City of Kalispell, Montana

Economic Development
  - business resources -

Assistance for new and expanding businesses

Overview

Through a collaborative effort between the City of Kalispell and her community partners a team of technical and professional talent will be coordinated to provide the best information, services and, more importantly, solutions to meet a client’s individualized needs.

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Living and Working in Kalispell

For Business. For Life.

A welcoming business environment and outstanding quality of life make Kalispell and the surrounding Flathead Valley one the most attractive communities in the West. Kalispell’s vibrant business climate earned the city a # 10 ranking in American City Business Journal’s 2005 study of best small markets (under 100,000 population) for small businesses.

The State of Montana scored #1 for "best Business Climate" in the 2007 Business Facilities magazine Rankings Report (2007).

The Flathead Valley ranks #6 on the 2007 Retirement Places Rated list of the top 10 places to retire in America. But why wait for retirement? Kalispell offers strong schools, abundant activities for children and youth, and a bounty of entertainment options for all ages.

Kalispell. A place to love and a place to work.

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Employers Data

Select Private Employers in Flathead County

Employer Number of Employees Primary Product/Service
Brendan House 140 Nursing Home
Burlington Northern 300 Railroad
CenturyTel 160 Communications
Columbia Falls Aluminum 140 Aluminum Mfg.
Daily Interlake 125 Newspaper
Flathead Electric Co-op 140 Utility Company
Glacier Bancorp 185 Holding Company
Grouse Mountain Lodge 145 Resort
Immanuel Lutheran Home 270 Healthcare
Kalispell Regional Medical Center 1,600 Healthcare
LC Staffing Service 300 Temporary Employment
National Flood Service 175 Flood Insurance
North Valley Hospital 235 Hospital
Plum Creek Timber Co. 1,140 Wood Products
Semitool 700 Electronic Mfg.
TeleTech 500 Customer Service Center
Winter Sports, Inc. (Resort) 450 Recreation

Source: Flathead County Economic Development Authority

Select Technology Companies

Employer Number Of Employees Primary Product/Service
Nomad Technologies, Inc. 35 Manufacturer of specialty vehicles for emergency management agencies
Torrent Technologies 35 Provider of flood insurance policy and claims administration systems
Merlin Information Services 70 Provides access to public record and other databases to investigative professionals
Avail Media 35 Integrated end-to-end infrastructure, services and technologies for the deployment of next generation video services
Sonju Industrial 25 Aerospace Components
ZaneRay Group, Inc. 13 Provides ecommerce solutions to direct marketers, manufacturers, retailers and other businesses

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Resources

We understand that business needs to operate and grow within a profitable, pro-business environment. Offering an integrated approach to services and programs we assist new and established companies in their efforts to grow within or locate in the Kalispell area.

Through a collaborative effort between the City of Kalispell and her community partners a team of technical talent will be coordinated to provide the best information, services and, more importantly, solutions to meet a client’s individualized needs.

Meet Our Partners:

Kalispell’s staff is available to assist companies in determining program eligibility and provide specific information on program benefits. Our staff is always ready to go out and meet with businesses, listen to their needs, and then provide a specific list of resources available to assist the business.

For assistance, contact:

Katharine Thompson
Community Development Manager
City of Kalispell
kthompson@kalsipell.com
406-758-7713

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