LiNK Summer 2024 Edition

SUMMER 2024

CHAMBER CEO CORNER TACKLING PUBLIC SAFETY A HEALTHCARE HUB SERVING THE REGION'S NEEDS AND BEYOND ALL IN FOR AIR SERVICE UNLOCKING THE POWER OF SPORTS TOURISM

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CEO CORNER

By John Brewer, President/CEO of Billings Chamber

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he Billings Chamber of Commerce is proud to play a role that sparks significant changes and inspires possibilities in our community. It is in the spirit of aspirational action to propel our community and its businesses forward that we are proud to re-introduce LiNK to you. LiNK returns as a quarterly publication to bring business-centered news to our city. It is published in partnership with Simply Local and includes contributions from Big Sky Economic Development and Visit Billings. This issue is comprised of stories that illustrate the progress being made in priority areas of public safety, healthcare, sports tourism, and the potential for growth and development moving forward.

The Billings Chamber is a 5-star accredited chamber, recognized by the United States Chamber of Commerce in the top 2% of Chambers in the country. We excel thanks to you, our 1,100 members who employ 45,000, and an extraordinary staff and volunteer leadership structure.

Every community needs catalysts, champions, and conveners—leaders who inspire others to unite, assist each other, and contribute to a better Billings. Ultimately, each of us possesses the ability to join forces and participate in significant, meaningful change.

This past year, the focus of the chamber has been on increasing the number of flights to Billings, growing the $640 million visitor economy through Visit Billings and Visit Southeast Montana, leadership development, and enhancing our community’s ability to be a place where everyone feels they belong and are included We are also focused on improving public safety with our Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program, advocating for jail expansion and supporting youth mentorship.

We invite you to learn more about your Chamber by visiting BillingsChamber.com.

Let’s dive into this edition of LiNK.

TACKLING PUBLIC SAFETY Article by Daniel J. Brooks, Director of Business Advocacy, Billings Chamber of Commerce, and Marya Pennington, Owner of Moxie

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ublic safety in Billings has received a lot of attention over the last decade. The Billings Chamber of Commerce continues to hear from members how important addressing public safety is to their business interests. City candidates in recent elections tout public safety as their number one priority. Newspapers are eager to publish attention-grabbing headlines about public safety issues.

We’ve even heard feedback from Montanans in our region who shop here and consider “packing heat” on their Billings visits.

While public safety concerns need to be addressed, they also shouldn’t be overstated. We need to consider everything in context, with a full picture of what’s happening. Concerns over public safety are often followed with, “Why isn’t anyone doing something about it?” The fact is a lot is getting done. Because there is much to learn about public safety, the Billings Chamber hosted a public safety forum earlier this year featuring a panel of local officials. Across the board, the community is making strides toward a safer Billings, and the Chamber hopes to change the question above to, “How do I help to be part of the solution?”

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YOUTH VIOLENCE - COUNTY ATTORNEY

JAIL EXPANSION - COUNTY

SCOTT TWITO

COMMISSIONER MARK MORSE

The recent youth violence spike in Yellowstone County caught our attention, but it’s been on County Attorney Scott Twito’s radar for a while. Part of the solution to youth violence is updating the Youth Court Act, a 40-year-old Montana law “enacted to prevent and reduce youth delinquency by providing immediate, consistent, and enforceable consequences for their actions,” shared Twito at the Chamber’s safety forum. An attempt to update the Youth Court Act was made during the last legislative session through HB 614, carried out by Representative Bill Mercer, but it fell short of passage and will need to be addressed in 2025.

Twito is also a member of the Criminal Justice Oversight Council, with representatives from all branches of government, focused on reducing recidivism by monitoring how the system functions using current data to recommend solutions. The main goal is to prioritize community-based supervision and rehabilitation before transitioning youth into adult offenders, hopefully reducing further offenses. But even before youth become offenders, some steps can be taken to engage students and provide a safer school environment.

Plans are underway to construct a 96-bed, short-term (72-hour hold) detention center with an anticipated 18-month timeline to opening thanks to a partnership between the City of Billings and Yellowstone County.

This new holding facility will allow an individual to be seen by an arraignment judge within hours, resulting in 95% being bonded out or placed in a community program instead of back on the street, largely consequence-free.

