
Visit Billings Names Alex Tyson Recipient of 2026 Kevin Kooistra Award for Tourism Excellence
BILLINGS, Mont., Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Visit Billings is proud to announce Alex Tyson as the 2026 recipient of the Kevin Kooistra Award for Tourism Excellence, recognizing her extraordinary leadership, collaboration and lasting contributions to Billings’ tourism industry and the broader commu

States That Will Pay You to Move There in 2026
Key Takeaways Places across the U.S. are offering incentives to attract new residents, ranging from cash to free recreation equipment. Since the pandemic, relocation programs have become more popular as remote work and an affordability crisis push people to consider new options. Many of the places o

Blueprint 2026 is Almost Here
There is one month left until Blueprint Vegas 2026, a global gathering of industry leaders, real estate, and construction tech startups–as well as VCs changing the built world. As a friend of GEM you can save $300 on the current registration price for an All-Access pass. The complete agenda features
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