Kalispell Business Improvement District

The BID was established to support the economic growth and vitality of downtown Kalispell and to maintain and promote its unique character.  The Kalispell BID advocates for a downtown district that is the social, commercial, professional and cultural heart of the community.

Some of Our Current Projects:

• Coordinated our second “Chocolat Affaire” to celebrate Valentines Day in Downtown
• Continued our successful Thursday!Fest celebrations with the coordination of the Downtown Association
• Welcomed many new retail and food establishments to the district; Blooming Bellies, Bookworks,  Freckles and Fairytales Children Boutique, Patt’s Pre-owned Jewelry, Rising Sun Bistro Bar, Scottibelli’s, Split Rock Café, Sykes Market,
• Think Local, The Spot Restaurant, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
• Developed the “Wooden Coin” program
• Sponsored and assisted with downtown events; Taste of Kalispell, Glacier Rod Run, The Huckleberry 100
• Maintained our part-time employee to keep downtown clean and friendly
• Utilized volunteers for a second year to plant flowers purchased by the BID downtown and worked with the Center for Restorative Youth Justice who assisted with graffiti removal 
• Supported the downtown businesses with a collaborative marketing campaign to our Canadian neighbors.
• Received technical assistance in coordination with the Montana Main Street Program from Scott Day of Urban Development Services regarding business development and marketing plans.
• Secured a $75,000 federal grant in partnership with the City of Kalispell for marketing, way-finging signage and museum programs in historic Kalispell
• Initiated memberships in Trippons.com to promote downtown businesses through a discount  smart phone application marketing program
• Developed a welcome package for new and potential business in the downtown
• Winter!Fest Concert Series continued with 3 great concerts in the KM Theatre
• Developed local television commercials to promote downtown events and businesses
• Hosting a downtown Kalispell Facebook page
• Media consultant created a blog to help promote downtown Kalispell. www.downtownkalispell.blogpot.com
• Significant upgrades were made to our website www.downtownkalispell.com which include an opportunity to list leased or for sale properties

BID Board Members: