Chamber News. Gallatin Valley Ag Committee s 10 th Annual Farm Fair May 6, 7, and 8. Greater Gallatin United Way F E A T U R E D M E M B E R

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1 Chamber News Inside This Issue: Committee Updates 2 Upcoming Seminars 3 Business After Hours 3, 6 Library 3 Membership Luncheon 4 Business Before Hours 5 Executive Message 7 Renewals 7 New Members 8 Advertisers 9-11 Calendar 12 Gallatin Valley Ag Committee s 10 th Annual Farm Fair May 6, 7, and 8 The Gallatin Valley Agriculture Committee will host their 10 th annual Farm Fair on May 6, 7, and 8 at the Ed Brainard Ranch on West Dry Creek. The committee will host over 1000 fourth-grade students from all over the Gallatin Valley for this educational program. Volunteers are needed for all three days from 10:30 am-1:30 pm to help load and unload students from wagons, help with crowd control, and assist with serving lunch. We also need volunteers to help set up and take down the Farm Fair. Setup is on Saturday, May 3, from 1 pm-4 pm; takedown is on Thursday, May 8, from 2 pm-5 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please call Carrie Taylor at or carriet@ourbank.com. The Farm Fair is not open to the public due to space limitations and liability issues. For more information, contact Debe at the Belgrade Chamber ( ). Greater Gallatin United Way F E A T U R E D M E M B E R The Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW) Community Investment process is underway. Community volunteers and board members are reviewing grant applications and attending presentations, while certified public accountants evaluate the financials of each applicant. Through a stringent process, these volunteers along with the GGUW Board of Directors decide how to invest the dollars raised through the annual campaign. These dollars known as the Community Investment Fund make up 50% of GGUW s annual revenues; private and state grant awards make up the other 50%. A restricted grant covers nearly all operating expenses, which means 99 cents of every dollar donated is invested into over 60 local programs and initiatives. These programs and initiatives are essential to improving lives today and building a better tomorrow for Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park counties. As your United Way, they listen, assess, prioritize, convene, lead, collaborate, and garner community resources to effectively address human service needs of our region. Thank you for your support TOGETHER, WE CAN! For more information, visit or call To be featured in a future newsletter, call the Chamber at Like us on Facebook May 2014 Page 1

2 President: Kathleen Wood ( ) First Interstate Bank Vice President: Shayla Mills ( ) Big Sky Western Bank Treasurer: Kris Killorn ( ) Insty-Prints Of Belgrade Past President: Kelly Swanson ( ) Edward Jones Investments. Directors: Board of Directors Matt Colbert ( ) Campbell Plumbing and Heating Tyler Doshier ( ) First Security Bank Jackie Flikkema ( ) Knife River, Inc. Jennifer Koch ( ) Image Source Eve Parrow ( ) Bozeman Broker Group Jay Williamson ( ) First Security Bank Committee Chairs: Agriculture Business Promotions Economic Development Membership Services Tournament Transportation Chamber Staff: Jay Williamson Katy McEwen Joe Dahinden Kim Adams Kevin Black Jackie Flikkema Executive Director: Debra Youngberg (office); (cell) (fax) Committee Updates* Agriculture: The committee will host the 10 th annual Farm Fair educational program on May 6, 7, and 8. Volunteers are needed for setup (May 3) and takedown (May 8) as well as each day (May 6, 7, and 8) from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Volunteers can contact the Belgrade Chamber at or Carrie Taylor at Business Promotions: Belgrade s Customer Appreciation Day is May 17 from 9 am-4 pm. Put out the welcome mat and thank your customers that day. Thank you to those businesses who are participating in this year s Gas Giveaway (see page 4). Businesses are encouraged to have sales, giveaways, or samples! Economic Development: The first quarter business tour at the airport was cancelled because of scheduling conflicts. The tour will be rescheduled for May. Membership Services: The committee is now taking applications for the Building Belgrade leadership class. The inaugural class has had nothing but great comments about their experience. You can register online or through the Chamber office. Planning for the annual golf scramble (July 18) is underway; committee members will be seeking hole sponsors, enhanced hole sponsors, prize donations, and of course teams! See page 5 in this newsletter for a registration form or go to chamber.org/events/details/2014-golf-scramble-6154 to register online. President s Circle: The President s Circle members have been busy. They celebrated with ribbon cuttings at Ashley Stevick Photography and Designs Unlimited and will have a ribbon cutting for the Grand Reopening of St. Catherine Family Health Care Clinic & Pregnancy Resource Center. If you have a celebration and would like to have a ribbon cutting, please contact the Chamber office. Tournament: The Central A Divisional Softball tournament is coming up on May Congratulations to Belgrade High School for their success in receiving bids for the school year. Belgrade will host State A Speech & Debate, State A Girls Basketball, and State A Softball. Transportation: The East Belgrade Interchange is progressing. It is exciting to see it taking shape. *Meeting times and locations are shown on the Calendar (p. 12). Office Manager: Alicia Bell info@belgradechamber.org Technology/Member Services: Kim Adams kadams@belgradechamber.org Mission Statement The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, through the leadership and integrity of its members, is committed to unite the business community, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life. Page 2 May 2014

