Category: Community
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Millennial’s Susceptible to Social Media
Clever, a real estate data company, recently published results of research it conducted, called “Millennial and Gen Z Are Wildly Susceptible to Social Media Marketing: 2023 Report” It concluded that “among 20 of the most valuable companies in America, Google has done the best job branding to millennial and Americans overall.” Americans have the most…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
As Mother’s Day approaches so does the 42nd Montana Women’s Run. For 42 years, tens of thousands of participants have filled the streets of downtown Billings the Saturday before Mothers Day, wearing the uniquely designed Montana Womenâ Run t-shirt. This year downtown Billings will once again be a sea of women in jewel toned purple…
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Named Food Insecurity Program Coordinator
Nikki Dolan has been named the Food Insecurity Program Coordinator for the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools (EFBPS). Dolan takes the newly created position to lead the BackPack Meals, Teen Pantry and Elementary Pantry programs that operate for Billings Public Schools students in need. Dolan started the position in August 2022, training with Dr.…
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“Right to Know” Webinar
It’s true. Many Montanans do not fully realize the extent to which, as citizens, they have a right to access public documents and attend public meetings. Montana citizens have “a right to know” almost everything state and local governmental entities do and to have full access to public documents. A webinar forum is being presented…
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Olson Hired as Communications Director for Chamber
Hannah Olson joined the Billings Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Communications and Marketing in late September, 2022. Olson comes to the Chamber with an abundance of experience in communications and community engagement. She previously worked with nonprofits like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County and YWCA Billings and in public involvement with…
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Decker Joins Visit Billings
Evan Decker joined Visit Billings, managed by the Billings Chamber of Commerce, as the new Sports Tourism Manager in November 2022. In his new role, Decker is leading the ongoing recruitment and solicitation of sports related tournaments and events to the Billings area by supporting businesses, event coordinators, tournament owners, local and state sports associations,…
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Study Identifies Community Health Needs
While survey respondents in Yellowstone County indicate that they are doing more physical exercise and they believe their mental health remains good, if not better, a survey about the overall health of residents indicates there remains a need for more mental health services and that substance abuse is an escalating problem. In fact, most aspects…
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Montana’s Population Grows by 16,640
By Chris Woodward, The Center Square Montana’s population grew 1.5% in 2022, according to new annual state population estimates released by the U.S. Census. That’s a net increase of 16,640 from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Montana’s total population is now an estimated 1,122,867, up from 1,106,227 in 2021, and 1,084,197 in 2020. Montana ranked among the…
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Family Promise for Homeless Housing
Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley is expanding affordable housing options for homeless families in our community. The community is invited to join Family Promise as they launch the “Housing is Hope’’ Transitional Housing Expansion Campaign. This will take place on Oct. 20 at 12:30pm at the current FPYV Transitional Housing apartments located at 1427 Ave…
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First Interstate Bank Raises over $25,000 to Fight Hunger
First Interstate Bank employees recently raised more than $25,000 for the Montana Food Bank Network in support of its Feed Montana Annual Event, a month-long campaign to raise 400,000 meals. The Montana Food Bank Network is Montana’s only statewide food bank, partnering with more than 340 network partners, including other food banks, food pantries, schools,…