Because of inadequate jail space, our police officers jest about their “catch-and-release” policing, where they deal with an offender at the beginning of the shift and then deal with them again toward the end of the shift because the jail can’t hold them. A short-term arraignment hold ensures immediate and predictable consequences (bond payment or GPS monitoring) for offenders.

While much needed, this is only part of the solution because a comprehensive jail expansion is ultimately needed. County Commissioners are currently moving forward with identifying a firm that can study the needs and outline the requirements of a future detention facility.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS - CITY

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 -

COUNCILPERSON JENNIFER OWEN

SUPERINTENDENT DR. ERWIN GARCIA

Youth violence issues are a significant concern in Billings Schools, and a recent school district safety audit identified several areas of focus. The audit informs strategies such as the School Safety Levy, which includes access control technologies that every modern school should have, along with other resources for addressing students’ safety needs. Ultimately, prioritizing relationship building is paramount to creating a secure and nurturing educational environment.

Students facing childhood trauma, unstable home situations, and social media bullying shouldn’t also feel unsafe at school. And those who decide to drop out are far more likely to commit crimes.

Acknowledging the need to re-engage dropouts and get them back into the classroom, Superintendent Garcia has hosted listening sessions with students and parents/guardians to better understand their challenges and get students back into the classroom and off the streets—a benefit to our long-term safety situation in Billings.

Like healthcare, prevention is preferable to treatment when it comes to public safety. Billings recently underwent a Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) exercise to identify how people move through our social services and justice system. By identifying pathways through the system, strategies were identified outlining how to prevent, intervene, and deter individuals from entering the justice system or ensure those exiting the justice system don’t re-enter it.

For example, the City of Billings invested in staff from multiple departments to attend a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training hosted by the Billings Chamber and Downtown Billings Alliance to build crime prevention strategies into city properties and policies. Additionally, the city is partnering with Rimrock Foundation on a Crisis Response Unit (CRU), pairing mental health experts with first responders to ensure citizens in need of services are guided into treatment.

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HOW MEMBERS CAN HELP

You don’t have to be an expert to be a youth mentor.

Volunteering in youth mentorship programs through organizations like Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Youth Dynamics, CASA, Boys & Girls Club of Yellowstone County, and Big Brothers Big Sisters can provide essential support and guidance, steering young individuals away from potential involvement in crime. If you are a business owner, you can offer employment to those reentering society from the criminal justice system, helping to break the cycle of recidivism.

The Billings YMCA is working to fund a new Teen Center. “As a community partner, we are dedicated to providing solutions to help reduce teen crime. By providing a safe, welcoming environment and offering additional teen programs, we can help them reach their

highest potential and foster productive citizens,” said CEO Kim Kaiser.

Lots of work and ongoing challenges lie ahead. But progress is being made. The Billings Police Department’s 2023 Annual Report shows declines across numerous crime categories, including aggravated assault, non-aggravated assault, weapons offenses, drug offenses, burglaries, motor vehicle theft, and theft. The Billings Chamber is immensely grateful to our public safety personnel whose hard work is at the heart of this good news. The collaboration between city and county on a short-term hold and other justice system issues will lead to a safer Billings. And when our members engage in the prevention and intervention efforts discussed above, we’ll make even more progress. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s all be part of the solution.

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Covener We hope to see you at our upcoming events.

Not a member? No problem!

Email Toby@BillingsChamber.com to learn more about becoming a member and try out our events to see if they are a good fit for you and your business. Learn more about current events and those coming in the future, and register to attend at BillingsChamber.com.

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A HEALTHCARE HUB SERVING THE

Article by Ashley Kavanagh, Senior Director of Recruitment & Community Development, Big Sky Economic Development Photos courtesy of Intermountain Health, & Billings Clinic

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ellowstone County serves as a magnet for eastern Montanans and our neighbors in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to take advantage of essential services and opportunities to enjoy retail, restaurants, and entertainment. Visitors come for financial and accounting services, to travel to and from our airport, and to conduct business in Yellowstone County. All in, Yellowstone County serves a catchment area of 650,000. Tourism brings 2.6 million people to Yellowstone County annually, spending $621 million in our local economy.

