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2 Montana Chamber of Commerce Eye on Business

2016-2017Board of Directors

* Executive Committee

*Todd O’Hair, ChairCloud Peak Energy, Helena

*Aimee Grmoljez, Past ChairCrowley Fleck, Helena

*Webb Brown, President/CEOMontana Chamber of Commerce, Helena

*Greg Thayer, VP ProgramsMontana Milling, Great Falls

*Bill McGladdery, VP MembershipTown Pump, Butte

*Richard Miltenberger, VP Gov’t RelationsInterWest Health, Helena

Kathy Boelter, Secretary/TreasurerArrow Solutions Group, Billings

Steve ArntzenCentury Gaming Technologies, Billings

Coco BallewConsumer Direct Care Network, Missoula

Ed BartlettAttorney at Law, Helena

Chad BauerRepublic Services, Missoula

Jackie ClarkAsh Grove Cement, Kansas

Hillary FolkvordSacajawea Inn, Three Forks

Mike FrankBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MT, Helena

Weston FrickeSimms Fishing, Bozeman

Kristen HeckLC Staffing, Kalispell

John HinesNorthWestern Energy, Helena

Wayne HirschUS Bank, Billings

Paul HopfaufMDU Resources, Glendive

Niles HushkaKLJ Engineering, Bozeman

Matt JonesBNSF Railway, Bozeman

Shauna KaneDelta Airlines, Park City, UT

Courtney KibblewhiteNorthern Broadcasting System, Billings

Terry KramerKramer Enterprises Inc., Kalispell

Kyle LingscheitPayneWest Insurance, Missoula

Todd LovshinPacificSource Health Plans, Helena

Kathy McLaneMid-Rivers Communications, Glendive

Sarah PartridgeFarm Equipment Sales, Glasgow

Candice PayneAlaska Airlines, Spokane

Connie PrewittBillings Clinic, Billings

Daryl SchliemBozeman Chamber of Commerce

Erik SlettenSletten Companies, Great Falls

Tom SpikaSpika Welding, Lewistown

Gary UnderwoodCharter Communications, Dallas

Susan WolffGreat Falls College of MSU

Bryan WoodWood’s Powr-Grip, Laurel

CEO MESSAGE

All I wanted for Christmas . . . I got!Besides (generally) peace on Earth, goodwill to’rd man (and

woman), I’ve been very fortunate to receive more than my share over this past year.

I’ve gotten some great presents, such as three new staff mem-bers and a great strategic plan, Envision 2026! New Operations

Director Dan Brunell, Government Relations Di-rector Bridger Mahlum, and Communications Director Nate Kavanagh joined the rest of the talented staff. In addition, we got Dee Durand back! As her duties assisting on Envision 2026 fundraising are wrapping up, she will serve as Coordinator for the Montana Association of Chamber Executives (MACE). In addition to the paid staff, we’ve got a great “unpaid” staff – our Board of Directors and volunteers.

We’re already rolling on Envision 2026, with announcement of securing the funding for the initial phase by the time you read this article. A big chunk of the first year’s work will be the upcoming legislative Session. We’ve got an ag-gressive agenda for bills we want to pass – about three times our normal workload. Fair warning

– once the Legislature starts, I may be hard to reach by phone/text/e-mail. Best bet: come see me in the Capitol and be ready to testify on a bill or talk to a legislator and/or the Governor with me. We need you!

However, not all Envision 2026 entails working through govern-ment. I’m very excited to undertake our workforce analysis over the next year. And we’re reinvigorating the private sector safety in the workplace efforts. These two can really move the needle for Montana’s future economic success.

Another exciting component of Envision 2026 is the research capability we’re undertaking. Work comp, taxation, infrastructure – the new knowledge we’ve gained is amazing. We’re planning even more of that in the future to protect and promote Montana’s complex economy.

And just recently, our Power-Base and membership surveys have reaffirmed the public’s and our member’s support for the work we do. Thank you! You’ll see some of those results in this edition.

With the holidays behind us, we launch into Business Days at the Capitol and the Session. With a positive attitude and mind shift in approach, we’re excited to meet more of Montana’s citizenry, whether they be new legislators, visitors, or others.

Our New Year’s resolutions are:• To enhance the service and value we provide to you, our member;• To improve Montana’s economy, including our business and

yours; and• To spread the word about the greatness of business.

2017 promises to be a great year – keep up the good work!

