QUICK POLL The Chamber wants to know if you are interested in a trade mission to China or other countries. Click here to let us know if you are interested. Higher Performance in a Lower Economy Wednesday, June 17 7:30-10:00 a.m. Comfort Inn $39 members, $49 general admission Patrick McGaughey, national consultant/business trainer presents this seminar. Click here to see a video of his presentation. How to encourage major purchases How to multiply your marketing efforts How to overcome the negative headlines How to build confidence in your customers How to build high performance sales in a low economy Bring courage and enthusiasm back to your leadership team. To register click here or call Betty Harmon at 586-5421. Eggs & Issues Mid-year Economic Update Wednesday, June 24 7:30 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Featuring Shawn Cote, Southwest Montana Building Industry Association; Denise Andres, ERA Landmark Realty; Chris Kraus, PFK Consulting. Cost: $15 members, $20 general admission. Sponsored by Reporter Big Sky Office Register here >> Business After Hours Thursday, June 25 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Thanks to The HGI's generosity, this event is free to Chamber members. Celebrate a Century of Commerce The Chamber is offering opportunities to sponsor our 100th anniversary year! The sponsorship starts with the July Business After Hours and lasts until the 100th Anniversary Bash and Annual Meeting on January 29, 2010. Sponsorship levels include: Friend-$100 | Benefactor-$500 | Historian-$1,000 | Pioneer-$2,000 - sponsors of the Chamber will receive various benefits to supporting our 100th anniversary! Contact Abby Turner to join the Chamber in celebrating 100 years of service! Tear Off Map Advertising Opportunity We are now producing our Tear-Off Map, which is distributed all over town, and is an exclusive form of advertising for our members. With 50,000 copies produced annually, this 8 ½ x 14-inch map gets visitors to the most popular destinations. This map sells out fast, so call Abby at 586-5421 quickly if you want to be on the map. It will be available in early July. Create a Business Continuity Plan Have you ever wondered what would happen to your business if you and your employees couldn't make it to work? If your systems were down or valuable information lost? Learn how to create a customized Business Continuity Plan by attending the "Preparing for the Unexpected" seminar presented by First Security Bank. Wednesday, July 1 12 noon to 1:00pm Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Lunch Provided RSVP to 585-3800 Speakers: Cheri Johnson, Security Officer/First Security Bank and James F. Smith, Insurance Consulting and Education 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. Golf Outing Sponsorships Now Available Sponsorships are now being offered for the 20th Annual Bozeman Chamber Golf Outing, to 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. Go online and register now. For more info contact co-chair Shannon Renevier. Lunch & Learn Factors in Successful Recruitment and Retention Generational Differences in the Workplace Dan Moshavi, Interim Dean, MSU College of Business Thursday, July 9 11:30-1:00 p.m. Cost: $15 members, $25 general admission Save the Date MSU/Chamber Relations Committee Turf Party Tuesday, August 25 Bobcat Stadium Business Expo Thursday, October 22 Best Western GranTree Inn eNews Advertising Opportunities If you're interested in getting your announcement or advertisement out to more than 2,300 Chamber email accounts, contact David Smith. 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.