If you sit down with Jim Berry, owner of EconoPrint for five minutes you will learn he is passionate about his business, efficiency, innovation and economic growth. So why does he support BikeNet and the trail system? It is easy to understand: “there are 4,000 companies in Billings, and many of us need to recruit experts from other communities to live and work here, or we try to promote Billings as an attractive place to visit. Trails and recreational activities help our community attract people,” Jim explains.

Long time residents such as Jim enjoy the trails in their neighborhoods. Jim runs, rides his bike, roller blades and walks his dog on the trails every day he is in town. “Its the only time I get to spend with my family,” he says.

Jim would like to see 100 miles of trails in Billings. That would be an increase of more than half of what we already have, and would take an additional 21 million to build (at a current rate of approximately $350K per mile), but piece by piece and with thoughtful planning and funding, Billings is heading in that direction.

BikeNet is grateful for EconoPrint and all of our corporate members for their support of the trails. It’s easy and rewarding to become a BikeNet corporate member! Click here for more information.