support
THE GULCH
There are many ways to support The Gulch and get involved with downtown Helena. You can volunteer to help with special events, sponsor an event, sponsor the springtime flower baskets, join a committee, and more!
VOLUNTEER Opportunities
SPONSOR
FLOWER BASKETS
Do you love the look and feel of Downtown Helena in the summer?
Help Helena glow by supporting the Downtown flower program. Businesses, organizations, or individuals who want to support Downtown can do so by sponsoring the flower program! As a sponsor, you help cover the cost of the flowers, supplies, and labor to keep Downtown a beautiful backdrop to your summer fun. To show our appreciation, all sponsors who wish to be named will be mentioned on BID social media posts and listed as a supporter of Downtown Helena on the BID website.
The Helena BID’s Design Committee is currently planning for the 2025 Downtown Flower Basket season. We order the flowers from High Country Growers each year and they arrive downtown by June, remaining on display through September. Our community gets to enjoy these flowers all summer long, inviting folks to stroll the downtown shops or spend an evening out and about in Downtown Helena. Our sponsors are a big part of our success in continuing this program which brings joy to locals and visitors alike.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Join A
COMMITTEE
Contribute your ideas and expertise to shape the future of your community. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for downtown Helena. Develop leadership skills, learn about local government processes, and enhance your resume. Be part of a dynamic and rewarding experience that benefits both you and your community.
Economic Vitality Committee
The goal of the Economic Vitality Committee is to build a diverse economic base downtown, catalyze smart new investments, and cultivate a strong local entrepreneurship ecosystem. We do this by advocating on behalf of business owners and building owners, making it easy for businesses to open downtown, and by supporting business development through incubation and market research. The Economic Vitality Committee is responsible for facilitating business roundtable meetings and building bridges between the business community and local government.
Design Committee
The goal of the Design Committee is to create an inviting and inclusive downtown atmosphere. We do this by celebrating Helena's unique historic character and fostering accessible, people-centered public spaces. This committee is responsible for all beautification efforts such as installing holiday decorations, maintaining landscaping, providing trash collection, and graffiti removal. The Design Committee reviews and awards facade grants.
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
The goal of the Promotion Committee is to market the downtown area's remarkable and defining assets. We do this by marketing downtown through strategic outlets, and developing cohesive, compelling storytelling for downtown. This committee is responsible for allocating event grants to downtown events, developing cutting edge shop local campaigns, and advocating for meaningful downtown experiences.