Circle – A Great Place to be Around “Keeping our community connected remains our priority here in Circle,” comments a local resident. Such priorities resound through a flurry of local revitalization projects strengthened by the community’s participation in Horizons, a community leadership development program sponsored by the Northwest Area Foundation. One such project stemmed from […]
Community Collaboration: The Mother of all Event-ion
Community Collaboration: The Mother of all Event-ion “While appearing like a small town,” explains one Sidney, Montana resident, “it functions as a regional center, meeting the needs of many with a wide range of services and products.” As a major hub for the region, Sidney’s small-town atmosphere, affordable housing, practically non-existent crime, and family-friendly lifestyle […]
A Multitude of Opportunities: From Dinosaurs to a Farmers’ Diner
A Multitude of Opportunities: From Dinosaurs to a Farmers’ Diner “Things have snowballed,” observes one resident about all the changes going on in Glendive, Montana. “Negativism is being replaced by enthusiasm for diverse projects.” Community members from many backgrounds and interests are joining together to help grow Glendive, beautify the community with cleanups and artistic […]
Forming a Multi-Community Alliance
Forming a Multi-Community Alliance The three small towns of Dayton, Elmo and Big Arm form a u-shaped area around Flathead Lake in stunningly beautiful northwestern Montana. The community of Elmo was selected to participate in Horizons — a community leadership program sponsored by the Northwest Area Foundation. When their neighbors in the towns of Big […]