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May 2012 Page 1 Chamber Golf Scramble – June 8 Bridger Creek Golf Course It is time again for the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Scramble. The Membership Services Committee is busy getting hole/green sponsors and gathering hole prizes. Sponsoring this event is good advertising for your business, and a great way to support the Belgrade Chamber. Hole/ green sponsorships are $50 or an enhanced hole sponsorship is $100. For an enhanced sponsorship, you can hand out giveaways, serve food, and promote your business even more. We are looking for hole prizes that are at least $25 in value, and we need 18 of them. An example for Hole 1 might be whoever had the longest drive on that hole gets a prize. If you don’t have something from your business to donate, you can also give gift certificates to restaurants or other places. Please make sure that your gift certificates are purchased from Belgrade Chamber members. Team registration has begun (see the application on p. 5). The cost for a team is $280 (or $70 per person). You can also purchase mulligan balls and putting string in advance. Sack lunches will be available for all golfers to eat before or take with you on your cart. This is a very fun event and you don’t want to miss out! You don’t have to be an expert golfer either; it is all about supporting the Belgrade Chamber and having a great time in the sunshine! For more information, call the Chamber at 388-1616. Inside This Issue: Committee Updates 2 Upcoming Seminars 3 Business After Hours 3, 6 Membership Luncheon 4 New Members 4 Executive Message 7 Renewals 7 Advertisers 9-11 Calendar 12 Chamber News FEATURED BUSINESS Greater Gallatin United Way connects people and resources to address the human ser- vice needs of those living in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties. They work for you – listening, identifying needs, leading conversa- tions, and convening collaborative efforts to provide programs and services that produce the best results. Join the other 150 businesses that partner with the Greater Gallatin United Way and implement a Work- place Charitable Giving Campaign. For more information, call 406-587-2194 or visit one of the sites highlighted. Why Partner? Accountability: United Way policies and procedures employ best business practices, provide internal con- trols, and ensure transparency and public trust. Their funding process is transparent and volunteer driven and ensures that every dollar raised is spent wisely to do the most good in the community. Accessibility: United Way drives initiatives that benefit everyone. Your support funds a vital network of services throughout the region that will be there should you, or your employees, ever need them. Local Impact: United Way invests $0.99 of every $1.00 donated into 61 local programs that provide safety-net services but also deliver innovative and effective solutions for the people who live here. To have your business featured in a future newsletter, call the Chamber at 388-1616.
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May 2012 Page 1
Chamber Golf Scramble – June 8 Bridger Creek Golf Course
It is time again for the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Scramble. The Membership Services Committee is busy getting hole/green sponsors and gathering hole prizes. Sponsoring this event is good advertising for your business, and a great way to support the Belgrade Chamber. Hole/green sponsorships are $50 or an enhanced hole sponsorship is $100. For an enhanced sponsorship, you can hand out giveaways, serve food, and promote your business even more.
We are looking for hole prizes that are at least $25 in value, and we need 18 of them. An example for Hole 1 might be whoever had the longest drive on that hole gets a prize. If you don’t have something from your business to donate, you can also give gift certificates to restaurants or other places. Please make sure that your gift certificates are purchased from Belgrade Chamber members.
Team registration has begun (see the application on p. 5). The cost for a team is $280 (or $70 per person). You can also purchase mulligan balls and putting string in advance. Sack lunches will be available for all golfers to eat before or take with you on your cart. This is a very fun event and you don’t want to miss out! You don’t have to be an expert golfer either; it is all about supporting the Belgrade Chamber and having a great time in the sunshine! For more information, call the Chamber at 388-1616.
Inside This Issue:
Committee Updates 2
Upcoming Seminars 3
Business After Hours 3, 6
Membership Luncheon 4
New Members 4
Executive Message 7
Renewals 7
Advertisers 9-11
Calendar 12
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Greater Gallatin United Way connects people and resources to address the human ser-vice needs of those living in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties. They work for you – listening, identifying needs, leading conversa-tions, and convening collaborative efforts to provide programs and services that produce the best results. Join the other 150 businesses that partner with the Greater Gallatin United Way and implement a Work-place Charitable Giving Campaign. For more information, call 406-587-2194 or visit one of the sites highlighted.
