No Time to Waste

Life today holds a sense of urgency to say the things we need to say, to let go of the things that don't matter, and to pause amid the rushing to breathe in the blessings of right now.

Read the June 2021 digital issue here!

On Montana’s Dark Sky Trail

“Light pollution continues to grow almost imperceptibly in Montana, literally one light at a time,” said John Ashley, board chair of the Montana Chapter of the IDA and author of the award-winning book, Glacier National Park After Dark. "...If we just stick with the status quo, Montana's star-filled Big Sky will fade away and start looking more and more like Seattle and Los Angeles.” 

Simply Local Travel Series: High in the Sky

Check out our 3 picks for this month's edition of the Simply Local Travel Series!

Jesse Jennings: Jennco Designs, Billings, MT

Not many artists specialize in bringing other people's vision to life, but that's precisely what Jesse Jennings of Jennco Designs loves to do.

The Face of Stigma and Style Co: Casey Konen

"I just really want my business to be about collaborating with other talented women, bringing beautiful things to fruition.”

2021 Billings Chamber Business Excellence Awards

The Billings Chamber takes the opportunity to recognize the incredible businesses and leaders in our community often, but our greatest opportunity comes in the form of our annual Business Excellence Awards. We are thrilled to share a bit about our 2021 winners.

Developing a Destination: Montana’s Dark Sky Trail

I believe Montana's iconic moniker, The Big Sky State, was born on the eastern side. As Montanans, we all relish the beauty and majesty of our mountains. And, honestly, the eastern side cannot compete. But should it? Or, should we lay claim to the fact that the high plains are where the skies really are big?

A Diverse Economy and Workforce Strengthens All

Diversity equals strength and success. Successful economies like Billings strive for diverse industry and services featuring healthcare, agriculture, hospitality, finance and so on.

Improving Safety in Billings

A statistically valid public opinion survey completed by the National Police Services Survey (NPSS) and an expert Police Operations report from the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) tells us that Billings residents and the outside experts agree on two points...

#GirlDad

We're taking a deep dive into the importance of the father-daughter relationship. What does being a #girldad mean to you?

Bonding Through Babysitting

A dual perspective by a mom and teen babysitter on creating healthy, trusting, and lasting relationships between babysitter and family.

Discovering Laura’s “Little Town on the Prairie”

Far across the windswept plains and prairies of eastern Montana and South Dakota lies the tiny town of De Smet, the setting of the second half of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books.

The Growth Process

You can't always see progress while it's in process. My brain works by creating word pictures, analogies, and metaphors. I can find a theme in everything, and everything becomes a teaching topic. Botany gave me some great analogies and life lessons.

Walt Disney World: Where Dreams Come True

When planning a trip to the most magical place on Earth, who better to take advice from than Walt Disney himself? “First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare.” ~Walt Disney

For the Love of Seafood

Billings Seafood Guys' owner and operator, Jon Wanderaas, has brought his knowledge and passion for Alaskan seafood to Montana and made fresh, delicious seafood readily available not only to landlocked Montanans but to Americans across the country. 

10 Benefits of Eating Seafood

According to MyPlate, the nutrition guide published by USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, we should all be eating at least eight ounces of seafood every week.

Cook This: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Preparing this culinary delight at home is easy and requires little time to make; a perfect dish for a busy day.

Creating the Perfect Patio

A well-designed patio can be an outdoor extension of your home's square footage and family's relaxing and entertaining space.

Building in Billings: Then and Now

From the 1960s to now, three Billings builders take a look at how things have changed in the building industry in Billings.

A Study In Modernism: The Golf Course Residence

What happens when one spouse prefers rustic and the other traditional? They meet in the middle and create a masterpiece in modernism.

Small Yards, Big Impact

No matter the side of your yard, you have to be intentional to create spaces that nurture activity and draw you in.