Senior Farmer/Rancher Junior Farmer/Rancher Service to Ag Special Ag Operations.

Chamber News Inside This Issue: Committee Updates 2 Upcoming Seminars 3 Business After Hours 3, 6 Library 3 Membership Luncheon 4 Business Before Hours 4 Executive Message 7 Renewals 7 New Members 8 Advertisers 9-11 Calendar 12 Gallatin Valley Agriculture Committee s Ag Appreciation Banquet Friday, March 21, 6:00 pm at the GranTree Inn The Gallatin Valley Agriculture Committee invites you to their annual Ag Appreciation Banquet. This year s banquet again celebrates agriculture by recognizing outstanding farmers and ranchers in four areas: Senior Farmer/Rancher Junior Farmer/Rancher Service to Ag Special Ag Operations. Agricultural Humorist Damian Mason will be the featured entertainment. Thanks to generous business sponsorships, the banquet is offered at no charge to farmers/ranchers, but you must RSVP to Carrie at 388-3730 by March 10. The cost to all others is $45/person unless your business was a Silver, Gold, or Platinum sponsor. Those businesses are allotted a certain number of seats, but they still need to RSVP. For more information, contact Debe at 388-1616 or dyoungberg@belgrade chamber.org. Belgrade Salutes Agri-Business! National Ag Week Is March 23-30 F E A T U R E D M E M B E R Thank you to the following major agriculture businesses: Aqua Tech, Inc., Crop Production Services, Elite Kubota, H&E Equipment Services, Kamp Implement, L.F. Dairy, Inc., Moodie Implement Company, New Holland of Belgrade, RDO Equipment, and Rocky Mountain Supply Company. Most of the agricultural services for the valley are right here in Belgrade. They provide jobs and bring people from all over Montana to our community. There are also many other service businesses that are tied to Belgrade s agri-business sector. Celebrate National Ag Week March 23-30 by thanking all agri-businesses for their support of Belgrade, the Belgrade Chamber, and the Ag community! If you re eating, you are involved in agriculture! To be featured in a future newsletter, call the Chamber at 388-1616. Like us on Facebook March 2014 Page 1

President: Kathleen Wood (388-0917) First Interstate Bank Vice President: Shayla Mills (388-8897) Big Sky Western Bank Treasurer: Kris Killorn (388-7516) Insty-Prints Of Belgrade Past President: Kelly Swanson (388-0665) Edward Jones Investments. Directors: Board of Directors Matt Colbert (388-6554) Campbell Plumbing and Heating Tyler Doshier (585-3957) First Security Bank Jackie Flikkema (388-6832) Knife River, Inc. Jennifer Koch (388-5100) Image Source Eve Parrow (587-5900) Bozeman Broker Group Jay Williamson (388-3700) First Security Bank Committee Chairs: Agriculture Business Promotions Economic Development Membership Services Tournament Transportation Jay Williamson Katy McEwen Joe Dahinden Kim Adams Kevin Black Jackie Flikkema Committee Updates* Agriculture: The committee is preparing for the Ag Appreciation Banquet on March 21. In addition, Farm Fair planning and preparations are in full swing! Business Promotions: The committee is formulating plans for the 2014 Customer Appreciation promotion. If you would like to help or have ideas, meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am at the Broadway Café. Customer Appreciation Day is set for May 17! Economic Development: The committee was honored to have Ted Barkley, the new Belgrade City Manager, at their meeting. Belgrade economics were discussed. Ted gave us his goals for economic expansion. The first quarter business tour will be at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field. Membership Services: The first class of Building Belgrade is winding down. With only 2 months of classes left and then the class project in May, everyone is looking forward to the new class, which will start in September. A committee of class members and the Membership Services committee will begin that process in May (also see article on page 5). President s Circle: The committee members are going to form a Belgrade Community Foundation where people can give donations and leave bequests in their wills. The money would be used for community needs. Tournament: The District 5B and Central A Divisional basketball tournaments were just completed. The State B Combined Girls & Boys tournament will be March 13-15 at MSU. Volunteers are always welcome. Transportation: Jackie Flikkema is the new chair of the Transportation Committee and will be having a meeting in April. *Meeting times and locations are shown on the Calendar (p. 12). Chamber Staff: Executive Director: Debra Youngberg 388-1616 (office); 570-4266 (cell) 388-2090 (fax) dyoungberg@belgradechamber.org www.belgradechamber.org Office Manager: Alicia Bell info@belgradechamber.org Technology/Member Services: Kim Adams kadams@belgradechamber.org April 4 May 17 U PCOMING EVENTS Belgrade Booster Club Auction Customer Appreciation Day 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 March 2014