Why Partner?
Accountability: United Way policies and procedures employ best business practices, provide internal con-trols, and ensure transparency and public trust. Their funding process is transparent and volunteer driven and ensures that every dollar raised is spent wisely to do the most good in the community.
Accessibility: United Way drives initiatives that benefit everyone. Your support funds a vital network of services throughout the region that will be there should you, or your employees, ever need them.
Local Impact: United Way invests $0.99 of every $1.00 donated into 61 local programs that provide safety-net services but also deliver innovative and effective solutions for the people who live here.
To have your business featured in a future newsletter, call the Chamber at 388-1616.
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President: Jerry Rice (388-6844) TMC, Inc.
Vice President: Kelly Smith (388-0665) Edward Jones Investments
Treasurer: Shannon Bondy (388-4711) Belgrade Senior Center
Past President: Trever Waldron (581-1189) Merrill Lynch
Directors:
Tyler Doshier (388-4283) Valley Bank of Belgrade
Tudor Gee (388-6069) JE Soares, Inc.
Scott Hill (388-3178) Elliot Insurance/State Farm
Gil Johnson (556-3240) Big Sky Western Bank
Kris Killorn (388-7516) Insty-Prints Of Belgrade
Kathleen Wood (388-0917) First Interstate Bank, Belgrade
Committee Chairs:
Agriculture Jay Williamson Business Promotions Kelly Smith Shannon Bondy Economic Development Joe Menicucci Membership Services Kim Adams Tournament Kevin Black Transportation Angie Imberi
Chamber Staff:
Executive Director: Debra Youngberg 388-1616 (office); 570-4266 (cell) 388-2090 (fax) [email protected] www.belgradechamber.org
Office Manager: Renee Koenig [email protected]
Technology/Member Services: Kim Adams [email protected]
2012 Board of Directors
Mission Statement “The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, through the leadership and integrity
of its members, is committed to unite the business community, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life.”
Agriculture: The committee’s biggest project of the year – Farm Fair – is set for May 8-10. This educational event will teach 936 fourth-graders the ins and outs of farming and ranching at the Ed Brainard Ranch. The committee also offers “Pitch Fork Fondues” to groups from 50-500 people looking for a unique BBQ. The cost is $12.50 per plate; all profits go to MSU agriculture scholarships. Call the Chamber (388-1616) for information.
Business Promotions: The committee is seeking more spon-sors for the Gas Giveaway, which will be held in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 12. Thanks to the following sponsors for their help: Rich’s Flooring, Stockman Bank, Wendy Marquis Art Gallery, Collision Center, First Interstate Bank, Albertsons, Belgrade News, Lee and Dad’s IGA, and Rocky Mountain Supply.
Economic Development: Lots of great things are happening at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport: new flights, a new Customs office, and increases in travel. Most attendees were optimistic about the summer. Real estate, both commercial and residential, is starting to sell. The attendees discussed how the North Dakota oil boom has even affected this area and that it will be moving across northern Montana to the Cutbank/Shelby area.
Membership Services: Planning for the Golf Scramble is in full swing. Hole sponsors, prize sponsors, and teams are needed for this June 8 event. If your business has no prize to donate, you can buy a gift certificate to another business or give a cash dona-tion and “golf-appropriate” prizes will be purchased. A registra-tion form is shown on p. 5; download forms at http://member. belgradechamber.org/Events/details/2012-golf-scramble. Contact Kim at 388-1616 for more information. Reservations for 2013 “Business After Hours” events are being taken; some months are already taken.
President’s Circle: The committee took part the Cellular One grand opening on April 27. They look for-ward to more grand open-ings this summer.
