It’s no secret downtown Missoula is flourishing.

And a quick comparison of our downtown with similarly sized retail centers across the nation shows why: local businesses have refused to get edged out by the national chains.

And the king of the local downtown mountain is far and away The Green Light.

Located on the corner of Broadway and Higgins, The Green Light has become a mall of sorts for all things local: clothing, jewelry, skin care products and more – all designed, created and marketed by our entrepreneurial friends and neighbors from right here at home!

To honor this remarkable feat, 104.5 the U is dedicating an hour of Saturday morning programming to local products carried at The Green Light.

Titled “Garden City Spotlight,” we’ll still be playing your favorite hits – but several times throughout the 9 am hour we’ll highlight a local designer or artisan craftsman and then share some compelling background and details about the product and how it came to be.

A unique chance for U to get in touch, and stay in touch, with your Montana roots – it’s the “Garden City Spotlight,” brought to you each week by The Green Light, Missoula’s premiere eco boutique!

Visit them at the corner of Broadway and Higgins or check them out online at greenlightmt.com.