Montana’s first Rivian electric car dealership opens in Belgrade, spotlighting city’s growth

Belgrade is growing — and fast. The city is seeing a surge of new businesses, from Rivian, an electric vehicle company, to new hotels, and even a mysterious new building next to Mackenzie River Pizza.

With so much development underway, local residents have mixed feelings about the changes.

At a Town Pump in Belgrade, Jessica — who grew up in a small town — said the growth isn’t for her.
“So many people moving in. Stores, hotels — you name it,” she said.