 Eggs & Issues
Bozeman Public Schools Update
K-12 funding was on everyone's radar screen at the Legislature this year, but what really happened? What are the issues surrounding the Bozeman School District's budget election coming up? And what is the state of schools in Bozeman?
These questions and more will be discussed at the Thursday, May 14 Eggs & Issues Forum with BPS Superintendent Kirk Miller. Funding for schools in Montana is complicated, and funding levels based on student enrollment, number of buildings and allowable revenue collections make the funding formula complicated. Miller and Finance Director Steve Johnson will help Chamber members make sense of it and discuss the upcoming operating levy election. More Information here.
Eggs & Issues is brought to you by Reporter Big Sky and HON. Contact Jeremy Turner to find out how chamber members can get an additional 3% off their already low prices on Legacy brand products.
Eggs & Issues will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for general admission. Register here. |
|
 Lunch & Learn Seminar May 14
Need Low-Cost Marketing in a Down Market?
Do you want to know how to implement low-cost effective advertising and marketing in a down market? Make sure to attend the Thursday, May 14 Lunch & Learn presented by Business Source. The presenter is Kelly O'Connor, who has over 30 years of sales and marketing experience helping businesses increase sales in all market environments. Attendees will come away with practical marketing strategies that can be implemented to help a business today.
Click here to register or for more information |
|
 2nd Annual Women's Conference May 19
NEW THIS YEAR! We're pleased to announce that we have 25 vendors who will be promoting everything from microderm abrasion and lingerie to chair massages and non-profit organizations. This all-day event is Tuesday, May 19 at MSU's Strand Union Building. To learn about sponsorship opportunities contact Membership Director Karri Clark at 922-0446.
More than 120 women participated last year and gave it rave reviews. This is the last week to register at our early-bird price of only $99 for early-bird registration. |
|
 Where Does the Time Go???
The Bozeman Chamber is offering Franklin Covey's Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities. Learn to be effective with any tool (PDA, desktop or laptop computer, paper planner or any combination of tools.) The class is Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30-4:30 at The Chamber Center. Cost is $250/person (includes Franklin Planner) or $220/person without a planner. To register click here or call Betty Harmon at the Chamber at 586-5421 or more information. |
|
Refining Your Focus
The Chamber is also sponsoring a 3-hour refresh/deeper-dive of the "Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities" Time Management training course.
Did you leave the one-day training only to:
- Lose track of Quadrant II and stay lost in the Bermuda Triangle?
- Think about your values but never define them on paper?
- Procrastinate writing down your goals, therefore, not work on them?
- Go back to your old habits regarding how you tracked your notes, tasks, and appointments?
Thursday, May 28
8:30-11:30 AM
The Chamber Center
$59 / person
To register call Betty at the Chamber, 586-5421. |
|
Business After Hours - May 28
 Rockin TJ Ranch will host the May 28 Business After Hours. Catering will be provided by Zac's Montana Kitchen and beverages poured by the Zebra Lounge. Cost will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members. |
|
Assistance for Business Clinic (ABC)
Wednesday, June 3
Best Western GranTree Inn
1325 N. 7th Ave.
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$40 members; $55 non-members
A one-day workshop providing business owners up-to-date information on employment, tax laws, tax credits and MT BEAR Program will be held June 3 at the Best Western GranTree Inn. 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. Register here. |
|
Operation Thank You June 8 - 11
Membership Services Committee members and other volunteers will be visiting local businesses during Operation Thank You the week of June 8. As a thank-you for being a Bozeman Chamber member, we will be presenting your business with a small gift of appreciation to say "thank you" for being a valued member.
For volunteer sign up, please contact Membership Director, Karri Clark at 922-0446.
Has your business address changed? Please log in to our Members Only Section and confirm your business information by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. Questions please call Abby Turner at 586-5421. |
|
|
Event Registration Information
We recently began implementing changes in the Chamber's web site. For security reasons, we are now requiring a username and password to register for events. Information was sent last week to every main and secondary contact in our database. If you have questions, please contact Abby Turner at 586-5421. |
|
Save the dates:
Bozeman Chamber Golf Outing
August 14, 2009
Bridger Creek Golf Course
Business Expo
October 22, 2009
Best Western GranTree Inn |
|
 Join the BACC's New Social Networking Groups!
Now, the Chamber's offering even MORE opportunities to network! Visit our Social Networking page and join our LinkedIn and Facebook groups and make sure to follow staff on Twitter for special updates you won't see anywhere else. We can't wait to make more connections with our members! Follow BACCPresident, BACCInfo, BACCMembership and BACCPrograms on Twitter.
|
|
