Celebrating Excellence: First Interstate Bank Receives 2024 Welcoming and Belonging Award

In a testament to its unwavering dedication to community values, First Interstate Bank has been honored with the prestigious Welcoming and Belonging Award by the Billings Chamber of Commerce. This accolade recognizes the bank’s longstanding commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity, and a sense of belonging in the Billings community.

For decades, First Interstate Bank has been an integral part of hard-working towns and cities, embodying the belief that community banking extends far beyond mere transactions and accounts. With a steadfast commitment to placing People First, Always, the bank has cultivated a service-oriented approach that prioritizes the needs and aspirations of its customers and communities alike.

Beyond its core banking functions, First Interstate Bank is deeply committed to advocating for the rights and respect of all individuals. The bank actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion both within its own workforce and throughout the communities it serves. By fostering a workplace culture that values employees for their differences and ensures equity in all endeavors, First Interstate sets a powerful example for corporate responsibility.

First Interstate Bank sees itself not just as a financial institution but as a catalyst for positive change. By bridging the gap between societal needs and possibilities, the bank serves as a conduit for progress and empowerment. The success of First Interstate is a testament to its people—dedicated employees who embody the values of integrity, compassion, and service every day.

In essence, the success of First Interstate Bank is not solely measured by financial metrics but by the impact it has on people’s lives and the communities it serves. Through its unwavering dedication to service, inclusivity, and social responsibility, First Interstate Bank is truly making good happen every day, and it’s an honor to recognize their outstanding contributions with the Welcoming and Belonging Award.

Recipients will be recognized at the 2024 Billings Chamber Breakfast on Thursday, April 25 at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark. The event will feature Andre Reed, NFL Hall of Fame Receiver, as the keynote speaker and be entertained by James Cunningham, comedian and television personality on Food Network.

This is the Chamber’s largest annual event and is presented by Nonstop Local and Rubicare Health Savings Program. The event will run from 7-9 a.m. with doors opening at 6 a.m. with a buffet breakfast.

You can learn more about Chamber Breakfast and purchase your tickets here.