STAY TUNED FOR THE CAPITOL CONNECTION LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP COMING SOON |
|
|
|
HELP US ADVOCATE FOR YOU! - RESPOND BY JUNE 2
|
|
|
|
Montana's 68th Legislative Session recently wrapped up, but we are still working on our Envision2026 pillars and already gearing up for next session. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey for us to gather information on your legislative interests and relevant connections. To be the voice of business, we need to hear from you, our members and ask that as our partners in policy you engage in the legislative process which continues year-round. Legislators listen to the opinions of their constituents and lean on those they know so it would be helpful for us to identify some of these existing relationships between our members and legislators so we can leverage them n the interim and during the 69th Legislative Session.
|
|
|
|
Western Governors' Association in Bozeman This Week |
|
|
|
The West has undergone extraordinary growth in recent years. The 2023 Western Prosperity Roundtable Annual Forum, hosted by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on May 17-18 at the AC Hotel Bozeman, will convene experts from around the region to discuss strategies for strengthening community resources and ensuring smart, sustainable development. Panels will discuss the interconnected and often compounding resource constraints across human, physical, and financial dimensions and the ways in which to address them. Topics include affordable housing, telehealth, the 2023 Farm Bill, post-disaster recovery, and workforce development.
Registration for in-person attendance is closed, but WGA is offering a FREE livestream of the event. Register here to watch the livestream.
|
|
|
|
Join us for the luncheon program on May 18th for "Montana's Rare Earth & Critical Minerals Power the Globe" panel, focused on the significance of Montana’s rare earth elements and critical minerals as they relate to semiconductor production, the overall transition to a green economy, and global trade.
Harvey Kaye has more than 45 years of experience in providing financing, strategic planning, and administrative leadership to large and small companies, both public and private, as an entrepreneur, investment banker, Chairman, CEO, and Director.
Heather McDowell is the VP for Legal, Environmental, and Government Affairs at Sibanye-Stillwater’s US PGM Segment. Heather is responsible for managing the company’s legal matters, interfacing with regulators and elected officials, and leading the team responsible for the company’s Good Neighbor Agreement, an innovative framework that balances environmental protection and responsible economic development.
There's still time to register, but save your spot today!
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, May 23, the breakout session with Accelerate Montana's Rural Innovation Initiative will cover the results of a study of capital access in Montana followed by a panel of industry experts to talk about opportunities illuminated by the study. They have taken a close focus on Women Entrepreneurs, Native Entrepreneurs, and Rural Entrepreneurs.
Register today at this link.
|
|
|
|
MONTANA CHAMBER AT THE STATE OF MISSOULA |
|
|
|
The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce's State of Missoula took place on May 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula. The discussion focused on 'Outcomes & Opportunities' Post 2023 Legislature. As the largest business advocacy organization in the state, the Montana Chamber appreciated the opportunity for our President/CEO Todd O'Hair to represent the voice of business and to share how we delivered results for Montana business this session. Thanks to our partners in policy throughout the state who work with us to improve Montana's business climate so that we are positioned to be the premier place to live, work, play, visit, and do business. #thelastbestplace
Others speaking included Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Rep. Mark Thane (D), Rep. Lyn Hellegaard (R) and Missoula Chamber Board President, Tim Winger, Southgate Mall.
|
|
GRAND CHAMPION COMPETITION |
|
|
|
MON, MAY 22, 2023
MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Lunch provided
Attendance is FREE with Registration
The Montana Chamber Foundation’s winners of The Prospects high school pitching competition were announced in a virtual awards ceremony on April 20, 2023. For the third year, the statewide youth entrepreneurship program offered scholarships and cash prizes for high school and middle school students with new ideas and existing small businesses. The requirements were to submit a one-page business pitch and a 2-minute video sharing the new or existing idea. Business leaders from around the state virtually judged the submissions and selected the top winners.
The competition drew 139 submissions from 200 students. In total, more than $75,000 was distributed in cash, prizes, and scholarships. Out of these 139 submissions, 11 were selected as the top winners and have been invited to compete in person for the first time for the title of Grand Champion and $5,000! Thank you to The Prospects Lead Sponsors: EdChoice and Stockman Bank.
Join us for the competition on Monday, May 22 with pitches from 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship, 8 Jabs Hall Room 111 in Bozeman, MT. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. followed by the award ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
Existing Businesses:
1st Place- Owen Day School of Music at the Emporium
2nd Place- Connor Matthew Rumble Creek Woodworking
3rd Place- Cully Lauver Skyline Cinema
4th Place- Abby Thayer Gilbee Grass
5th Place- Seth Dunster Stonefly Earings
President's Hustle:
Jillian Bottcher Perfectly Imperfect Envelopes
New Businesses:
1st Place- Tyler Power & Tyler Bruursema Stick Buddy
2nd Place- Thomas Hicks & Justin Binford Black Thorn Documentation
3rd Place- Hailey Johnson Duralane
4th Place- Carter Rayburn Oasis
5th Place- Bennett, Callum, Ryan & Noah Munchi
|
|
|
|
GLACIER BANK ACE IN THE HOLE RECEPTION
THURS, JULY 27, 2023
Flathead Valley Community College | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $100 / pp
|
|
|
|
The Montana Chamber Foundation is kicking off the 34th Annual Governors’ Cup Golf Tournament with the Glacier Bank Ace in the Hole Reception & Barbecue. The public is welcome to attend this business development and networking event held at Flathead Valley Community College, to connect with golfers, business leaders, and policy makers. Golfers do not need to register.
Reception and golf tournament sponsorships are selling out quickly. Don’t miss out on promoting your organization at this premier statewide networking event.
|
|
|
|
|
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Stacye Dorrington, Events & Office Manager
|
|
|
|
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Masters – Fidelity Diagnostics, Logan Health, Montana Bankers Association, Westmoreland
Governors’ Circle – Applied Materials, Blackfoot Communications, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana, Delta Dental, Reach Higher Montana, UBS
Birdie – FAST Enterprises, Montana Department of Commerce
Eagle – Century Gaming, Montana Secretary of State, Republic Services, SMA Architecture + Design
Par – ADF Legal, MERCK, Pinion, Reach Higher Montana, Signal Peak Energy
|
|
|
|
Why Triad? Because Quality Products Matter
We're dedicated to providing premier building components to the building industry, and when it comes to creating premium buildings, the quality of each part is crucial. That's why we're putting our decades of experience to work for you; manufacturing the very best building components in the industry. Guaranteed!
|
|
|
MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES |
|
|
|
Biden will cut trip abroad short over debt ceiling talks...Read here.
Biden and congressional leaders strike optimistic tone after debt ceiling meeting...Read here.
Montana housing conference focuses on future following legislative session...Read here.
|
|
|
|
THIS BUSINESS BRIEF IS SPONSORED BY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