Webb Brown

President/CEOMontana Chamber

of Commerce

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ELECTION ANALYSIS

Optimism Abounds at Chamber After Election

I recently became the Vice President of Government Relations on the Montana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. As a small business owner, I bring a unique perspective to this role and am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on our advocacy efforts.

Having spent a career in the healthcare in-dustry, I have seen my world turned upside down by government regulations over the past few years. Many of you reading this newsletter are business owners or managers yourselves. I can’t think of ANY industry that has not been overwhelmed with disruptive and unhelpful laws and regulations tumbling out of Washing-ton and Helena over the past decade. This del-uge of paperwork, forms, legal nitpicking, and hoop-jumping is probably as unproductive for you as it is for me. Although my background is not in lobbying or politics, I will make up for my lack of experience with an intense enthusiasm to improve Montana’s business climate.

I am certainly not alone in this effort. Webb Brown, our Chamber President/CEO, and Bridger Mahlum, our Government Relations Di-rector, are both well equipped to represent our mutual interests. But we need one more person on our team–YOU! I challenge each person reading this article to strongly consider making your voice heard in Helena as the legislature comes to town in a couple of weeks. Per-haps you can drive here, make a phone call, or write a letter.

Bottom line, the Montana Chamber has been the strongest or-ganization in Helena for almost 90 years because we are the voice of the business community. We have rallied local business people to make certain that the job creators of our state are heard. It does not matter if your representative or senator ran a “pro-business” campaign, when you start talking to them about jobs and families in their district, you’ll find they are interested.

We have a lot to tackle this legislative session: we want to make headway on our long-term effort to reduce the cost of worker’s compensation insurance; explore full transparency in healthcare quality and pricing; and reduce the burden of regulations on all businesses. The legislature needs to come together on infrastruc-ture funding to keep Montana’s economy growing.

For too long, the business community has allowed politicians in Helena to carry a “take it or leave it” attitude toward econom-ic growth and jobs for our kids. I have four kids living outside of Montana because they cannot find great job opportunities to entice their return. Young people are looking elsewhere for career opportunities. This is not about partisan politics, that is (thank-fully) in our rearview mirror. Democrats and Republicans should now unite behind a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda—but we must be heard. Please join me and the Montana Chamber by standing up and being counted this legislative session!

2016-2017 Foundation Board of Directors

Rick Edwards, PresidentNorthWestern Energy, Butte

Webb Brown, ED, Sec./Treas. Montana Chamber of Commerce, Helena

Ed BartlettAttorney at Law, Helena

Kathy Boelter, Past PresidentArrow Solutions Group, Billings

David BrownWyo-Ben, Inc., Billings

Don CheryGlacier Bancorp, Inc., Kalispell

Tami ChristensenTri-County Implement, Sidney

Aimee GrmoljezCrowley Fleck, Helena

Steve HollandRetired, Bozeman

Greg KohnVistage, Billings

Bill WoodyMontana Health Solutions, Missoula

Chamber Staff/ContactsLeah BrownExecutive Asst./Bookkeeper .............442-2405, ext. 113

Webb Brown, CAEPresident/CEO ................................... 442-2405, ext. 101

Dan BrunellOperations Director ............................... (406) 431-3248

Pete BurwellMembership Director .......................442-2405, ext. 103

Stacye DorringtonOffice Manager .................................442-2405, ext. 100

Dee DurandStrategic Plan/MACE Assistant .......442-2405, ext. 105

Jim HizerStrategic Plan Manager .................... 442-2405, ext. 110

Nate KavanaghCommunications Director ...............442-2405, ext. 104

Bridger MahlumGovernment Relations Director ......442-2405, ext. 102

Kerry SchaeferGovernors’ Cup Manager ........................406-463-2370

All Staff Emails are:“firstname”@montanachamber.com

The Eye on Business is published monthly by theMontana Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1730 Helena, MT 59624

(406) 442-2405(406) 442-2409/fax

Toll Free-1-888-442-MONT (6668)www.montanachamber.com

Articles contained in this publication are available for redistribution with proper credit and attribution.

Material included in this magazine does not necessarily reflect the position of the

Montana Chamber of Commerce.

Richard Miltenberger

InterWest Health, HelenaVice President of Govt. RelationsMontana Chamber of Commerce


P-BASE POLL RESULTS

Montanans Show Support for Business in Annual Power-Base Poll

The Power-Base (P-Base) is an annual scientific survey of 800 Montana voters on a variety of busi-ness and political issues. The poll was conducted during the month of November 2016 and has a mar-gin of error of plus or minus 3 percent. It has been commissioned by the Montana Chamber of Com-merce since 1992 to determine what ordinary Mon-tanans think about the business community and important economic issues facing our state.

