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URBAN AFFAIRS Neighborhoods
Collaboration is key to two nonprofit organizations' mission to
bring even more life to Great Falls' bustling downtown scene.
Nestled in a shared office on Central Avenue, Downtown
Great Falls Association Director Kellie Pierce and Great Falls
Business Improvement District Director Joan Redeen spend their
days working on their common goal, all while catering to
their respective members.
Kellie devotes her time working directly with business owners
and promoting all that the downtown area has to offer.
The Downtown Association hosts a plethora of fun family
events, including "Music on the Mo," ghost tours, and the
Christmas Stroll, to name a few.
Simultaneously, Joan works with property owners to beautify
the historic area through countless community projects and eye-
catching art displays.
The Great Falls Businesses Improvement District spearheaded
the sprawling 11,000 square foot mural at the First Avenue
Underpass, and is the organization behind the festive banners,
sound system, and flowers that beautify the downtown streets.
"We want to make downtown a destination to shop, dine,
stay and play," Kellie says. "Downtown is alive and well and
stores are popping up everywhere."
"What we do compliments one another," Joan adds.
"We are two downtown nonprofits, working together to
help continue the improvements to the downtown area."
GFBID (406) 727-5430 • DGFA (406) 453-6151
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The Faces Behind the Downtown Buzz
Great Falls Business Improvement District & Downtown Great Falls Association• 318 Central Avenue
Joan and Kellie's energy
and teamwork has helped
to infuse new life into
downtown Great Falls.