Simply Local: Billings Business News
We are bringing our LiNK Magazine and other Billings business news to a broader audience through our partnership with Simply Local Magazine. Now you can get more business content from the Chamber within Simply Local each and every month. And you will still receive a quarterly magazine as part of your Chamber membership! Instead of receiving LiNK, you’ll now receive Simply Local in your mailbox in March, June, September and December. In these months, we’ll have expanded business stories in addition to the wonderful content Simply Local is known for.
Advertising Opportunities: Get your message in front of the Billings business community
If you aren’t familiar with our friends at Simply Local, you can learn more about them by visiting their website simplylocalbillings.com. Simply Local is also offering discounted yearly subscriptions to Chamber members. Subscriptions are just $25 per year for members, a $10 savings! Just click here to get started. What’s more, our amazing businesses looking to support the Chamber through advertising while communicating their message to fellow Chamber members and businesses continue to have an excellent opportunity with Simply Local.
You can learn more about advertising among Billings business news by reaching out to Jenny Barriger at jenny@simplylocalmagazine.com.
We are so excited to partner with such a treasured local publication and expand our ability to tell the stories our businesses want to hear. We continue to write the stories and ensure the content in our section is helpful to you, our businesses members. Dive in to these upcoming issues and engage with all our stories by clicking here, or choose something in particular from our archived list below.
Looking for a past article? Explore the LiNK Magazine Billings business news archive linked here.
August 2022
OMAzing By Daniel J. Brooks, Business Advocacy Director
Building Billings’ Future Workforce: Summer Intern Leadership Institute | Summer Jobs Program By
Cathy Grider, Workforce Development Manager – Billings Chamber of Commerce | Marcell Bruski, Director of Marketing & BillingsWorks – Big Sky Economic Development
Emergency Preparedness a Benefit to Business & Individuals by Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications & Marketing Manager
July 2022
The Future of Workforce Trends By Cathy Grider, Workforce Development Manager
Investing in Your Teams for Growth & Retention By Jennifer Reiser, CCE, IOM Chief Operating Officer, Billings Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Montana Burger Trail: A Tasty Road Trip You’ll Never Forget By Cassie Solberg, Visit Southeast Montana
June 2022
Building a Better Billings By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Chamber Board Profile: Krikor Jansezian, Ph.D. | COO St. Vincent Healthcare By Marya Pennington, Communications and Marketing Director
Honoring the Best: Billings Chamber’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Specialist
May 2022
Phillips 66 Turnaround a Boon for Billings By Daniel J. Brooks, Business Advocacy Director
Run Away for the Weekend: Why Montana’s Trailhead is an Awesome Race Destination By Alyson Eggart, Visit Billings
April 2022
Top 5 Places to Hike & Camp Out Here By Brenda Maas, Visit Southeast Montana
Join Us for Small Business Appreciation Week By Alyssa Voeltz, Member Experience Manager
March 2022
DEII Graduation: Let’s Celebrate! By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Competition in Elections is Critical By Dan Brooks, Director of Business Advocacy
Meetings Mean Business | Business Means Meetings by Alex Tyson, Visit Billings
A Look Inside the Newman Story By Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, Communications and Marketing Specialist
The Chamber is Your Employee Relocation Partner By John Brewer, President/CEO Billings Chamber
2022 Chamber Breakfast
Billings Chamber Staff Spotlight: Isiac D. Hammer
February 2022
- Honoring a Champion of Agriculture By Kelsi Gambill, Communications and Marketing Specialist
- Billings Chamber: New Staff Spotlight By Marya Pennington, Communications and Marketing Director
- Offering On-Site Childcare is a Great Perk. Consider the Risks First. By Dena Johnson, PayneWest Insurance
January 2022
- Board Profile: Carmelita Dominguez, Montana Allergy and Asthma Specialists By Marya Pennington, Communications and Marketing Director
- Beyond the Wage: Workforce Solutions for Your Business By Marya Pennington, Communications and Marketing Director
- Rooted in Hope By Kelsi Gambill, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Simply Local Magazine Billings Business News Archive
December 2021
- Atreides, LEDs, and LEED By Daniel J. Brooks, Business Advocacy Director
- What’s on the Chamber’s Horizon for 2022 and Beyond? By John Brewer, President and CEO of Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Sisyphus is Us By Daniel J. Brooks, Business Advocacy Director
