COUNCIL FINALIZING 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Only two City Council meetings remain in 2023. Tonight’s business meeting (when formal votes and decisions are made) will be followed next week with another business meeting, because the remaining Monday falls on December … Continued
Yearly Archives: 2023
Support Locally Owned Small Businesses Shopping small this holiday season is not only a boon for small businesses but also a smart choice for consumers. According to data from QuickBooks, consumer spending is projected to reach a staggering $125 million, … Continued
The Billings Chamber is thrilled to announce the fourth annual Ag Celebration Week, taking place from January 22-26 and proudly presented by Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative. This event aims to acknowledge the diverse impacts that agriculture makes on our everyday … Continued
DOGS AND DISC GOLF AT NORTH PARK Despite the results of this year’s bond election, progress toward better Billings Parks continues. You can help, and your dog will thank you. In front of Council tonight is an update to the … Continued
NO “DECEMBER TO REMEMBER” SHOPPING FOR THE CITY On the Work Session agenda tonight is the City’s Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP), established in 2000 to plan for and schedule the replacement of all city equipment that has a useful life … Continued
TUNE IN FOR TONIGHT’S ELECTION COVERAGE! More elections? Yep! City Council is required to elect a Deputy Mayor, which is a position currently held by Councilman Mike Boyett. As outlined by the City’s Charter—essentially, our constitution—Council must hold a nomination … Continued
WHAT’S A C – I – P ? If you don’t already know, CIP might conjure thoughts about the C – I – A and secret documents blacked out. On the other hand, it may remind you of Bart’s very … Continued
Billings Chamber Hosts Roundtable Discussions On October 20, 2023 the Billings Chamber of Commerce convened local business leaders together for a roundtable discussion with Senator Jon Tester as he visited Montana’s Trailhead. Discussion was held with members of the Billings … Continued
FROM CROCS TO COMBATING FAMILY VIOLENCE Today is National Croc Day! Also, National Mole Day. According to one website that lists these “holidays,” it’s also National iPod Day, T.V. Talk Show Host Day, and Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day. If … Continued
STRONG COMMITMENT FROM HOTELS FOR SPORTS & REC FACILITY Businesses are stepping up in a major way to support the proposed Sports and Recreation Center that is part of the Parks and Rec Bond on this year’s ballot. On tonight’s … Continued