The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce hosted "Eggs & Issues: Housing" last Wednesday as a community housing discussion forum with Wendy Sullivan of WSW Consulting.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
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Business After Hours Next Thursday Hosted by Black Tie Ski Rentals of Big Sky
The Big Sky Chamber Business After Hours is a member only event and hosted by a different Chamber member each month. Current employees of all member businesses are encouraged and welcome to attend. It's a great opportunity to meet and network with other Chamber members. If you are not a Chamber member but are interested in joining, you are welcome to come to a Business After Hours so you may learn about the organization.


Big Sky's FIRST full-service ski and snowboard rental DELIVERY business, going into their 14th season this year! You choose the place, you chose the time (usually the night before you start skiing) and your personal ski concierge will deliver and custom fit all your equipment to get you on the slopes faster. Black Tie carries the BEST skis and snowboards from Atomic, Blizzard, Burton, Dynastar, Head, Never Summer, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, and Liberty.

DATE: Thursday, November 16, 2017
TIME: 5pm - 7pm
LOCATION: 19 Meadow Village Dr., Unit #1C

The Trove West Welcomes New Partner
Christine Rodgers will be joining The Trove West as a partner later this month. Originally from Europe, Christine is no stranger to Big Sky. She lived here for quite some time before moving to the Madison Valley and opening her store CReations on Main Street in Ennis. Until last winter she also ran her tiny shop in Big Sky’s Mountain Village where she attracted a clientele from all over the country, and the world. Christine provides a unique selection of fine European shawls, one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces, a variety of high end yarns, and other carefully selected items which she is planning to sell at Trove.  
 
The Trove West opened in the summer of 2016 and is located in the Meadow Village Center four doors down from Olive B’s. The store carries a variety of unique goods and strives to have something for everyone and every budget. Many items are made in Montana and one of a kind. It has the best selection of greeting cards in Big Sky and is a great place to buy gifts. Shoulder season hours for The Trove are Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 5pm.
USA Today Top 10: Best Ski Resort
This election season, make your vote count! Big Sky Resort is up for USA Today’s Top 10 Best Ski Resorts. You can vote every day until Nov. 24.

Save the Date: 2018 Montana Governor's Conference on Tourism & Recreation
Tourism is one of Montana’s leading industries, but it’s more than just leisure—it’s an opportunity. With 12.4 million visitors spending $3 billion, businesses across Montana see the positive impacts of tourism every day. Learn more at one of Montana’s best industry events.
 
2018 Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Recreation
April 15–17, 2018
Big Sky Resort
 

Sign up for email updates at MTGovernorsConference.com. Registration opens Monday, December 4.
 
Call for Presentations: Do you have a learning experience, project, or success story you’d like to share with your peers? The Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development is seeking proposals for speakers and panelists. Presentations may be anywhere from 15–60 minutes. Click here to submit a proposal. Submissions must be received by Sunday, November 12.
Save the Date: Economic Outlook Seminar Broadcast in Big Sky
Higher education is a future-oriented business – educating and preparing the leaders of tomorrow. But what is the future for colleges and universities themselves? In an economy that increasingly rewards knowledge and expertise, the need to cultivate and grow a competitive, skilled and educated workforce is more vital than ever. Yet the way we do this and the way we pay for it has come under the microscope in recent years. This year’s Economic Outlook Seminar examines the question of how Montana’s higher education system returns value to all of us who live and work here.
 
The keynote – The Future of Higher Education in Montana – will be presented by Robert Nystuen, vice chair of the Montana University Board of Regents. He is president at Glacier Bank in Kalispell and a resident of Lakeside. In 2015, he was appointed by Governor Steve Bullock to the board of regents, which is responsible for the Montana University System. His selection for the board of regents reflects the strong connection between Montana’s higher education system and the business community, “a relationship that is increasingly vital in the modern economic landscape,” according to Nystuen.
 
This half-day seminar and luncheon will highlight the latest economic trends for local, state, and national economies. BBER economists Patrick Barkey and Paul Polzin will present economic forecasts for each seminar city and industry specialists will provide an outlook for Montana’s important sectors: nonresident travel, health care, real estate and housing, agriculture, manufacturing, forest products and energy.
Exciting NEW Membership Benefits at YOUR Chamber!
We're Listening to YOU!
The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce NEW changes to our membership benefits and levels.

Highlights include:

* NEW Streamlined Membership Levels
* Updated Benefit Structure
* NEW "Business Boost" business education seminars
* NEW "Eggs & Issues" gatherings with local leaders & elected officials

Click Here to learn more about the new benefits.

Contact Membership Director Margo Magnant with questions.
The mission of the Big Sky Chamber is to support the development of a world-class resort community as Montana's premier location to work, live and play.