Downtown News

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...

JACOB TREECE ASSUMES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR ROLE AT THE DOWNTOWN MISSOULA PARTNERSHIP Jacob Treece has recently joined the Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP) as Operations Coordinator. He is honored to work closely with the DMP team, helping champion the community he loves while leading and nurturing a vibrant Downtown as a place where people are inspired. Treece...

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY STARTS THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN DOWNTOWN MISSOULA The holiday season kicks off officially in Downtown Missoula with Small Business Saturday on November 30. Entering its 15th year, Small Business Saturday has grown into a full-scale, nation-wide event where communities are asked to support the locally-owned businesses that are at the heart of the local economy....

UNSEEN MISSOULA UNVEILS NEW “SCREAMS & SPIRITS” TOUR FOR OCTOBER A Chilling Journey into Missoula’s Hidden History with Thrilling Tales and Haunting Encounters Unseen Missoula invites both locals and visitors to step into the eerie and untold past of the city with the all-new Screams & Spirits Tour, offered throughout October running Thursday through Saturday...

18th Annual River City Roots Fest Celebrates Missoula The High Hawks To Headline Admission-Free Festival   Music. Art. Food. Community. All the ingredients that make up the Missoula Downtown Association’s River City Roots Festival returns to the streets of Downtown Friday and Saturday September 6-7. As Missoula’s Signature Celebration, this annual event celebrates everything that...