The Bozeman Economic Vitality Board met on March 4, 2026, to review and approve work plans for the Belonging in Bozeman initiative and discuss board involvement in upcoming economic development and housing projects. The board unanimously approved the 2026-2027 work plan for Belonging in Bozeman, which prioritizes implementing the plan's recommendations, providing vendor training for city contracts, and developing an equity decision-making tool for municipal decisions. Board members expressed interest in various initiatives including trade sector business development, workforce development aligned with childcare support, and integration of disability community engagement into economic opportunities, while the city outlined how the newly hired Belonging and Bozeman Coordinator will advance implementation of the plan's eight focus areas addressing housing, transportation, health, education, and other community needs.