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Montana’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Does Well
Montana leads the nation in the growth of its outdoor recreation business, exceeded only by Hawaii.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports that the U.S. outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.2 percent ($427.2 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017.
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Manufacturing Makes Mark in Montana
October 1 is Manufacturing Day! It’s a day that should bring pause to every community in the state, because almost every community has some kind of manufacturing and manufacturing is a pillar of every economy. Read More -
Elliott Promoted to Branch Manager
Patrice Elliott has recently been promoted to Vice President, Branch manager for Stockman Bank Shiloh. Elliott will focus on overseeing bank operations, management and employee supervision, developing and servicing commercial and construction loans, and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs.
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Buffalo Block at the Rex Opens
Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse at the Rex opened on October 1 as Billings’ newest first class restaurant.
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BBB Honors Businesses for Ethical Practices
The Better Business Bureau has named the recipients of the 2019 Torch Award for Ethics. The recognitions honor organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to building trust and integrity with their customers, fellow business owners and communities. Winners in the Northwest and Pacific are Hi-line Service and Hydraulics as the Business… Read More
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In recognition of Labor Day, Montana Governor Steve Bullock proclaimed that the state’s economy will continue a growth trend for the next ten years. Stats that support that projection come from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. In its annual Labor Day Report the agency reports that Montana has
Billings is now the newest home of a national program to engage, educate and connect local entrepreneurs. Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering helps build startup communities
After years of planning, the expansion and remodeling project of the Billings Airport was kicked off last week with a ground breaking. Among the dignitaries present, the $55 million project was, frequently, referred to as a “huge deal,” for Billings.
It’s been a year since Billings business people and property owners packed the house at a public meeting about what can be done to address a growing problem in the city regarding street dwellers, including homeless people, substance abusers, vagrants, and partiers, who overstay their welcome.
