Mark your calendar for tomorrow’s webcast from the US Chamber of Commerce. They will be putting on their annual State of American Business event, where they’ll be exploring the most important opportunities and challenges facing the business community in the coming year.
Chamber Website Photo Challenge
The new Choteau Chamber website needs a top-notch photo for the top of each page! Please email your pictures that you think best represent Choteau. We might just pick yours!
Extra credit for photos that feature Chamber member businesses!
Website or promotional materials translation into foreign languages grants available
Are you planning to have your website or promotional materials translated into foreign languages in 2019-2020? If so, grant funds are available to reimburse you for up to $3,000 of your expenses!
This could be great for restaurant menus or website updates for international audiences!
December 2019 Membership Meeting
Board Elections
Congratulations to Kyra Bouma of the Stage Stop Inn and Charley Yeager of Opportunity Bank on their election to the Chamber Board!
Christmas Stroll Update
All reports are that the Christmas Stroll was successful! The Scout Hall reported over 1000 visitors and their vendors were pleased. There was a suggestion for the Chamber and City of Choteau to investigate the possibility of a sound system piping
Upcoming Events
- Basketball tournament at Choteau High School – December 13-14
- Two Medicine Dinosaur Center Party – December 14
- Choteau Junior High/High School Holiday Program – December 20
- Choteau High School Speech & Dram Invitation – December 21
- Everyone is a little bit Choteau Movie at the Roxy Theater – January 5th
- Choteau Volunteer Fire Department Ice Golf – February 1st
- Chamber Super Bowl Sunday Chili Feed & Potluck – February 2nd
- Cub Scout Pinewood Derby – February 8th
December Chamber Meeting Reminder & Community Upcoming Events
A reminder that our next Membership meeting is Wednesday, December 11th, at 12pm in the back room of John Henry’s.
Happy holidays, everyone!
Our next Chamber General Membership meeting will be held next Wednesday, December 11, at noon, John Henry’s back room. Some items on the agenda are Board elections and upcoming events…and there are a lot of them!😀
Upcoming Events
- Choteau/Conrad High Schools co-hosting Basketball Tournament – December 13-14
- Two Medicine Dinosaur Center Christmas Party – December 14
- Choteau Junior High/High School Holiday Program – December 17
- Choteau Elementary Holiday Program – December 20
- Choteau High School Speech & Drama Invite – December 21
- Choteau Volunteer Fire Department Ice Golf – February 1
- Chamber Chili Cook-off & Superbowl Party – February 2
- Choteau Cub Scout Pinewood Derby February 8
September 2018 Upcoming Events
School is starting, which means schedules are getting full! Get your calendar out and pencil in these events so you won’t miss anything!
Chamber After Hours:
–1st Bank of Montana and BTMC Foundation-Aug. 30, 5:30-8:30PM
School Calendar–see attached
Rocky Mountain Front Farmer’s Market
–Saturday’s, 8:30AM-1:30PM
Just a reminder to keep Chamber member Cherry Creek Media in mind for promoting your events!
BTMC Shadows of the Past Art Show & Auction:
–Sept. 7 and 8 (See www.choteaumontana.us for more information)
Choteau Chamber of Commerce General Roundtable Meeting:
–Choteau Country Club, Sept. 12, 5:30PM (Pizza)
–Please bring events and dates of events; ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE ATTEND TO GIVE INFO FOR 2019 EVENTS FOR ADVERTISING!
–Christmas Stroll 2018
TASGA Threshing Bee
–Sept. 15 and 16
Montana State Fiddle Contest
–Sept. 27 and 28
JUST A REMINDER IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID YOUR 2018 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP, THERE IS AN APPLICATION ATTACHED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!
EMPLOYERS® Announces Partnership with Montana Chamber of Commerce
Montana Safety Choices Program Members May be Eligible for Discounted Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
EMPLOYERS®, America’s small business insurance specialist®, has been named the workers’ compensation insurance provider of choice for the Montana Chamber of Commerce (MCC) effective immediately. Representing more than 1,400 Montana businesses ranging in size and industry, eligible MCC members can receive a 5 percent discount on their workers’ compensation premium on policies placed with EMPLOYERS.
In addition to offering eligible members a 5 percent discount, EMPLOYERS will provide MCC members with information and services to implement risk management programs designed to help reduce costs and promote profitability. EMPLOYERS provides these resources to all of its policyholders through its Loss Control ConnectionSM, a web-based loss control platform that combines safety and loss control information with a suite of unique software programs that can help manage risk and reduce losses.
“We’re excited to work with EMPLOYERS to emphasize the importance of safety in the workplace,” said Webb Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, MCC. “This program will address a significant expense for Montana’s employers, as well as help our members reduce workplace injuries and the expense associated with workplace accidents.”
“At EMPLOYERS, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of small businesses across the country,” said Russel Newman, chief sales officer, EMPLOYERS. “Similar to the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to its members, our core focus is on providing policyholders with information and tools to successfully operate and grow their businesses. We are pleased to join together with the Montana Chamber of Commerce to provide its eligible members with these valuable services at a discounted rate.”
Founded in 1931, the Montana Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization, is the advocate of business in Montana and the driving force in promoting a favorable business climate. Information about this program can be found at www.MontanaSafetyChoices.com or by calling 888-442-MONT (6668).
MCC members interested in receiving more information about the 5 percent workers’ compensation discount available through EMPLOYERS can visit www.EMPLOYERS.com or call 888-682-6671. Not all members will be eligible for coverage, and members can be removed from the program due to adverse loss experience.
Montana’s Old North Trail – Interview with Al Wiseman
https://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/montanas-old-north-trail
A local historian shares his knowledge about one of the oldest trails known to mankind and why he leads free outings to it in Choteau.
Central Montana
http://www.centralmontana.com/
Central Montana bridges the gap between mountains and rolling prairies—with orb-stretching big sky in-between. Whether you paddle a canoe down the wild and scenic, history-steeped Missouri River, camp along its White Cliffs or watch the magical spring migration of snow geese flocking to the waters of Freezout Lake, this region is full of stunning diversions.
Choteau Acantha Visitors Guide
http://www.choteauacantha.com/visitor_guide/
Check out the Choteau Acantha Visitor Guide–your guide to everything Choteau and the Rocky Mountain Front