The Inauguration of the 47th President of the U.S. brings change

Weekly news & updates

January 22 | 2025

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The AP's Highlights from Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025:

What to know:

Trump’s Day 1 actions: Trump turned his rally at a downtown Washington arena into a signing ceremony for executive actions that his new administration is taking to institute major policy changes. Follow the AP’s campaign promises tracker.
Trump’s second inaugural address promised massive national success, pledging an expansion of U.S. territory and an end to foreign wars, with a sweeping indictment of the status quo.
Cabinet tracker: Senators are back at the Capitol for a late-evening session pushing ahead on Trump’s Cabinet picks. They unanimously voted to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio as the nation’s Secretary of State. Follow the AP’s live Trump cabinet tracker.

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A special tradition in Washington, D.C. with Montana's Congressmen

Any Montanan visiting the Nation's Capital while Congress is in session is invited to join our federal elected officials at the Hart Senate Office Building for "Montana Coffee" on Wednesdays from 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

Candace Strauss, our VP, of Marketing & Communications attended this week. Reach out to Congressional staff to sign up and for details.

ATTENTION: Montana Businesses

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen would like to remind all Montana businesses to file their 2025 Annual Report between January 1 and April 15, 2025.

The filing fee for all businesses that file by the deadline will be waived.

File your 2025 Annual Report here.

Delta Airlines is bringing back nonstops on the Bozeman-Seattle route

Service will run 3x daily beginning June 30, 2025.

This will allow one-stop connectivity to Taiwan for Montana businesses looking to build trade between the two countries.

This will be advantageous for the burgeoning photonics & semiconductor sectors with the Headwaters Tech Hub designation.

Montana DECA Needs YOU!

Calling all business professionals. .

Volunteer to help judge the 75th Annual Montana DECA State Career Development Conference

February 2-4, 2025

Missoula, MT

Hilton Garden Inn

Learn more and sign up to be a judge here.

Volunteering with DECA allows you to make a real difference in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether it’s by judging competitive events and discovering the detail and depth DECA members put into their projects or sitting down with graduating seniors to answer their questions on college and careers, you’ll begin to see how DECA members are ready to make an impact in our world.

BBER 2025 Economic Outlook Seminar - Coming to 9 Cities in Montana

Kicks off in Helena on Jan 28th - Mar 12th

Check website for cities/dates

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration is $99 / per person

It includes lunch and two printed publications: The Montana Economic Report and a slides presentation booklet.

Groups of 5 or more may attend for $70 / per person. Continuing education credits are available.

Upcoming Chamber Events

March 5-7, 2025 in Bozeman

The 2025 Montana Women in Business Summit, presented by JPMorganChase is less than 2 MONTHS AWAY! We are thrilled to bring together female leaders from across Montana and foster meaningful connections that inspire collaboration, unity, and growth. Watch our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn channels as speakers and panel discussions are being shared out. Watch for the full agenda forthcoming in the Montana Business Brief.

This year's Summit is SOLD OUT! If you are traveling in from out of town, be sure to book your room here in the Group block at the AC Hotel, Element, or Kimpton Armory before it's too late. To get put on the Registration ($495) WAITLIST or to discuss unique SPONSORSHIP opportunities for the MT WIB Summit, email Candace Strauss at candace@montanachamber.com.

We are looking to host #Trailblazer events in Billings and Missoula in 2025. If you are interested in learning more, again contact Candace.

This Business Brief is Sponsored by Treasure State Member

To learn more about Treasure State Membership benefits for your business, contact Matt Olson, Director of Network Development at Matthew@montanachamber.com | 406.360.6443