Community Technical Assistance Program and SMART to create Baker’s first Downtown Masterplan
The Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) and SMART are teaming up to create a Downtown Master Plan for Baker. After a series of public meetings to hear local input, this collaborative effort is officially moving forward. Read more to learn about the process!
Living on Tulsa Time: SMART at the Main Street Now Conference
Our team recently traveled to Tulsa for the Main Street Now Conference, read to learn more about revitalization best practices!
Talkin’ Trash: Earth Day Main Street Cleanup
SMART’s Volunteers came together to pick up litter from Baker’s Main Street. Read more to hear about what was found.
Syrup and Success: Our Pancake Breakfast Recap!
On April 19th, SMART helped host a Pancake Breakfast to support Baker’s Big 250th Celebrations. Read more to learn!
SMART Joins 33x33 Local Food Initiative
SMART launches a local food and product survey and partners with key organizations to support local food markets. Read more to learn about the 33×33 Initiative.
SMART grant applications awarded by the Montana Department of Commerce
Montana Department of Commerce awarded to grants that SMART wrote for Fallon County. Read to learn more about these grants and what they mean for Fallon’s economy.
Reimagining Rural Coming to Baker This February
The Reimagining Rural Program is coming to Baker on February 4, 11, and 18, bringing residents together for a three-night virtual community gathering alongside small towns from across Montana. Read more to learn about this web series.
Roots of Resilience: Changes Coming to L. Price Park
Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART) is partnering with Fallon County MSU Extension Office and Plevna Public School to build a Native American Ethnobotany Garden in the L. Price Park on Baker’s Main Street, thanks to funding from the Montana Native Plant Society. Read more to learn about this project.
2025 Impact Report
SMART’s 2025 Impact Report is here. Read the snapshot of projects and progress in 2025!
Fall Fundraisers!
The Southeast Area Revitalization Team (SMART) held its first Kiss-the-Cow Fundraiser at the Fall Festival, a donate-to-vote fundraiser and is bringing back the Halloween Escape Room.
Baker Theatre PAR Completed
Baker Theatre PAR is completed and ready for interested parties
Meet Our New Executive Director!
SMART welcomes its new Executive Director, Katherine Miller