Welcome to “Good News” – A Celebration of Helena!
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch “Good News” — a weekly blog dedicated to sharing the positive stories that make our community shine. From local achievements and community service to moments of pride and progress, Good News is all about highlighting what’s going right in Helena.
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Cupid Crews from AARP Montana and Wish of a Lifetime Combat Social Isolation with Cards and Roses on Valentine’s Day
More than 3,800 older Montanans across the state received roses Dedicated volunteers from AARP Montana teamed up with the Wish of a Lifetime program to brighten Valentine’s Day for many older adults through the heartfelt Cupid Crew initiative. Volunteers Across the State Deliver Thousands of RosesIn Montana, 28 volunteers forming the “Cupid Crew” fanned out
Read MoreBoeing $100K Grant to HEF Creates New Crosstown Robotics Coalition in Helena Schools
The Crosstown Robotics Coalition builds on the momentum of earlier HEF projects funded by Boeing by expanding the tools that are available in high school robotics classrooms. Both high schools received classroom sets of VEX robotics kits in early 2026, and they’ve already started putting them to good use. Developing staff proficiency in teaching robotics
Read MoreRelentless Athletics Foundation
Our Mission Relentless Athletics exists to make sports accessible to every child in our community—regardless of financial circumstances. Our mission is to break down barriers to participation and use athletics as a tool to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and leadership—skills that last a lifetime. We are dedicated to serving underserved and under-resourced youth in
Read MoreLocal PT Clinic Wins National Recognition as 2025 Practice of the Year
Advocate Physical Therapy, a locally owned and independent clinic in Helena’s South Hills, was recently named 2025 Practice of the Year for the annual Ascend Awards. This national recognition comes from WebPT, a network representing more than 27,000 individual physical therapy practices from all across the country. Advocate Physical Therapy was recognized for its rapid
Read More🥇 Last Chance Curling Club Scores Olympic Glory and a Successful Year!
The Last Chance Curling Club (LCCC) is bursting with pride as we announce that one of our own is headed to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games! Katie Verderber will proudly represent Team USA in Wheelchair Mixed Curling in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. A Helena attorney with Silverman Law Office, Verderber’s distinguished background includes service as a Judge Advocate General
Read MoreREALTORS® Making a Difference
The Helena Association of REALTORS® is proud to share that our 2025 Velvet & Fur Soirée Fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising $39,000 in support of our local beneficiaries. With over 200 REALTOR® and affiliate members in attendance, the evening was a true celebration of generosity, community, and commitment to helping those in need. Thank
Read MoreLocal News Station Gives Back
Montana Television Network (KTVH/KXLH) is proud to support Helena Food Share with a $2,000 donation, helping provide nutritious meals to families in need in the local community.
Read MoreTDS kicks off fourth-annual Week of Giving
For TDS’s annual Week of Giving the local Helena team donated $1500 to local nonprofits, volunteered at the Festival of Trees, and gave thank you gifts to community partners!
Read MoreA&E Design + SMA Architecture + Design Unite to Design a Stronger Montana
Big news for Big Sky Country! Two of Montana’s most trusted design firms—A&E Design and SMA Architecture + Design—have officially joined forces to form one dynamic, people-first firm: A&E + SMA Design. This merger isn’t about getting bigger, it’s about getting better. With a shared belief that great design starts with great relationships, the combined
Read MoreClimbing Mountains, Not Corporate Ladders
Dean Barta was honored to be featured in the Fall 2025 edition of the Northern Alumni Foundation newsletter published in early December. https://msunfoundation.org/aurora-borealis/
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