“When people feel celebrated and encouraged, they have that drive to show up every day and do their best.”

Kody Christensen, Resource Outreach-Downtown Billings Alliance

“The more inviting we can be, the better our economy can be because we’re going to attract that much more business.”

Johnnie McClusky, Community Development Manager-First Interstate Bank

“Billings is a place where you can make a difference.”

Carmelita Dominguez, Montana Allergy & Asthma Specialists

Business growth through
diversity, equity and inclusion

The Billings Chamber is pleased to introduce our community to our diversity, equity and inclusivity work and the mindset that is driving it. This work sets the stage for empowering businesses to be change agents as they seek ways to get ahead in this competitive environment. We are providing tools for the business community to be purposefully  inviting to people of all backgrounds.

Meet Our Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board reflects the diverse viewpoints and industries that shape our community.

A diversified workforce is a business strategy

Most businesses do what they do because it makes them money. So why would a business shy away from something that could give them a competitive advantage?

Find out what we are doing in Billings to prepare businesses to be better and more successful and create a place for people of all backgrounds.

A subject with many
voices, here are a few

After decades of just accepting “the way things are,” the public is getting increasingly more sensitized to inequities. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are subjects of great interest today, and there are many books, talks and blogs about the subject.

Here are few that will provoke your thinking:

“Many people and businesses are choosing to step into the arena and grow in this area. It is here that the chamber will meet you.”

John Brewer
Billings Chamber President

Are you a DEI champion?

We’re especially proud of our sponsors, who lead the way toward improvements in diversity, equity and inclusion in our
community. Interested in applying or becoming a sponsor? Please visit our contact page or email John Brewer at john@billingschamber.com.

 

  • Billings Clinic
  • Exxon Mobil
  • First Interstate Bank
  • KOA
  • MSU Billings
  • Northern Hotel
  • SCL Health
  • Sibanye Stillwater