All new subdivisions should be required to dedicate and build 10 foot wide bike/pedestrian trails as part of the subdivision. This would foster connectivity and a better community. The City can't do it all. Developers have to do their part as well. The dedication of bike trails should be part of obtaining subdivision approval. Right now, Developers are required to make a park dedication. That law should be revised so that "parks" includes trails. In my book, trails are more important than more parks.

There needs to be more job opportunities for young people.

Billings needs more things that make young people excited and encourages them to move here and stay here: pools, trails, etc. How they get funded is the question.

Billings does not not want a reputation for crime with people having a sense of fear. More police needed.

We have a regional economy. Eastern Montana is growing and there are issues that impact us all. Rail service, air, water, energy policy...what about a regional chamber. We could develop an eastern Montana coalition for the legislature.

We need to have same air service as Bozeman.

The Chamber should host a reception for prospective members and each past board member could invite a non member. The program could be to provide a chamber overview "discussion on the future" and value of being a member. Member to member sales is more effective than staff sale.

2. Chamber events should be inspirational (like TED Talks). I want to learn more about billings industry. Events could take place at local businesses and be industry specific. Like a Leadership Billings Day. Also, panel discussion are preferred over a single presenter to hear different angles on the issue and keep things lively.

Have a chamber mentoring program so new members can feel comfortable participating in programs and meeting new people.

Please do something about the bums on 6th Ave and 27th St and elsewhere. It has gotten out of hand, all around the city. A cohesive plan needs to be implemented with the City, County, Downtown Alliance, Police, Businesses, etc., to fix this going forward.