LiNK Archive
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
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