Good News - Helena Area Chamber of Commerce

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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Local 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

🥇 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

REALTORS® 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

Local 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.

TDS 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!

A&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

Climbing 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/

2025 Boss of the Year

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Boss of the Year: Josh Romandia, CEO of Montana Internet! The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor a leader who embodies what it means to serve with integrity, vision, and heart. This year’s Boss of the Year, Josh Romandia, has made an extraordinary impact not only on

Exciting News for East Helena High School!

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a brand-new double-decker bus to our transportation fleet. This upgrade is a game-changer for our athletic programs. The new bus will allow us to send all of our boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams or basketball teams together each week, making travel more efficient and team-focused. But that’s not

Brawl Of The Wild Food Drive!

The Capital Hill Team was able to donate 7,200 pounds of food for the Helena Food Share! Along with getting Josh from Steed Industry, Cory from Builder First Sources, and Mike and Ryan from Valley Bank to pledge a $1 dollar per pound to also go to the Helena Food Share!