Meet your new Montana Chamber Board Directors |
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The Montana Chamber is the state's leading business advocacy organization, and our ability to effectively serve as your partner in policy is a result of the strength of our membership base. As part of the proceedings at our upcoming Annual Membership Meeting in Billings on October 24th, we will take the opportunity to formally seat seven new Board Directors whose terms began October 1st to represent you as the voice of business.
Join us in welcoming the following business leaders to the 2023-24 Board of Directors:
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Bill Bickle - Chief Risk Officer / Chief Credit Officer, Stockman Financial Corp./Stockman Bank of Montana
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Lorraine Clarno - President & CEO, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
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Betsey Earls - Public Affairs Manager, MT/OR Weyehaeuser
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Paddy Fleming - Executive Director, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) at Montana State University
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John Suh - New Horizons Studio (Hyundai)
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Cherie Taylor - Cutbank President and Chester Interim President, Logan Health
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Katie Whitmoyer - Human Resources Manager, Wood’s Powr-Grip
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Consortium convenes Headwaters Tech Hub Leadership Summit across four cities in Montana |
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Last week, the Headwaters Tech Hub Leadership Summit brought together more than 40 public, private, and academic leaders from across Montana for 3-days of strategy and structure discussions, hands-on technology experiences, networking, and relationship building. The Montana Department of Commerce, Montana University System, the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, and the Montana Chamber are working in anticipation of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Economic Development Administration’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs competition Phase 1 Designation and strategy grant awards to be announced later this Fall.
Panel discussions, on-site tours of facilities, and receptions took place in Billings --> Columbus --> Livingston --> Manhattan --> and Bozeman.
Work on the next summit in January is already underway. Stay tuned for details.
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National Manufacturing Day is this week: FRI, OCT 6
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Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, this year, Friday, October 6th. To celebrate the impact of the manufacturing industry on Montana's economy and the need for a skilled workforce to provide for its continued growth, the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center and private industry are showcasing their facilities to students across the state to connect them with career paths. The Montana Chamber and Montana Chamber Foundation are also co-hosting events in Missoula on October 5 and in Livingston on October 12.
THURS, OCT 12
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Montana Chamber Foundation in partnership with John Deere, Frontline Ag Solutions and RDO Equipment Co. present:
The Park County Spotlight: Agriculture and Construction Technology Career Awareness
8:00 AM Park County Fairgrounds, Livingston - FOR STUDENTS ONLY
The Montana Chamber Foundation is hosting this proven community-focused workforce development event that illustrates how industry and education partners can support career technical education (CTE). These hands-on experiences demonstrate the latest technology and equipment, encourage workforce readiness skills and prepare our students for careers in the 21st century.
Community Open House: Business and Education Leader Connection
4:00-6:00 PM Park County Fairgrounds, Livingston - OPEN TO ALL
Community leaders are invited to play with the machinery themselves, and to experience what the local students learned. Then the Montana Chamber will host a discussion on industry needs and programs that are creating new career opportunities in Montana.
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The Montana University System partners with Education Design Lab to develop and scale skills-forward, short-term credentials in high-demand fields.
On September 20, the Education Design Lab (the Lab), the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE), and Montana’s public two-year colleges,announced the launch of a new initiative to expand the college-to-career pipeline in Montana. Montana’s “Year to Career” Initiative will bring colleges, employers, learners, and local stakeholders together to collaboratively design skills-focused educational pathways to expand opportunities for Montanans and meet the state’s growing workforce needs.
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2023 Annual Report filing deadlines approaching |
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The Montana Chamber and Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen want to remind members that there is still time to file your 2023 Annual Report with the state if you haven't done so already. The fee for 2023 is $20.
Upcoming deadlines for filing:
- Nov. 1st – Out-of-state businesses
- Dec. 1st – Montana businesses
Secretary Jacobsen also recently announced that 2024 filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses.
If you have questions or need assistance filing please contact:
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Get ready for the Montana Ambassadors Convening 2023, "The Future of Montana".
Join them on October 16-17 at Fairmont Hot Springs to hear from influential industry leaders from Montana's thriving economy and emerging startup sectors. Create valuable connections with fellow Ambassadors and celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 award winners.
The annual Convening is an opportunity to network with members from across the state and across the country. To hope is to leave the event feeling inspired by Montana, more informed on what is happening, and ready to share the stories and connections you’ve made with the world.
