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 Quick Poll
The Bozeman Chamber
June 9 QUICK POLL
This week's poll is looking for international business opportunities. Are you interested in being part of a Bozeman delegation to China in 2010? Take our QuickPoll and tell us your thoughts.

May 26 QUICK POLL Results
How did the 61st Legislature do on business issues? Not real well, according to the Chamber members who took our recent QuickPoll. Our "teacher" members gave below average grades on business regulations and work comp reform, but 30 percent gave a failing grade for 'working together across party lines,' and another 32 percent scored it a D. See all the results and comments here.
 In This Issue
The Bozeman Chamber
» Lunch & Learn
» Higher Performance in a Lower Economy
» Eggs & issues
» Leadership Bozeman 22 Applications Open
» Business After Hours June 25
» Golf Outing Sponsorships Now Available
» Tear Off Map Advertising Opportunity
» Important Note about City Maps
» New Member Connection
» 2009 Window Statics
» Help MSU Students Dress For Success
» Keep Your Profile Up-to-date
» Ribbon Cuttings
» Save the date!
» eNews Advertising Opportunities
» Featured Member 2 Member Discounts
 Strong Local Economy
The Bozeman Chamber
Lunch & Learn
Factors in Successful Recruitment and Retention


Thursday, June 11
11:30 lunch, 12-1:00 p.m. program
Leeanne McManus
Cost: $15 members, $25 general admission
The Chamber Center

Gain the tools to effectively prepare for recruitment selection, interviewing and screening, orienting and retaining quality, best-fit employees. This session will benefit anyone with hiring responsibilities. McManus is President of ikuw Solutions, Inc.

Register online or by calling the Chamber at 586-5421.



Higher Performance in a Lower Economy

June 17
7:30-10:00 a.m.
Comfort Inn
$39 members, $49 general admission
Patrick McGaughey, national consultant/business trainer presents this seminar. Click here to see a video of his presentation.
  • How to encourage major purchases
  • How to multiply your marketing efforts
  • How to overcome the negative headlines
  • How to build confidence in your customers
  • How to build high performance sales in a low economy
Bring courage and enthusiasm back to your leadership team. To register go online or call Betty Harmon at 586-5421.



Eggs & issues
Mid-year Economic Update


Get the latest information from experts in their field at the mid-year economic update on Wednesday, June 24. Panelists include Shawn Cote, Executive Officer of the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association; Denise Andres, Realtor with ERA Landmark Real Estate; and Chris Kraus, Senior Vice President with PFK Hospitality Consulting.

The breakfast program begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Price is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for general admission. Register online or by calling the Chamber at 586-5421.

Eggs & Issues is brought sponsored by Reporter Big Sky and HON. Contact Jeremy Turner to find out how chamber members can get an additional 3% off their already low prices on Legacy brand products.



Leadership Bozeman 22 Applications Open

The Gallatin Valley's longest-running leadership training program is now accepting applications for another year. Leadership Bozeman is a 9-month program designed to create informed, vigorous, skilled and effective leaders. Last year's class recently held its graduation ceremony and groups presented a summary of their community service projects. Congratulations to LB 21! To learn more about Leadership Bozeman click here. To apply for the 2009-2010 session, click here.
 Networking Opportunities
The Bozeman Chamber
Business After Hours June 25

Join us on Thursday, June 25 for our next Business After Hours at the Hilton Garden Inn. Thanks to the generosity of the Hilton Garden Inn, this event is provided at no charge to members. Join us from 5:30-7:30 p.m.



Golf Outing Sponsorships Now Available

The Bozeman Chamber Sponsorships are now being offered for the 20th Annual Bozeman Chamber Golf Outing, to be held Friday, August 14. Don't wait to get your team together, just make sure you get your spot reserved. Prices are the same as last year, but we have some new twists planned that will keep this a fun event. Go online and register now. For more info contact co-chair Shannon Renevier srenevier@rmbank.com
 Marketing Opportunities
The Bozeman Chamber
Tear Off Map Advertising Opportunity

The Tear-Off Map is one of the staples of the BACC because it is distributed all over town, and is a form of advertising for our members. With 50,000 copies produced annually, this 8 1/2 x 14-inch map gets visitors to the most popular destinations. We are in production now, with advertising spaces available. This map sells out fast, so call Abby at 586-5421 quickly if you want to be on the map. It will be available in early July.



Important Note about City Maps

Hometown Publications is currently calling Bozeman businesses selling ads in a city map. It is important to point out that this map will not be available at the Chamber office. There are only 3,000 printed in 1 color, while the Chamber produces 50,000 4-color maps. If you are contacted by Hometown Publications, you may want to review their reliability report with the Better Business Bureau.

