By Jennifer Reiser, CCE, IOM; Chief Operating Officer According to Seth Godin, entrepreneur, best-selling author and teacher: “Your peer group are people with similar dreams, goals and worldviews. They are people who will push you in exchange for being pushed, … Continued
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by Dan Brooks, Business Advocacy Director I’ve had a number of recent conversations with members about the Billings Chamber weighing in on local elections. Generally it’s positive: “I don’t really follow local elections, so your communications are really informative.” But … Continued
The Billings Chamber of Commerce has always made developing leadership a priority. A community depends on good leaders to grow and improve, which is why we develop our many leadership programs. One of those programs seeks to teach leadership skills … Continued
By Julie Seedhouse, Century 21 Hometown Brokers and Billings Chamber Executive Board Century 21 Hometown Brokers is thrilled to forge a partnership with the Billings Chamber of Commerce in aiding the Chamber membership in their efforts to recruit talent. C21, … Continued
Making the Business Case for Early Childhood Development and Childcare as Workforce Issues Last week during the Billings Chamber’s first Chamber A.M. event we hosted two phenomenal speakers introducing early childhood development and childcare as issues impacting workforce development. Julia … Continued
By Alyssa Voeltz, Visitor Services Manager Magic City Blues Fest | Photo Credit Tim Struck Think about Billings for a moment. What comes to your mind for entertainment or events? Is it the growing music scene, major events … Continued
BY KEVIN PLOEHN, DIRECTOR OF AVIATION AND TRANSIT BILLINGS LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT An early rendering of the remodeled Airport pictured here. See more at FlyBillings.com. When asked, “How are things at the Airport?” The best response would be, “Great … Continued
By Brian Brown, First Interstate Bank, Billings Chamber of Commerce Board Chair With the start of a new fiscal year, the Billings Chamber of Commerce is re-shaping priorities, identifying and actively pursuing new goals and continuing the transformational work … Continued
By Daniel J. Brooks, Business Advocacy Manager In the midst of this election season, Billings’ voters have the opportunity to elect City Councilpersons ready to move Billings forward; who will choose growth; and who support the initiatives that will … Continued
When asked about iconic Billings establishments, you can bet that Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery will be one of the examples shared – and with good reason. Ziggy and Stella invested over 40 years into their downtown establishment, and to this … Continued