Member Tickets $199 / per person | Non-Members $400 / per person
Reserve your room today by calling Fairmont Hot Springs 406.797.3241.
Please ask for the Montana Ambassadors' block of rooms.
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Join Early Stage Montana on November 2-3 at the Kimpton Armory in Bozeman to access expert guidance to elevate your startup.
They've got a jam-packed lineup with insider industry insights, strategies to navigate early challenges, funding expertise, and practical growth tips for your startup. Connect with like-minded founders, investors, and innovators who all share your passion for building the future in Montana.
Explore the speaker lineup, masterclasses, and roundtables showcasing over 20 esteemed tech industry leaders including Mark Moran of John Deere.
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Mark's talk on AgTech Innovations will cover the future of agriculture and how industry leader John Deere is preparing for a future of AI/ML, enhanced sensor technology, precision farming and more. |
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2023 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TITANS OF BUSINESS ORO Y PLATA AWARDS
TUES, OCT 24, 2023 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
The Northern Hotel, Billings, MT
Annually, the Montana Chamber of Commerce commissions the Business-Base (B-Base), a poll of registered Montana voters, to solicit feedback on pressing policy issues impacting business. While the comprehensive B-Base covers a lot of ground, the Montana Chamber recognizes tax structure and use as a top priority. Moore Information Group will present a detailed look into voters' views on property taxes, personal tax income, and statewide general sales tax and how this feedback can be used by policymakers to shape our future tax structure at the Montana Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting.
View the full agenda here.
The afternoon also gives us an opportunity to recognize a few of the greats within the Treasure State with our Titans of Business Oro y Plata Awards and lawmakers selected as the 2023 Legislative Champions of Business. Following the awards ceremony will be a networking reception.
Get your tickets now for the must-attend networking event of the fall!
Tickets:
Montana Chamber Members: $50 / per person
Non-Members: $65 / per person
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
PRESENTING: Weyerhaeuser
RECEPTION: Montana Department of Commerce
GOLD: BNSF; Boeing; First Interstate Bank; Montana State Fund; New Horizons Studio (Hyundai); NorthWestern Energy; Republic Services; Stockman Bank; and Western Security Bank
SILVER: Allegiance; Charter; Midland Claims Service, Inc./Industrial Injury Claims®; Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen; PacificSource; The Washington Companies; and Western Skies Strategies
COPPER: Big Sky Economic Development; Cushing Terrell; and Sibanye-Stillwater
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Stacye Dorrington, Events & Office Manager at Stacye@MontanaChamber.com | 406.439.4220
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WED-FRI, MARCH 6-8, 2024
AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown | Kimpton Armory Hotel
Bozeman, MT
Lodging $179 / night
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Join us for our first Montana Women in Business Summit, March 6-8, 2024 for two and a half days of educational programming and networking at the AC Bozeman Hotel and Kimpton Armory Hotel in downtown Bozeman with proceeds going to fund our childcare policy initiatives in the 2025 Montana Legislature. As part of the Summit we will join the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2024.
By empowering women in business and women entrepreneurs, the Montana Chamber can play a pivotal role in creating a more diverse, innovative, and prosperous business environment for all. Let’s come together to celebrate the achievements of women in business and pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING until Dec 31, 2023
Full Conference Registration: $395 / per person
IWD Power Lunch Ticket: $125 / per person
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FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Candace Carr Strauss, VP, Marketing & Communications at Candace@MontanaChamber.com | 406.640.1331
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Ridgeline Aviation was established in 2017 under the guidance of Grayson Sperry. Our mission is to provide quality instruction and charter services to guests and pilots-in-training with a welcoming, safety-first approach.
Our team is fortunate to call both Bozeman and Billings home. We're excited to continue serving both locations with charters and instruction well into the future.
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Next Quarterly Member Meet-Up: December 13th @ 9:00 a.m. |
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MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES |
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HR MINUTE – Workplace Investigations: When to Call for Help...Read here.
Senators unanimously advance shutdown-averting bill...Read here.
College course on ‘soft skills’ spreads in eastern Montana...Read here.
The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here's why...Read here.
Kevin Kickingwoman of Browning High School wins Montana Teacher of the Year...Read here.
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THIS BUSINESS BRIEF IS SPONSORED BY |
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