Billings chamber

YearlY eVents

ag celebration – annual event allowing the chamber to give back and show appreciation to the agricultural business community. 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.

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 Videoconferences

– Bi-monthly lunch hour sessions connecting local residents with legislators in Helena throughout the legislative session. legislative receptions – a congratulatory reception for election winners and to thank candidates for campaigning for office. 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.

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.