3 Upcoming Seminars May Seminar Provider* 1 Meyers Briggs & Communication PDC 2 5 Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers and Supervisors Essential Skills for First-Time Managers or Supervisors CT FPS 6 From Me to We: Effective Collaborations PDC 7 Interviewing for Organizational & Job Fit PDC Microsoft Excel (2-day) Basics and Beyond Basics Making the Transition from Staff to Supervisor FPS FPS 20 Exploring Emotional Intelligence FPS Supervision Issue Series** May Seminar Provider Facilitating Groups PDC 21 Customer Service PDC 29 Roberts Rules of Order PDC June Seminar Provider 3 Male/Female Communications PDC 3 Generations in the Workplace PDC 19 Working with Difficult Situations PDC 24 Managing Multiple Priorities PDC Public Service Series** May Seminar Provider 14 Engaging Citizens in 21st Century PDC 21 Performance-Driven Leadership PDC 28 Leading Innovation PDC June Seminar Provider 4 Governance Web PDC 11 Effective Communication Skills PDC 18 Evidence-Based Management PDC Effective Management Series** May Seminar Provider 15 Approaching Supervision PDC 22 Planning and Labor Relations PDC 29 Meyers Briggs & Communication PDC June Seminar Provider 5 Managing Conflict PDC 12 Diversity Management PDC 19 Performance Management PDC 25 Documenting Disciplinary Action PDC 26 Simulation PDC Your Networking Connection Campbell s Plumbing & Heating 195 High K Street, Belgrade Thursday, May 15, 5:30-7 pm Please RSVP to or online so the appropriate amount of food and drink can be provided! Future BAH hosts: June 19 Image Source July 17 Holcim/Holiday Inn Express August 21 Hardaway Veterinary Hospital Interested in hosting a BAH? Contact Kim Adams at or *CT CareerTrack ( FPS Fred Pryor Seminars ( PDC Professional Development Center ( **Take all classes in the series or choose separate classes. May 2014 Page 3

4 Membership Luncheon for May Thursday, May 22, Noon MacKenzie River Pizza, Belgrade Topic to Be Announced All Chamber members and their guests are invited to the Membership Luncheon. If you have suggestions for possible business topics for future luncheons, contact the Chamber ( ). Belgrade Sports Calendar (Home Events Only) Date Event Location Time May 1 Belgrade Varsity Softball vs Billings Central Middle School Field #1 4 pm May 6 Belgrade Varsity Softball vs Park Middle School Field #1 7 pm May 16 Belgrade Varsity Track vs Park BHS Track 5 pm May Central A Divisional Softball Middle School Field #1 All Day Page 4 May 2014

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6 April s Business After Hours Hosted by Insty Prints of Belgrade Page 6 May 2014

7 Executive Message Can you believe how fast the East Belgrade Interchange is taking shape? The interchange is going to open a whole new corridor of commercial property for Belgrade. It will also make it a lot easier and safer for those residents who live in the subdivisions south of I-90 to connect to Belgrade. We have put together a task force that will be helping to make sure the entrance into Belgrade from the airport is inviting! They will be working on landscaping and directional signage. We want to make sure that visitors get a great first impression when they come into Belgrade. In other exciting news, the Belgrade Chamber has entered into an agreement with Yellowstone Country Montana, Inc., and the Bozeman Chamber to have a travel counselor at an information desk at the airport during peak times. This travel counselor will answer questions and give directions to tourists flying into the airport this summer. The regional appeal is what attracts visitors to this area, and they have lots of questions when they arrive. Right now we will fund it for the summer but hope to someday fund it in the winter, too. It is going to be a great summer! Debra K. Youngberg, Executive Director Belgrade...the Heart of the Gallatin Valley Recent Renewals A big Thanks to the members listed below who continue to make a commitment to the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce! Andy s Glass Belgrade Education Association Belgrade Mini Storage Belgrade Super 8 Bozeman Broker Group Buffalo Restoration, Inc. Dairy Queen of Belgrade Desert Communications & Consulting Desert Rose Betty Dieter D-Tel Communications First Interstate Bank Frontline Processing Gallatin College Programs Holcim-Trident Plant Interwest Tire Factory Media Works Member News Congratulations to Mary Beth Adams and her crew at St. Catherine Family Health Care Clinic & Pregnancy Resource Center on their new location at 15 E. Main (next to Community Health Partners). Welcome to new Valley Bank employees Breanne Hermanson and Tyler Armstrong. Breanne is a new teller, and Tyler is the Assistant Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer. Miche Bags of Bozeman Mosaic Rehabilitation Moodie Implement Company New Holland of Belgrade Powertrain Plus River Rock Vision Center State Farm Insurance/Elliot Agency US Bank Zocor Incorporated The Chamber accepts credit cards and partial payments for dues! May 2014 Page 7

