Category: Community
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They are Coming Back
The Blue Angels are returning. Following their hugely successful show in Billings in 2023, the Blue Angels have announced that they will be returning on August 22 and 23 in 2026 for the Yellowstone International Air Show. And, this show will be bigger and even better, according to Mathew McDonnell, who will once again co-chair…
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Chamber to Follow Legislative Session
The Billings Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be following the events of the 69th State Legislative Session with the assistance of Dan Brooks, Vice President of Business Advocacy, and Rebecca Meyers, contract lobbyist for the Billings Chamber. They will advance and protect business interests through official testimony and working with legislators, according…
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Billings Works Hard!
The Center Square Billings, Montana, is the 19th hardest working city in the U.S., according to a new analysis from the personal finance website Wallethub. “Billings ranks among the top 20 hardest working cities,” Wallethub analysts Jill Gonzalez said. “It has a high employment rate at almost 96%, and the largest share of workers with…
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Billings Enplanements Up
Enplanements at Billings Logan International Airport are up 15.36 percent, year –to-date. The Total enplanements increased from 317,734 to 366,542. The month of September was up 18.58 percent over September 2023, increasing from 35,772 to 42,358. Jeff Roach, Director, announced that the airport moved up nationally in enplanement status to the 143rd busiest airport, from…
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Lockwood Pedestrian District To Build Sidewalk on OHR
Yellowstone County in coordination with the Lockwood Safety Pedestrian District plans to construct approximately 2,200 feet of sidewalk facilities along Old Hardin Road, in Lockwood, west of Johnson Lane. The project is in the early design phase with construction anticipated in 2025. Proposed improvements are anticipated to include: • A new, 6-foot boulevard sidewalk on…
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Construction Begins on Short-term Jail
Last week construction began on the new short -term holding facility next to the Yellowstone County Detention Facility (YCDF). The $6 million project is a collaborative solution by Yellowstone County and the City of Billings to address overcrowding at YCDF. It will provide a means of jailing offenders while they wait for arraignment. The two-story…
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Arveschoug, BSED Director to Retire
After 16 and a half years of dedicated service, Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director of Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) has announced his retirement, effective April 2025. Steve has served as the BSED Executive Director since 2008, leading the organization in its mission to strengthen and grow Yellowstone County’s economy and quality of life. In preparation…
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$4.6 million Grant Gives Boost to Lockwood TEDD
Economic development leaders in Yellowstone County and members of the Lockwood Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) were excited this week to be informed by the federal Department of Economic Development Administration that they have been awarded a $4.6 million grant for water and sewer infrastructure improvements. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the grant…
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Taylor Brown, Legacy Award
The Billings Chamber of Commerce has announced that Taylor Brown is the recipient of the 2024 Legacy Award. This outstanding community leader and business owner will be honored during the 2024 Billings Chamber Annual Meeting, October 22, at Pub Station, sponsored by NonStop Local and Marsh McLennan Agency. Taylor Brown is well known in the…
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Montana Not Sticky Enough
While Montana has been one of the leading states in attracting newcomers over the past few years, not all of them stay. They don’t “stick,” according to moveBuddha.com. Montana had the second least “stickiness” in the nation in 2024. Montana loses 87% of its movers to other states. The only other state, which was more…