Doing Business
Building on our heritage and culture of mining and forestry, South Lincoln County is embarking upon a new future.
In recent years these communities have suffered economic decline after loss of traditional mining and forestry jobs and the closure of a local mill. The long-term fluctuation in mining and timber production has strengthened the commitment to broaden our economic development strategy. Efforts are being made to establish infrastructure to attract new business, as well as to cultivate entrepreneurship and existing business expansion.
About the Region
Lincoln County sits at Montana’s far northwest corner. Libby and Troy anchor South Lincoln County along US-2, with the BNSF Great Northern Corridor and daily Amtrak Empire Builder service. Kootenai Business Park is rehabilitating its rail spur to reconnect with the BNSF main line. Broadband is available from MontanaSky West and Frontier Communications.
- Highway access: US-2 east–west across northern Montana
- Rail: BNSF mainline through Libby & Troy; KBP spur rehab in progress
- Passenger rail: Amtrak Empire Builder stops in Libby (daily)
- Broadband: MontanaSky West & Frontier (service varies by location)
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Strategic location with multi-modal access and shovel-ready sites.
- Industrial & light-commercial space at Kootenai Business Park
- Power, water, and roads in place for targeted parcels
- Regional logistics to Spokane/Seattle & Canadian markets
Snapshot
Mileage to Major Destinations
- Kalispell, MT — 89 miles
- Missoula, MT — 191 miles
- Sandpoint, ID — 84 miles
- Spokane, WA — 156 miles
- Seattle, WA — 434 miles
- Canadian Border — 87 miles