 | Using sustainably produced material
reason All of our paper products contain recycled content and are FSC certified. For example: paper towels, toilet paper, knapkins, etc... |
 | Conserving energy
reason In all public areas our thermostats are timed to adjust temperature at certain points of the day. For instance, in our meeting room the thermostat is set very low unless we indicate the room is occupied. In my office and the laundry area, the thermostat turns off at 5:00 p.m. and back on at 8:00 a.m. |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason We have signs in the guestrooms indicating that sheets will not be changed on stay-overs unless specifically requested by the guest. We also have a sign in the bathrooms encouraging guests to reuse their towels by hanging them back up.
Our laundry is equipped with water-saving washing machines. Everything is programmed to be as efficient as possible. |
 | Reducing toxic emissions
reason We have just recently changed out all of our cleaning chemicals and laundry detergents to a Spartan brand product known as "Green Solutions." It is labeled as environmentally friendly. |
 | Offering benefits to seniors
reason We offer a 10% discount to all senior citizens. |
 | Offering benefits to veterans
reason We offer a special rate of $70 (our regular rate is anywhere from $93 to $103) for our active military. |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason Honestly, they are too numerous to list. A few examples; we offer complimentary rooms through the American Cancer Society to patients who have to travel to Billings for their treatments, we donate used furniture, linens, television sets, etc..., to local charities. We donate complimentary room nights for fundraisers year round. Cash contributions were made in 2008 to the M.S. Walk, The American Cancer Society, 4-H, Skyview High School graduation party, and Billings Aquatic Club. |
 | Paying living wages to employees
reason Our average wage is at or exceeds $10 per hour when combined with a per diem bonus plan. Employees earn an additional $10 per day, for every day they work. This wage is paid out on a quarterly basis. |
 | Employee benefits program
reason
- 100% employer paid medical insurance for full time employees
- Dental and vision insurance available for minimal cost to employees.
- 401k plan for part-time and full time employees (3% match)
- Vacation time for part-time and full time employees
- Sick time for full time employees
- Many other benefits including picnics, Christmas party and gifts, free tickets to concerts, etc.
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 | Contributing to local tax base
reason We contribute to and support our local economy by paying taxes. |
 | Employee educational subsidies
reason Available to management staff. CPR offered to all employees at no cost. Work-related seminars and classes available to employees on a case-by-case basis. |
