Building Strong Communities. Growing a Stronger Economy.
The Community Development program at Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) builds the foundation that strengthens communities and enhances quality of place to attract, retain, and grow businesses and workforce across Yellowstone County. Through strategic planning, project leadership, and grant administration, the team advances redevelopment and placemaking initiatives that support long-term, sustainable economic growth.
Connecting partners, resources, planning, and economic development tools to turn community priorities from ideas to action.
Community Development enables BSED to leverage outside funding, reduce barriers to investment, and deliver visible, place-based outcomes. This work strengthens BSED’s leadership role, maximizes return on public and private investment, and supports a resilient, competitive, and vibrant Yellowstone County.
What We Do
BSED’s Community Development work includes:
- Brownfields site assessments and cleanup loans
- Housing and redevelopment
- Community placemaking, parks, trails, and public spaces
- Industrial and infrastructure development
- Tax Abatements, Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIFDs), and Targeted Economic Development Districts (TEDDs)
Connecting Projects With Resources
Community projects often involve multiple partners, funding sources, and approval processes. BSED helps identify resources, connect organizations, coordinate partners, and develop practical next steps.
Supporting Business Investment
BSED also helps businesses understand and navigate eligible property tax abatement programs and other economic development tools that may support qualifying new investment or expansion.
How Can Big Sky ED Help With Your Project?
Big Sky Economic Development’s Community Development team works alongside local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to help turn good ideas into meaningful projects. We take time to understand your goals, provide expertise, identify potential resources, and connect you with partners who can help bring your project to life.
If you have a project in mind, contact the Community Development team to start with a conversation. To schedule a no-cost intake meeting with our Community Development team, call 406-256-6871 or contact us by email.
