Belgrade has long been thought of as a bedroom community to Bozeman, with a sleepy downtown and suburban feel.

“I don’t think that’s the case anymore,” Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kristi Gee said.

In the past year or two, downtown Belgrade has seen a resurgence of economic activity. There’s more traffic, spots for vacant businesses are being filled, and Gee said she thinks business owners are taking more pride in their storefronts.