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Grow Garfield County

Committee on Tourism

This committee was started by a lot of enthusiastic community members to apply for a 2.75-million-dollar grant that is being awarded by the state of Montana. We worked hard for 6 weeks coming together every Tuesday to plan and fill out the application. The hard work paid off when we were awarded the grant in August of 2024. The committee members were finalized and all documentation submitted to the state and we have been working on the best use of funds for the community and the vision of tourism we all would like to see.

Vision

Grow Garfield County envisions a community dedicated to sustainable growth, preservation, and progress, where enhanced infrastructure, resources, and local charm invite visitors and residents alike to connect to our rural traditions and western way of life.

Mission

Grow Garfield County enhances and protects our resources by fostering community pride, supporting local businesses, and driving sustainable tourism growth through impactful projects and responsible development.

Grow Garfield County

Online Presence Enhancement Subgrant

Grow Garfield County allocated a portion of the PCTGP funds to support a new Online Presence Enhancement Subgrant, designed to help local businesses strengthen their digital visibility and attract more tourism. Through this initiative, businesses were invited to apply for funding to improve their online marketing, website performance, social media presence, and overall discoverability to visitors.

Following a competitive review process, four local businesses were awarded funding to advance their online tourism outreach efforts. These investments aim to boost the visibility of Garfield County’s unique destinations while supporting the growth of its small business community.

2025 Awardees

Sand Springs Store

Sportsmen Motel

7W Outfitting, LLC

The Summit Corral

Roger Brooks Assessment

Besides the boring and nit-picky details of grant work and document submission, Grow Garfield County was able to bring Roger Brooks to the community in late November. He is a renowned professional in his work on tourism. He secretly comes to communities and shops, tours and spends time to get a feel for the area. He then puts together a presentation for the community on what his first impressions are as a tourist and suggestions on what he would improve and add to make communities "tourism ready". Click the link below to find Roger Brooks assessment and presentation!