Fort Benton, Montana celebrates new Industrial Park to pave the way for growth

Civic leaders estimate the project will directly create jobs and generate roughly $12 million in private investment, with even larger ripple effects expected over time.

In 2021, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced a $1.7 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to support the development.

Fort Benton matched the award with another $1.7 million in local funds, creating a $3.4 million investment designed to spark business growth and bring new opportunities to the region.

The completed project provides transportation access along with water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, making the area fully equipped to support new and expanding businesses.