BY DANIEL J. BROOKS, DIRECTOR; BUSINESS ADVOCACY Public art installation in the alley of The Pub Station. Photo courtesy Rhea Wolpoe. There is a great public safety story happening in Billings right now and it’s probably not what you think. … Continued
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Just like the primary election, this year’s general election in November will be an all-mail election, meaning that no polling places will be open on November 3rd and all registered voters will automatically receive an absentee ballot. Yellowstone County residents … Continued
BY THOM MACLEAN, BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVLEOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT LEAD FOR THE YELLOWSTONE COUNTY ECONOMIC RESPONSE & RECOVERY TEAM Yellowstone County has encountered and overcome many economic challenges in its history, but the scale, scope, and speed of the … Continued
BY EIDE BAILLY’S TRANSACTION SERVICES TEAM The effects of COVID-19 have had substantial impacts on organizations and their bottom lines. For many, this environment has resulted in personnel cuts and lean business models for the foreseeable future. As your organization … Continued
BY JULIE SEEDHOUSE, CENTURY21 HOMETOWN BROKERS CHAMBER BOARD TREASURER; CHAIR, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION NETWORK In June, the Billings Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt “Diversity and Inclusion” as one of the Chamber’s top priorities. This is a statement … Continued
BY MARYA PENNINGTON, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER Nothing can end a summer day like sipping a crisp, fresh chardonnay or a big and bold red blend on a beautiful patio. Add some great cheese and a bit of music and you … Continued
BY JENNIFER REISER, CCE, IOM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Now more than ever it is critical that you invest in yourself and your team. Organizations and communities in crisis need strong leaders to navigate complex situations, answer difficult questions, help … Continued
BY MEGAN HOFFMAN, MARKETING SPECIALIST Summer is quickly coming to an end—and as the hot temperatures are traded in for cooler weather, Southeast Montana turns into a sea of color. All across the prairies, badlands, buttes, breaks and hills, the … Continued
BY JEFF EWELT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZOOMONTANA There’s nothing quite like taking a travel adventure. The excitement and anticipation before leaving is sometimes unbearable. Short trips, long trips; they all get you out of your routine, something we all need. … Continued
BY DANIEL J. BROOKS, DIRECTOR; BUSINESS ADVOCACY NEXT SESSION In my previous LiNK article, I went out on a limb to predict control of the Montana Legislature and Governor’s Office (spoiler: a Republican trifecta). We’re still a number of … Continued