2023 CAPITOL CONNECTION ROUNDTABLE
TUES, JAN 17 - Montana's 68th Legislative Session
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JOIN US - VIRTUALLY: Tuesdays at 12 pm throughout the session for a brief discussion of the week ahead, strategy on the Chamber's nine priority bills, and support for / defense against others' bills. Watch past videos here.
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Montanans Support Governor Gianforte’s Business Equipment Tax Reform
HELENA, Mont. — A top priority in his Budget for Montana Families, Governor Gianforte’s proposal to reform the state’s business equipment tax to help small businesses, as well as family farms and ranches, received widespread support in a legislative hearing this morning (Tuesday).
In 2021, the governor worked with Rep. Kassmier to increase the business equipment tax exemption from $100,000 to $300,000.Taken together, these reforms eliminate the business equipment tax burden for more than 5,000 small businesses, farms, and ranches. Many testified in support of the bill before its committee this morning.
Todd O’Hair, President and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce:
“From neighborhood print shops to farms and ranches, lowering the tax on equipment necessary to run a business allows those businesses to reinvest in their success and drive economic development for their local communities. Approximately 5,000 Montana businesses will benefit from lowering the business equipment tax which makes this a top priority for the Montana Chamber of Commerce, and we applaud the business-minded approach Governor Gianforte is taking to grow Montana’s economy.”
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2023 Chamber in Action On the Hill
Since the kick off of the 68th Legislative Session we have been busy providing testimony for bills we SUPPORT and OPPOSE under or four pillars of Envision 2026: Business Climate, Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. We will be tracking these bills and providing updates regularly.
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ICYMI - TITLE 37 LICENSURE REFORM
Below is the link to the video of the listening session with Eric Shultz and Dave Cook of the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) in the event you were unable to attend this past Friday afternoon. Contact Charles Robison, Director of Government Affairs at Charles@MontanaChamber.com with any questions.
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To contact Candace,
Email:
Mobile: 406.640.1331
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JOIN US IN WELCOMING
CANDACE CARR STRAUSS
Candace Carr Strauss has joined the Montana Chamber of Commerce as our Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Candace will be responsible for all of our outward facing marketing and communications—from social media, our website, digital communications and public relations. Given her experience and expertise, Candace will also be the Chamber “point” on tourism and outdoor recreation. Tourism is one of Montana’s leading industry sectors and service exports.
Strauss spent four years leading the Big Sky Chamber, Visit Big Sky, and the Big Sky & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (VIC) in an unincorporated Montana mountain resort community growing exponentially in popularity as a ski destination and gateway to America’s first National Park – Yellowstone. Under her tenure, the destination became the largest bed tax revenue collector in the state. More recently, Strauss held the post of President/CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and VIC at the start of 2021, in the middle of the pandemic. There she represented the world-renown destination’s $1 billion tourism industry as a 3-C Chamber and its official Destination Management Organization under Arizona’s first Sustainable Tourism Plan. These roles have garnered Strauss deep experience with communities, local government, and public land managers facing growing pains and overburdened infrastructure.
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2023 MANUFACTURING & INTL TRADE DAY
Trade Show & Seminars
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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 | 10 AM - 7 PM
Delta Hotels Helena Colonial
$75 PER PERSON which includes reception
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Platinum: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, First Interstate Bank, Montana State Fund, New Horizons Studio, NorthWestern Energy, Stockman Bank, and Valley Bank of Helena
Gold: Allegiance, Charter, PacificSource Health Plans, and Sterling CRE Advisors
Exhibitor: Montana Department of Commerce
To learn more about becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor for this event, contact
Stacye Dorrington at Stacye@MontanaChamber.com.
Exhibitors are highly encouraged to bring a product to showcase!
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MONTANA DECA CALL FOR JUDGES |
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
February 2-5, 2023
Learn more about the conference here.
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The Montana DECA State Career Development Conference, where Montana high-school students, advisors, businesspersons, and alumni gather to develop knowledge and skills for college and careers, is looking for Competitive Event Judges for their event.
Sunday February 2: 1:00pm-4:00pm
: 8:30am-11:00am
: 11:00am-1:30pm
: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Tuesday February : 8:30am-11:00am
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The future of energy is changing and we are leading the change. We’re building a smarter energy infrastructure, providing our customers the clean energy they want and bringing new energy solutions forward.
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MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES |
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NorthWestern Energy to increase ownership share in Colstrip..READ HERE
Build Montana program receives national recognition as it continues to grow...READ HERE
MT Higher ed commissioner issues TikTok ban...READ HERE
Accelerate MT's Study of Montana's Capital Availability...TAKE SURVEY
BBER'S 2023 Economic Outlook Series (EOS) - January-March...LEARN MORE
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