These economic drivers work in concert to leverage Billings as the largest economy and city in the state. Two economic drivers work together to produce world-class services, national recognition, and a workforce pipeline that has made Billings a hub for medical education.

Healthcare, our largest industry, headquarters in our unique medical corridor, just beneath our signature rimrocks in Billings.

It’s here that Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital and Billings Clinic serve as our largest employers and provide essential care to patients each day on neighboring campuses. Local healthcare boosts our economy and outpaces national growth rates in annual growth and average wages, with $2.8 billion in annual spending and 15,216 total employees. In a largely rural state, patients and their families can experience award-winning services for everything from maternal health to stroke care in Billings.

Nearby, our higher education institutions are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, where as many as 80% of graduates stay locally post-graduation. Investments in the future of our healthcare workforce tailor us to be the medical education leader in Montana. We’re home to award-winning institutions like Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University Billings and City College, Montana State University College of Nursing, the first medical school in the state - Rocky Vista University Montana

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REGION’S NEEDS

and beyond

College of Osteopathic Medicine and future home of Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine. At these institutions, students from Montana and beyond learn the essential skills to become clinical and administrative medical professionals.

Our higher education and healthcare institutions are making historic investments in our community. Montana State University College of Nursing will soon have a brand new, state-of-the-art building nestled between Intermountain Health and Billings Clinic.

Not far away, Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital plans to make a historic investment to build a modern, state-ofthe-art hospital on the site of the existing campus along North 27th Street. This new investment will elevate healthcare in our area for future generations, building a healthier community for all served.

Billings Clinic became the first and only hospital in Montana and Wyoming to earn American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification as a Level I Trauma Center. This distinction benefits

all Montanans – patients across the state can receive critical lifesaving care in Billings instead of leaving our state. Billings Clinic has added several new operating rooms to accommodate additional surgical needs and is building Montana’s first dedicated Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in its existing trauma tower. This 22bed, 21,600-square-foot unit will focus on providing intensive care to critically ill surgical patients. Additionally, Billings Clinic will create a new state-of-the-art transfer center to coordinate healthcare needs and transfers with regional and rural healthcare facilities. It is also planning an emergency department expansion to meet the growing patient care needs of the region.

As a regional hub, we can be proud to know that on our campuses and medical corridor, faculty, students, providers, staff, nurses, and partner organizations work together each day to meet the critical needs of our region and continue to make historic investments in our community.

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ALL IN FOR AIR SERVICE

Article by Aly Eggart, MSPR, CATP, Leisure Marketing Director for Visit Billings managed by the Billings Chamber, and Kelsi Gambill, MSPR, PR & Communications Manager for Billings Chamber

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e have all heard the question, “Why does Bozeman have more flights than Billings? Why don’t we have this airline or that airline? Why is this flight only seasonal?” It’s easy to think that air service just happens, but there is an active group of people in Billings working hard every day to ensure Billings has strong air service capacity, and it doesn’t happen overnight.

The Billings Air Service Committee (ASC) is comprised of leadership from Visit Billings, the Billings Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development, and the City of Billings, along with businesses and community leaders who are dedicated to supporting Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) in efforts to increase air service to the Billings and southeast Montana Region.

The Billings Chamber of Commerce has worked with the city on air service since the airport opened in 1928.

Moving people and freight is a key aspect of the Chamber’s priorities, which is why we are the catalyst for air service in Billings and why we started a standing air service development committee in 2006.

The importance of collaboration cannot be understated when it comes to increasing air service to Billings. Jeff Roach, Director of Aviation and Transit, along with Mead and Hunt, the Air Service Development consultants hired by the City of Billings, work hand in hand with the ASC to ensure Billings presents a united front when working with airlines. This includes multiple airline headquarters visits, attending conferences to speed date and build relationships with airlines, and communicating regularly with network planners and decision makers. These are all important factors in the overall air service expansion strategy to secure new direct service along with increasing frequency and growth of number of seats to and from BIL. During the headquarters visits and conference meetings, the Billings team gives each airline a presentation on our city, including why increased air service is needed and important, how the community supports air service, and educating them on our industries.