Upcoming Seminars March Seminar Provider* 5 Managing Conflict PDC 13 Moving from Stress to Well-Being PDC 19 Intermediate Excel PDC 19 Contemporary Writing Skills PDC 19 Managing Emotions Under Pressure FPS 20 Approaching Supervision PDC 20-21 Mastering Microsoft Excel FPS 26 Exploring Emotional Intelligence PDC 26 Team Building, Mentoring and Coaching Skills FPS 28 How to Use Quickbooks FPS *CT CareerTrack (www.events.careertrack.com) FPS Fred Pryor Seminars (www.pryor.com) NST National Seminar Training (www.nationalseminartraining.com) PDC Professional Development Center (http://pdc.mt.gov) SP SkillPath (http://skillpath.com). Your Networking Connection Desert Rose 27 W. Main, Belgrade Thursday, March 20, 5:30-7 pm Please RSVP to 388-1616 or online so the appropriate amount of food and drink can be provided! Future BAH hosts: April 17 Insty-Prints of Belgrade May 15 Campbell s Plumbing & Heating June 19 Image Source Interested in hosting a BAH? Contact Kim Adams at 388-1616 or kadams @belgradechamber.org Quotes of the Month Spring is nature's way of saying, Let's party! Robin Williams American comedian and actor (July 21, 1952- ) The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. Henry Van Dyke American poet (1852-1933) Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. Doug Larson American journalist (February 10, 1926- ) March 2014 Page 3

Membership Luncheon for March March 27, Noon-1:00 pm The Mint Bar & Café Belgrade School Mill Levy RSVPs, lunch selection, and advance payment are required by March 25 Contact the Chamber at 388-1616 or online 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 (388-1616). Fundraiser Tickets Available The Belgrade Chamber has tickets available for two upcoming fundraisers. The first is the Bandits Casino Night on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00-10:00 pm at the River Rock Community Center. Tickets are $25 each and include dinner, one drink ticket, and $1000 in Casino Cash. You must be 18 or older to play poker and bingo. The other fundraiser is for the Belgrade Panther Booster Club Annual Auction. The auction is Friday, April 4, from 6:30-10:00 pm at the GranTree Best Western. Tickets are $15 in advance and$20 at the door. Ribbon-Cutting at Image Source Your Early Morning Networking Connection To purchase tickets, contact the Chamber. State B Combined Basketball Tournament March 13-15 at MSU Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers and team hosts for the State B Combined Basketball Tournament. Contact Debe at 388-1616 or dyoungberg@belgradechamber.org. Coffee with the City Manager Belgrade Chamber Tuesday, March 4, 7:30-9 am Future BBH Hosts: April 3 Available Interested in hosting a BBH? Contact Kim Adams at 388-1616 or kadams@belgradechamber.org Page 4 March 2014

