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Restaurant and Retail Brick & Mortar Consultation Opportunity!

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Retailers/Restaurants – This is for you!

The Choteau Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Great Falls Development Authority to engage Barbara Wold, an internationally recognized business consultant, to provide one on one coaching sessions.

Barbara will help you to identify small changes your shop can make that equal increased profit. These sessions are our gift to you. Email Nathan Reiff to schedule your slot. Sessions will be scheduled first come first served so sign up now. NReiff@GrowGreatFalls.org

The slots are for an hour or half an hour October 20, 22, 27, and 29 between 2 and 4pm.

All Virtual!

Business owners will do a cell phone video of their store and upload it a few days before the one

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3 FREE Grow With Google Webinars in October!

The Choteau Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Grow With Google and the Montana Small Business Development Center to bring you 3 webinars this month on October 7th, October 21st, and October 28th!

Space is limited, so please make sure to register for the webinars now!

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Steve

Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3232757008984165391

Wed, Oct 7, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses. You’ll learn how to update critical business information online, how to keep customers informed and stay connected virtually, and how to access all of your important files from anywhere. Grow with Google international speaker and trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent will share these tips and Google tools to help your business grow and be successful during these times and into the future.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8054677347223747855

Wed, Oct 21, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses that want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. You’ll learn how to create or claim your Business Profile, manage your business information across Google Search and Maps, use Google My Business to connect with potential customers, and create a free website using the information from your Business Profile. Grow with Google international speaker and trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent will share all of this information and inspiration to grow your business through better digital marketing.

Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Wed, Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn more advanced Google Analytics features like setting up goals and events to measure your website’s effectiveness, how to get a more in-depth view of your data through dimensions, analyze the trends in your business using segments, and how to get the most from your account by linking your Google tools. Join Corissa Saint Laurent, international Grow with Google speaker and trainer for this informative and engaging webinar and leave with a better understanding of how customers engage with your business online and how to turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.

These webinars are brought to you by the Choteau Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Montana SBDC and Grow with Google.

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Reminder: Gov’s Directive Requires Masks

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This week Teton County has at least 4 active cases, which means under Governor Bullock’s directive people over the age of 5 need to wear masks when social distancing is not possible and for “businesses, government offices and other indoor spaces open to the public to ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, and other members of the public wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose while remaining inside these spaces.”

If you lost yours, the Choteau Chamber has designed an easy to print sign that you can put on your front door – get your mask sign downloaded and printed here!

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Chamber Round Table for 2021 Events

Hi All, it is that time of year again, and we will be meeting at the Country Club at 5:30pm on Thursday, September 17th to discuss the calendar of events for 2021. Bring all of your events, even if tentative. We will have pizza if you want to show up early and have a drink.

Hope to see you there!

Tom Frownfelder, Secretary Chamber

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September 2020 Meeting Reminders

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Just a reminder that in lieu of the September 2020 Membership meeting, the Chamber is hosting the Community Calendar Roundtable. Choteau-area business and organizations (even if they aren’t a member) are invited to send a representative to the Roundtable on Thursday, September 17th at the Choteau Country Club. We’ll be gathering at 5 pm.

Make sure to bring your organization’s calendar and important dates.

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Upcoming Webinars!

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While having limited ability to get together in person, the COVID situation presents a lot of opportunities for learning and collaborating with others in communities similar to ours in the comfort of your home or office. I hope you’ll check out some of these webinars from all over rural America:

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Home Loan Programs, NeighborWorks Montana

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FIND AN UPCOMING CLASS NEAR YOU Homebuyer education is one of the many services offered by NeighborWorks Montana’s network partner organizations. For aspiring homeowners, many organizations also offer one-on-one homebuyer counseling both in person and via phone. Find an organization near you to learn more about the services they offer, register for a class and schedule a counseling session.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
The first step to creating successful homeowners is education. Educated homeowners stay in their homes longer, take pride in their properties, and have one-third less foreclosures. NeighborWorks Montana’s network partners across the state offer in-depth classes on all aspects of homeownership.
All classes meet HUD requirements and are taught by National Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling Certified educators. Completion of a certified homebuyer class is a requirement for many specialized loan products, including NeighborWorks Montana loans. To receive a certificate, participants must attend all sections of the course. Courses are at least 8 hours in length and are offered over the course of a full day or two-to-three evenings depending on the organization.
Topics covered in these classes include:

• Assessing Readiness to Buy a Home
• Budgeting and Credit
• Financing a Home
• Selecting a Home
• Maintaining a Home and Finances
• Financial Resources

FIND AN UPCOMING CLASS NEAR YOU
Homebuyer education is one of the many services offered by NeighborWorks Montana’s network partner organizations. For aspiring homeowners, many organizations also offer one-on-one homebuyer counseling both in person and via phone. Find an organization near you to learn more about the services they offer, register for a class and schedule a counseling session.