Due to the efforts of these organizations, BIL has seen an uptick in good news to share with the community. The ASC has recently launched an e-newsletter to help ensure this information is shared regularly.

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SOME OF THE EXCITING NEWS WE HAVE SEEN IN RECENT MONTHS INCLUDES: •

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BIL has announced the addition of a new airline to begin service in June of this year. News of Sun Country Airlines adding service from Minneapolis came on the heels of a visit to their headquarters in Minneapolis in September 2023.

United Airlines has announced the expansion of their daily, direct service from BIL to Denver from 3x daily to 5x daily.

Delta announced that they are increasing seats on their flights to and from Minneapolis beginning in May. Allegiant Airlines announced the addition of a seasonal, nonstop flight to Los Angeles beginning May 2024, an increase in flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, and increased service to Las Vegas through the fall of 2024.

Alaska Airlines has extended its Portland service from seasonal to daily, direct, year-round service.

Southwest Airlines opened the doors to future service during the first community meeting held in Dallas.

The BIL airport unveiled renovation updates as it nears the end of its $55 million project, including the addition of concourses and gates.

Billings was selected to host the Montana Air Service Rendezvous in August. The event will host major airlines in addition to all of Montana’s major airports to meet and do business in Billings.

In 2022, BIL ranked 63rd out of over 400 airports nationwide for air cargo.

There are 1.6 million available airline seats departing BIL compared to 1.2 million one year ago.

The ASC also played an integral role in the Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASD) awarded to Billings this past fall. The SCASD grant process takes research and input from various organizations and a financial commitment of $750,000 for the matching funds. This award will allow our community the tool of a seat guarantee to help secure a direct, daily, year-round flight to SFO or LAX. Connecting to California year-round will help fill a large gap in BIL connectivity. The community raises the matching funds and the Billings Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID is the primary funding source for Visit Billings) were the first to the table with a donation of $375,000.

Billings is the hub for business, finance, healthcare, and energy as the largest city in Montana; with increasing business mobility, people need the ability to travel with options. As a champion for business and quality of life in Billings, the Billings Chamber looks forward to the opportunities that new and expanded flight services will bring to our city, not to mention the additional connectivity options that will result.

For Billings to continue to compete as a tourism destination, airservice expansion will be a high priority for Visit Billings.

Travelers have a choice when selecting their destinations, whether for business, leisure, or sports. Consistent air capacity and reasonable fares are important factors in the decision-making process. Visit Billings is proud to support the Billings Air Service Committee.

The more we choose to fly BIL versus other regional airports, the more likely local airfares will drop, and we will see new airlines and direct service in Billings. We encourage you to fly local by flying BIL.

UNLOCKING OF SPORTS

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THE POWER TOURISM

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Article by Evan Decker, Sports Tourism Manager, STS, CATP, CTA Photos courtesy of Visit Billings

ports have a unique way of building both community pride and bringing people together.

From the Olympics to a local softball tournament, the Superbowl to a high school rivalry game, sports hold a special place in most people's hearts for one reason or another. In Billings, these trends are as clear as a summer day under the big sky. However, what is sometimes overlooked is the local economic power that comes with playing host.

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Sports tourism is a major priority for Visit Billings and the Billings Chamber of Commerce. For more than a decade, staff have worked with governing bodies, collegiate colleagues, and local tournament owners to ensure growth as a top, full-spectrum sports destination in Montana and the West region.

Billings is leading the sports tourism charge for Montana. From hosting NCAA and NAIA events to NW Legion Championships and major travel sports tournaments, the sports market is critical and primed for visitor growth for Billings.

Visit Billings is the only destination leadership organization with a full-time employee dedicated to sports events sales, attending major sports conferences to learn more about events that the destination can host while also ensuring local tournament owners have a destination partner.

A fitting example of fostering sports events in Billings is Big Sky VolleyFest. This annual tournament, which brings thousands of people to Billings over its annual spring weekend, started as a tournament with a few dozen teams. Although successful, the owner, Craig Allred, knew there were many more teams to serve and growth for the event on the horizon. Partnering together ten years ago, the Visit Billings team assisted with its transition to the MetraPark Expo Building, complete with a rolling-in sports court. Today, this tournament has grown to use facilities across Yellowstone County along with the Expo Building, bringing together teams and fans from the West and beyond.