Building Belgrade Working together in the spirit of unity; discovering our past, defining our present, and shaping our future to create pride, commitment, and loyalty among leaders in the Belgrade area. Building Belgrade is a 9-month leadership program that benefits employers, participants, and the Belgrade community. Sessions begin in September and end with a final project in May. The classes are on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except for holidays) and are from 10 am- 5 pm. The orientation and final day are from 9 am-5 pm. Sessions are held around the Belgrade community; each session focuses on a topic critical to Belgrade s success: Value to Employers: History Youth Government Community Public Safety Jobs Transportation Roots Team. Grooms leaders who will contribute to your company Provides professional networking opportunities Helps employees develop personal vision and confidence Creates positive internal public relations Imparts new knowledge about the Belgrade community to employees. Value to Participants: Provides greater understanding and a broader perspective of key issues in Belgrade Encourages networking between emerging and established members of the Belgrade community Increases understanding of community needs and appreciation of the role community history plays in current decision-making Motivates participants to seek out leadership roles in their communities and workplaces. Fees: The tuition for Building Belgrade is $295 for Belgrade Chamber of Commerce members and $395 for non-members. Tuition is nonrefundable. Full payment is due to the Belgrade Chamber by August 2. Application Information: Applications must be submitted by July 5 to the Belgrade Chamber at 10 E. Main St., Belgrade, MT 59714. Applications can be downloaded at http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/ UserFiles/chambers/491/File/Building_Belgrade/ Application2014-2015class.pdf. Here s what two current participants are saying: Building Belgrade has been the best leadership program I have ever been involved with! I ve met many new people that will remain personal and professional contacts of mine. I have really learned what an amazing and interesting community Belgrade is. Kathleen Wood (First Interstate Bank) I learned so much about Belgrade schools, government, businesses; it was a great opportunity to get together with a diverse group of community leaders and think about Belgrade s strengths and new challenges! Stephanie Gray (Gallatin College) Daylight Savings Time! Remember to Spring Forward and turn your clocks 1 hour ahead on Sunday, March 9 Welcome, Spring! Spring begins on Thursday, March 20 March 2014 Page 5

Business After Hours Hosted by Al & Jennifer Trainer (Keller Williams) Page 6 March 2014

Executive Message Recent Renewals It has been a whirlwind of activities with even more to come! Thanks to all of you who attended our Annual Dinner at the Holiday Inn Express. Although it was cozy to say the least, it was great to have our event in Belgrade and the food, drinks, and company were excellent! We have heard rave reviews about the ventriloquist; thanks again to NorthWestern Energy, Republic Services of Montana, Knife River, Inc., and First Interstate Bank for making it possible for us to bring him in. We look forward to a little space management next year, but the entertainment will be hard to top! Welcome to Ted Barkley, our new City Manager, who has been on the job for a few weeks. We really look forward to working with Ted on economic development and other issues. Make sure you take a look at the calendar (p. 12), as March is filled with activities. All of the committees are always open to new faces and new ideas. We welcome your attendance at any time. Stay warm and here s hoping that spring is right around the corner! Debra K. Youngberg, Executive Director Belgrade...the Heart of the Gallatin Valley Member News Customer Service Class: Career Transitions of Belgrade offers Ready-2-Work classes to help students increase their job readiness and performance in the workplace. Their 2 hour Customer Service class introduces students to the basics of successful customer service, a necessary skill in the workplace. Students learn to appropriately and successfully interact with customers. The class is available on an individual basis or for a group of employees from a business. A business is welcome to request specific skills that are required by their individual workplace environment. The instructor is the highly-qualified Michele Letendre. Her experience includes working with VISTA and 16 years with the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce where she gained extensive experience in marketing, business planning, customer service, and volunteer coordination. For further information or to enroll, contact Ellen Ornitz, 388.6701, ext. 110, ellen@careertransitions.com, or stop by 189 Arden Drive, Bruce Industrial Park, Belgrade. Do you have news to share? Submit your information to the Chamber office. The Chamber accepts credit cards and partial payments for dues! A big Thanks to the members listed below who continue to make a commitment to the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce! Arlin s Aircraft Service Axis Drilling Belgrade Auto Parts Belgrade Dental Associates Belgrade Garage Big Sky Insulation, Inc. Bozeman Chord Rustlers Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Authority Broadway Flying J Dick Anderson Construction Hayden Truck Repair Heartland Payment Systems Holland Concrete Construction, LLC Kamp Implement Keller Williams MT Realty Knife River, Inc. Lone Peak Physical Therapy MacKenzie River Pizza-Belgrade Martel Construction Matt s Saw Shop and Lube It Mills Repair Company Peace Lutheran Church Rabel Realty Rocky Mountain Credit Rudd and Company, PLLC Statewide Publishing Sky Federal Credit Union Snap Fitness Spine & Sport Chiropractic Clinic Paradigm Software The Eagle 104.7, 105.7 and K-Sky Country 106.9 Thrive/The Parent Place True Value Hardware Turf Tech Wendy Marquis Art Whalen Tire John Youngberg March 2014 Page 7

