WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

We believe that in order to contribute to the development of thriving communities, we have a shared responsibility to foster and nurture programs and projects that embrace the principles and stewardship of our social, economic and natural environments.

The organization is a 501c3 Corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representative of our communities, local governments, business sectors and citizens from throughout Lake County.  As a state-certified regional development corporation serving Lake, Mineral and Sanders Counties and the Flathead Indian Reservation, we are further guided by an Advisory Board made up of local development corporations, and other community groups involved in local and economic development issues from throughout the region.

Lake County Community Development cultivates economic growth in Western Montana by offering unique resources to develop communities, businesses and food and agriculture enterprises. We serve entrepreneurs, cooperatives and local governments.

Through our Business Development Center, LCCDC collaborates with partners to provide businesses with technical assistance, education and financial support related to planning, management, marketing, government contracting, accounting, food processing and product exportation.

Through our Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center, we provide Montana’s only inspected Food Hub providing resources to food and agriculture businesses including regulatory expertise, business planning assistance, food production and storage infrastructure.  

Through our Community Services Center, LCCDC assists rural communities with infrastructure improvements through project development services that include capitalization for planning and construction along with project oversight and administration.

We strive to meet business and community needs with an entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, current information, multiple resources and committed follow-through.