The Great Falls region is a growing economy. Our region saw a lot of growth over the past year and it’s really no wonder why. This is an area that’s ripe for business opportunities of any type, including Great Falls real estate ventures. Our beauty and natural resources alone have proven to be reasons enough to consider relocation or starting a new venture here.
Recent boosts to the Great Falls economy include Calgary based AvMax’s new aircraft maintenance facility (first outside of Canada), Cable Technology Inc.’s new cable and wire harness design and production facility, and St. Louis headquartered Centene Corporation’s brand new 250-employee medical-claims processing center. The Great Falls labor market compares very favorably to other US cities of similar size. Our growth rate and economic opportunities are only going to make the job market stronger in the future. The largest employer in Great Falls is the Malmstrom Air Force Base, which employs 4,000 people. They are followed by The Benefis Healthcare Center with 2,044, and the Great Falls Public Schools System with 1,400. The workforce is comprised mostly of private business, which employ 27,212 Great Falls residents. Agriculture business employ the least number of employees at 314.
Individuals who earn wages by performing services in Montana are liable for Montana income tax. Every employer who resides in Montana and every non-resident employer who pays wages for services performed in Montana must withhold Montana income tax. This money belongs to the employee and is only held, in trust, by the employer until paid to the state.
No matter what your expertise, there are numerous construction, production, maintenance, cleaning, farming, food prep/service, clerical, sales, retail, professional, and executive careers in Great Falls for you and your family. |
