Great Falls International Airport, one of the best facilities offering jet service in the Northern Rockies, is located just five minutes from downtown Great Falls. Public transportation is available through the Great Falls Transit District municipal bus system. U tilities U.S. West Communications serves the area with advanced digital telephone switching technology. The Golden Triangle is host to a good selection of long distance carriers, most providing services over fiber optic cable. The Great Falls area enjoys an abundant water supply from the Missouri River and adjacent aquifers.
Energy is plentiful and priced well below the national average.
Natural gas is distributed by Great Falls Gas Company, an investor-owned company with a widely regarded reputation in customer service. The resources of Montana Power Company include fossil fuel holdings, hydroelectric and coal-fired generating plants, and two high technology subsidiaries. In recent years, the area has found an economic anchor in its identity as a regional retail trade center. Significant growth has occurred in the medical and tourism industries as well. State and local government and community leaders work to welcome new business.