Marya Pennington is a Billings native who loves outdoor adventures, traveling, art galleries, and great films. She is a content creator, community champion, and influential communicator for the Billings Chamber of Commerce.

How Yellowstone Surgery Center is Redefining Recovery

With an impressive tally of over 10,000 surgeries performed in 2023 alone, Yellowstone Surgery Center (YSC) has firmly established itself as a national leader in ambulatory surgeries. Ranked among the...

A Living Legacy of Plants

In 1998, I moved to Central Oregon after having lived most of my life in Montana, and my grandmother gifted me with a small cutting from her Philodendron to take for my new home.

United Way’s Day of Action 2024: Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

Don't miss United Way's 2024 Day of Action. Get signed up today!

Relivin’ the Journey

Relive Journey's 50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour stop at MetraPark with Marya!

Beyond Resolutions: Unveiling Your Why

January is the month for new beginnings, fresh starts, and a list of resolutions to get us back on the right track. But we are creatures of habit, which makes creating new ones difficult and can leave...

Sip & Savor the Season at these Local Hot Spots

Everyone knows adding delicious food and delightful drinks makes every occasion merrier, so while out and about finding the perfect gift or viewing colorful decorations, stop in at some Billings hot s...

#lightbiketrail Opening Celebration

Help celebrate the new #LightBikeTrail on Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Sandstone Gallery, with a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the artists who brought their mural “Symbols of Montana...

Entrepreneurial Spirit

As we aim to "Keep the Cheer Here" this holiday season, the Billings Chamber is celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit by spotlighting several small business owners and their inspiring stories and har...

Building Community Pride

The Billings Chamber of Commerce has made a commitment to growing community pride, and one great way to do that is by way of volunteering.

Visionary Healthcare 125 Years Strong

After 125 years, St. Vincent remains boldly connected to its heritage, with the keys to its success driven by its mission to improve the health of the people they serve.

Montana Made Energy

Montanans are a loyal breed, interested in preserving the Montana way of life through supporting their local communities. They drink locally brewed beer. They share locally grown greens. Montana-made...

Beyond the Wage: Workforce Solutions for Your Business

“Employees want more than just a paycheck. You have to offer them a sense of safety and belonging.” -Jackie Swiesz, with Associated Employers.

When the Weather Outside is Frightful…

When the weather outside is frightful, you can bring the fun indoors with these local businesses!

The Billings Symphony: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

BSOC aims to build bridges and remove barriers, making music more accessible to all.

The Show Must Go On! Pub Station Taproom & Concert Hall Takes the Stage

COVID left its mark indelibly on live performance venues across the U.S. As stages closed and performers found other work, venues scrambled to find a way to survive. The Pub Station has been working l...

Marya Pennington Accepts Promotion with Billings Chamber

Marya Pennington accepted a promotion to become the Billings Chamber Communications and Marketing Manager on July 1, 2021.

Billings Studio Theatre: A Hidden Community Treasure

What makes a community? A.J. Kalanick, Executive Director of Billings Studio Theatre (BST), believes it’s about more than just houses and folks headed off to work and school.

Emerging Leaders Build Connections in NextGEN

NextGEN is the Billings Chamber young professional’s group for emerging leaders led by a vibrant leadership team committed to creating opportunities to grow their peers.

Performing Arts Reimagined: Fresh Experiences with ABT & BSOC

Come inside the latest development and improvements to Alberta Bair Theater and Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale.