The Billings Area Chamber of Commerce's http://www.billingschamber.com/ tourism arm has hired two people in anticipation of receiving the first check to promote local tourism. Eventually, the 75-cents-per-bed hotel and motel tax will bring in around $650,000 each year.
by JAN FALSTAD
Full Story: http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/01/06/news/business/26-haveyouheard.txt