Valley Credit Union

The Hive 2025 is officially in the books! This year’s event was held at Montana State University Billings and brought together seven incredible high school entrepreneurs who pitched their business ideas to a panel of local business leaders. A total of $10,000 in cash prizes was awarded, and let’s just say... the future is looking bright for these young innovators. Here are your winners from this year’s Hive: 1st Place – Sky High Window Washing $5,000 prize sponsored by Valley Credit Union 2nd Place – City Siege $1,500 prize sponsored by the Northern Hotel, Billings Montana 3rd Place – Vintage Hue Studios $1,000 prize sponsored by the Northern Hotel, Billings Montana 4th Place – Iron Chrome $750 prize sponsored by Rock 31/Big Sky Economic Development 5th Place – Earrings by Kailey $250 prize sponsored by Rock31/Big Sky Economic Development Most Enlightening Business – Sky High Window Washing $1,000 prize sponsored by One Source Lighting - Billings People’s Choice Award – Sky High Window Washing $500 prize sponsored by TEDxBillings Big congratulations to all the students who participated. It takes guts to get up there and pitch your ideas, and each one of them brought something unique to the table. We're excited to see where their journeys take them next! Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors: Northern Hotel, Billings Montana - MSU Billings - Yourbigsky.com - ABC FOX Montana - @kulr8 - One Source Lighting - Rock 31/Big Sky Economic Development - Allegra Marketing, Print, & Mail - Seth Royal Kroft - Photographer - TEDxBillings - Cleverly Company - Zest Billings - Billings Public Schools - The Maker's Market We’ll see you next year for Hive 2026!

April is here, and we’re kicking things off with a big THANK YOU to our incredible members! Your support for local businesses throughout March made a real impact, and we love seeing our communities thrive because of it. 🎉 Congratulations to our 10 lucky March winners! 🎉 Each of you was randomly selected from qualifying local purchases and received a $25 bonus, now deposited in your account. Your commitment to shopping local helps strengthen small businesses, fuel local economies, and build stronger communities. Let’s keep that momentum going this spring and beyond. Highlighted Businesses: Feed cafe, Mavens Market, Basin Vision Center, P.C., Cody Chinatown, Scoop MT, Dragon Egg Games, One Source Lighting - Billings, Montana Dress Co, The Pub Station, and The Sourdough Bagel Thank you for being part of something bigger because at Valley Credit Union, #CommunityRunsDeep

The Hive 2025 is TOMORROW at Montana State University Billings in Petro Hall. Come be part of the buzz at this FREE event where student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas for a chance to win a share of over $10,000 in cash prizes. Not only will you get inspired by their creativity, but you get to help choose the winner of the People's Choice award. Your vote counts! Parking is free in the lot just north of Petro Hall (off Rimrock Road), so grab a friend and make a day of it. Let’s pack the place and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. See you there!

The Hive 2025 is TOMORROW at MSU Billings in Petro Hall. Come be part of the buzz at this FREE event where student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas for a chance to win a share of over $10,000 in cash prizes. Not only will you get inspired by their creativity, but you get to help choose the winner of the People's Choice award. Your vote counts! Parking is free in the lot just north of Petro Hall (off Rimrock Road), so grab a friend and make a day of it. Let’s pack the place and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. See you there!

We’re proud to announce that Valley Credit Union won TWO Diamond Awards at this year’s national Marketing & Business Development Conference in Texas, which our very own Brandon Scala attended! 🏆 The Hive was recognized as an outstanding ongoing event supporting young entrepreneurs. This year's The Hive - 2025 event is coming up this Wednesday at Montana State University Billings! 🎬 Our “Make Your Move!” Gameshow campaign was honored for its creative and fun approach to promoting Valley Credit Union, that featured a recognizable face, Jay Kohn. We worked with our local ad agency, Cleverly Company, on this campaign. We’re honored to be recognized on a national level and grateful to our amazing staff and supportive members who help make it all possible!

The Hive is back for its 4th year! Join us for this FREE event and cheer on the next generation of entrepreneurs as local high school students pitch their big ideas for a chance to win real money for their business! Come be part of the excitement and see innovation in action! Click the Facebook event link to learn more. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gramXGbF

Honored to be recognized! Valley Credit Union is proud to receive the Circle of Honor Award from United Way of Yellowstone County alongside other incredible organizations making a difference in our community. A big thank you to United Way for their continued efforts to help Yellowstone County thrive! Shoutout to our own Toya and Aurora for representing Valley at the Community Leaders Luncheon and accepting this award from Kim Lewis. We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in giving back!

March is here, and we’re kicking it off with a huge THANK YOU to our incredible members for continuing to shop local throughout February. Your support helps small businesses grow, strengthens our communities, and makes a real impact. 🎉 Congratulations to February’s 10 lucky winners! 🎉 Each of you has been randomly selected from qualifying transactions and has earned a $25 bonus, deposited into your account. Your dedication to choosing local doesn’t go unnoticed, and we’re grateful for the difference you make every day. Remember, shopping local isn’t just a one-time thing. It is a year-round effort that keeps our communities thriving. Highlighted Businesses: Montana Ale Works, Open Range MT, MTN GRL Wyoming, Heritage Bakery, Miles City Saddlery, Crooked Line Studio, Grizzly Gold and Silver, Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse, Doc Harper's Tavern, and The Brake Shop Thank you for being part of something bigger because at Valley Credit Union, #CommunityRunsDeep

For the 5th year in a row, Valley Credit Union is proud to support the Billings All High School Celebration Committee with a $15,000 sponsorship! Today, we had the honor of presenting a check alongside School District 2 Superintendent Dr. Garcia, the principals of Billings Public Schools' three high schools, and a few students who will benefit from this incredible event. These all-night, drug- and alcohol-free parties provide a safe and memorable way for graduating seniors to celebrate their achievements. We love being part of a tradition that makes such a positive impact on our community!

🌟 Buy Local Spend Local Business Spotlight! 🌟 Valley Credit Union is excited to feature Stack'd Supplements Bozeman, a locally owned supplement shop in Bozeman, MT! Located at 1735 W Oak St, Unit D, Stack’d Supplements is dedicated to helping the community achieve their health and fitness goals by offering high-quality supplements, expert advice, and top-tier customer service. Whether you’re looking for protein powders, pre-workouts, vitamins, or recovery aids, Stack’d has you covered with products tailored to your fitness journey! Congrats to Andrew L., our Buy Local Spend Local winner for January! Andrew received a $25 deposit back into his account just for shopping locally at Stack’d Supplements. Our Buy Local Spend Local program rewards members for supporting businesses like Stack’d Supplements. Every month, you have a chance to win $25 back in your account, no matter how much you spend at a participating business. It’s our way of thanking you for keeping it local! Interested in signing up your local business? It’s free to participate! Visit the link below to get started: https://lnkd.in/gi5dkmua