How to bring Horse racing back to Billings. We raise race horses, have a Stallion, train and race horses. All of our business is going outside the state because of the racing industry is depleted here. Ask places like Lextron, West Feeds, Western Ranch about the business they get from 8 weeks of horse racing - hotels, restaurants the list goes on of what the industry brings to the area

Cody has a program called Cody Local. A nonprofit educting people about the benefits of building a sustainable economy and to connect local small business owners with each other and with customers, gov leaders and other organizations. www.codylocal.com

Start and eggs and issues event like Portland chamber.

Start connect for breakfast and Connect for dinner

Do a speed networking event.

How could the Chamber work with rural chambers across the state? Co membership.

Facilitate executive round tables. Engage top level associates in chamber initiatives.

Do something for women in business. Offer something to focus on them.

Start a college level Leadership Billings.

The chamber should have a place to post job openings for members.