Tournament: Track season is upon us. The Class A/B State track meet will be held at the Bozeman High School track facility on Memorial Day weekend. Lots of volunteers are need for this event. Please contact Rick Phillips at 924-2554 or [email protected].
Transportation: Nothing to report this month.
* Meeting times and locations are shown on the Calendar (p. 12).
Committee Updates*
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“Your Networking Connection”
Cellular Plus
305 W. Missoula, Belgrade Thursday, May 17, 5:30 to 7 pm
RSVP to Kelly at 388-8677
RSVPs are extremely important so the appropriate amount of food and drink can be provided!
Future BAH hosts:
June 21 Art Casting
July 19 H&E Equipment
August 16 Costco/Rhino Casino
Interested in hosting a BAH? Contact Kim Adams at 388-1616
Upcoming Seminars May Seminar Provider
2 Intermediate Excel 2007 PDC
3 FLMA Compliance Update NST
3 Initiating and Navigating Requests for Proposals
PDC
9 Buying and Selling a Business - What You Need to Know
SCORE
23 Advanced Excel 2007 PDC
24 All Kidding Aside: Preventing Har-assment
PDC
30 Advanced PowerPoint 2007 PDC
31 Advanced Training for MS Excel NST
June Seminar Provider
12 Working with Difficult Colleagues PDC
12 Supervising Performance Improve-ment
PDC
13 Creating a Motivating Environment PDC
13 Documenting Disciplinary Action PDC
20 How to Be an Outstanding Commu-nicator
NST
26-29 Effective Presentations PDC
*CT – CareerTrack (www.events.careertrack.com) FPS – Fred Pryor Seminars (www.pryor.com) NST – National Seminar Training (www.nationalseminartraining.com) PDC – Professional Development Center (http://pdc.mt.gov) SP – SkillPath (http://skillpath.com).
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 8 Chamber Golf Tournament
August 28 Chamber Corn Feed
September 28-29 Fall Festival
An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him.
Hilary Henry “Zig” Ziglar American author, salesman, and
motivational speaker; born November 6, 1926
Quote of the Month
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Membership Luncheon for May
Thursday, May 24, 2012, Noon MacKenzie River Pizza, Belgrade
Gallatin Ice Foundation
Come hear what’s happening with the new ice facility at the
fairgrounds and learn about the Gallatin Ice Foundation!
RSVP to 388-1616 by Wednesday, May 23
Belgrade Youth Forum, Inc. Valerie Otto 312 N. Weaver, Belgrade, MT 59714 388-6701 Ext. 104 www.belgradeyouthforum.com
This nonprofit organization is committed to encourag-ing and promoting positive youth development.
Bucking Horse Pavilion John Crane 11185 Churchill Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741 580-4168 www.buckinghorsepavilion.com
Visit the old West right here in the valley! For your next special event, consider the Bucking Horse Pavilion. They have an old western “saloon” and facilities for lodging and special events.
Edgewood Vista Renee Keeny 1011 Cardinal Dr., Belgrade, MT 59714 388-9439 www.edgewoodvista.com
Welcome Back! This Alzheimer’s, dementia, and mem-ory care assisted living facility provides long-term care, short-term care, and day services.
Montana Murray Kennels Ron Murray 27 Dollar Drive, Belgrade, MT 59714 388-4789 or 579-3795 www.montanamurraykennels.com
Are you in need of a dog kennel? Does your dog need a bath and sprucing up? Do you have a dog that needs
some training? Look no further than Montana Murray Kennels located on the north side of Frontage Road across from the TMC, Inc., driveway. They also carry other dog supplies!
Mountain 107.7 Radio Station Mike Strand 1336 Stoneridge Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718 586-1077 or 209-1982 www.MoClub.com
The newest radio station in town is Mountain 107.7 – All Hits All The Time! They play great adult hits from today’s artists. Contact Mike Strand for more info.