In 2024, nearly 250 teams and their accompanying fans flocked to Billings to witness top-notch volleyball action, showcasing the city as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts with an economic impact of close to $4.2M in restaurant visits, retail sales,

and increased hotel bookings.

The horizon is hopeful for sports. The next steps include researching what is next for Visit Billings Sports and diversifying the market to prioritize growth. Recently, the Billings Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID), a funding source for Visit Billings, increased its assessment of hotel and motel guest nights to help increase funding for sports marketing and sales in Billings.

This was a move in partnership with all BTBID stakeholders who are Billings lodging partners. This move allows Visit Billings staff to grow its sports leadership role on behalf of the community in attracting key events and leveraging the sports market for economic impact.

Another pillar of Billings' sports tourism landscape is the Big Sky State Games. This long-running, multi-sport extravaganza attracts athletes of all ages and abilities, transforming the city into a hub of athletic excellence several weekends a year. From basketball to Pickleball, the Big Sky State Games celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie, drawing participants and spectators alike. Beyond the thrill of victory and the cheers of the crowd, these games also inject vitality into Billings' economy, creating opportunities for the hospitality, entertainment, and recreation industries to thrive The benefits of sports tourism definitely extend far past the playing field. Sports events foster community pride, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate a vibrant quality of life. But at the same time, Visit Billings' commitment to sports tourism boosts business throughout the year and builds a legacy of excellence for the community.

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VISITORS HAVE QUESTIONS. SOME ARE EASIER TO ANSWER THAN OTHERS. More than 2.6 million people visit Billings each year. Whether they’re traveling for leisure or business, they’re going to seek out the genuine experiences Montana’s Trailhead has to offer. Outdoor recreation.

The food scene. Historic landmarks. Local breweries & distilleries. Shopping. There are so many ways to fill an itinerary. Our citizens should be able to pass along helpful suggestions and educate others.

Visit Billings is proud to introduce a new program for area businesses, engaged citizens, or anyone with a desire to learn more about the travel & tourism industry: the Billings Tourism Ambassador Program. By offering bespoke training, networking opportunities, and experiential events, we’re excited to make our community an even more welcoming destination.

Learn how to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador today: VisitBillings.com/Trail-Guide.

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119,960 Source: US Census Bureau • Jul-22

169,852

NUMBER OF WORKERS IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY:

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY:

88,000 102,000 $72,300 This number is expected to climb to

Median Household Income National Average - $75,149

BY 2030

MT Department of Commerce

Source: US Census Bureau • 2022

Source: US Census Bureau • Jul-22

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YELLOWSTONE COUNTY POPULATION

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IN 2023 THE RIMROCK SUBSTATION

A 175 MEGAWATT natural gas plant, is underway in Laurel and is about

75% COMPLETED.

Source: JobsEQ® • Q2 2023

more likely to move to Billings and stay compared to other MT communities.

1,819 1,076 of this total number are employed in the Petroleum Refineries Industry Source: JobsEQ® • 2022

ENERGY LABOR FORCE AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE:

$143,127 The LQ for this industry in Yellowstone County is 2.49. Meaning, the region has over twice the expected employment compared to the nation in this industry.

Source: JobsEQ® • 2022

INTRODUCING the new Quarterly Economic Pulse

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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY IN BILLINGS

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The data suggests Billings and Missoula are leading the way, Billings with 3.9 times more inbound than outbound moves.

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IN-MIGRATION: Residents were

The largest sector in Yellowstone County, Montana is Health Care and Social Assistance, employing 15,216 workers. The next-largest sectors in the region are Retail Trade (11,192 workers) and Accommodation and Food Services (10,051). High location quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national average.

The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are Wholesale Trade (LQ = 1.57), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (1.34), and Construction (1.33).

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BETTER OFF IN BILLINGS RECRUITER TOOLKIT Billings centric resources to help recruit the right talent.

• Healthcare and Social Assistance • Retail Trade • Accommodation and Food Services • Construction • Wholesale Trade • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • Educational Services

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NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station,

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$34 MILLION upgrade was completed and now can address the increased energy demand in the Billings area.

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