THIS EDA INVESTMENT SUPPORTS THE GREAT FALLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INC. WITH DIVERSIFYING THE INDUSTRY SECTORS AND CREATING NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GREAT FALLS MONTANA. THE PROJECT WORK INCLUDES INITIATING TWO SECTOR ASSESSMENTS ONE FOCUSED ON ENERGY THE OTHER ON TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS. IN ADDITION THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A SPECIFIC PLAN TO CREATE A BIOSCIENCE DISTRICT WHICH WAS IDENTIFIED IN A PREVIOUS STUDY AS A PRIORITY FOR THE COMMUNITY AND A STRONG OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION. ONCE COMPLETED THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ADVANCE ECONOMIC RESILIENCY THROUGHOUT THE REGION.