The P-Base poll revealed that business organiza-tions like the Montana Chamber of Commerce are well-regarded by voters throughout the state and voters are more likely to vote for a candidate en-dorsed by the Montana Chamber than a labor union, environmental group, or trial lawyer organization.

There is widespread consensus among Montanans that the state’s business community deserves the most credit for economic growth, not public offi-cials. Business in general is trusted to treat the en-vironment and workers fairly.

Additionally, voters responded on specific policy issues such as health care, infrastructure, educa-tion, and taxation.

“The Power-Base survey quantifies the priori-ties set forth in our 10-year strategic plan Envision 2026. We are pleased to see Montanans’ high regard for the state’s business community and are com-mitted to making Montana an even better place to do business,” stated Webb Brown, Montana Cham-ber President and CEO.

In terms of finding revenue to boost infrastruc-ture investment, Montana voters would support legislation that would cap the Coal Tax Trust Fund at a balance of $1 billion and have future funds in-vested in critical infrastructure projects around the state (69% support, 14% oppose). This proposal finds majority support throughout the state, among all voter subgroups, including party affiliation.

Two-thirds of Montana voters (67%) say they would support legislation that would change the cri-teria of the resort tax to allow more local commu-nities to implement a resort tax if at least 50% of the revenues collected would be allocated to fund-ing critical-need infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems. Among supporters of the proposal, changing both the economic and popu-lation criteria is favored by 48% of voters, while 22% would change only the economic requirement and 11% would change only the population requirement.

By a 48-28% margin, Montana voters believe a two-year degree, technical program or certificate better prepares students for the workforce than a four-year undergrad degree. Another 11% say both are equally beneficial, 2% say neither and 10% are undecided.

These numbers just scratch the surface of the in-formation found in the annual P-Base poll. For full survey results, visit www.MontanaChamber.com.

67%

67%

69%

Believe the business community deserves most credit for economic growth.

Of voters support changing the resort tax so it applies to more communities.

Support capping the Coal Trust at $1 billion and applying future funds toward infrastructure.

What do Montana

voters think?


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Workforce, Business Climate, and Infrastructure are Chamber’s Top Priorities for 2017 Session

With the October public rollout of our 10-year strategic plan, Envision 2026, the Montana Chamber of Commerce has set long-term goals to improve the business climate in our state. Our Board of Directors met in early December to develop our 2017 legislative agenda with an eye for continuing progress toward those

benchmarks.

We will focus on three of our core objectives at the Capitol this Session: workforce de-velopment, business climate improvement, and critical-need infrastructure investment. When we improve those, our fourth objective of entrepreneurship and sustainability will surely follow.

The declining state surplus will drive the conversation as the 2017 Legislature convenes on January 2nd. With a projected ending fund balance of under $100 million, the legislature will have little new revenue to work with. Both parties have advised policy advocates to “live within their means” when drafting proposals.

Governor Bullock released his budget in mid-November that included funding for infra-structure, early childhood education, and revenue-raising tax adjustments. The proposal calls for a 1.4% spending increase over the biennium.

The Republican-led legislature will likely respond with spending cuts and look for ad-ministrative inefficiencies to ad-dress the shortfall. While the budget will be the hot debate, the Montana

Chamber will make sure that priorities for all member businesses are addressed in 2017.

Workforce DevelopmentWages are stagnant, jobs are scarce, and appli-

cants struggle to qualify. These are realities in our state that we hope to reverse through Envision 2026. There are some positive trends to maintain, includ-ing our top-25 ranking among U.S. States in higher degree output and overall educational attainment.

In the 2017 Session, we will propose incentive programs for employers of registered apprentices who commit to developing their skills. The Montana Chamber will also conduct an annual workforce de-velopment study to identify strengths and “skills gaps” in Montana’s talent pipeline. Understanding future job opening trends will guide our legislative priorities and private sector initiatives in the work-force arena.

Business Climate Our second objective echoes a familiar message

of the Montana Chamber: reduce the cost of doing business and improve the business climate in Mon-tana. Reforms in the tax, work comp, and legal fields are major components for progress.

