Pretty Shield (1856-1944), a Crow Medicine Woman, didn’t set out to make such a big name for herself, as Crow historian Mardell Plainfeather shares. “She merely did her job as a [mother and] grandmoth...
Embrace Beauty at Any Age with Central Wellness! Janine Griffin, CEO of Central Wellness, believes that everyone deserves to feel and look their best, regardless of age. With a vision of empowering wo...
Gratitude in Action Prosper is a worthy recipient of the Hands of Hope award. GIA Prosper is a multi-faceted campaign dedicated to enhancing services to low-income individuals in recovery.
Although adults may not be quite so ready to throw caution to the wind and chase summer’s adventures with the abandon of kids, we can still find ways to soak in the longer days and balmy evenings, eve...
Billings Clinic seeks Level 1 Trauma Center Status, giving patients a chance to receive top-notch care closer to home.
Big Sky Bravery is dedicated to supporting active-duty Special Operations Forces personnel between deployments to help them survive the trauma that goes along with high-risk missions. Through weeklong...
Planning a trip? Don’t sleep on using a travel agent. HighDTravel is a local travel business dedicated to making your next vacation the most memorable one yet - and the best part is, their services ar...
The Last Best Place. We live here, and we know it. Montana is our own little slice of paradise, often hidden from the eyes of the rest of the world. Yellowstone has put a national spotlight on the lif...
Montague’s Silver at Paris Montana Mercantile adds a touch of sophistication to Billings’ Downtown.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, is a lifeline for peers and their loved ones and a valuable resource for the community. NAMI’s local branch, NAMI Billings, offers education classes,...
Learn how to get a $1,000 grant for your non-profit or tax-exempt organization, courtesy of First Federal Bank’s Community Commitment program.
Nowadays, there seems to be a lack of clarity, an oblique status regarding the male role. Yet men still hold a unique position in this world, and that uniqueness, in action, is what we’re trying to ta...
“It doesn’t make any difference if it’s a single rose or a thousand roses,” Mick Gainan says of his family’s multi-generational floral and garden business. “Everybody is buying something for some reas...
Summertime is amazing in Billings - with a natural playground to get out and explore. The lure of the outdoors can zap our motivation to keep up with our exercise routine. Check out different ways to...
Some dads build a legacy through their family, with the hope that they get to watch their children grow up and have children of their own. Likewise, independent business owners gain a double legacy wh...
In every woman lies a unique and beautiful spirit, but on every woman rests the weightiness of the world. Mentally strong women embrace gifts and challenges alike to pursue contentment over comparison...
IV Nutrition may sound clinical - but this warm and inviting business is focused on helping you thrive in the best version of yourself. Learn more about Sara Nelson’s passion for healing in this month...
Have you ever dreamed about pulling up stakes, moving to the country, and opening a flower farm? Kelton and Jenna Monson did just that. Click on the link to read about my delightful conversation with...
New to thrifting? We scoured the internet and got top tips from local experts to help you on your next thrifting adventure. Spoiler alert: When it comes to thrifting, time and patience are key.
Underground Fashion Exchange is a unique shopping destination for Billings shoppers looking for a way to expand their wardrobe without increasing demand on the planet. The shop scours estate sales, ga...
Tessa Eliason, author of the Ross Creek Cedars article Hidden in the 406, writes about her experience traveling to the Cedars, she encompasses the unique features they house, and shares why people sho...
Each year the Billings Chamber of Commerce awards exceptional leaders whose impact and example deserve recognition - not simply for their accomplishments but also for their character, leadership, and...
Woven throughout the pages of this issue are difference-makers, like you and me, stepping out into uncharted waters and stepping up into voids to fill needs as they see them. Spurred forward by convic...
Have you ever stopped and wondered: What kind of neighbor am I? What exactly is a good neighbor? Of course, we could probably all agree that we want to be good neighbors, but what that looks and sound...
In her debut book, DeAnn uses life stories to show how words can either tear down or build up. Read on to learn why DeAnn wrote Throwing Confetti.
There are many ways a company can make its employees feel valued, let’s look at a few ideas to help foster community, boost morale, and build connections.
"They teach us how to go to war, but they don't teach us how to come home." -Miguel Gonzalez
Southeast Montana has a camping adventure for everyone’s level of comfort. Some people prefer to camp off-grid for the solitude. Others love to stay in luxury campgrounds and enjoy Wi-Fi. It does not...
The Billings Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to have Captain Sandra Yawn (“Captain Sandy”) - renowned superyacht captain made famous by the television show Below Deck Mediterranean - as the keynote sp...
No one wants to think about the worst that can happen, but so often in life, we plan for the worst and hope for the best. With that in mind, let's have a heart-to-heart about organ donation, shall we?
Though telehealth became more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana had already been leading the charge since the early 1990s. With federal funding, the Montana Telehealth Alliance was launc...
Here we are in the ‘Love Month’ of February, but love shouldn’t be contained to just one day of the year. Instead, what if we decide this month to be more intentional every day to show our love to tho...
