2.
Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 07/06/2020
- TITLE
- Billings Heights Business Association
- Department:
- City Hall Administration
RECOMMENDATION
No action required.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
BACKGROUND: The Billings Heights Business Association (BHBA) was formed in 2019 to
bring together business owners in the Heights to improve the overall climate for economic
development in the neighborhood. Main Street in the Heights retains its position as the busiest
street in Montana, with more than 63,000 vehicles passing through the Main Street-Airport Road
intersection every day. Main Street is a vital economic corridor that supports high volumes of
commuter, commercial, and freight traffic, and also serves as the economic heart of the Heights.
The Heights is itself a distinct neighborhood in the Billings community which, at more than
31,000 residents, would represent the 6 th largest city in Montana if it were independent. Given
the strategic economic importance of a prosperous Heights neighborhood, business owners are
joining together to take a leadership role in promoting our community and making the case for
new and continued investment in the Heights.
In just over a year since formation began, the BHBA has already achieved important goals for its
members. In June 2020, Council invited the BHBA to present on the organization, its goals, and
its accomplishments.
bring together business owners in the Heights to improve the overall climate for economic
development in the neighborhood. Main Street in the Heights retains its position as the busiest
street in Montana, with more than 63,000 vehicles passing through the Main Street-Airport Road
intersection every day. Main Street is a vital economic corridor that supports high volumes of
commuter, commercial, and freight traffic, and also serves as the economic heart of the Heights.
The Heights is itself a distinct neighborhood in the Billings community which, at more than
31,000 residents, would represent the 6 th largest city in Montana if it were independent. Given
the strategic economic importance of a prosperous Heights neighborhood, business owners are
joining together to take a leadership role in promoting our community and making the case for
new and continued investment in the Heights.
In just over a year since formation began, the BHBA has already achieved important goals for its
members. In June 2020, Council invited the BHBA to present on the organization, its goals, and
its accomplishments.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
FISCAL EFFECTS
N/A