Tax simplification will create a more efficient structure for all taxpayers through revenue-neutral legislation that eliminates unused tax credits. We will continue to pursue a reduction of the business equipment tax. These are just two examples of how

CHAMBER PRIORITIES

Bridger Mahlum

Govt. Relations DirectorMontana Chamber

of Commerce


CHAMBER PRIORITIES

we can make Montana a regional competitor to at-tract new capital investment. Revisions to penalty and interest laws and the tax appeals process are also on the docket for 2017.

In the work comp arena, the Chamber endorses legislation to establish a drug formulary. While we will also propose a study on the impact of workers’ compensation laws during the 2017-2018 Interim, the bulk of our time will be spent defending our achievements from 2011. Legislation spearheaded by the Montana Chamber reduced work comp premi-um rates by nearly 30% over subsequent years, but proposals to walk back those reforms are emerging today.

Montana has an unfriendly legal system for busi-ness, and companies cite this as a major reason to locate elsewhere. As a state, we need to indicate that a business owner’s productivity and property are protected by the rule of law. Therefore, the Montana Chamber will advance proposals to revise judgment interest laws, discour-age the practice of defensive medicine, and amend insurance laws to increase flexibility for more small businesses.

Infrastructure InvestmentWhen the 2017 Legislature isn’t talking

about the budget, it will debate infra-structure. Defining infrastructure and the funding mechanisms for those projects are the questions that will dominate the narrative.

The Montana Chamber stands firmly with the Montana Infrastructure Coalition in response by using an all-of-the-above approach to define the need. This Session we are emphasizing funding priority for critical proj-ects – roads, bridges, water and sewer systems.

Mechanisms in our “toolbox” of options include revisions to the fuel tax, resort tax, coal tax trust fund and authority to enable pub-lic/private partnerships. The Co-alition is also drafting a general cash/bond bill for consideration. As my immediate predecessor, Glenn Oppel, so aptly summarized – “Not only does infrastructure investment put people to work; it establishes a legacy upon which future generations of Montanans can build their own prosperity.”

Playing DefenseWhile the Montana Chamber is taking proactive

measures, we will spend considerable time and po-litical capital on stopping unfriendly business bills from advancing. Erosions to employer protections in wrongful discharge, harmful work comp reform, and select components of the Governor’s budget are among the many proposals that we will oppose.

We must do everything we can to protect busi-nesses from overregulation so that they grow and prosper. Our committed staff is based in Helena to monitor policy developments and advocate on your behalf 24/7/365.

However, your participation is critical to our suc-cess. When we ask for help – whether coming to Helena to testify and/or contacting your legislators/governor from home – we ask you to rise to the oc-casion and act for business!


Stacye Dorrington

Office ManagerMontana Chamber

of Commerce

Montana HealthCare Forum Conference RecapIt should come as no surprise that recent polling

found Montana voters and Montana Chamber of Commerce members are on the same page when it comes to healthcare. The annual Power-Base survey

of voters and the annual member-ship survey has a majority listing their ‘top financial or pocketbook concern’ as health care costs.

Leading off the 10th Annu-al Montana HealthCare Forum Conference, ‘Building a Healthier Montana’, was Kim Gillan, Re-gion VIII Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a pre-sentation on ‘The Next Steps for the ACA: Steady Sailing or Chop-py Waters Ahead’. With Presi-dent-elect Donald Trump vowing to repeal the Affordable Care Act on his first day in office this is no

doubt a question on the mind of all consumers, em-ployers, and those in the healthcare industry.

Conference attendees also heard from a panel of experts on healthcare value purchasing and from state legislators on what to expect when the 65th

Montana Legislature convenes in January. Other important topics that were addressed at the confer-ence included palliative care, telemedicine, and the mental health crisis.

For additional information on the Montana HealthCare Forum and this year’s conference, visit www.montanahealthcareforum.org.

CHAMBER UPDATES

“The 2016 Montana Healthcare Forum was a first for me and I found it very worthwhile. Healthcare and all of the related issues and costs will continue to be a significant factor for indi-viduals, families, and the businesses they work for or operate. I encourage more consumers and employers to attend future conferences so that they can educate themselves and get a chance to speak with the policy makers, providers, and industry representatives.”

