| Featured Sponsor |
Today's Featured Sponsor is the Chamber's Women's Expo, sponsored by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle and MarkUs Promotions, LLC present the 7th Women's Expo. The event will be held at the Gallatin Gateway Inn on October, 3rd from 10am to 5pm. It will feature businesses related to; gardening, health, spa and fitness, fashion, bridal and more. Many prize giveaways and wine tastings too! Hear informative speakers & see the Bozeman Chambers Women in Business Award ceremony. Free admission and acres of parking! Click here or call 551-4969 for more info. |
| Quick Poll |
| September 16th |
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Do MSU home football games affect your business? Answer our QuickPoll here. |
| September 2nd Results |
| Last week we asked Chamber members about any policies that may hinder development. This question was asked in order to have a dialogue with candidates, commissioners and staff about things that help, not hurt, business. See what our members had to say by clicking here. |
| Advocate for Business |
Eggs & Issues
Mayoral and City Commission Candidate Forum |
Friday, September 18
7:30 a.m.
Best Western GranTree Inn.
Co-sponsored by the Gallatin Association of Realtors.
No Charge (only beverages will be provided). |
| Small Business Awards Program Initiated |
The Bozeman Chamber and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle are pleased to present a new program this year to recognize the very best small businesses in Bozeman. The Bozeman Chamber will be forwarding the honored businesses to the Montana Small Business Administration for its annual awards program. Categories include Small Business of the Year, Exporter of the Year and Young Entrepreneur. These awards will be given out at the 12th Annual Business Expo on Oct. 22 (see article below).
The Woman's Small Business of the Year will be recognized at the Chronicle's Women's Expo Oct. 3. To nominate your business, yourself, a client or suggest a nominee, contact David Smith at 922-0448. Deadline to submit a nominee is September 21 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Marketing Opportunities |
| Business Expo '09 Sponsorships |
The deadline is closing fast on the 12th Annual Business Expo scheduled for Thursday, October 22. Our new format this year will start with a luncheon honoring our nominees for the Small Business Association awards, followed by seminars and Business After Hours. We will have our popular trade show beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing through BAH. Sponsorships include Keynote Lunch ($1,000), Award Presenter ($500), breaks ($200), seminar rooms ($100), and Business After Hours co-host ($350). Trade Show booths are available for $250-$325. Click here to sponsor. For more information please contact Karri Clark.
Thanks to these members who have signed up as sponsors - Award Sponsors: Frontline Processing and Sky Federal Credit Union; Break Sponsors: Executive Mailing Services, Centre Staging, Optimum Web Marketing and Hyalite Publishing; Seminar Room: Optimum Web Marketing; Business After Hours co-sponsors: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Alltel Wireless, Bresnan Communications, Best Western GranTree Inn and First Security Bank. |
| Strong Local Economy |
| FREE Teleclass |
Business Coach Tammy Mac and the Chamber are sponsoring a free teleclass YOUR BRILLIANCE - 3 Steps to Yield YOUR Bumper Crop in Business & Life! Wednesday, Sept. 16th at Noon.
Learn more here. |
| Networking Opportunities |
| Business After Hours |
Thursday, September 24th
5:30-7:30p.m.
Cost: $5 for members; $10 general admission
Join us at Rosa-Johnson's NorthStar development and view its entry in the Parade of Homes. Grand Prize is sponsored by Costco; Live music sponsored by American Land Title Co. and Food by Prefix Dinner Studio. Directions to Parade Home: From 19th and Main, travel west on Main St/Huffine lane to Four Corners. Turn right at Four Corners and go north on Jackrabbit Lane. Turn left onto Durston Rd, then left onto Timberline followed by a left on Shelter Grove. Thanks to Olivelle and Malibu Tan for hosting a wonderful BAH on Aug. 27. Too bad Anna Visscher from tart wasn't in attendance, or she would have won $400. Are you interested in donating door prizes for Business After Hours? Luci Edwards, Prudential Montana Real Estate, and Kathy Turgeon, MiniNickel will be assisting the chamber in contacting businesses who are interested in donating prizes. |
| MSU Extended University |
Illustrator Basic
Tuesday/Thursday, Oct. 5-15
5:30-8:30pm
20 E. Olive Ste. LL10
Cost: Chamber Members - $93, Non Chamber Members - $124
QuickBooks Pro 2009 Level I
Monday/Thursday Oct. 5-21
9 a.m.-Noon
Location: 20 E. Olive Ste. LL10
Cost: $194
Register online |
| News and Events |
| Ribbon Cuttings |
| Indigo Salon Ribbon Cutting, Sept. 10, 2009 |
Ribbon Cutting:
Friday, September 18, 2009
Story Mansion
4:00p.m.
Cutting will take place on West Porch (Wilson Ave) |
| Shred Day |
Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
Location: Gallatin Valley Mall parking lot
CoSponsored by the BBB the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, KBZK , Tear It Up and the Bozeman Chamber. |
| Featured Member 2 Member Discounts |
The following members have added great member discounts to our growing Member 2 Member Discount List:
Big Sky Western Bank
Open a new checking account and receive: Free checking; free gift; free year safety deposit box; refunded on foreign ATM charges (up to 5/months). Also offering 25% off consumer loan fees.
Outdoor Dog Magazine
10% off advertising
Call 599-0220 or 600-08876 |
| Economic Recovery: What Women Need to Know |
Members are invited to a roundtable discussion on What Women Need to Know in the Economic Recovery. The program is presented by Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor and Career Transitions, Inc. with support from Prospera Women's Network and
Bozeman Business and Professional Women.
Meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Bozeman Public Library Meeting Room. Light lunch will be provided and there is no charge, but RSVPs are required due to limited seating. Call 388-6701 to register or for info. |
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| Member spotlight |
| Montana Chamber Choices |
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| 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. |
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| Reach over 2,000 Chamber Members - advertise in eNews! Contact David Smith at 922-0448 for space availability and rates. |
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Special Thanks
to Our Diamond, Platinum & Gold Members |
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| Gold Level Members |
City of Bozeman
US Bank
Holcim Trident Plant
Rocky Mountain Bank
Mountain West Bank
American Land Title Company
Security Title Company of Montana
South Fork Cheesecake Company |
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| Word to the wise |
"An attitude of gratitude creates blessings. Help yourself by helping others."
John Templeton |
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290 W. Kagy, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 570-5856
Balance Massage
Therapy & Foot Care
Vicki Lint
220 N. 7th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Chris Pope-NAI Landmark
Chris Pope
1811 W. Dickerson #17
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 556-5076
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Jessie Moore Photography
Jessie Moore
123 S. 8th St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 396-2567
www.jessiemoorephotography.com
Vino Per Tutti
Tim Christiansen
315 E. Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-8138
www.vinopertutti.com
Vision Net
Nick Schlueter
1309 NW Bypass
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 467-4700
www.vision.net |
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