March 5 | 2025

Listen in to Week 9 of Capitol Connection

Now Capitol Connection can also be listed to as a podcast here.

Watch for our Voter Voice Legislative Alerts here coming later today and this week - We need you to contact your legislators!

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BBER 2025 Economic Outlook Seminar Resumes March 11-12

In Sidney & Miles City

Take the Nuclear Research Survey: Exploring Montana's Energy Future

SEEKING INDUSTRY JUDGES for Montana Chamber Foundation's

2025 Prospects Virtual Awards Competition

WHY: Members of the business community are the primary judges for this competition. Judging is a great way to see the ideas and talent of the future workforce. It is also an opportunity for students to connect with potential employers.

PRIZE PURSE $40,000 CASH & SCHOLARSHIPS:

Prizes will include: cash prizes, scholarships, and opportunities for mentoring.

WHEN: Important Dates for Judges

• March 24- April 18: The Prospects Virtual Judging - Judging Group 1: March 25th-April 4th; Judging Group 2: April 7-17

• Thursday, April 24 (11:30 am): Virtual Awards Show

• Monday, May 19: In-Person Grand Champion Pitch Competition, MSU Bozeman - This event is not a requirement of a virtual judge. We do encourage anyone interested in coming to watch the in-person portion to join us!

TO LEARN MORE, contact our Workforce Strategists:

Tiana Yates at tiana@montanachamber.com

James Easton at james@montanachamber.com

 Mark Staples - Beloved Butte musician, lawyer, lobbyist dies at 75

The Montana Chamber of Commerce extends its deepest sympathies to Mark Staples' family.

Read the full obituary here.

KICKING OFF TONIGHT IN BOZEMAN

March 5-7, 2025

The SOLD OUT 2025 Montana Women in Business Summit, presented by JPMorgan Chase is finally here!

It is with this 'Esprit de Corps' that we come together this week...

We are trailblazers—women of vision, courage, and determination. Rooted in Montana’s pioneering spirit, we commit to rise to challenges, break barriers, and forge new paths for ourselves and for generations to come.

We educate, inspire, and empower. We lift as we climb, recognizing that true success is measured not only by personal achievement, but by the strength of the community we build along the way.

We innovate and collaborate. With resilience and boldness, we harness the power of commerce, technology, and leadership to create meaningful change. We embrace diverse perspectives, knowing that progress is fueled by inclusion and collective action.

We Accelerate Action. On International Women's Day (March 8), we commit to taking decisive steps—supporting, mentoring, advocating for, leading, and investing in—ourselves and others because the time for change is now.

Together, we are unstoppable. This Women's History Month, we pledge to 'Move Forward' with purpose, bound by a shared commitment to lifting each other up. Through this community we have created, we are blazing trails and shaping the future for all.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Montana Chamber Foundation events tied to the 2025 Governors' Cup Golf Tournament in Kalispell:

Glacier Bank Ace in the Hole Reception & BBQ Thursday, July 31

Stockman Bank Give it A Shot Clay Target Tournament Friday, August 1

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SAVE THE DATE

Stay tuned for details on the Big Sky, Bright Future Economic Summit co-hosted by Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce. This year, the event will be held at The Commons in Bozeman on Thursday, October 16 with a Wednesday, October 15 evening reception.

Registration coming soon!

This Business Brief is Sponsored by Treasure State Member

To learn more about Treasure State Membership benefits for your business, contact Matt Olson, Director of Network Development at Matthew@montanachamber.com | 406.360.6443