About the Chamber

Since 1910, the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce has helped businesses grow and prosper. Today, it is one of the largest and most aggressive business organizations in the state of Montana. The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, representing its membership, advocates economic vitality, high quality of life and preservation of the free enterprise system through leadership, vision and communication.

On top of our pledge to represent the business community of Bozeman and the surrounding area in all aspects of business, we also represent the area as a gateway to tourism so that we can help everyone enjoy the good nature of our environment, community, events and people that live, work and play in Bozeman. After 100 years of service to the Bozeman Community, we know what we’re talking about.

 

Guy Sperry

Guy Sperry, also known throughout Bozeman and beyond as “Mr. Bozeman,” served for 20 years as the Chamber Executive. He encouraged the community to join in efforts to enhance opportunities for all Bozeman residents and developed the motto “Build a Better Bozeman.” to compliment these efforts. His oft-repeated admonition was that “those of us who enjoy the benefits should not just pick up the apples, but should help to shake the trees!” which referenced the importance of active participation in the community.

The Guy Sperry Award

Each year, the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce selects an individual to receive the prestigious Guy Sperry Award. The award recognizes a community member who has contributed significantly to the Bozeman community and to the free enterprise system. 2011 will mark the 30th anniversary of the award.

 

This is the Chamber's highest recognition of service to the community and excellence in business. The selection is based on community and business dedication and service, as exemplified by Guy Sperry's 20 years of service as the executive vice president of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce. The award presentation is made each January at the Chamber’s annual meeting.

Recipients of the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Guy Sperry Award
Robyn Erlenbush	2011	Al Bertelsen	1995*
Jim Drummond	2010	John Mandeville	1994*
Steve Johnson	2009	Bill Rolfe	1993*
Steve Schnee	2008	Norm Wallin	1992*
Jerry Cashman	2007	Don Langohr Jr	1991
Sue Johnson	2006	Helen Johnson	1990*
Carroll Henderson	2005*	Howard Nelson	1989*
Dick Walter	2004	Isabel Haynes	1988*
Dan Rust	2003	Torlief Aasheim	1987*
Steve Sparks	2002	Pete Waite	1986*
Connie Vanderjagt	2001	Dorothy Aasheim	1985
Ed Hanson	2000	Lou Spain Sr	1984*
Gary Tschache	1999	Wayne Gibson	1983
John Dorn	1998	Ed Sedivy Sr.	1982*
Sue Leigland	1997
Harvey Larson	1996
* deceased

 

The Chamber Green Coat Ambassadors

The mission of the Green Coats is to serve as the official ambassadors between the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bozeman area for the promotion of good will and community awareness of the many activities of the Chamber.

Members of the Green Coat Ambassadors are chosen for their contributions to the Chamber organization and to the Bozeman community as a member of the Chamber. The Green Coats attend Ribbon Cuttings and other events to act as a welcome to new business members and community members into the Bozeman Community. You can always spot them by the nice green jackets they don for Chamber occasions!

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