The Big Sky Business Journal

1 week ago | bigskybusinessjournal.com | Evelyn Pyburn

This summer is adding new events to all the many things to do in Billings – two speed races for “street” cars, which is being produced by The Order of Chosen Friends. It is hoped that the events will attract the participation of a wide range of vintage cars, according to Lyndon Scheveck, a member of “Chosen Friends,” a nationally registered Fraternal Order that was originally founded in 1876 and resurrected in 2022.

1 week ago | bigskybusinessjournal.com | Evelyn Pyburn

It’s time to replace MetraPark’s digital advertising sign at 6th Avenue. “The controller is shot,” reported staff in seeking the county commissioners’ pre-authorization to begin the process sooner rather than later due to the length of time it will take to pursue the process. It was planned to begin the process in September but there is much initial work that could begin sooner, said MetraPark’s Assistant Manager Tim Goodridge. The project is included in MetraPark’s budget for next year.

1 week ago | bigskybusinessjournal.com | Evelyn Pyburn

By Evelyn PyburnIn the name of freedom, the world around, we cannot let the events of Tiananmen Square be forgotten. June 4 marked the 36th anniversary of the massacre at Tiananmen Square, of hundreds and maybe thousands of peaceful protesters. The exact death toll has never been released by the Chinese government, but some have suggested it was as high as 10,000, in part because after the event many were later executed.

1 week ago | bigskybusinessjournal.com | Evelyn Pyburn

In opening remarks before the Montana Public Service Commission on the first day of the hearing on NorthWestern Energy’s request for a regulatory rate review, Sarah Norcott, Director of Regulatory Corporate Counsel for NorthWestern explained how the company’s investments benefit customers—both now and in the long term. “We understand that any increase in utility bills is difficult, especially when families are already managing rising costs in other areas,” Norcott said.

2 weeks ago | bigskybusinessjournal.com | Evelyn Pyburn

By Evelyn PyburnWhen liberties seem to be in conflict, one must check their basic premises. One must go back and determine what they know (or don’t know) about the Bill of Rights. It should be remembered that the whole point of the Bill of Rights is to protect the individual citizen from the over reach of government. It was not intended to dictate how individuals should interact with each other. The Bill of Rights is all about restraining government, not citizens.