Yellowstone Country Motors Manny Goetz 81 9th Street, Belgrade, MT 59714 800-497-1001 www.yellowstonecountrymotors.com
Welcome back to Belgrade, Yellowstone Country! Watch for Manny and his staff to be on their new lot on Tues-day, May 1. They offer all kinds of vehicles for sale, in-cluding used cars and your favorite SUVs .
Zane Burns Auctioneers, LLC Zane Burns 13 E. River Rock Rd., Belgrade, MT 59714 570-5008 or 570-0008 www.zbauctioneers.com
Have an estate that you need to sell? Whatever you have, Zane can sell it. Call him today to see how he can get you the best price for items. Zane grew up in the auctioneering business here locally!
Welcome to New Chamber Members
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April’s “Business After Hours” – Vector Computer Services
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I can’t believe it is already May! I guess because we were so busy the first half of the year it just whizzed by.
Believe it or not, it is time to start planning the 2012 Fall Festi-val, which will be September 28-29 this year. It’s a little later than we like, but the festival has been so successful in conjunc-tion with the high school homecoming that we are willing to take a chance on the weather.
We are looking for volunteers to act as co-chairs for a few of the committees:
Park Activities: There is so much going on in the park that Diane Letendre could really use the help.
Raffle: Deana Crane has been the chair for years by herself and would love to have someone to share the responsibility.
BBQ: Bob and Pauline Hollern do a wonderful job with the BBQ, but it would be nice to have a “couple/husband and wife” or someone who they can train. Then, if they do decide to retire or something happens, we are covered. Of course, it is always nice to have another set of hands for planning and setting up.
Summer is pretty quiet for the regular Chamber committees. Many do not meet over the summer months, so this is a good time to jump into Fall Festival and lend a hand.
Congratulations to the Class of 2012 college and high school
graduates!
Debra K. Youngberg, Executive Director
Belgrade...the “Heart” of the Gallatin Valley
Executive Message
A big “Thanks” to the members listed be-low who continue to make a commitment to the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce!
Avon Independent Sales Representative/Lucy Cole
Belgrade Insurance Agency, Inc.
Belgrade Education Association
Belgrade Public Schools
Big Country Landscapes
Bridgerview Community Center
Café M (formerly Rocky Mountain Roasting)
DADCO Concrete Foundations, Inc.
Ducello’s Appliance Repair
Frontline Processing
Gallatin Valley Christian Church
Glass By Image
Harrington Bottling Company
Hero’s Simply Subsational
Lehrkind’s Coca Cola
Lone Peak Physical Therapy
MAX Media/ABC and Fox Television
Pacific Steel
Power Train Plus
Reaching Peaks, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Timberlands
State Farm Insurance/Elliot Agency
The UPS Store
Tire Rama of Belgrade
TMC, Inc.
TriMat Software and Consulting
Ultimate Press
Recent Renewals
The Chamber accepts credit cards and partial payments for dues!
Date Event Location Time
5 Belgrade High School Softball Middle School Field 1:00 pm
15 Belgrade High School Softball Middle School Field 4:00 pm
27 Belgrade High School Graduation Special Events Center 2:00 pm
Belgrade Sports in May
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By taking an extra look at what the “real” cost savings is for healthy productive employees, we can see how important it is to keep those employees fit and exer-cising regularly!
Corporate wellness programs are on the rise and have become more and more popular with businesses all across the country. Health care costs have been on a steady incline, and employers are trying to find ways to help keep health care affordable for their workers. But many ask, what are the true benefits and costs savings of these kinds of programs?
First, let’s look at how an employee’s lifestyle affects their overall health. A disturbing 40% of U.S. deaths each year are premature and due to unhealthy life-style choices such as tobacco use, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, misuse of alcohol and drugs, and accidents. Other causes may be more circumstantial; for exam-ple, genetic predisposition accounts for 30%, social circumstances (15%), access to quality health care (10%), and environmental exposures (5%). Unhealthy lifestyle is the main factor in the six leading causes of
U.S. deaths: heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes. On average, people with healthier lifestyles live up to 9 years longer.