- When the Weather Outside is Frightful…By Marya Pennington, Marketing & Communications Manager
- As the Temperature Goes Down, the Fun Turns Up at Montana’s Trailhead By Team Visit Billings
- Make Shopping Local Part of Your Routine By Alyssa Voeltz, Member Experience Manager
- New Staff Spotlight By Marya Pennington, Marketing & Communications Manager
- Young Professionals Growing in Impact: NextGEN Tells a Powerful Story By Cathy Grider – NextGEN Co-Chair and Workforce Development Manager
November 2021
- Un-beer-lievable Breweries in Southeast Montana By Megan Hoffman
- Moving to Montana: My Perspective as a Mexican American in Billings By Lynette Torrez, KLJ
- Keep the Cheer Here: Support Local and Shop Billings By Alyssa Voeltz, Member Experience Manager, Billings Chamber of Commerce
October 2021
- Improving Safety Through the Built Environment By Jack Jennaway, Business Advocacy Coordinator, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Kris Carpenter: A Legacy on the Move By Kelly McCandless, Billings Education Foundation
- Sports Tourism: A Role in the Regional Economy By Alex Tyson, Executive Director, Visit Billings
September 2021
- ALL POINTS BULLETIN: Fund the Police, Fund our Firefighters, Fund Public Safety By Daniel Brooks, Business Advocacy Director, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member Profile: Dr. Scott Ellner, CEO Billings Clinic
- 5 Fall Activities in Southeast Montana by Megan Hoffman
- Convener: Connecting Dynamic People Who Make Things Happen
- Annual Meeting: Pathway to Success presented by PayneWest Insurance By Alyssa Voeltz, Member Experience Manager, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Engagement Helps Retain Employees By Jennifer Reiser, COO, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Businesses Can Lead the Way in D and I Improvements By Dan Carter, ExxonMobil and William Henry, Be Better World
August 2021
- Connecting in Big Sky Country: Billings Logan International Airport in Phase II of Expansion and Renovation by Kelly McCandless
- Planning for Success: Billings Chamber 2021-’22 Priority Initiatives by John Brewer, President/CEO, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Convener: Connecting Dynamic People Who Make Things Happen
- Implementing Diversity for Businesses Large and Small by John Brewer, President/CEO, Billings Chamber of Commerce
July 2021
- The One with the Mandates: Legislative Session Wrap Up by Daniel J. Brooks, Director; Business Advocacy, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber Board Leadership for 2021-2022
- Emerging Leaders Build Connections in NextGEN by Marya Pennington, Communications and Marketing Manager, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Billings Chamber Launches ChamberCast by Kelly McCandless
June 2021
- 2021 Billings Chamber Business Excellence Awards: Recognizing Exceptional Businesses and Leaders by Kelly McCandless; Director; Communications & Workforce Development, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Developing a Destination: Montana’s Dark Sky Trail by Brenda Maas; Marketing Director, Visit Southeast Montana
- A Diverse Economy and Workforce Strengthens All by John Brewer, President/CEO, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Improving Safety in Billings by Jack Jennaway, Business Advocacy Coordinator, Billings Chamber of Commerce
May 2021
- Gathering & Connecting: Niche Networks Drive Quality Interactions by Jennifer Reiser, CCE, IOM | Chief Operating Officer, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Look Local: City Council and Mayoral Elections by Daniel J. Brooks, Director; Business Advocacy, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Travel & Tourism: The Recovery of a Key Industry at Montana’s Trailhead by Alex Tyson, Executive Director, Visit Billings
April 2021
- Convener: Connecting Dynamic People Who Make Things Happen
- COVID-19 Business Outlook: What’s Next and How to Responsibly Move Forward by Kelly McCandless, Director; Communication & Workforce Development, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Performing Arts Reimagined: Fresh Experiences with ABT & BSOC by Marya Pennington, Public Relations Manager, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Staff Profile: Daron Olson
March 2021
- Celebrating Agriculture by Alyssa Voeltz, Member Experience Manager, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Diversity and Inclusion Require Action by William B. Henry, M.B.A.; Founder/C.E.O. of Be Better World
- Montana’s Legislative Session Is More Accessible Than Ever by Daniel J. Brooks, Director; Business Advocacy, Billings Chamber of Commerce
- Outdoor Events to Make a Responsible Return to Billings Billings Chamber of Commerce Media Release
- RiverStone Health Uses Survey Results to Target Vaccine Information by Emily Pinnow
January 2021
Billings Chamber Names 2020 Agricultural Excellence Award Winner Billings Chamber Media Release