Billings Gazette Business interests can pop up in strange places at the state capitol during the legislative session. It’s why organizations representing business groups and various commercial industries keep a close eye on the primordial stew of proposed and developing legislation, and often send lobbyists to Helena during the legislative session. Christina Henderson, executive director… Read More
Tax Concerns Fuel Formation Of New Yellowstone Area Chamber Of Commerce
MTPR A new regional Chamber of Commerce has formed in Eastern Montana just days before the 66th session of the Montana Legislature convenes. Sam Loveridge is executive director of the Billings-based Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce. “Anything that helps businesses, we’re going to support. Anything that hurts businesses, we’re going to oppose,” Loveridge says. YACC… Read More
New chamber of commerce forms in Billings with aim to fight taxes
Billings Gazette Saying their voices weren’t being represented by Billings’ largest business organization, several local business owners Friday launched a new Chamber of Commerce — one opposing local sales taxes and other revenue increases sought to help the city. “There wasn’t a final straw,” said Sam Loveridge, of the Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce. “I… Read More