Outdoorsy-ish

This issue will likely inspire you to pursue some new ventures, particularly in the great outdoors (pickleball or disc golf, anyone?). There’s no time like the present to try a new sport, hit local food truck hot spots, take in a movie under the stars, or hang in your backyard. There’s something for every outdoor personality!

Read the July 2022 digital issue here!

Pickleball 101: Basics for Beginners

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...

Disc Golf Billings: Community & Competition

“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...

Creating Community at Thompson Family Dentistry

“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...

Meet the Founder: A Mercantile for Change

"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...

Southeast Montana Burger Trail

Hit the Southeast Montana Burger Trail; it's a tasty road trip you'll not soon forget!

Investing in Your Teams for Growth & Retention

Creating a place where employees feel known and valued starts with onboarding and orientation and continues with ongoing individual investment. The Billings Chamber offers several Networks, Programs,...

The Future of Workforce Trends

Despite internal changes, businesses continue to see significant struggles from the impact of the labor market. As a result, they are seeking innovative strategies for how they hire. Employers are loo...

The Great Backyard & Beyond

Ah, there's nothing quite like enjoying the sights and smells of summertime as you hang out in the backyard. Lawn mowers humming, barbecues sizzling, and children squealing with delight as they run an...

A Movie Night Under the Stars

What’s better than catching a movie? How about catching a movie OUTSIDE! Thanks to Firefly Outdoor Movie Company and a host of local sponsors, Movies in the Park has been a Billings summer staple fo...

An Angel in the Outfield: One Family’s Mission to Honor Their Son

Landon Smith left a lasting legacy on his family during his short time on Earth, but his memory lives on in a new all-inclusive baseball field and park under construction on the West End. Marci Smith,...

Learning Through Play with Billings Parks & Rec and the YMCA

The good news is that the summer slide is preventable. Billings offers summer programming that is both entertaining and high-quality, with thoughtfully developed schedules executed to ensure children...

MSUB Minute: Be a Montana 10 Scholar

Montana 10 is an exciting new opportunity for Fall 2022 freshmen at Montana State University Billings - get the details!

What Lies Beneath: Exploring Yellowstone

"Like a lot of people, when you go to Yellowstone, you wonder, where does all this water come from? How does it get there? Why is it here and not other places?" Finn said. "Yellowstone has the most th...

Billings Food Trucks: Find Your Flavor

Billings is no stranger to the food truck scene. There are some seriously sensational menus scattered throughout the Magic City. Following right in the footsteps of this flavorful fad, Billings is ste...

Montana Brewers Bring Their Best at Brews & BBQs

Mark your calendar for the 12th annual Brews and BBQs outdoor beer festival, taking place July 16 at MetraPark!

Cook This: Curry Spaghetti Salad

The soy and curry-based sauce is pretty simple and straightforward, and the entire preparation takes less than 30 minutes, which makes this recipe ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Your Home’s Story: Creating Charm & Character

“We just moved into this house a couple of months ago and plan to stay for at least five years. Although decorating and furnishing it has been a much slower process, we've had a lot of fun adding some...

Homes for HOPE: Building Locally to Fight Poverty Globally

This summer, McCall Homes, our trade partners, and suppliers completed our third Home for HOPE. At McCall Homes, our mission is Empowering People and Building Community. Before our involvement with Ho...

New in The Nines

Take a tour of this stunner of a spec home nestled in The Nines built by Visionary Custom Homes. It’s the perfect blend of beauty, and functionality, created by a team with an uncompromising devotion...