MBAC Welcomes New Staff

Anne Pichette, Community Development Manager Contact Anne Raised in Helena, Anne Pichette has been working in State and local government positions for nearly two decades. In addition to her degree in economics, she has been working in community and economic...

Growing Midtowne and Local Business

Megan Malkin is no stranger to Helena. One of her childhood pastimes included exploring the forgotten places and parks across Helena. Frequently, this led her family to the 6th Ward/Railroad District where they would stop at Beattie Park to see the old train and...

What is a Tax Credit and why should you care?

What is a Tax Credit and why should you care?A tax credit is an amount of money that taxpayers can subtract from taxes owed to their government. Unlike deductions and exemptions, which reduce the amount of taxable income, tax credits reduce the actual amount of tax...

Canyon Ferry Brewing: Keeping it Local

Keepin’ it local is the name of the game for Canyon Ferry Brewing owners, Tadd Fuhrman and Kelli Gibbs. Both native Montanans, Tadd (from Opheim) and Kelli (a Townsend local) started homebrewing in 2013 in an effort to combine Kelli’s passion for cooking and Tadd’s...

Reinventing The Lodge of Townsend

Growing up in Germany, Albertina Homann fondly remembers a place in her hometown where teens, neighbors and alike could gather. After moving to Townsend to raise their three young boys, Tina saw the need for a community gathering space that would not only benefit her...