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Up-to-the-minute 'Legislative Tracker' with Chamber Priority Bills - Supported Bills - Opposed Bills and Watch List is available on our website.
JOIN US - VIRTUALLY: Tuesdays at 12 pm throughout the Session
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Calling Greater Billings Area Businesses
Come 'MIX & MINGLE'
(Admission is FREE; Registration Required)
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You’re invited to a 'Partners in Policy' Appreciation Reception, presented by the Billings Chamber of Commerce and Montana Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:30 pm at the historic Billings Depot.
Come connect with chamber members, industry representatives, and legislators as we raise a glass in celebration of the business wins this legislative session. For the Montana Chamber, it was the most prolific session ever, carrying (10) Priority Bills that addressed sweeping tort reform, dramatically decreasing the business equipment tax and capital gains tax, and ballot initiative modernization, We are working hard to improve the business climate in the Treasure State. For the Billings Chamber, major wins were achieved on public safety, tax reform, and workforce issues. We would like to thank you, our ‘Partners in Policy’ for helping to make this possible. Together, we are tackling the issues that will ensure Montana is the most attractive place to live, work, play, visit, and do business.
The reception is free, will include drink tickets and a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a brief presentation however RSVP’s are required for this event.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP
Last night, the Montana Chamber hosted a Partners in Policy Appreciation Reception & Dinner at The Montana Club in Helena for our Board, staff, representatives from Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry, & Hoven, P.C. along with legislators who sponsored our priority bills, fellow lobbying organizations, business associations and private industry leaders. The Senate worked late so we missed many of you, but duty called. Thanks to those who were able to be with us, including the First Lady and Governor Gianforte.
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Gov. Gianforte, Lt. Governor Juras Cut Red Tape
Administration partners with legislators and industry leaders to deliver red tape relief
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HELENA, Mont. – Alongside Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, legislators, and industry leaders, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the work of his Red Tape Relief Task Force and legislators to deliver Montanans red tape relief.
“For too long, government red tape has stood in the way of Montana reaching its full, outstanding potential,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Together, we’re making government more efficient and responsive to better serve Montanans. Together, we’re removing burdensome, outdated regulations so more Montanans can prosper.”
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JOIN US: Inaugural CONVERGENCE
Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
NTTW LUNCHEON
BUY YOUR TICKET NOW: $75 / per person
FRIDAY, MAY 12 | 10 AM - 1:00 PM
COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND TOUR & TALK WITH YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Superintendent Cam Sholly, Deputy Superintendent Mike Tranel, and Chief of Facility Management & Operations Duane Bubac
SPONSORED BY: AMB West, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and
Park County Community Foundation
TICKETS: $20 / per person
Includes transportation from Gardiner Chamber to
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and lunch (may also choose to drive your own vehicle)
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact: Candace Strauss - VP, Marketing & Communications
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THURS, JULY 27, 2023
Flathead Valley Community College | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $100 / pp
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The Montana Chamber Foundation is kicking off the 34th Annual Governors’ Cup Golf Tournament with the Glacier Bank Ace in the Hole Reception & Barbecue. The public is welcome to attend this business development and networking event held at Flathead Valley Community College, to connect with golfers, business leaders, and policy makers. Golfers do not need to register.
Reception and golf tournament sponsorships are selling out quickly. Don’t miss out on promoting your organization at this premier statewide networking event.
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FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Stacye Dorrington, Events & Office Manager
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Thank You to Our Sponsors:
ADF Legal; Applied Materials, Blackfoot Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Century Gaming, Delta Dental, FAST Enterprises, Glacier Bancorp, Inc., Reach Higher Montana, Logan Health, Boeing, Republic Services, SMA Architecture + Design, Pinion; and UBS
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BUILDING AMERICA’S NEXT GENERATION ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
The North Plains Connector is an approximately 385 mile and up to 600 kilovolt high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line connecting the U.S. eastern and western electric grids in Montana and North Dakota. The North Plains Connector will be open to all sources of electrical power generation. In response to demand, the project will be able to transport power in either direction along the line.
The North Plains Connector is in the planning and development phase. We will continue to gather input from stakeholders and study the proposed project corridor. Using that input, we will finalize our route analysis, purchase land rights, and initiate regulatory filings, with approvals expected in 2025. Construction will commence after the project obtains the necessary regulatory approvals. The North Plains Connector could be operational as early as 2029.
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MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES |
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Bills targeting third parties ahead of Montana’s 2024 U.S. Senate race tabled in committee...Read here.
NorthWestern Energy, Montana electric cooperatives plan for cyberattacks...Read here.
"Rust" to begin production again this week in Montana...Read here.
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