March 22, 2023
2023 CAPITOL CONNECTION ROUNDTABLE
TUES, MAR 21 - Montana's 68th Legislative Session

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Chamber Priority Bills Moving Through Committee This / Next Week
Up-to-the-minute 'Legislative Tracker' with Chamber Priority Bills - Supported Bills - Opposed Bills and Watch List is available on our website.
GOV. GIANFORTE SIGNS HOUSE BILL 212 INTO LAW WITH MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY LEADERS

At 2023 Manufacturing & International Trade Day (March 16)
Keep an eye out here for videos of the day's panels
Business Equipment Tax Exemption Removes
5,000 Small Businesses from the Tax Roll
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Happy Montana Agriculture Week

Gov. Gianforte Brings Together Ag Leaders for Roundtable on National Ag Day (March 21)
“Agriculture is Montana’s number one industry, and during Montana Agriculture Week, we’re promoting and advocating for our producers as well as those who assist their work. We’re looking for new, innovative ways to support Montana’s farming and ranching families,” Gov. Gianforte said. 
International Market Research Workshop 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
MSU-Billings | McDonald Hall, 1230 N Broadway

Early bird registration is $175, due April 29, 2023. Remote learning options are available.

SAVE THE DATE: Global Meetings Industry Day 3.30.2023
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.

The #GMID2023 theme is #MeetingsMatter. Following years of canceled in-person meetings, the industry will come together on March 30, 2023 to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day and showcase why #MeetingsMatter to attendees, organizations, communities, businesses and our economy. On the heels of a SOLD 2023 Manufacturing & International Trade Day in Helena on March 16, we understand the power of personal connecting and what gatherings like this do to bring revenues into our cities and towns across Montana. We invite you on March 30th to celebrate with us how #MeetingsMatter to your community and the Treasure State.
CHAMBER SIGNATURE EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: Inaugural CONVERGENCE to Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week
WED-FRI, MAY 10-12 | Paradise Valley, MT

Established in 1983, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual tradition when the industry comes together to celebrate the power of travel as an economic driver for the U.S. economy. This year's event happening from May 7-13 is the 40th Anniversary and the theme is 'Travel Forward.'

To recognize one of our state's leading industries, the Montana Chamber of Commerce will
celebrate #NTTW, as well as tourism's intersection with the film and outdoor recreation industries, as vehicles to harness the power of place, #TheLastBestPlace, as an economic driver at our Inaugural 'Convergence" events, May 10-12, 2023.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
I-Ho's Korean Grill
"Best Korean food in Montana and probably America!" 
-Matt Olson, Director of Network Development,
Montana Chamber of Commerce
MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES
Fed faces blurry outlook as it weighs rate hike today...Read here.

Tester Urges Biden Administration to Place Tech Hub in Montana...Read here.

Daines' privacy bill passes Senate...Read here.

Housing, development bills progressing through Montana Legislature...Read here.

Avelo Airlines brings direct LA flights to Glacier Park International Airport...Read here.

Montana lawmakers consider boosting tax breaks for film production...Read here.
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