Downtown News

President's Article: May
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, President's Column
I hope this finds you well & strong, and that you’re steadily riding out this unprecedented and historic set of circumstances we all find ourselves in. Since I personally believe in the overall community’s ability to rise up and take care of one another in times of crisis, one current factor stands above all in...
DMP Update April 3
Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19
April 3, 2020 MDA Members, As we move into the month of April, everyone is working to better understand and interpret all the components of the CARES Act, signed into law on March 27. In an effort to streamline communications to Missoula-area businesses and organizations, we are partnered with the other economic development organizations in...
My Missoula: Pink Grizzly
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, My Missoula
Pink Grizzly Greenhouse, an AgroVitae Company is operated by the Clouse family. The business is currently managed by Shane Clouse.  The entrepreneurial ventures have been as eclectic as the Pink Grizzly name.  Pink Grizzly is a grower and retailer of all manner of bedding plants, vegetables, perennials trees and shrubs.  The garden center sells hard...
President's Article: April
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, President's Column
In light of the current crisis we all find ourselves in, I have decided to postpone Part II of How URDs and TIF have shaped Missoula’s Growth as I mentioned would be coming in last month’s column. It will be forthcoming in future months. In good conscience I must address the state of anxiety and...
DMP Update March 24
Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19
March 24, 2020 MDA Members, As we navigate the coming weeks of uncertainty, the Downtown Missoula Partnership will continue to support and promote all the wonderful things that make Missoula such a special community. We are proud of how our community members have responded to the call to limit exposure through drastic measures. We are...
DMP Update March 20
Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19
March 20, 2020 As our country and our community quiets itself in an effort to “reduce the curve”, we are all concerned about how this worldwide pandemic will play out, both globally and locally. We are reminded to slow down, take pause, reduce our outward-facing, in-person connections, and focus on keeping our families and our...
DMP Update March 16
Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19
March 16, 2020 As we navigate uncharted territory of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Downtown Missoula Partnership and the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) in particular understand the concerns and desires for our Downtown community to do all it can to reduce the spread of the virus and the impact on our community. Like many of our...
President's Article: March
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, President's Column
How URDs and TIF have shaped Missoula’s Growth Believe me, I’m no expert in the field of TIF (Tax Increment Financing) or URDs (Urban Renewal Districts), but I do know that these topics have generated plenty of debate and misunderstanding in our community over the decades. It is inherently a complex topic and requires some...
My Missoula: Parks & Recreation
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, My Missoula, Uncategorized
Missoula Parks and Recreation is proud to serve the citizens of Missoula with quality recreation programs, well-maintained parks and trails, and an abundance of open space lands. Missoula boasts more than 550 acres of city parkland, 22 miles of commuter trails, 4,200 acres of conservation lands and 26,000 park and boulevard trees. As part of...
President's Article: February
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, President's Column
Greetings, one and all! In this year of 2020, I couldn’t be more honored to hold the role of President of the Missoula Downtown Association Board of Directors. As such, I will endeavor to be the best ambassador and advocate I can for Downtown Missoula and all it offers to this fantastic community. I serve...
My Missoula: Office City
Apr 30, 2020 Downtown Lowdown, My Missoula
Missoula’s Office City, A Family Legacy Why is shopping local important? Small businesses foster job opportunities for local residents, contribute to local economic sustainability, offer a more diverse inventory, provide unique and personalized customer experiences, and eventually empower other small businesses or startups to become building blocks to our community and economic history. Joseph M....
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