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MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD INVITES BILLINGS BUSINESS LEADERS ON HELICOPTER RIDE

Montana Army National Guard, in collaboration with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), invited local business leaders to take an up-close look at daily operations on Friday, July 14th here in Billings. BSED Team members, Thom MacLean and Marcell Bruski had the opportunity to be part of the business leaders group to see operations first hand and to take a ride in one of their CH-47 Chinooks. Check out their quick recap video! Learn more here!

TRENDING NEWS

Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine Grand Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, July 13th RVU - MCOM hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Montana's first medical college. State and local dignitaries, Rocky Vista University leadership, the MCOM Community Advisory Council, a national dignitary from the American Osteopathic Association, and local health care leaders attended the event.  The medical school is expected to add $67 million per year in combined economic impact upon full operation with all four classes of their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Medical Sciences programs, the press release states.  Read full release.

Billings, Montana's City | Talent Attraction & Retention Tool

The weather is finally getting warmer which means Farmers Market season is almost here! Shopping at any of these wonderful Billings-area farmers markets makes for a great experience where you often run into friends, neighbors, and family alike. As a mom, I’m extremely thankful to have the opportunity to shop for locally grown nutritious produce at the Billings Area Farmers Markets. Since the produce doesn’t have to travel long distances, I know everything I buy is at its freshest. One of my favorite things about shopping at local farmers' markets is the ability to connect with the people growing or making my food. I get to ask them questions about their farming practices, and they often share their favorite recipes and cooking tips! And just in case you need one more reason to shop any of the Billings farmers' markets, more of your dollars stay in the community when you support local farmers, growers, and makers. Get the freshest produce available and support our local economy! Check it out!

Sweetwater Coffee House & Eatery Sweetwater Coffeehouse & Eatery is now open in the first floor of Rock31! Sweetwater is open to the public Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. There is public seating around the café space, we hope to see you there grabbing a coffee, having a meeting or eating lunch! Stay in touch with Sweetwater!

BUSINESS IMPACTS

Meadowlark Brewing

LEARN MORE THE SBA 504 LOAN PROGRAM

Meadowlark Brewing was founded by Travis Peterson and opened its doors in 2014 in Sidney, MT. In 2020, Travis decided to expand the brewery and open a 2nd location in Billings, MT, providing for more capacity and better distribution. Working with Stockman Bank in Sidney, Big Sky Finance provided SBA 504 financing for the construction of the new facility.  Construction of the over 20,000 square foot brewery production facility and taproom was recently completed and opened to the public. Meadowlark Brewing is a full production brewery featuring 28 taps and its own canning line. It’s relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere offers a wide array of popular microbrews and excellent bar food.  Big Sky Finance is proud to have partnered with Meadowlark Brewing, providing long-term fixed rate financing utilizing the SBA 504 Loan program.

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