<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">November 21, 2019<br>
Local & State Media<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>SUPPORT SOMEONE’S DREAM ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On Saturday, November 30 the annual holiday shopping
tradition that gets communities everywhere out in support of their favorite
small businesses will take to Downtown Missoula for Small Business Saturday.
With sales, deals, and holiday treats found throughout Downtown, the entire
community is invited to support their friends, family, and neighbors by
shopping and dining small during the 10th annual nationally-promoted event. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Started by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday
has grown in size and popularity throughout the United States. It has become a
movement to encourage communities to not only shop small during the holidays,
but make it a habit to do so throughout the entire year. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Last year multiple merchants indicated they had more than
doubled their previous Small Business Saturday sales,” said Linda McCarthy,
Executive Director of the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “This is a clear
indicator to us that Missoula believes in supporting small, locally-owned
businesses. When our small businesses succeed, the entire economic system of
Missoula is strengthened.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The DMP will again host a “Shop Small Headquarters” at the
MSO Hub (140 N. Higgins) from 10am-2pm during Small Business Saturday. Free hot
cocoa, Shop Small goodies, and a full list of Small Business Saturday sales and
deals at Downtown boutiques, shops, restaurants, and cafes will be available for
all shoppers. For the second year, shoppers will be able to pick up a Shop
Small Bingo Card to get stamped at participating businesses and bring back to
the headquarters for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Missoula Gift Card. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Small Business Saturday acts as the kick off to the holiday
shopping season in Downtown Missoula. In the weeks that follow, Downtown will
host a large number of community happenings aimed at creating a festive and
welcoming atmosphere for shoppers and their families.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Missoula Mercantile
Residence Inn by Marriott for the 17th annual Parade of Lights on Saturday,
December 7. The Parade of Lights will start at 6pm on the Hip Strip at the
corner of Higgins and Fourth, moving to the north end of Higgins for the
Lighting of the Tree, the Bonfire and free cocoa, cookies and caroling. The
Festival of Trees will be hosted on the sixth floor of the new Stockman Bank building
Downtown (321 W. Broadway) December 5 – December 15 and will feature 30
beautifully-decorated holiday trees and wreaths designed by local artists,
families and businesses.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">McCarthy reiterated, “Our Downtown, along with Missoula
businesses, provides one of the most unique, personal, and festive experiences
during the holiday season. We welcome everyone into the heart of Missoula to support
our locally-owned businesses.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On-street parking is always free weekdays after 5pm,
weekends, and all Federal holidays. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Downtown Missoula Partnership encourages all Missoulians
to support the local economy by shopping and dining Downtown November 30 on
Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. When you shop and
dine small, you are supporting someone’s dream. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">More information can be found online at <a href="http://missouladowntown.com" target="_blank">missouladowntown.com</a>
or by contacting the Downtown Missoula Partnership staff via phone (543-4238)
or email (<a href="mailto:info@missouladowntown.com" target="_blank">info@missouladowntown.com</a>).</p><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="4"><b><br></b></font></p><p style="margin:0px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="4"><b><br></b></font></p><p style="margin:0px"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" size="4"><b>Bram Moore</b></font></p><p style="margin:0px"><b><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13px">Customer Service Coordinator</span></font></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px"><span style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Downtown Missoula Partnership </span></p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px"><span style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">218 E Main | Missoula, MT </span></p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px"><a value="+14065434238" style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">406.543.4238 | </a><a href="http://www.missouladowntown.com/" title="http://www.missouladowntown.com/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">missouladowntown.com</a></p><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>