8 Welcome to New Chamber Members Belgrade Baseball Inc. (Bandits) Heather Jacks P.O Box 6221, Belgrade, MT Belgrade Baseball, Inc., is the Bandits Legion baseball team organization under Legion Post 30. Come out and watch some great baseball this summer. Watch for the schedule on their website and newsletter. Laser Star Toner Cartridges Michelle Lambrecht-Fuller 119 Arrowhead Trail, Bozeman, MT Laser Star Toner Cartridges provides the highest-quality toner and ink cartridges for your printer or copier. Their full line includes Genuine OEM compatibles that are Made in the USA. Designs Unlimited Julie Secord 1550 Amsterdam Rd., Belgrade, MT Designs Unlimited is a full-service salon offering hair, nail, and skin care services. They are located in the former Susie s Salon space on Amsterdam Road. Quotes of the Month In honor of baseball season: All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height. Charles Casey Stengel July 30, 1890-September 29, 1975 Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and manager Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical. Lawrence Yogi Berra May 12, MLB catcher, outfielder, and manager Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer. Ted Williams August 30, 1918-July 5, 2002 MLB left fielder and manager I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball. Leroy Satchel Paige July 7, 1906-June 8, 1982 Pitcher in the Negro leagues and MLB July 18 August 9 August 28 Your Early Morning Networking Connection Sorry, No BBH This Month Future BBH Hosts: June 5 July 3 September 20 Available Available Interested in hosting a BBH? Contact Kim Adams at or kadams@belgradechamber.org U PCOMING EVENTS Chamber Annual Golf Scrambler Crazy Days Annual Chamber Corn Feed Fall Festival Page 8 May 2014

9 Chamber Advertisers Gallatin Gateway Community Center P.O. Box 329, Gallatin Gateway, MT Conveniently located in historic Gallatin Gateway, the Gallatin Gateway Community Center is a fully equipped yet affordable facility for your next event. The center is managed by Willing Workers Ladies Aid, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization with over a century of community service. For availability and rental rates, see our website: or call May 2014 Page 9

10 Chamber Advertisers Now Open Elliot Insurance Agency Inc. Ty Elliot, Agent 403 Gallatin Farmers Avenue, Suite 101 Belgrade, MT Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Page 10 May 2014

11 Chamber Advertisers Connie Mackay 200 West Madison Ave., Belgrade, MT ; Fax May 2014 Page 11

12 Calendar Calendar of Events May 2014 Clip & Save Date Event Location Time 1 Farm Fair Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber 4:00 pm 3 Farm Fair Setup Brainard Ranch 1:00 pm 5 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm 6-8 Farm Fair Brainard Ranch 9:00 am-2:30 pm 6 President s Circle Ribbon Cutting St. Catherine Family Health Care 4:00 pm 7 Tournament Committee Meeting Bozeman Chamber 8:00 am 8 Farm Fair Takedown Brainard Ranch 2:00-5:00 pm 13 Agriculture Committee Meeting MacKenzie River Pizza, Belgrade Noon 14 Business Promotions Committee Meeting Broadway Café 7:30 am 14 Membership Services Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber Noon 15 Building Belgrade Library Landscaping Project 9:00 am-5:00 pm 15 Business After Hours: Campbell s Plumbing 195 High K St., Belgrade 5:30-7:00 pm 19 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm 20 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Belgrade Chamber 7:00 am 26 Memorial Day Chamber Office closed 28 Economic Development Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber 7:30 am Banner Ads Are Available on the Website. Take Advantage of Over 1,500 Hits a Day! We Believe in Belgrade Hard-copy newsletters printed by Like us on Facebook Page 12 May 2014