Employers and employees can participate in health promotion practices to help bend the cost curve and prevent some of the most common chronic illnesses. Many studies show that employees who participate in wellness programs offered by employers are less likely to miss work and are more focused on the job. Well-ness programs also help educate employees on exer-cise, stress relief, nutrition, and health advice. Mon-tana Chamber Choices Health Insurance Program of the Montana Chamber of Commerce supports em-ployee wellness and encourages employers to help keep their employees healthy. This year we are again sponsoring the Montana Worksite Health Promotion Conference. Attend and learn more on the importance and savings of keeping your workforce healthy! The conference is May 2-3 in Helena at the Great North-ern Hotel. For more information, go to http://montanaworksitewellness.org/conference.shtml. Take time in May to promote employee health and fitness.
May Is Employee Health and Fitness Month!
Community Assessment
On March 7-8, a Community Assess-ment Team came to Belgrade and held “listening sessions” with busi-nesses, community groups, city offi-cials, services , and school officials.
Their report is now finished. There are many great suggestions in the report that can help Belgrade be-come more appealing to potential businesses.
The Community Assessment Team will return to Belgrade for a town meeting on May 14 to go over the report and answer questions. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm at the Belgrade City Hall. Thank you to all the businesses that took the time to come to the listening sessions.
Customer
Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 12
The Business Promotions Committee is sponsoring Cus-tomer Appreciation Day on May 12. Thank your custom-ers for their patronage by offering prizes, sales, or other activities for that day or the preceding week. Hundreds of people are in town that day because it coincides with Rocky Mountain Supply’s free BBQ.
You can also help sponsor the Gas Giveaway by donating $50. Sponsors will be listed in the main ad in the Bel-grade News, on the posters advertising the event, and on the Chamber website.
Contact the Chamber (388-1616) or e-mail [email protected] for more information. You can also register online or download a registration form at http://member.belgradechamber.org/Events/details/customer-appreciation-2012.
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Chamber Advertisers
Gallatin Gateway Community Center
P.O. Box 329, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Conveniently located in historic Gallatin Gateway, the Gallatin Gate-way Community Center is a fully equipped yet affordable facility for your next event. The center is managed by Willing Workers La-dies Aid, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization with over a cen-tury of community service.
For availability and rental rates, see our website: http://GallatinGatewayCommunityCenter.com or call 763-5156
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Ty Elliot, Agent 403 Gallatin Farmers Avenue, Suite 101 Belgrade, MT 59714 406-388-3178
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®
Chamber Advertisers
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Chamber Advertisers
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Calendar of Events – May 2012
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Date Event Location Time
1 President’s Circle Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber 4:00 pm
2 Tournament Committee Meeting Bozeman Chamber 8:00 am
2 Farm Fair Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber 8:30 am
2 Membership Services Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber Noon
3 Farm Fair Set-up Ed Brainard Ranch 2:00 pm
7 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm
8 Business Promotions Committee Meeting Broadway Café (Flying J), Belgrade 7:30 am
8-10 Farm Fair Ed Brainard Ranch 8 am-2:30 pm
10 Farm Fair Takedown Ed Brainard Ranch 2:30 pm
12 Customer Appreciation Day All Over Belgrade 9 am-3 pm
14 Town Meeting - Community Assessment Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm
15 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Belgrade Chamber 7:00 am
15 Agriculture Committee Meeting MacKenzie River Pizza, Belgrade Noon
17 Business After Hours: Cellular Plus 305 W. Missoula, Belgrade 5:30-7 pm
21 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm
23 Economic Development Committee Meeting Broadway Café (Flying J), Belgrade 7:30 am
24 Membership Luncheon MacKenzie River Pizza. Belgrade Noon
28 Memorial Day Holiday Belgrade Chamber Office Closed
See page 7 for Belgrade High School events
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