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What We Do Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District is a private nonprofit corporation created in 2006 to support economic development in the counties of Park and Gallatin. We offer a variety of economic and community development services small business technical assistance including start up and planning grant writing and administration and business recruitment and retention. Our goal is to help the governments and citizens in each county achieve their economic goals while preserving their distinct cultures and way of life. We envision economically healthy thriving communities that provide family wage jobs through a blend of vibrant entrepreneurial opportunities diversified agricultural economies efficient transportation systems linking communities improved infrastructure expanded retail opportunities improved marketing promotion and coordination of regional tourism as well as attracting outside investment for projects and activities with regional impact.