News Room
Welcome to the Billings Chamber/CVB Newsroom
If you’re a media representative wanting to interview or talk with a member of the Billings Chamber/CVB leadership, please contact:
Kelly McCandless
Communications Manager
(406) 869-3732
kelly@billingschamber.com
Billings Chamber/CVB in the News:
Chamber Chat with Livin’ Large Larry 5-8-2013: Townsquare Media Newsradio 95
U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit
Billings Chamber/CVB Meets with Assistant U.S. Secretary of State
Chamber Chat with Livin’ Large Larry 4-10-2013: Townsquare Media Newsradio 95
Chamber Chat with Livin’ Large Larry 3-13-2013: Townsquare Media Newsradio 95
Chamber Chat with Livin’ Large Larry 2-13-2013: Townsquare Media Newsradio 95
Swords Park donations rolling in – Billings Gazette
TBID to fund sports events – Big Sky Business Journal
Tourism expert says Billings needs to pay attention to convention business – Billings Gazette
40 Under 40, Kelly McCandless - Billings Business
Chamber School Board Candidate School Packed with Participants – Billings Gazette
Holiday Spot on Townsquare Media Stations – 15 seconds
Holiday Spot on Townsquare Media Stations – 30 seconds
Holiday Spot on Townsquare Media Stations – 60 seconds
Billings Chamber/CVB Rolls Out Shop Local Campaign – Billings Gazette
Chamber/CVB Encourages to Shop Local – KULR
Restaurant Sales Reflect on Economy – KULR
Chamber Chat w/ Livin’ Large Larry on News Radio (Townsquare Media) – November 14, 2012
2012 Roche Jaune Awards for Business Excellence Announced – Billings Business
Chamber Chat w/ Livin’ Large Larry on News Radio (Townsquare Media) – October 10, 2012
Chamber Chat w/ Livin’ Large Larry on News Radio (Townsquare Media) – September 12, 2012
Billings Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting and Showcase: Today was a big day for the Billings Chamber of Commerce, and 100′s of local businesses that rely on the Chamber’s community leadership…
Rail Crossings a Big Issue in Coal Debate: On an average day, 15 trains pass through Billings, about a third of them going to or from Powder River Basin coal mines…
Putting the Heads in Beds: 5 Minutes with Alex Tyson: Alex Tyson, director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau at the Billings Chamber of Commerce, understands that tourism contributes $250 million per year to the Billings economy…
Gazette Opinion: Revenue Debate: Breaks Ripple Across Tax Base: When it comes to paying taxes, Yellowstone County property owners are in the same boat…
Schweitzer Warns of Massive Property Tax Shift: Montana homeowners and small businesses will see sharp increases in their property taxes if 130 corporate taxpayers succeed in altering the way their own property is assessed, Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Tuesday…
4-H Breakfast: Before the food vendors at MontanaFair opened for business Wednesday, one group was already serving up pancakes and sausages. The Billings Chamber of Commerce held a special breakfast for 4-H Club…
Well-known Director Alexander Payne to Begin Filming Movie in Billings: The Billings Chamber of Commerce announced that director Alexander Payne along with Bona Fide Productions and Montana State Film Office will begin filming …
Inaugural Energy Day Event Comes to MontanaFair: In an effort to highlight and respond to the increasing focus of oil, natural gas, and coal resources in Montana as well as the world class oil play in the Bakken formation located in eastern Montana…
Chamber Names New Board and Chair: The Billings Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced its 2012-2013 Board of Directors and Executive Committee…
Energy, Ag Issues are Regional Issues; Billings Reaches Out: Their problems are our problems, believes Bruce McIntyre, … who recently, during a leadership meeting in Billings, urged city and county officials and other civic leaders to offer support to smaller communities which are struggling with the almost insurmountable problems…
American Idol Auditions held under the Big Sky: Is the next American Idol a Montanan? About 1,000 people auditioning in Billings sure hope so…
Chamber Chat w/ Livin’ Large Larry on KBEAR (Townsquare Media), August 8, 2012
West student beats odds to graduate, boosts Graduation Matters efforts: Billings adopted a local model in November and then received a $10000 grant …
State to present ‘Trail of the Year Award’ in Billings on Sunday: Fans of cycling and trails are welcome to two events in Billings on Sunday…
At Chamber’s Request, County Commissioners Back Coal Development: The resolution came at the request of the Billings Area Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau…
EDC Offers Business Start-up Kit: When starting a business, not many entrepreneurs think to ask themselves questions such as: How good am I at making decisions…
County Won’t Raise Concession Prices for Tournaments: Raising the price of a hot dog or soda by a quarter or 50 cents during state tournaments may not sound like a big deal…
Conventional Wisdom: Bighorn Resort Plans Expansion: Six years after hotel construction began at Zoo Drive on the West End of Billings, the Big Horn Resort is expanding to attract more conventiongoers.
Innkeepers Offer More Money to Support MetraPark Tourney’s: Hotel and motel operators in Billings have offered to put up more money to help bring high school tournaments to the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark.
Gazette Opinion: MatraPark-business partnership will pay off for both: Leaders of the Billings Tourism Business Improvement District and Billings Chamber of Commerce are frustrated with Yellowstone County Commission policies …
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