BILLINGS EVENTS
BILLINGS CHAMBER YEARLY EVENTS
Legislative Videoconferences – Bi-monthly lunch hour sessions connecting local residents with legislators in Helena throughout the Legislative Session.
Chamber Breakfast – The Chamber’s largest and most popular event, that offering breakfast and to hear a message by a nationally recognized keynote speaker, leaving attendees motivated and energized.
Legislative Receptions – A congratulatory reception for election winners and to thank candidates for campaigning for office.
Ag Celebration – Annual event allowing the Chamber to give back and show appreciation to the agricultural business community.
Chamber Open Golf Tournament – A fun day in the sun to golf with other Chamber members. Chamber Annual Meeting – A luncheon connecting Chamber members with the strategic initiatives the Chamber is focusing on for the year. Small Business Saturday – A day of shopping local promoted by the Chamber in collaboration with media. Candidate School – A free halfday candidate school for those interested in running for elected office. QUARTERLY EVENTS
Chamber AM – A series of quarterly events aimed at educating the business community on initiatives supported by the Chamber. EVERY OTHER YEAR EVENTS
Candidate Forums – After the primary elections, a public forum for candidates to discuss the issues.
Legislative Wrap-Ups – A wrap-up lunch discussion featuring panelists to discuss the outcome of the legislative session. MONTHLY EVENTS
Business After Hours – This event offers the opportunity for members to engage and network with other members at a social hosted by a local business held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5 – 7 p.m. Business Development Network – This program is to assist small businesses in creating long-term value, developing relationships to benefit business to create opportunities for growth. Coffee with Elected Leaders – a meeting connecting Chamber members to their local elected officials. Chamber Journey – A monthly event for current and potential Chamber members to learn more about the benefits of investing in the Chamber of Commerce. Collaborate - This weekly meeting on Wednesdays is open for all Chamber members to connect and network.
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NEXTGEN EVENTS
NextGEN is a program of the Billings Chamber and exists to foster relationships, develop business opportunities, support civic involvement, and promote investment in the community among young professionals. Cahoots – A weekly networking meeting hosted at the Billings Chamber. NextHOUR – A monthly networking opportunity hosted at/by a local business. CoffeeHOUR – A monthly networking opportunity with a guest speaker to promote personal and professional development. Lunch with a Leader – A monthly virtual lunch meeting with a local professional leader. Quarters – A quarterly networking and leadership development opportunity. Professional Development Series – This is a 5-month series featuring guest speakers and interactive engagement among attendees to learn and grow personally and professionally. Mentorship Meetups – These monthly meetings connect young professionals with a mentor in the business community to help guide them. It also includes opportunities for members to engage with high school and college students to pay forward the mentoring experience.
