resources
Welcome to Downtown Helena's resource hub! The Helena Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to keeping Downtown Helena a lively place to work, shop, and explore. Through our programs and services, we support businesses and property owners with facade grants, beautification initiatives, banner programs, shop local campaigns and so much more. Whether you're a business owner looking for support or a resident who wants to get involved — you're in the right place.
The BID has five available grants: New Business, Facade, Event, and Parklet.
Click the button to learn more.
Whether you're looking for a seasonal gig or a full time job, Downtown Helena is a wonderful place to work!
The purpose of the BID is to promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Helena and the proposed district, and appears to be of special benefit to the property within the boundaries of the proposed district.
Programs
Banner Program
The BID is in charge of all banners hung downtown. Through this program, organizations can purchase their own banners and pay the BID to hang and fly them. These banners replace the standard banners in a specified area and time to promote cultural, entertainment, artistic, and community events.
Who Does what downtown?
Explore this quick-reference guide that helps property owners, business owners, and community members identify who is responsible for common maintenance and service issues across Downtown Helena. From snow removal and graffiti to street light outages and overflowing trash cans, the guide breaks down responsibility by location and provides contact information for each party.
Parking
The City of Helena manages all paid parking lots, parking spaces downtown, residential parking districts and more.
Questions or concerns about parking?
Call them at 406-447-8368
Email us at helenaparking@helenamt.gov
Trashes
The BID manages all silver trash cans downtown. These trashes can be easily identified because of the artwork on the top.
The Holter After School Teen Program (ATAC) designed options for the cover and two were selected.
The trashes include a QR code. If the trash can is full, you can scan to notify us, so we can promptly empty it.
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Economic Vitality Committee
Third Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm
The Economic Vitality Committee works to strengthen downtown’s economy by encouraging diverse businesses, attracting smart investment, and supporting local entrepreneurs. It advocates for business and property owners, helps businesses open downtown, and supports growth through incubation and market research. The committee also hosts business roundtables and connects the business community with local government.
Design Committee
Second Thursday of the month at 3pm
The goal of the Design Committee is to create an inviting and inclusive downtown atmosphere. We do this by celebrating Helena's unique historic character and fostering accessible, people-centered public spaces. This committee is responsible for all beautification efforts such as installing holiday decorations, maintaining landscaping, providing trash collection, and graffiti removal. The Design Committee reviews and awards facade grants.
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Third Thursday of the month at 3pm
The goal of the Promotion Committee is to market the downtown area's remarkable and defining assets. We do this by marketing downtown through strategic outlets, and developing cohesive, compelling storytelling for downtown. This committee is responsible for allocating event grants to downtown events, developing cutting edge shop local campaigns, and advocating for meaningful downtown experiences.
thank you for your support!
If you have a specific question or want to sponsor a specific event,
please email director@helenabid.com !