Thank you to City Council for an exciting first step! City Council voted last Monday night to adopt the Concept Design for a Multi-generational Recreation Center by an 8-1 vote. Thank you, Mayor Cole and Councilmembers Shaw, Gulick, Owen, Neese, … Continued
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Improve Voter Information, Don’t Limit the Local Process Three bills are coming up this week that terminate, or increase requirements for, voter-approved mill levies and bonds. The first is SB 251, which establishes a termination date for all mill levies … Continued
Returning Control to Local Businesses Last year, Billings City Council killed a zone change that would have provided over 100 new infill housing units. It would have been a significant benefit to our businesses in need of workforce, our overall … Continued
What is a lawyer’s favorite chip? …… Tort-illa! One of the Billings Chamber’s public policies is to reduce the cost of doing business in Montana. One expense that can be costly to a business is litigation. Fortunately, Montana’s legal climate … Continued
By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Manager 4-H paves a foundation of success from youth into adulthood. 4-H teaches life skills, provides opportunities to explore projects, learn about the world, meet new people, network, make lifelong friends and memories, … Continued
By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Manager When one thinks of 4-H in Yellowstone County, the first name that comes to mind is likely Roni Baker. She is the face of 4-H in Billings and the surrounding area as … Continued
Jack Jennaway, Business Advocacy Coordinator Policy shapes the overall business climate for all industries, including agriculture. The Billings Chamber seeks to promote policies that lead to a strong business community, vibrant economy, and high quality of life. We publish a … Continued
Join us in celebrating these incredible women and their contributions to the ag community Jessica Duray When did you become involved in agriculture? I was fortunate to become involved in agriculture when I was born. I grew up on a … Continued
Mike Phillips, Senior Vice President, Little Horn State Bank Agriculture is Montana’s leading industry with gross revenue of $4.60 billion. Montana has 28,000 farms and ranches representing 59.7 million acres of production. One out of every 6 workers is employed … Continued
Fast, And Not Too Furious Now that we’re a few weeks into the Legislative Session, the question often arises, “How’s it going in Helena?” I pause and think of quoting a favorite tragic hero, trekking toward the Gap of Rohan: … Continued