Programs and events

business before hours

Join us before work for our networking event! You'll be able to catch up with members, new and old and make meaningful connections that will lead to successful business. Food and beverages are served. Hosted by different member businesses, the Business Before Hours is limited to 30-50 people, attendance set by the hosting business. Registration through Member's Only. Business Before Hours occurs from 7:30 - 8:30 am on the first Wednesday of every month. *please note: will be switching to first Thursday in 2011. Check out the Chamber's Calendar of Event for the next one!

Business After Hours

Spend a few hours catching up with friends, making new business contacts, and enjoying good food and drink at Business After Hours - one of the Chamber's most popular, on-going events! This monthly networking event hosted by a Chamber member business, offers attendees a relaxed but purposeful networking atmosphere, capped off with some great drawings and giveaways. Business After Hours is hosted by the Membership Services Committee and occurs on the fourth Thursday of every month.
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Chairman's roundtable

Chamber members can join Chairman of the Board, Carl Lehrkind IV and CEO Daryl Schliem in a roundtable. Members will have the opportunity to discuss Bozeman business issues, concerns with their business and ways that the Chamber can assist in solving business problems. Each session will have a slightly different topic centering around the Chairman and the CEO discussing business issues.
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TED Lunch & Learn

Developed by the Chamber's Training, Education & Development Committee, these 90-minute courses tackle a range of business topicsdesigned to address the core issues facing Montana employers. Lunch & Learn is held the second Thursday of every month.*please note: will be switching to second Wednesday in 2011. Cost is $15 for Chamber members; $25 for non-members.
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Eggs & Issues

Expert speakers address timely, local (and many times, political) issues presented once a month over breakfast. Past speakers have included Montana's secretary of state, congressmen and women, informational bond issues, senators and local elected officials. This program is hosted by the Government Affairs Committee.
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Emerging technologies symposium - May 2011

Designed to appeal to the novice and the savvy, the Emerging Technologies Symposium brings some of the largest names in technology to Bozeman. This Symposium offers Bozeman community members an opportunity to experience the newest technologies that are coming out and are relevant for business. From cloud computing, virtualization and green IT to smart phones, Windows 7 and more. Vendors will also be showcasing their products. The Symposium is a one day exposition on everything technology, yet suitable for everyone.
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Business Expo - November 16, 2010 at Holiday Inn

Hosted each fall by the TED Committee, the Business Expo is a half-day seminar to enforce topics and issues that business owners are facing all year long. The day starts off with a luncheon that honors great business people in the community with an awards ceremony. Then, the participants have many classes available to take that are taught by local professionals. These classes range from Social Media, Marketing, Business plans, and much more! Throughout the afternoon, vendors are located all over the break locations for you network and connect with.
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Awards for Excellence - February 2011

Each year the MSU/Chamber Relations Committee honors 2 local business people for their service to MSU and the business community with the Community Excellence Award. This banquet also honors top students in each of their majoring colleges as well as their professors/mentor. The committee is an integral part of this event as they assist with all logistical aspects of the banquet.

Annual Agriculture Banquet - March 2011

The Gallatin Valley Agriculture Committee in conjunction with the Bozeman Area and Belgrade Chambers hold this annual awards banquet to celebrate the partnership between the Gallatin Valley farming and ranching community and the Gallatin Valley business community. This banquet is also held to recognize the Outstanding Farmer/Rancher of the Year, Outstanding Junior Farmer/Rancher of the Year, Outstanding Service to Agriculture and Special Agriculture Operations award winners. Past Winners are listed here.
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Farm Fair

Led by the Gallatin Valley Agriculture Committee, the Farm Fair is a day of fun for grade school kids in the Bozeman area. Students come to learn about ranching, farming, and the importance of agriculture to our community and valley. Kids participate in workshops, activities, viewing & petting animals, and learning about farming.

President's Roundtables

In both the spring and fall, Montana State University's President holds a forum, hosted by the MSU/Chamber Relations Committee, to speak about MSU current issues and how they relate to the business community. This event is attended by invitation only business community members and provides an evening of conversation between the business community and the university.

Turf Party - August 31, 2010

New to the Chamber, this social event is Bozeman business's kick-off to the college football season. The Turf Party is held at the Bobcat Stadium in early fall. Started in 2008 to celebrate the new "Turf," it is now a party where local business people are joined by Montana State University coaches and football players to show their support for Bobcat football. This event is hosted by the MSU/Chamber Relations Committee.

Leadership Bozeman 23

How does a community ensure that its future will wind up in the hands of people who can maximize its assets and minimize it problems? Leadership Bozeman was created by the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce in 1987 to develop informed, vigorous, skilled and effective leaders for involvement in all facets of community activates, public and private. This eight month class consists of one full day per month where the participants learn about a different aspect of the community each month, enabling them to participate and serve in their community as an informed business member. Selection begins in July, and the classes run August through May.
Please contact Abby Turner at the Chamber at 406-586-5421, for more information.
Leadership Bozeman 23 Program Coordinators are Kim Grafel, JCCS, P.C.; Ande Buffington, NorthWestern Energy and Phil Ideson, Allied Waste.
Leadership Bozeman 24 application and class information will be released July 2011. Contact the Chamber for more information.

Chamber Annual Dinner and Meeting - January 26, 2011

Each year the Chamber reports back to its members in the form of an Annual Meeting and Banquet. Held at the beginning of the year, this is a great opportunities for our members to mingle with each other, catch up with friends, and see what the Chamber has been up to for the past year. It is also the first look into the new things the Chamber will be working in the coming year. As the Chamber turned 100 years old in 2009, we are currently in the middle of celebrating being around since the early days of Bozeman.

Chamber CLASSIC Golf Outing - August 13, 2010 at bridger creek golf course

Now in its 21st year, the Annual Bozeman Chamber Classic Golf Outing is a great day to get out and try your best on the local links with other Chamber members. This year's golf outing will be held on Friday, August 13th at Bridger Creek Golf Course. Golfers receive lunch, refreshments on the course, free range balls, a free mulligan, a free raffle ticket and entry into the putting contest.
Tee-off is at 11:30; Registration from 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Now's your chance to be associated with one of the most popular and successful programs offered by the Chamber! If the promotional opportunities don't apply to you, or you're not a golfer, we still need volunteers! Watch for registration details in upcoming e-newsletters.
Chair of the Golf Committee: Shannon Renevier, Rocky Mountain Bank
For More Information, please contact Abby Turner at the Chamber at 922-0447.

Assistance for Business Clinic - May 2011

A one-day workshop providing business owners up-to-date information on employment, tax laws, tax credits and MT BEAR Program. This conference is held May 2011. Whether you've just started your business, have increased responsibilities or have been in business for many years, there are always changes in federal and state laws. For more information, please contact Betty (bharmon@bozemanchamber.com) at 586-5421.