January 16, 2023

Local Media
GET YOUR TASTE BUDS READY, MISSOULA!
Downtown Dine Local Week Returns January 23-29, 2023

The Downtown Missoula Partnership is hosting the third annual Downtown Dine Local Week to shift the attention toward
supporting food and beverage businesses in Downtown Missoula following the holiday season where retail businesses tend to
be the primary focus. The week-long promotion encourages the community to try something new and experience the various
restaurants, cafes, and bars found throughout the Heart of Missoula. Held January 23-29, there are over 100 local dining
businesses in Downtown for Missoulians to discover and enjoy.

While nearly 20 locations are officially hosting special deals, promotions, and giveaways, all Downtown food and beverage
businesses will benefit from the support of the community. By engaging with Downtown Dine Local Week, community members
will be feeding their soul and fueling their neighborhood with additional dollars during a traditionally slower month.

“Downtown Missoula offers a wide range of dining opportunities all in one destintation,” said Bob Burns, Missoula Market
President of Stockman Bank and incoming president of the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) Board of Directors.
“Missoulians are able to start with a crafted cocktail in one location, head to another for entrées, and end their night enjoying
dessert at yet another; Downtown provides the ability for folks to easily walk around and create a unique dining journey. It’s
important that our community supports local businesses throughout the year and Downtown Dine Local week is a good
reminder of that.”

Supporting businesses during Downtown Local Week also means Missoulians have opportunities to win Downtown gift cards
and other prizes. Promotions include Take-Out Tuesday & Thursday, Lunchtime Love, French Fry Friday, and Brunch-tastic
Weekend. The Dine Local Fanatic Giveaway features a package valued at over $350 in goodies from participating businesses if
folks keep their receipts and show they spent $100 or more throughout the week. Missoulians are also encouraged to do the
Diner Bingo Challenge where folks are encouraged to show off their Dine Local Week adventures on social media. Those who get
a ‘bingo’ are entered to win a $100 Missoula Downtown Gift Card. Follow Missoula Downtown’s Facebook or Instagram for more
information on how to play along and win.

Downtown Dine Local Week is also a terrific opportunity for community members to use Missoula Downtown Gift Cards
received in 2022. “Last year, over $520,000 in gift card sales were made, which means there is a lot of purchasing power in the
hands of Missoulians currently,” said Linda McCarthy, Executive Director of the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “There are
over 200 locations Downtown gift cards are accepted and we encourage those who received a gift card in the last 12 months to
take this opportunity to treat themselves. In doing so, they will also be putting money directly into the hands of local businesses.
It’s a win-win for everyone.”

For more information on Downtown Dine Local Week, visit www.missouladowntown.com/dine-local-week or contact the
Downtown Missoula Partnership staff via phone (406-542-4238) or email (info@missouladowntown.com).

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218 East Main. Missoula, MT 59802 | 406-543-4238 | www.missouladowntown.com | info@missouladowntown.com