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NADC on Building Strong Native Communities through Business Support, Financial Services, & Community Wellness
Apr 21, 2025

Steve Arveschoug on Change, Legacy, and What It Means to Lead
Apr 14, 2025

Nichole Mehling on Philanthropy, Team Culture, and Building a Stronger Montana
Apr 7, 2025

Transforming Montana’s Culinary Scene, The Power of Mentorship, and Redefining Hospitality: The Story of Nick Steen Gullings, Head Chef & Owner of Walkers
Mar 24, 2025

Mike Nelson on Elevating Hospitality, Catalytic Downtown Investment, & Developing the Future Workforce
Mar 17, 2025

Following Your Dream, Building a Brand, & Designing Meaningful Customer Experiences with Linda Brooks, Owner of SOMETHINGchic
Mar 10, 2025

Small Business Ownership, Listening to your Customers, and Cultivating Community with Molly & Friends Owner, Jodi Mackay
Mar 3, 2025

Cindy Beers on Wellness, Leveraging Your Circle of Influence to change the food system & Building a Business
Feb 24, 2025

Building Strong Schools: Leadership, Mentorship, & Mission with Andrew McDonald
Feb 17, 2025

Developing Leaders in the Healthcare Industry with Montana HOSA
Feb 10, 2025

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About the Vault

The Vault at 201 N Broadway is the official podcast of Big Sky Economic Development in Billings, Montana’s City!

We interview community leaders, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and resource partners here in Montana to share their stories, expertise, industry insights, and strategies.

Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business and your leadership. Tangible takeaways to save you time and improve whatever it is that you’re working on.

We record in a historic monster vault at 201 N Broadway. Our Podcast Studio is available for fellow podcasters and content creators to use, click here to learn more (go to “The Vault”)!

Meet the Co-Creators & Co-Hosts of the Vault

Marcell Bruski

Marcell Bruski is the Senior Director of Engagement at Big Sky Economic Development where she leads strategic direction for the marketing, communication, and branding of BSED. She manages marketing campaigns, organizational events, and programs from conception through completion. On the other hand, Marcell oversees BillingsWorks, BSED’s workforce development program. She works to advance talent attraction & retention resources for local recruiters and employers, and sustain partnerships and alignment with education and industry to build a strong workforce for tomorrow. Marcell always lends a helping hand where she can and leads with determination and confidence to get the job done.

Kayla Vokral

Kayla Vokral is the SBDC Business Advisor/Training Manager at Big Sky Economic Development where she helps small businesses and entrepreneurs find solutions to their most pressing problems. She knows what businesses need and is quick to jump on any opportunity that will be beneficial to them, whether that’s through trainings she coordinates, one-on-one counseling she gives, or grants and funding opportunities she promotes. With her background in business ownership, management, and advising, Kayla has seen a wide variety of peaks and valleys and how to navigate them. She lives by her “give first” mentality and is always willing to share small business successes and lessons learned to help inspire and educate other entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business leaders.

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