Welcome to New Chamber Members The Belgrade Studio Meg LaLonde 82 N. Broadway, Belgrade, MT 59714 406-209-1386 Formerly the location of Wendy Marquis Art, this space is now open for meetings, dance classes, temporary studio space, or small gatherings. It is a great open space with beautiful hardwood floors. Contact Meg at Belgrade Pilates at 209-1386. Go 2 Guys Auction Ross Mitchell 103 E. Main, Belgrade, MT 59714 406-816-8585 http://go2guysauction.com Go 2 Guys Auction is an online auction company located in the blue metal building on the corner of East Main and Kennedy St. They accept consignments and have an auction once a month. Bid online at go2guysauction.com! Chamber Annual Dinner - February 7, 2014 2014 Chamber Board of Directors Congratulations to Tudor Gee for receiving the Chamber s 2014 Spirit of Community Award Chamber staff at the Annual Dinner Ventriloquist Greg Claassen Page 8 March 2014

Chamber Advertisers Gallatin Gateway Community Center P.O. Box 329, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 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: http://gallatingatewaycommunitycenter.com or call 763-5156 March 2014 Page 9

Chamber Advertisers Elliot Insurance Agency Inc. Ty Elliot, Agent 403 Gallatin Farmers Avenue, Suite 101 Belgrade, MT 59714 406-388-3178 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Page 10 March 2014

Chamber Advertisers Connie Mackay 200 West Madison Ave., Belgrade, MT 59714 388-7211; Fax 388-1412 connie@gallatininsurance.com March 2014 Page 11

Calendar Calendar of Events March 2014 Clip & Save Date Event Location Time 3 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm 4 Business Before Hours: Coffee with the City Belgrade Chamber 7:30-9:00 am Manager 4 President s Circle Meeting Fiesta Mexicana 4:00 pm 5 Tournament Committee Meeting Bozeman Chamber 8:00 am 5 Membership Services Committee Meeting Belgrade Chamber Noon 11 Agriculture Committee Meeting The Mint Bar & Café Noon 12 Business Promotions Committee Meeting Broadway Café 7:30 am 13-15 State B Combined Basketball Tournament MSU 8:00 am-10:00 pm 17 City Council Meeting Council Chambers, 91 E. Central 7:00 pm 18 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Belgrade Chamber 7:00 am 19 Farm Fair Subcommittee Meeting Belgrade Chamber 4:00 pm 20 Building Belgrade: Transportation Yellowstone-Bozeman Airport Noon-5 pm 20 Business After Hours: Desert Rose 27 W. Main, Belgrade 5:30-7:00 pm 21 Ag Appreciation Banquet GranTree Inn, Bozeman 6:00 pm 22 Little Guy Wrestling Tournament Special Events Center, Belgrade All Day 22 Bandits Casino Night River Rock Community Center 6:00-10:00 pm 26 Economic Development Committee Meeting Broadway Café 7:30 am 27 Chamber Membership Luncheon The Mint Bar & Café Noon 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 March 2014