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 In This Issue
The Bozeman Chamber
» Business After Hours
» Golf Outing Sponsorships Now Available
» Lunch & Learn
» 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
» Business Expo '09 Sponsorships Now Available
» Leadership Bozeman 22 Applications Open
» ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SERIES
» Ribbon Cuttings
» Help MSU Students Dress For Success
» Free ENERGY STAR® Lighting Workshop
» MSU management class seeks businesses for consultation
» Featured Member 2 Member Discounts
» Save the dates!
» eNews Advertising Opportunities
 Networking Opportunities
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Business After Hours

Business After HoursThursday, July 30
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Chamber Center
Join us for a fun event as part of our 100-year celebration. Thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn for hosting last month's BAH.

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 see a list of benefits or contact Abby Turner.



Golf Outing Sponsorships Deadline July 31

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. Don't wait to get your team together, just make sure you get your spot reserved. Prices are the same this year, but we have some new twists planned that will keep this a fun event. 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.
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Lunch & Learn
Managing the Millennial Generation


What's going on in the minds of your future workforce? How can you relate to them? Is there a different hierarchy of needs for the Millennials, Gen Y and Gen Xers? Guest speaker Dan Moshavi of MSU's College of Business presents Managing the Millennial Generation: Challenges of Integrating Today's Graduates into Your Workplace.

Thursday, July 9
11:30 lunch; Noon-1:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 members, $25 general admission

Register online or by calling the Chamber at 586-5421.



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.
Contact Betty at 586-5421 to register.



Business Expo '09 Sponsorships Now Available

The Bozeman ChamberJoin us at the 11th Annual Business Expo on October 22. Our new format this year will start with a luncheon honoring our nominations for the Small Business Association awards, followed by workshops and Business After Hours. We will have our popular trade show from 10:30 a.m. through BAH. Sponsorships include Keynote Lunch, Award Presenter, breaks, seminar rooms, and Business After Hours. Trade Show booths are available for $250-$325. Watch your mailbox for a registration form, or click here.



Leadership Bozeman 22 Applications Open

The Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership Bozeman 22, the Gallatin Valley's longest-running leadership training program. Leadership Bozeman is a 9-month program designed to create informed, vigorous, skilled and effective leaders. Learn more about Leadership Bozeman click here. To apply for the 2009-2010 session, click here.



ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SERIES

Online registration is now available for the 4th annual (2009) Economic Outlook - Midyear Update presented by Pat Barkey and Paul Polzin of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana. Co-sponsored by the Bozeman Chamber and the Montana Chamber, the program is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman. Click here to register or for info. Registration fee is $20 and includes breakfast.
 News and Events
The Bozeman Chamber
Ribbon Cutting:
Tuesday, July 14
Simply Windows
1508 W. Babcock
4:00p.m.

Ribbon Cutting:
Thursday, July 16
Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club
E. Gallatin Recreation Area
4:00p.m.

Ribbon Cutting:
Tuesday, July 21
Western Home Mortgage Corp.
2245 W. Koch – Ste. G
4:00p.m.



Help MSU Students Dress For Success

Montana State University's College of Business is teaming up with College of Business clubs across the nation in launching an ambitious service project this summer and early fall. We are calling this project, "The Executive's Closet." The goal is to acquire "gently used executive clothing," to bring more professionalism to the students who cannot afford to buy new, professional clothing. Info: Linda Ward at 994-1995. Donations are tax deductible.



Free ENERGY STAR® Lighting Workshop

Cheryl Fretz, a Northwest ENERGY STAR® energy efficient lighting expert from Portland, will be doing a workshop in the Community Room at the Bozeman Public Library on July 10, from 1-3 p.m. The free workshop will focus on the latest technologies and techniques in residential building construction. Info: Dave Drummond at 581-9971.



MSU management class seeks businesses for consultation


MSU's College of Business is seeking local and regional businesses that would be willing to offer management students practical business experience during the upcoming fall and spring semesters in return for research, issue analysis or operational advice.

The students will be enrolled in "Management 463 - The Entrepreneurial Experience" or "Management 475 - Management Practicum." Both courses are senior-level courses. Past projects have included developing business, marketing and financial plans, identifying ways to improve businesses, suggesting solutions to problems, re-branding businesses, market and competition analysis, sales analysis, feasibility studies and helping with human resources and customer service issues. Info: Gary Bishop at 994-7017.



Featured Member 2 Member Discounts

The Bozeman Chamber The following members have added a great member discounts to our growing Member 2 Member Discount List:


CPR - Cell Phone Repair: 10% discount on all services and accessories.

Max Muscle
: 20% off all Max Muscle products

Shaklee - Creating Healthier Lives: 15% off all products

Interested in having your business's M2M offer featured in eNews? Call Karri Clark at 922-0446.



Save the dates!


MSU Turf Party
Thursday, September 3
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



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Your locally owned Alltel Agent, Rocky Mountain Wireless, invites you to attend Blackberrry 101 at our Bozeman Store in July. For details click here.

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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The Chamber Welcomes
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Bank of America
Home Loans

Debbi Sauskojus
1276 N. 15th , Suite 104
Bozeman, MT 59715
www.bankofamerica.com


CPR-Cell Phone Repair
Zach Bethke
1500 N. 19th Av., Suite H
Bozeman, Mt 59718
406-587-2772
www.cpr-bozeman.com


Enlightened
Networking, LLC

Gregory Mascari &
Robin Blanc Mascari
259 Evening Star
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-522-1589


Kerin & Associates, P.C.
Richard Kerin
2409 W. Main, Ste. 2
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-8407


Renaissance
Precious Metals

Steve Quayle
315 Edelweiss Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-586-4840
www.stevequayle.com


Shelly Heilweil, Psychotherapy
Shelly Heilweil
321 E. Main St., Suite 300
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-600-2901


Xionetic Technologies, Inc.
Sheri Brown
141 Discovery Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-0212
www.xionetic.com

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