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Bear Paw Development Corporation

Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

Company Description:

Bear Paw Development has served since 1969 as a federally recognized and funded Economic Development District by the US Economic Development Administration. Being involved in a variety of projects, Bear Paw assists communities and businesses in the following departments: community planning, business lending, value-added agriculture, community development, brownfields redevelopment, and small business counseling. Over the past five years, Bear Paw has coordinated the investment of more than $156 million in public and private funds to enhance our economy, create jobs and make our communities more sustainable.

Current Openings:

Montana Career Opportunity – Director of our Food and Agriculture Development Center – Bear Paw Development Corporation

July 10, 2023 |

WORK WITH A GREAT TEAM WHILE MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN NORTHERN MONTANA! Bear Paw Development Corporation…

Montana Career Opportunity – Regional Disaster Economic Recovery Coordinator- Bear Paw Development Corporation

September 7, 2022 |

Welcome to Bear Paw Development Bear Paw Development has served since 1969 as a federally recognized and…

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