Beartooth Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc.

06/24/2026

Update on the Museum of the Beartooths Mural in Columbus - being painted by Rilie Tane Art and brought to you by the ROCE (Recharge Our Community’s Economy) Stillwater County Tourism Trail Team.

We are so thankful to Museum of the Beartooths and the Stillwater Historical Society for collaborating with us. We are eternally grateful to our amazing donors who are helping make this possible. Please check out the list below & show your appreciation to them!
* Stillwater County
* MT 250 Grant
* Sibanye-Stillwater
* Wheaton Precious Metals
* Montana Silversmiths
* Nye Community Foundation
* Absarokee Community Foundation
* Pattern Energy
* Absaroka Dental

ROCE efforts are led by Beartooth RC&D through a Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) HUD-funded grant. If you want to get involved, contact Myrna at [email protected].

06/23/2026

- July 17 at 10:00 a.m. Digital Marketing/eCommerce Jam Session

Click the link below for a quick overview!! I will send out the link to the zoom meeting as soon as that is all put together!!

Anyone can watch online, and we will be hosting a watch party at Rock31 in Billings if you would rather join us there!!

Take advantage of this training being sponsored by Beartooth RC&D, MMEC, and Curt Anderson who will be presenting at the session at no charge to you guys!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4bDpqTh2WBT2lkUlQXqHw6s1NhZXJOz3X3LaOoyeD0/edit?tab=t.0

06/18/2026

If you are thinking about starting or expanding a business, Beartooth RC&D and our partners Big Sky Economic Development and Montana Small Business Development Centers are here to help. ❤️

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026.

06/18/2026

The ROCE (Recharge Our Community's Economy) Tourism Trail Team is partnering again with Rilie Tanè Art! A Stillwater County historical mural will be taking shape on the north wall of Museum of the Beartooths in Columbus over the next few weeks. Drive by and watch as Rilie works her magic bringing Stillwater County history to life. Snap a picture and share it with us!

We are so grateful for our amazing donors who are helping make this possible. Please check out the list below & show your appreciation to them!

ROCE efforts are led by Beartooth RC&D through a Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) HUD-funded grant. If you want to get involved, contact Myrna at [email protected].

06/17/2026

Great things happening in Big Timber! ❤️❤️

Big Timber is turning vision into reality through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program. In 2025, Big Timber celebrated two significant accomplishments funded in part by this statewide initiative: an expansion at the Crazy Mountain Museum and groundbreaking on ...

06/09/2026

New Opportunity for small and very small meat processing plants from the USDA!! Check it out!!
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05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Columbus Residents and Business Owners! Do you have 2 minutes to spare? The ROCE (Recharge Our Community's Economy) Downtown Team is asking you to complete one of the surveys below to provide input on future improvements to our downtown. Thank you!

Columbus RESIDENTS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeggLmVf2-bz1ZvMPqPi4DvcgycaC6lvA2KgkPFLFf1g8Ef3A/viewform

Columbus BUSINESS OWNERS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoPfFq-1u-OmFMcN14T3LbXOXCqEOnGW6xaOLivooBL06NEA/viewform

05/18/2026

WE ARE HIRING!! Beartooth RC&D is seeking a motivated Economic Development Director. Check out the attached job description and help us spread the word!

05/17/2026

Red Lodge area residents: Share your thoughts on upcoming Tourism-focused efforts!

• Take the online resident survey to share your thoughts: https://umt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bE4wwZBvvwNwWy

• Attend a community focus group or sign up for an interview with the project team at the Roosevelt Center, June 3–5. Sign-up for an interview slot here: https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/c794c84f-2ee6-492c-8a39-6543146b05f0/select

More information on the Tourism grant and upcoming opportunities for community input: https://bit.ly/RLtourism