Ronan Revitalization
Transforming downtown Ronan from a gateway town into a destination. A community-driven Main Street effort to strengthen our local economy, celebrate what makes us unique, and build a downtown where people want to stop, stay, and explore.
A Montana Main Street Community
Part of a National Network
Montana Main Street
Ronan is a designated Montana Main Street community, part of a statewide network coordinated by the Montana Department of Commerce. The designation connects us to training, technical assistance, and a network of communities across the state working to preserve and strengthen their downtowns through locally driven economic development.
Main Street America
Main Street America is the national movement behind the Main Street Approach, a proven framework for community-driven revitalization used in more than 2,000 communities. Through our Montana Main Street affiliation, Ronan is part of this broader network, gaining access to national best practices, peer learning, and the four-point methodology that structures our local work.
The Main Street Approach
Ronan Revitalization follows the Main Street Approach, a proven framework used in more than 2,000 communities nationwide. It begins with a shared community vision, focuses that vision into clear strategies, and carries the work out through four areas of practice.
Economic Vitality
Capital, incentives, and tools that help new and existing businesses thrive, catalyze property development, and support the entrepreneurs who drive our local economy.
Design
Enhancing the physical and visual character of downtown, from facades and storefronts to signage, lighting, public art, and the streetscape that sets Ronan apart.
Promotion
Positioning downtown Ronan as the heart of the community and a hub of activity, with a positive image that showcases what makes our Main Street worth visiting.
Organization
Building the partnerships, volunteers, and resources that keep revitalization moving, so the work stays strong and sustainable for the long term.
Tourism Grant & Resources
Much of the Ronan Revitalization work is funded through the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program. Start here to see what is funded and how to apply.
Where We Are Focusing Now
Our steering committee has organized its work around four priorities for downtown Ronan.
Economic Vitality
Transportation & Walkability
Downtown Design & Beautification
Destination Ronan
Who Leads This Work
Rooted in Community Heart & Soul®
Ronan Revitalization is part of Community Heart & Soul®, the resident-driven model created by the Orton Family Foundation and used in more than 140 small towns across the country. It is built on a simple idea: the people who live and work in a place should help shape its future.
The process moves through three steps: involve everyone, focus on what matters most, and play the long game. We gather community input through public conversations, surveys, and committee work, then turn what we hear into priorities that guide real improvements downtown.
Join the Steering Committee
Ronan Revitalization is a community effort, and there are many ways to take part. The steering committee meets quarterly at Mission West CDP, 407 Main St SW, Ronan. Meetings are open and community input is always welcome.
Whether you want to volunteer, attend a meeting, or just stay informed about downtown projects and events, add your name in the form below and we will keep you in the loop.
Stay in the Loop on Downtown Ronan
Get updates on downtown projects and events, lend a hand, or tell us what you would like to see. Add your name and we will be in touch.
Looking to fund a project? Explore the Tourism Grant →