There are many companies that call and say they are printing a city map. They may even represent that the maps will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office or even 'supported' by the Chamber. Please do your homework - most of these companies are calling from out-of-state. They print an inferior product (out of state) and provide many fewer copies. Remember - BE LOCAL, BUY LOCAL! Thank you to those of you who support the Chamber's two maps.



New Member Connection

The Bozeman Chamber Tuesday, June 16 - Noon -1 p.m.
The Chamber Center
(N. 19th and Baxter Lane)


Please RSVP to Karri Clark at 922-0446 by noon Monday, June 15. Seating is limited to first 25 (maximum of two representatives per business).

Bring your business cards - there will be door prize drawings and lunch is provided.



2009 Window Statics

The 2009 window statics for Chamber members will be mailed soon. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing these on doors and windows around town. We hope that you also enjoyed a visit from a fellow Chamber member this week as part of Operation Thank You. Watch for a list of volunteers in an upcoming edition of eNews.
 News and Events
The Bozeman Chamber
Help MSU Students Dress For Success

Montana State University's College of Business is teaming up with almost all of the College of Business clubs across the nation in launching an ambitious service project this summer and early fall. We are calling this project, "The Executive's Closet." The goal is to acquire "gently used executive clothing" from anywhere we can. We will set up the Executive Closet in the Bracken Center, and distribute the clothes, Sept. 10th and 11th, in hopes to bring more professionalism to the students who cannot afford to buy new, professional clothing. Info: Linda Ward ,assistant director of the Bracken Center, at 994-1995. Donations are tax deductible.



Keep Your Profile Up-to-date

Has your business address changed? Please log in to our Members Only Section and confirm your business information by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. Questions please call Abby Turner at 586-5421.

We recently began implementing changes in the Chamber's web site. For security reasons, we are now requiring a username and password to register for events. Information was sent last week to every main and secondary contact in our database. If you have questions, please contact Abby Turner at 586-5421.



Ribbon Cuttings

J.L. Foote & Associates, Inc.


Bozeman Rehabilitation


RDO Equipment Co.


Bridger Park Parking Garage


Bozeman Family Chiropractic



Save the date!


Business Expo
Thursday, October 22, 2009
11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Best Western GranTree Inn



eNews Advertising Opportunities


If you're interested in getting your announcement or advertisement out to more than 2,300 Chamber email accounts, contact David Smith.



Featured Member 2 Member Discounts

The Bozeman Chamber The following members has added a great member discount to our growing Member 2 Member Discount List:


Bozeman Family Chiropractic - Complimentary services including consultation, examination, orthotics scan, report of findings, and x-rays (if necessary) - 50% discount. Savings on entire package equals $315.

Montana Import Group is offering a 5% discount off parts and service for members.

Montana Whitewater 10% discount. We have many options including Beartrap Canyon Wilderness Trip and Introduction to Fly Fishing.

Interested in having your business's M2M offer featured in eNews? Call Karri Clark at 922-0446.
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The Cody Dieruf Benefit Walk



Comstock Lode sponsors The Cody Dieruf Benefit Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness at Lindley Park June 20th. Walk begins at 1:00p.m. Enjoy good music, inflatables, face painting, and a dunk tank. Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness.

Aesthetic Medicine

The Bozeman Chamber

Offering many non surgical skincare options tailored to your lifestyle and unique needs. Let us show you how beautiful your skin can be. 586-9229
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HRDC

The Bozeman Chamber

HRDC is recruiting local businesses to be a summer job site. Youth Program pays the wages up to 30 hours per week. Especially during challenging economic times this program will benefit the young person and local businesses. Call or write sgray@hrdc9.org for info: 585-4874.

Montana Chamber Choices

The Bozeman Chamber

Band together with hundreds of other small businesses in Montana and the Gallatin Valley, and offer your employees health benefits through Montana Chamber Choices. Business with 10 or more employees can now choose dual option coverage for their group. New coverage is also available for single-person groups.

Reach over 2,000 Chamber Members - advertise in eNews! Contact David Smith at 922-0448 for space availability and rates.


Download a Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Member Logo for your web site today!

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Gates of Life
Family Fellowship
(Church of the Nazarene)
Lee Ellingson, Pastor
315 S. 19th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-587-7072
www.gatesoflife.org


Great West Engineering
Terry Threlkeld
602 Ferguson Suite 1
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-587-0504
www.greatwesteng.com


Lawson's Greenhouse
Jim & Patty Lawson
1405 Hillside Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-5171
www.lawsonsgreenhouse.com


Montana Safety Choices
Webb Brown
900 Gibbon St.
Helena, MT 59624
888-442-6668 #101
www.montana
safetychoices.com



Rough Stock Distillery
Bryan & Kari Schultz
705 Osterman Dr., Suite C
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-581-5112
www.montanawhiskey.com

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