Spring Creek Mural Project
Large-scale murals honoring Salish and Kootenai heritage are energizing downtown Ronan and creating a destination for locals and visitors.
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Mission West CDP / Our Team / Brittany Simonich
Community Economic Development Program Manager
Community Economic Development →Brittany Simonich is excited to join MWCDP’s Community Economic Development team. She brings a strong background in nonprofit leadership, grant writing, and community outreach. She has secured and managed federal, state, and private funding, developed strategic partnerships, and built systems that strengthen organizations and expand access to opportunity. Her work focuses on aligning funding strategies with community priorities and moving projects from concepts to implementation.
Having lived in the area for nearly 17 years, Brittany brings deep local knowledge and a strong commitment to rural economic growth across the region MWCDP serves. She is inspired and motivated to support the Montana Tourism Grant program and other regional development efforts, driven by her enthusiasm for community growth and outdoor recreation. Brittany looks forward to building meaningful connections with community members, fostering collaboration, and identifying practical solutions that enhance the quality of life throughout the communities Mission West serves.
A few of the businesses, cooperatives, and projects in this department.
Large-scale murals honoring Salish and Kootenai heritage are energizing downtown Ronan and creating a destination for locals and visitors.
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Matching grants help downtown businesses restore storefronts, preserve history, and attract more visitors to historic Main Street.
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Environmental cleanup restoring a historic downtown theater to safe, active use as a community gathering and performance space.
Read story →Mission West’s staff covers business lending, food enterprise, cooperative development, and regional planning. Find the right person for your project.