Tag: Billings
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Realtors, EDA to Hold Summit on Housing
The Billings Realtor’s Association and community partners are holding an in-depth discussion at the 2021 Housing Strategies Summit, on current housing trends, challenges, and opportunities for the Yellowstone County region. The Billings Realtors Association and Big Sky Economic Development is hosting a Housing Strategies Summit on Tuesday, August 24, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm…
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Billings 4th Most Affordable
A study on the “Most Affordable Metros in the West” places Billings as the 4th most affordable midsize metro in the Western US, according to advisorsmith.com. In comparison to cities of all size in the West, Billings ranked 21. “Our study analyzed the cost of living in 111 metropolitan areas from the 13 Western states.…
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Roundabout Completed at Hwy. 312 and Five Mile Road
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) announced that the paving of a single-lane roundabout on Old Highway 312 and Five Mile Road is complete. Work will now entail installing new signs, rumble strips on Five Mile Road and interim striping. In the next weeks, concrete finish-work and landscaping will occur, followed by chip sealing at…
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Billings Airport to Get Grant Funding Under CARES Act
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $1.187 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants. The total includes $731 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $455 million in Supplemental Discretionary grants. The money will be available for 100 percent…
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Allegiant Announces Flight to San Diego
Allegiant announced a new nonstop route to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) beginning June 4, 2020. “We’re excited to expand the number of routes we serve from Billings,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “With summer right around the corner, we are certain that area…
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Stockman Bank Makes Staff Announcements: Lubinski
Brian Lubinski has recently joined Stockman Bank as a Real Estate Loan Officer at the Billings Heights location. His responsibilities include assisting clients with their goal of becoming a homeowner or refinancing to consolidate debt, lower current monthly payments, or utilize their home as a tool for further investment in real estate. Lubinski brings over…
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Stockman Bank Makes Staff Announcements: Yackley
Melissa Yackley has recently joined Stockman Bank as a Commercial Loan Officer for the King Avenue office. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial and construction loans, and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs. Yackley brings over 14 years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial lending and business development. Yackley…
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New McDonald’s at Central and 24th
Gone is the McDonald’s at the 2333 Central Avenue in Billings and soon to arise from a new foundation will be a new McDonald’s store, rumored to be the largest in Montana. The new store will feature a redesigned drive –through which will occupy two lots, including that of the former Don’s Car Wash. Opening…
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Kirk’s Grocery Serves as New Venue for Art & Entertainment
Anyone wanting to mix it up a bit when it comes to seeking entertainment in Billings has a new opportunity. Spend an evening at Kirk’s Grocery. Even the name conveys the originality of this new venue. Kirk’s Grocery has nothing to do with groceries; it’s all about the off-beat of culture, art, music and theater…
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Billings Clinic Opens New Dialysis Center
The new Billings Clinic dialysis center in downtown Billings held its ribbon cutting ceremony and open house last week, offering the public its first look at the new, cutting-edge facility. A joint venture between Billings Clinic, the region’s largest health care organization, and Dialysis Clinic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of dialysis services,…