By Daniel J. Brooks Director; Business Advocacy   The Billings business community has engaged in numerous discussions of impactful issues in the last few months. Public safety, education, elections, economic development, and most recently, a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO). Some issues … Continued


By David Mitchell Co-Chair, NextGEN and Principal, Coldwell Banker Commercial CBS   There are certain spans in a lifetime where an individual is faced with a choice. A choice to take an opportunity and maximize its potential or misuse the … Continued




After nearly a month of adherence to a stay-at-home order, which closed many main street businesses, Montana’s business community received welcome news as Governor Bullock announced that a phased reopening of Montana is ready to begin. Montana has some of the lowest numbers of cases and hospitalizations in the nation and unlike many … Continued




Businesses in Billings can expect additional economic relief soon. The Senate recently approved a bill to refill the Paycheck Protection Program—part of the massive stimulus package known as the CARES Act—which ran out of funding after only 13 days. The CARES Act, totaling $2 trillion was unprecedented as an economic rescue and recovery measure; … Continued


The Billings Chamber launched a webinar series for small businesses in response to the needs we were hearing from you. These sessions were offered for free and specifically addressed your needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click each image to … Continued


by Marya Pennington   During this time of remote work environments due to social distancing requirements, employers are being creative and adaptive in encouraging their teams while also supporting the local economy.  When businesses promote each other, they are saying … Continued