Downtown News

DOWNTOWN MISSOULA PARTNERSHIP UNVEILS UPDATED BRANDING Following a year-long process, the Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP) unveiled updated branding to showcase the collaborative effort of its three organizations: the Missoula Downtown Association, the Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Missoula Downtown Foundation. Designed by local agency Bonfire Brands, the brand refresh coincides with the 50th anniversary...

CARRIE HARPER JOINS THE DOWNTOWN TEAM AS DIRECTOR OF GIVING Carrie Harper is the newest member of the Downtown Missoula Partnership staff, joining the team in March as the Director of Giving. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising, she leads donor development, capital campaigns, and fundraising efforts for the Downtown organization. Originally...

BEARTRACKS UNDERBRIDGE TRANSFORMATION; New Painted Dumpsters Rolling Out March 14 What was once a dreary parking lot beneath the Beartracks Bridge has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two years, evolving into a vibrant community space filled with activity, color, and creativity for all of the Missoula community. So far, the Beartracks Underbridge Playspace has welcomed...

RAISE A GLASS TO WINTER AND ENJOY SOME BREWS;14th Annual Winter BrewFest Returns February 22 Mother Nature set the stage this past week and brought fresh snow to the valley for the ultimate Caras Park winter experience. Held on Saturday, Feb. 22, the 14th Annual Winter BrewFest will feature over 40 taps, with nearly all being...

MISSOULA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS, CELEBRATES 50 YEARS The Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) celebrated its 50th Anniversary while honoring outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations at the Annual Meeting on January 30 at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Charlie Beaton, owner of Big Dipper Ice Cream, received the prestigious Dan Cederberg Downtowner of the Year Award. Since...

DOWNTOWN MISSOULA ATTRACTS $14M IN INVESTMENTS, 26 NEW BUSINESSES & 19 MORE THAT EXPANDED OR RELOCATED IN 2024 Downtown Missoula had a good year of commercial and residential investment, as well as business attraction and business expansion in 2024, despite the challenges related to workforce, cost of goods, and interest rates. Commercial investment for 2024...

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: 15 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR DOWNTOWN AWARDS AS MDA MARKS 50 YEARS As the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization proudly announces 15 outstanding nominees for the 2024-25 Downtown Awards. These awards honor the individuals and businesses who make a remarkable impact on the heart of Missoula. Winners will be...

DOWNTOWN ARTS & CULTURE IMPACT GRANTS OPEN FOR 2025 PROJECTS The Missoula Downtown Foundation is now accepting applications for the Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants, which pair artists with building owners and spaces for impactful art projects in Downtown Missoula. The Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants utilize private resources to support the beautification,...

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! 22ND ANNUAL HOLIDAYS ON HIGGINS BRINGS MAGIC TO DOWNTOWN MISSOULA Downtown Missoula is set to transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 7, with the return of the 22nd annual Holidays on Higgins. Sponsored by TrailWest Bank and Windfall, this festive celebration offers a full day of activities, traditions, and seasonal...