Craig Dyk, CPAChief Financial OfficerMid-Rivers Communications

Infrastructure Investment is Important for BusinessMontana’s crumbling infrastructure and lack of

planning is hindering the state’s economic prosper-ity. The Montana Chamber of Commerce is part-nering with the Montana Infrastructure Coalition in the 2017 legislative session to ensure infrastructure investments are made in Montana and long term funding mechanisms for infrastructure are devel-oped. Maintaining and improving Montana’s roads, bridges, water, and waste water systems will help the state’s business community thrive by creating jobs, increasing safety, and improving efficiency. The statistics below are just a few reasons why Mon-tana is in need of infrastructure investment now:

• Under current projections, the Montana De-partment of Transportation is expected to fall $27 million short of budget projections, putting many projects and the federal highway match-ing dollars at risk.

• Montana’s traffic fatality rate is third highest in the nation, with fatality rates on non-Inter-

state, rural roads standing at more than two-and-a-half times the rate on all other roads and highways in the state.

• Montana ranks fourth in the real number of con-struction jobs lost (-1900) and second in per-centage of construction jobs lost over the past 12 months (-7.2 percent). The lack of a consistent and reliable flow of infrastructure projects has resulted in layoffs and relocations.

• Over a 25-year period, deferring maintenance of bridges and highways can cost more than three times as much as preventative repairs.

• Nearly 23 percent of water systems in Montana are not in compliance with regulatory require-ments. At our current rate of investment, it will take 90 years to replace our aging water infra-structure.

Visit MTInfrastructureCoalition.org for more in-formation on this effort.


MANUFACTURING DAY

Economic Outlook Seminar: “The High Wage Jobs Puzzle”In the past, natural resources drove local econom-

ic prosperity. Economies thrived where soil was fer-tile, timber and minerals were abundant and where transportation by water was easy, such as the con-fluence of rivers or at natural ports. Today, knowl-edge matters more. Natural resources and access to markets still matter, but many industries and occu-pations are increasingly concentrated in a few places where skilled, creative workers are abundant.

This program examines what these changes might mean for Montana’s economy. Can Montana, partic-ularly its entrepreneurs, figure out how to develop a more robust knowledge economy – an economy that allows more of Montana’s young, creative and ambi-tious people to remain in Montana?

Brice Ward, BBER associate director, will address the issue in his keynote, “Finding Montana’s Place in the New Geography of Jobs,” at the 42nd Annual Economic Outlook Seminar.

This half-day seminar and luncheon will highlight the latest for local, state, and national economies. Bu-reau economist Patrick Barkey will present economic forecasts for each seminar city and industry special-ists will provide the outlook for Montana’s important economic sectors: nonresident travel, health care, real estate and housing, agriculture, manufacturing, forest industry products, and energy. A local industry will be the focus of the industry spotlight in each city. The 2017 outlook will conclude with a reaction and discussion panel with local experts.

Registration and additional information is available at www.bber.umt.edu. Continuing education credits will be available. Groups of five or more may register at a discount online.

HelenaTuesday, January 24Great Northern Hotel

Great FallsWednesday, January 25Hilton Garden Inn

MissoulaFriday, January 27Hilton Garden Inn

BillingsTuesday, January 31Double Tree

BozemanWednesday, February 1The commons at Baxter & Love

WebcastWednesday, February 1Accessible online, requires separate registration

ButteThursday, February 2NorthWestern Energy Building

KalispellTuesday, February 7Hilton Garden Inn

Sidney Tuesday, March 14USDA/ARS

Miles CityWednesday, March 15Sleep Inn & Suites


CHAMBER UPDATES

Member Engagement is Vital During Legislative Session Greetings! As we get into the

legislative session beginning on January 2, we need the help of our members. I have been asked by new members, “Now what?” meaning, “What do I do now? Are there committees or meetings or anything I am required to do for my membership?”

The fact is by joining, you have made a difference already by in-creasing our voice as a larger or-ganization that represents busi-ness. The things that you can do is testify on bills we support, write

an email to your legislator, and/or call a legislator on behalf of one of our bills.

This may take some time, but think of the time it would take to be here for the 90 days of the session. We also spend a lot of time on making sure bad busi-ness bills do not pass. Again, your participation by contacting your legislator or testifying is a tremen-dous help and a great way to get involved.

We thank you for your monetary support by being a member and hope we can count on you to support us in these other ways to make an impact. We are Montana’s Premier business advocate and work hard to make Montana’s business climate the best that it can be.

Pete Burwell

Membership DirectorMontana Chamber

of Commerce

Chamber Thanks Jim Hizer for Dedication to Envision 2026The Montana Chamber of Com-

merce will say goodbye to Jim Hizer of Convergent Nonprof-it Solutions this month after an 8-month partnership developing and promoting the Chamber’s 10 year-strategic plan, Envision 2026.

