Space2Place Applications Close In One Month!
Do you have an idea for a placemaking project in Yellowstone County?

Groups, organizations, and individuals within Yellowstone County are encouraged to develop and submit their ideas for how they can transform a public space in Yellowstone County into a beautiful, lively, and welcoming place.
TRENDING NEWS
MAKING MONTANA ATTRACTIVE TO CAREER VETERAN WORKFORCE: LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS CRITIAL CHANGES
BSED News: With a remarkably low unemployment rate in Montana of 2.2%, and help wanted signs echoing the shortage in every window, Montana is missing out on the nation’s most well-trained workforce: retired veterans. Montana is one of three states (and the District of Columbia) that provides no special tax consideration for veteran pension and currently taxes veteran pensions fully, as regular income.
 
Big Sky Economic Development along with the Billings Chamber of Commerce see this as an opportunity of growth and change for Montana in its ability to attract and retain residents. “We want those who are retiring from the military to choose Montana for their home, to start businesses and be part of our workforce. Veterans have significant leadership and technical skills that add immense expertise to our workforce, and they share our Montanan values, we want them here” said Allison Corbyn, Director of Business Recruitment and Economic Policy for Big Sky Economic Development.
Register Now for the Billilngs Chamber A.M.
Join the Billings Chamber for a panel discussion on the unhoused in Billings. You will learn about programs in housing, get an update on the use of public safety levy funds, hear about local law enforcement’s proactive approach, gain an understanding of the populations of those who are unhoused, and find out more about the impact on businesses.
 
Register for the event on Tuesday, February 21st, at 8:00 a.m. at the Northern Hotel. Hear from the experts and ask questions. With all that is happening and all the ways it impacts our community, you won't want to miss this.
 
Panel includes:
Housing – Patti Webster, HomeFront
Downtown Billings – Kody Christensen, Downtown Billings Alliance
Law Enforcement – Chief St. John, Billings Police Department
Families – Felicia Burg, Family Promise
           
Cost is just $25, includes breakfast pastries and time for networking and reconnecting with colleagues.
Register by noon on February 17th. 
Rock31 Member Spotlight:
Amanda Stonerock,
Stonerock Business Solutions
Amanda is the owner and founder of Stonerock Business Solutions, LLC. SBS works with businesses and non-profits to fulfill their funding and sustainability goals through grants, RFPs, contract procurement, strategic planning, and fund development.

Learn more about Amanda's background and entrepreneurial journey with Stonerock Business Solutions!
Billings Public Schools Let's Get to Work Career Fair
Billings Public Schools invites you to join us for the Let's Get to Work Career Fair at the MetraPark Montana Pavilion on Tuesday, March 28th , 2023 from 8:00 am until 2:00pm.
Our high school seniors are invited to attend the career fair, where they will have an opportunity to meet with you and other local, regional, and national employers. Employers attending the job fair may be looking to fill jobs immediately. Others are there to meet the next generation of workforce and share some perspective on choosing a fulfilling career path.

The event is designed by Billings Public Schools and community stakeholders to support our local graduating seniors in creating their own unique career pathways and futures. We hope to see you there!

Click on the link below to register and RSVP.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Take Action!
Move Beyond SAM!
February 15
Please join the Montana PTAC for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services.
Developing an
Exit Strategy
February 15
An Exit Strategy is a long term planning process a business owner undertakes to sell their business or transfer ownership to someone else. Join us to learn steps you can take to develop an exit strategy for your business.
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