of sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, healthcare, and tourism.
Southwest Montana’s economy continues to grow with population growth of 2.5% in the last 3 years. New businesses including Montana Craft Malt, Ergon Asphalt, and WAUSAU Building Supply have all opened their doors on new facilities in the last 5 years. These companies were attracted to the region for a number of reasons including competitive cost of living, work ethic and transportation infrastructure.
Butte has also long been known for its high-quality, blue-collar workforce and work ethic. Many of the workers in Butte have backgrounds in areas in which they used their hands to erect, construct, assemble, and fabricate or manufacture products. Workers with these skills are very prevalent in Butte and Southwest Montana. A recent survey of the major employers in the Butte area indicates that the employees are very loyal to their employers. Turnover rates of 3 to 5% annually were very common.
Southwest Montana Labor Force
Beaverhead, Granite, Deer-Lodge, Powell, Jefferson, Madison, and Butte-Silver Bow Counties.
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The population in Southwest Montana was 87,941 per American Community Survey data for 2022.
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Of individuals 25 to 64 in Southwest Montana, 93.8% have a high school diploma or higher (JobsEQ)
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The region has a civilian labor force of 40,388 with a labor participation rate of 56%.
Workers in Southwest Montana Regularly Commute for Work!
60 Miles = 60 Minutes
Outdoor
Recreation Near Butte
Logistics
Around Butte
Canada, Mexico, and everywhere in between, Butte’s one-of-a-kind location offers your business crucial connectivity to the world while ensuring your re-location or expansion efforts are a success!
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Butte is the only location of its kind in Montana featuring dynamic transportation and shipping infrastructure connecting the proposed project sites with the target markets of the Northwest US and Western Canada reducing transportation costs through the use of efficient transportation channels. Interstate 15 runs north-south and I-90 is a part of the CANAMEX corridor. The BNSF and Union Pacific railways are the two largest freight rail networks in North America.
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The two rail lines serve Butte through the Port of Montana located in Montana Connections Business Development Park, connecting Southwest Montana to the world.
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The Port of Montana is a full-service transload facility with excellent relationships with local and national trucking companies. The Port would be willing to work with the company to find trucking companies to assist with transportation needs. The Port also has working relationships with both BNSF and Union Pacific and if rail was determined to be a viable transportation option, your organization would work with the Port for rail transportation services.
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We know dependable transportation infrastructure allows your business to receive production inputs and transport finished goods to market in an efficient manner. The competitive advantage of Butte’s unique location and efficient transportation systems (explored more in-depth on the following pages) will allow your business to lower transportation costs, lowering production costs and enhancing your productivity and profits.
Connections
Business Park
Montana
Quick Facts​
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All roads to Montana Connections are county-maintained (including snow removal)
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Rail is available (UP & BNSF) through the Port of Montana
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All located in an FTZ
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All parcels are stubbed for fire, water, electric, gas, and sewer
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$2,000/acre available to purchase
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More info: montanaconnectionspark.com
*This map may not reflect the most up--to-date information. Please contact us for the latest parcel availability.
In Butte
Education
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Highlands College of Montana Tech provides hands-on, career-focused technical education that gets you job-ready for Montana's most in-demand professions in the trades, technology, and healthcare. Highlands graduates are the skilled workforce Butte and the state need.
Whether you're seeking a one-semester certificate or a two-year associate degree, you'll gain practical experience that boosts your earning potential and leads directly to a fulfilling career. Plus, with affordable tuition and full access to Montana Technological University's campus, Highlands College offers an unbeatable value for your future. You can seamlessly enter the workforce or transfer credits towards a four-year degree at Montana Tech or elsewhere.
Explore Highlands College at www.mtech.edu/highlands
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Montana Technological University offers a world-class education uniquely rooted in the state itself. As Montana's designated special-focus university, we embrace Montana as our living laboratory, providing unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning that extends beyond traditional classrooms. A strong sense of community thrives among our dedicated students, faculty, and staff—a true home for determined doers.
Montana Tech offers a personalized learning environment, extensive internship opportunities, and highly sought-after degrees designed for today's in-demand careers. The university’s commitment to student success is clear: for over a decade, graduates have achieved an impressive 90% outcomes rate (Montana Tech Outcomes Survey), demonstrating the tangible value of a Montana Tech degree.
Beyond academics, the campus is a unique blend of historic charm and cutting-edge facilities. Students benefit from resources like the Lesar Family Nursing Simulation Center, one of the nation's most advanced nanotechnology clean labs, and the distinctive Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC), which provides hands-on learning and research opportunities within former mines. The university also has Montana's only SAP Next-Gen Lab.
Learn more about everything Montana Tech has to offer at www.mtech.edu.
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