Celebrating Excellence: Michelle Harkins Receives 2024 Outstanding Business Person Award In a bustling city like Billings, Montana, where growth and development are constant companions, it takes remarkable individuals to lead the charge towards progress. Michelle Harkins, the director of the … Continued
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Each year the Billings Chamber of Commerce awards exceptional leaders whose impact and example are deserving of recognition—not simply for their accomplishments, but also for their character, their leadership, and their integrity. The 2024 Business Excellence Awards honor individuals and … Continued
The Corporate Transparency Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, may require small businesses to report information about ownership to the government. What it means: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) aims to combat illicit activity including tax fraud, money laundering, and financing … Continued
The Billings Chamber is asking for your help in an important legal battle that will likely head to the Montana Supreme Court. A lawsuit filed by “Housing Haves“—homeowners who attained their housing when it was more abundant and affordable—seeks to … Continued
CAN YOU BELIEVE THOSE RUFFEREES?!?! Yesterday’s shootout was one for the history books! Those who were able to tune in will agree, Sunday’s matchup was a dog-eat-dog battle. No, I’m not talking about the game that Taylor Swift won. I’m … Continued
TALKING TRADEOFFS WITH LIMITED SAFETY FUNDING After taking a week off—Council doesn’t meet on the 5th Monday of a month—City Council is back at it tonight with a full slate of public safety topics on the work session agenda. Candidate … Continued
Jann Parker Receives 2023 Billings Chamber Agricultural Excellence Award Sponsored By Stockman Bank The Billings Chamber 2023 Agricultural Excellence Award Sponsored by Stockman Bank is awarded to Jann Parker, manager of Billings Livestock Horse Sales. Parker is a champion for … Continued
RUPSIS INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE HOUSING AND SAFETY One of the powers that City Councilpersons have, along with their vote, is to introduce Council Initiatives, “giving direction to staff to assist in formulating policies, work plans, etc. for future consideration of … Continued
Ag Industry Evolution by Jack Jennaway, Business Advocacy Manager Today’s agriculture industry is not your grandfather’s ag industry. In my case, this is quite literal. My grandfather was born on a homestead, miles from the nearest settlement; he built earthen … Continued
A Message from our 2023-2024 Ag Committee Chair Jennifer Sayler To say I was blinded sided when I was asked to be the Vice Chair of the Chamber Ag committee would be putting it mildly…but I truly never intended on … Continued