Downtown Bozeman Association (DBA)

MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Downtown Bozeman Association (DBA) is: to promote downtown Bozeman as a center of business, culture and entertainment; to conduct and promote activities and events that build a strong local economy; and to contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of downtown Bozeman.

The DBA was established in 1980 as a 501c3 membership organization. The DBA board is chosen by its members. The DBA membership includes a wide variety of retail shops, restaurants, professional service companies, and other non-profit organizations. The DBA generates revenue from annual membership dues and event proceeds.

Annual DBA special events include: the Christmas Stroll, the Bridal Walk, Crazy Days, the Art Walk series, Music on Main, and the Cruisin’ on Main car show. The DBA also administers the Downtown Dollars program. The DBA contributes funds to the Downtown Partnership for staffing and operating the Downtown Visitors Center.

Current DBA Bylaw document (400 KB PDF)

Sign up to become a member of the Downtown Bozeman Association (3.2 MB PDF)

Tax Increment Fund (TIF)

MISSION STATEMENT: The downtown Bozeman Tax Increment Fund (TIF) will foster an economically thriving district that: 1) attracts investment; 2) stabilizes and strengthens the tax base; and 3) supports the vitality and diversity of the Gallatin Valley as its social and cultural center.

The TIF was created to fund the implementation of the 1995 Downtown Bozeman Urban Renewal Plan. The TIF board is appointed by the Mayor with City Commission consent. The TIF is financed by the annual increase in the district’s tax base since 1995. As mandated by Montana Code, the TIF invests in infrastructure projects that add long-term value to the district.

The TIF board recently provided matching funds for the landscaping of Soroptomist Park. TIF monies funded the historic street lamps, benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks along Main Street.
The TIF is the major funding source for the Downtown Parking Garage, which began construction in August of 2007. The TIF also contributes funds to the Downtown Partnership for staffing and operating the Downtown Visitors Center.

Business Improvement District (BID)

MISSION STATEMENT: The downtown Bozeman Business Improvement District (BID) is an organization of downtown property owners who through thoughtful, pro-active collaboration and partnership with local government, business owners, residents and citizens strive to create a shared vision and voice for the community of downtown Bozeman. The BID will commit resources, identify, plan and act on short-term and long-term initiatives otherwise unavailable to individual owners. The BID has a goal of ensuring the long-term preservation and vitality of the city’s underlying economic, cultural, social and environmental assets. The BID will work together to keep our downtown a safe, beautiful and vibrant place.

The BID was founded in 2000 and expanded in 2006. BID revenues are derived from a voluntary annual assessment based on each property’s portion of the district’s taxable value. The BID is overseen by a board appointed by the City Commission.

BID monies support numerous programs including the summer flower baskets, holiday lighting, and a year-round maintenance employee. The BID also contributes funds to the Downtown Partnership for staffing and operating the Downtown Visitors Center.

BID Board Members

Eric Bowman Chairperson
Owenhouse Ace Hardware

Mike Basile
Prudential Real Estate

Dan Harding
Intrinsik Architecture

Mike Grant
Russell Grant Inc.

Dan Himsworth
Insty Prints

Ileana Indreland
Delaney & Company

Buck Taylor
Gallatin Community Clinic