Since April 2016, Jim has served as the organization’s Strategic Plan Director and has helped the Chamber secure $1 million to fund the first 5-years of the plan’s ini-tiatives. Jim has become an inte-gral part of the Chamber team and

has built momentum to propel the organization for-ward upon his departure.

“We are grateful for the work Jim has done for the Montana Chamber,” said Webb Brown, Montana Chamber President/CEO. “Jim played a big role in the successful development of Envision 2026 and we are excited to get to work to meet the plan’s objec-tives.”

The Chamber extends a huge thank you to Jim for his hard work and dedication to the State Chamber and the business community of Montana. After Jim completes his time at the Chamber, he will return to his home in Florida and begin working on a new project with a different organization.

Jim Hizer

Strategic Plan DirectorMontana Chamber

of Commerce


MEMBERSHIP REPORT

American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, Calgary

Baker Chamber of CommerceBig Sky Eye Care Clinic, Hamilton

Big Sky King, BillingsBrown Law Firm, Billings

City Service Valcon, LLC, KalispellColumbia Falls Area Chamber of Comm.Commissioner of Higher Ed., Helena

Deloitte, HelenaDick Anderson Construction, Helena

Douglas Wilson & Co., Great FallsElectricLand, Sidney

Express Employment Professionals, Missoula

Flathead Valley Comm. College, KalispellGlasgow Area Chamber of Commerce

Glendive Chamber of CommerceHavre Area Chamber of Commerce

Hilton Garden Inn, BillingsJake’s, Billings

Jorgenson’s Restaurant & Lounge, HelenaLewistown Insurance Inc., LewistownLiberty County Chamber of Commerce

Luvian Partners Inc., Great FallsMissoula Pediatric Dentistry, MissoulaMT Agricultural Business Assoc., Helena

MT Beverage Association, HelenaMT Collectors Association, Missoula

MT Health Co-op, HelenaMT Medical Association, Helena

MT Newspaper Association, HelenaMT Outfitters & Guides Assoc., Helena

Mountain Plains Equity, BillingsO’Keefe Drilling, Butte

Pacific Northwest Solar LLC, PortlandProfessional Property Mgmt, Missoula

Sanofi, West Bend, WIShelby Area Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Administration, HelenaSmith Funeral Chapels, Billings

Sun Rental Center, ButteSweet Grass County Chamber of

Commerce, Big TimberThe James Brown Law Office, PLLC,

HelenaVistage Billings, Billings

West Paw Design, BozemanWestern Advocacy, Helena

Wheatland County Chamber of Commerce, Harlowton

October 15 to November 15, 2016

Treasure State Members ($35,000+)

Renewing Copper Level Members ($1,000+)

Century Gaming, Billings

CenturyLink, Billings

Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls

Hi-Heat Industries, Lewistown

Hilltop Public Solutions, Billings

Mid-Rivers Telephone Co-op, Circle

RAI Services Co., Winston-Salem, NC

Solvay, Butte

RENEWING MEMBERS TIERED MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS

Montana Propane Inc.3440 Centennial Dr.

Helena, MT406-449-6185

AirGas USA LLC6785 Trade Center Avenue

Billings, MT 59101406-651-0300

Edgewater Partners100 Madison

Missoula, MT 59802406-250-2038

Copper Level Members ($1,000+)Planetary Fitness Consulting

850 Holt DriveBigfork, MT 59911

406-837-2582

Bozeman Technology Incubator, Inc.1230 Manley Road

Bozeman, MT 59715406-585-0604

P.O. Box 1730Helena, MT 59624-1730

Presort StandardUS PostagePAID

Helena, MT 59601Permit No. 68

NOMINATE your company

today for Manufacturer

of the Year AwardApplications are now being accepted for the 2016

Montana Manufacturer of the Year Award. Present-ed by the Montana Manufacturing Association, this award celebrates performance, innovation, work-force development, and community service of man-ufacturers in Montana.

Applications are due by February 1, 2017. For more information, contact Webb Brown, [email protected].

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January 2-3 • Helena

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SEMINAR

January • February • March

MANUFACTURING & INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY

March 1, Helena

M I S S I O NTo create and sustain an optimal business climate, business prosperity, and a strong Montana economy, the Montana Chamber of Commerce, through advocacy, education, and collaboration, works to provide an empowered and educated workforce, reduce business growth obstacles, and advance positions that promote success for Montana businesses.

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