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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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Thank You Renewing Members!
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Ribbon Cutting at Ski Butlers Wednesday, Feb. 8th
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Join us to welcome Ski Butlers to Big Sky!
Ski Butlers is a full service ski and snowboard shop that offers the best rental experience in the industry for their guests. Instead of traveling to a busy ski shop and waiting in line, have Ski Butlers deliver your equipment and get fitted in the comfort of your accommodations. If there are any issues during your rental, Ski Butlers will meet you to fix those problems anywhere that is convenient for you, including on the mountain. On the final day of your rental they will meet you at a time and place of your choosing to pick up your equipment.
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Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2017 Economic Outlook Seminar "The High Wage Job Puzzle: Finding Montana's Place in the New Geography of Jobs"
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NorthWestern Energy and the UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research present the 2017 Economic Outlook Seminars series, coming to Bozeman on Wednesday, Feb. 4th.
In the past, natural resources drove local economic prosperity. Economies thrived where soil was fertile, timber and minerals were abundant, and where transportation by water was easy (e.g., at the confluence of rivers or at natural ports). Today, knowledge matters more. Natural resources and access to markets still matter, but many industries and occupations are increasingly concentrated in a few places where skilled, creative workers are abundant. This program examines what these changes might mean for Montana's economy. Can Montana -- particularly its entrepreneurs – figure out how to develop a more robust "knowledge" economy – an economy that allows more of Montana's young, creative, and ambitious people to remain in Montana?
Read More Here
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Big Sky School District To Go Solar!
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The Big Sky School District has been awarded a Universal System Benefits (USB) Renewable Energy Grant from NorthWestern Energy to help fund the installation of solar power at the Ophir School, and educational tools for all students grade K-12.
The 7.125 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) array will be designed and installed on the school rooftop by Energy 1 during the spring of 2017. This solar installation will produce clean energy and brings with it many educational opportunities for the students and Big Sky community. Big Sky Schools selected the award winning Solar 4R SchoolsTM program that will be available online for all Big Sky students, offering one of the most comprehensive K-12 renewable energy STEM education experiences in the nation. An interactive kiosk will be installed in the school lobby as an educational tool for the students, staff and community about the onsite solar energy production.
The solar project is estimated to cost about $39,000. A grant from NorthWestern Energy and its customers, through the USB, will cover about $29,000 of the system cost. The USB program, created by the Montana Legislature, is funded by a monthly charge on the bills of Montana regulated utility customers. USB money is used to fund programs promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and for financial assistance to low-income energy users. The balance of the project cost is being funded by donations from the Bulis Family and Highline Partners.
Read More Here
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Big Sky Headed to Mountain Ventures Summit
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Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Margo Magnant is headed to Telluride, CO this week to represent the community of Big Sky at the first annual Mountain Ventures Summit. This 3-day "unconference" will focus on reinventing the future, and the development of best practices for creating a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem in mountain towns. Topics include: community building, coworking, diversification, angel networks, etc.
Read More Here
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Do You Have A Business Idea? Win $5,000!
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What is Shark Tank?
A statewide business plan competition designed to make your business idea a reality.
Where is the event held?
At the Governor's Conference on Tourism and Recreation in Helena at the Radisson Colonial Hotel, March 12-14, 2017. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEB. 4TH!
Who can enter the competition?
Montana start-up/preventure entrepreneurs in the "idea phase" with less than one year of activity.
Who do I pitch to?
Local consultants (aka "sharks") from the business and finance industries in the state.
How do I register?
Visit the website for complete information at http://sbdc.submittable.com
Can I watch instead?
Register for the Tourism Conference and to watch the live event at http://bit.ly/2ib8m5O
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Annual DBE Summit in Helena Feb. 7-9
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From February 7th through the 9th, the Montana Women’s Business Center, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Prospera Business Network invite new and emerging business owners to attend the Annual DBE Conference in Helena, MT. This free three-day event offers a variety of pertinent trainings and resources for small businesses, including motivational speakers, certifications, as well as trainings for human resources, QuickBooks, SEO and Google Analytics, marketing, workforce, cyber security and more. Meals are also provided.
The Montana Women’s Business Center is offering transportation to Helena for the full-day of the Summit on Wednesday, February 8th. Get on the bus in Bozeman by reserving your space before Monday, February 6th. The bus will meet in the Prospera Business Network parking lot, departing at 6 AM and will return at 7:30 PM on February 8th. The cost of transportation is $30 for Prospera Business Network members and $60 for non-members. Now is the perfect time to become a member. If you join before February 6th, transportation is free.
There is no charge to attend the DBE Summit. Meals are provided. To register for the Summit, visit www.mdt.mt.gov. To reserve your seat on the bus, visit www.prosperabusinessnetwork.org or call 406-587-3113 for additional information and registration.
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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.
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