The anticipation of a vacation is *almost* just as thrilling as the actual vacation. Efficient travel planning is essential to a successful vacation, and the sooner you begin this process, the better...
With the holiday season behind us, the winter months can often be long. There isn’t much to look forward to as we wait out the snow and extremely cold temperatures. Making plans for a winter escape co...
Are your New Year’s fitness goals stressing you out? Do you associate working out with the pressure to perform? If so, give this article by our in-house Health Coach, Chantel Oakley, a quick read. Lea...
When I consider the spirit of Montana, mixed-media artist Angie Cragwick immediately comes to mind. A Montana-born girl, she has taken a lifetime of tuning into the spirit of this unique and somewhat...
Our highly-anticipated 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is here, and there’s something for everyone on your list! Support our local businesses and families this season.
There’s even more to love this holiday season with the addition of Holiday Nights in Billings. A visit to ZooMontana for the event will immerse you in a world of twinkling lights and holiday cheer as...
The city of Billings applied for LEED for Cities certification and was assessed and scored by a third party in seven measurable categories: Integrative Process, Ecology and Natural Systems, Transporta...
Our community has many amazing nonprofit organizations! Here in Simply Local Magazine's 2022 Nonprofit Guide you can find many of them. A year-long resource with their story, services, and contact i...
November is a time to show gratitude and give thanks. It’s also the perfect time of year to practice good deeds and random acts of kindness. Whether you have a little spare time give, a unique skill...
The 2022 Billings Clinic Classic made a triumphant return to Downtown Billings on August 27, with proceeds benefiting the Clinic’s work to begin Phase I of a multiyear effort to become a Level 1 Traum...
Although it has been in practice for hundreds of years, Hypnosis is an often misunderstood treatment modality. Tamara Boggio is the owner and founder of Vero Sé Hypnosis, a Red Lodge-based practice th...
Local entrepreneur Veronica Zimmerman shines with hand-poured scented soy candles. Available in a clean concrete vessel design as well as whimsical shaped candles and wax melts, this company is sure t...
Like the rest of the nation, Billings is feeling a financial crunch. Inflation, gas prices, interest rates, home and rent prices, and a low-performing stock market are all interconnected and creating...
Money matters can be stressful, but when you prepare and plan you can feel more secure about your financial future. With the help of some local experts, we have some practical financial tips for all a...
Central Wellness is a medical and aesthetic spa with a brand new West End location. Their patient-centric approach to overall wellness and beauty serves clients from all ages and walks of life. With a...
Check out this month’s Woman to Watch, Hanna Bloom of Bloom Business Solutions. Making the complexities of running a business easy, Hanna assures, “you just sit back, and I will handle everything.” B...
The game of golf is one for the ages, as it has been played for centuries. Both men and women have found huge success in the sport. Local golfers, Leslie Spalding and Marcus Drange, are two of the bes...
Keith Bishop is the founder and owner of Clarity Automotive Group, a local company that seeks to help clients easily navigate the complex world of car sales. By meeting a need for consumer support and...
To build a home is to plant, tend, and enjoy trees. Bright falling leaves promise of a spring to come, evergreens color our winters, budding lilacs in spring ignite hope in our souls, and dense green...
Staff picks for terrific tee times!
Life is busy, and time is short. Establishing a priority list and setting healthy boundaries is something we all struggle with from time to time. But one thing is certain; without our physical health,...
Do you find it challenging to commit to an exercise plan but want to adopt a healthy lifestyle and keep active throughout your day? Even if you only have a few minutes, try these 30 ways to squeeze in...
For Billings' locals, look no further than Orangetheory Fitness and Nekter Juice Bar. The neighboring businesses are the perfect pair, as you can stop for a heart-pumping workout followed by a freshly...
Custom luxury hatmaker Darren James takes pride in creating wearable works of art. By combining high-quality materials with an eye for creative design, his company, D.James, fashions heirloom quality...
Billings has a ton of incredible art covering various walls throughout the city. We're back with our second installment of Billings Street Art.
Pickleball just so happens to be the fastest-growing sport that you may never have heard of! Best described as a mix of racket/paddle sports (think tennis, ping pong, and racquetball), it’s a fun, soc...
“This is a place for people who love the same unloved thing,” Andy Bottman used to say of the Disc Golf Billings Club before the local disc golf community grew and gained visibility in recent years. T...
“Small town family dental practices have a different vibe than corporate practices. We love being able to accommodate the whole family with side-by-side appointments, same-day treatments without sacri...
"Frae" means "from" in Scottish dialect, and it's the mantra of Billings' new modern mercantile for sustainable, everyday shopping. This unique shop focuses on the origin – vetting quality, mindful pr...
"In Montana, there are three things we are never late for. Church, supper, and fishing." -Paul Maclean, 'A River Runs Through It'
How can we create systems that will continue to thrive, with benefits instead of detriment to those down the road? A dry climate, unique water situation, large population, portion of the city at a hig...
