July 14 QUICK POLL How are we doing on getting information to you about Chamber events? Take our QuickPoll and help us improve our products. Golf Outing Sponsorships Sponsorships are being offered for the 20th Annual Bozeman Chamber Golf Outing, but only until July 31! The outing will be held Friday, August 14. We are not taking reservations for individual or non-sponsored foursomes until Aug. 1, depending on space availability. Go online and register now for a sponsorship. For more info contact co-chair Shannon Renevier. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People July 20-22 8:30am - 4:30pm each day The Chamber Center $549 / person (regular public pricing is over $1800 / person) This "Showcase" workshop is a fun, interactive learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of individual effectiveness. The course has a three-fold focus. 1: Win the victory over "self" and develop trustworthiness (Private Victory). 2: Win the victory with others by developing relationships of trust (Public Victory). 3: Take time to renew yourself to increase personal effectiveness. 7 Habits for Managers Managing Yourself, Leading Others, Unleashing Potential August 11-12 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. both days The Chamber Center $499 / person (regular public pricing is over $1400) The 7 Habits for Managers workshop is an intensive, application-oriented learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of great leadership. This workshop gives new and experienced managers a set of tools that will help them meet all of today's management challenges. Contact Betty at 586-5421 to register for either program. College of Technology (COT) in Bozeman Illustrator Level I July 20 - 22 9 a.m.-Noon Chamber Members - $73.50, General Admission - $98 Introduction to QuickBooks July 28 - 30 9 a.m. -Noon Chamber Members - $73.50 + $7 Material Fee, General Admission - $98 + $7 Material Fee Classes are held at the College of Technology (COT) in Bozeman - 20 E. Olive Ste. LL10 To register or for more information contact the Division of Outreach & Workforce Development at 522-0830 Business Expo '09 Sponsorships Join us at the 11th Annual Business Expo on 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 donate door prizes contact Karri Clark. Leadership Bozeman 22 Applications The Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership Bozeman 22, the Gallatin Valley's longest-running leadership training program. Leadership Bozeman is a 10-month program designed to create informed, vigorous, skilled and effective leaders. Learn more about Leadership Bozeman by clicking here. To apply for the 2009-2010 session, click here. Business After Hours Thursday, July 30 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Chamber Center Join us for a fun event as part of our 100-year celebration. In addition, we will be recognizing more than 20 of our non-profit members. 100th Anniversary Sponsorships The Chamber is offering opportunities to sponsor our 100th anniversary year celebration. The sponsorship benefits begin at the July Business After Hours and concludes with the 100th Anniversary Bash and Annual Meeting on January 29, 2010. Sponsorship levels are: Friend-$100 | Benefactor-$500 | Historian-$1,000 | Pioneer-$2,000 - sponsors of the celebration will receive various benefits leading up to our 100th anniversary. Don't miss the opportunity which only comes around once a century. Click here to contact Abby Turner. Mid-Year Economic Outlook Seminar Thursday, August 6 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman Cost: $20 Presented by UM Bureau of Business & Economic Research Click here to register or for info. Ribbon Cuttings Members are encouraged to attend! Thursday, July 16 Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club E. Gallatin Recreation Area Bozeman Sunrise Rotary dedicates new restroom at East Gallatin Recreation Area. Drinks and BBQ provided. 4:00p.m. Tuesday, July 21 Western Home Mortgage Corp. 2245 W. Koch - Ste. G 4:00p.m. Save the Dates MSU Turf Party Thursday, September 3 5:30-7:00 p.m. Bobcat Stadium Business Expo Thursday, October 22 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Best Western GranTree Inn 100th Anniversary Celebration Friday, January 29, 2010 Gallatin Gateway 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. Join the BACC's New Social Networking Groups! Now, the Chamber's offering even MORE opportunities to network! Visit our Social Networking page and join our LinkedIn and Facebook groups and make sure to follow staff on Twitter for special updates you won't see anywhere else. We can't wait to make more connections with our members! Follow @BACCPresident, @BACCInfo and @BACCMembership on Twitter.