Montana Trailhead Inn is a new Billings hotel with a lot of history and nostalgia at its core. Previously the Red Lion Hotel, and prior to that, the Holiday Inn, this West End hotel has been remodeled...
Across the city of Billings, there are hundreds - maybe thousands - of wooden keychains in the pockets of firefighters, police officers, members of the military, medical professionals, retail workers,...
The sun isn't the only thing heating up this summer! what better way Wo celebrate your loved one than by whisking them away for a unique and unforgettable romantic getaway?
Visitors touching down at Montana's Trailhead will receive more than a welcome as they walk to baggage claim. They'll receive the inspiration and information they need to have a memorable adventure in...
The Billings Chamber’s 2022 Business Excellence award recipients are truly making a difference for their networks of friends and family and in their workplaces, the community, and the next generation....
Meet Billings Chamber of Commerce board member, Krikor Jansezian, Ph.D., COO St. Vincent Healthcare.
The Chamber's new online business resource center, BillingsDEI.com, is home to many resources available for businesses and individuals to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) implementation...
Billings has a ton of incredible art covering various walls throughout the city. Check out our first installment of Billings Street Art.
Located on Washington Street, DanWalt Gardens is in the city but secluded enough by nature to feel as though you are not.
“I have a really broad interest in art, and narrowing it down has been the hardest part,” said Becca Mueller of starting Mountain Side Designs.
The history of the Yellowstone River is fraught with adventure and action, war and treachery, sustenance and provision. Its waters have given life to nomadic peoples, carried explorers, sustained agri...
Their method takes a nuanced and sophisticated approach to grazing – managing timing and stock density for 500 head of cattle. “It’s taken us 40 years to figure it out,” Bill Milton says humbly.
As we approach the peak hiking and camping season, it’s always a good idea to refresh ourselves with the Leave No Trace Principles.
Underneath our can-do grit-my-teeth outlook on life rests pain and loneliness that penetrates deep down to our souls. We may wonder, “Does anyone really see me? Does anyone even care?”
On the surface, J.B. Farley is making… dirt? Not exactly. Come along and learn about J.B. Farley and his team at Agri Organics and how they're taking community waste and giving it new life.
No matter your age, interests, or abilities, there’s a place for you in Billings’ parks.
While the mountains to the west are undoubtedly majestic and full of their own beauty, we challenge you to try something different: head east and explore Southeast Montana.
Small Business Appreciation Week is a way for us to show gratitude for our innovative small businesses! Join the Billings Chamber during Small Business Appreciation Week, May 2-6!
Check out these local businesses that are here to help you celebrate the right way. From preparation to hosting, you will have all the help you need for your big day, regardless of what you are celebr...
Get to know the pocket communities throughout the Magic City that contribute to Billings’ allure, giving it a genuine cozy-community feel.
The Magic City’s vibrant and thriving urban scene offers unique, family-friendly, and often free events all year long. So, whether you're looking for arts, culture, music, food, sports, or live entert...
Mariah creates collections of products to make the transition from store-bought products to hand-crafted ones a little easier on her clients.
“The earth has music for those who listen.” - William Shakespeare
Meet Isiac D. Hammer, Business Development Manager at the Billings Chamber.
Businesses looking for people from outside the Billings area to work and RELOCATE to our community can rely on the Billings Chamber of Commerce for the resources needed to address their workforce need...
Small businesses are an integral part of a business community. One small business making a big impact in the greater Billings area is Newman Restoration & Cleaning.
After two years of virtual meetings, we've seen that no real substitute exists for face-to-face professional meetings. Meetings are the arena in which deals are struck, relationships are forged, and b...
We are all better off when competition breeds excellence, innovation, and ultimately progress. In some elections, however, competition has been absent.
Celebrating the inaugural class of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Implementation Immersion Program!
Dr. Apostol of Cardiovascular Consultants of Montana points out that even though women are just as likely to have heart disease as men, the signs can be different.
"I grew up on my family's ranch, learning a deep love for nature from a very young age. I draw my inspiration from the color, shapes, and forms that can be found in the woods, mountains, and plains of...
There is a network that is the lifeblood of our community – spidering out along the Yellowstone, up to the Rims, across the Heights, and reaching to the West End. This network has cultural and histori...
Billings Chamber's February Staff Spotlight: introducing Cathy Grider.
A Billings resident since he was 7 years old, his first memories of agriculture are sitting in a 1956 Chevy with his dad and brother, listening to Lonnie Bell, watching the cattle unload at the stocky...
Come along as we explore 75 ways to unwind as you start 2022.
Calm has become like a unicorn in our culture – this rare, magical, unattainable trait that's just out of our reach. So, I say, let's bring this magic to life in our lives, adopting simplicity and a c...
Tired of non-starter New Year's resolutions? What if there was a more effective and holistic way to achieve your goals while also living more intentionally for the entire year? Introducing: The Word...
