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Volume 34 , Issue 7
July 2014
The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce takes an enormous amount of pride in being able to provide great value to our members. The Progress is an integral part of that value. When faced with file size limitations that were limiting our ability to give The Progress a makeover and allow us to include more photos to make The Progress a more engaging experience for our members. By making these changes, we weren’t able to email the file out in bulk any longer because the file becomes too large for our email system (and many of yours) to handle once more photos and other complexities are incorporated. Finally, the solution of uploading each month’s issue to ISSUU.com was discovered. The Progress is always downloadable as a PDF from the ISSUU website each month, for those who still prefer to read the file in Adobe Reader, the “old“ way. If you have any questions regarding the new format or any other aspect of The Progress, please contact Stephanie Sorini at the Chamber of Commerce at 723-3177 or send an email to bsbchamberprogress@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 9th - 4:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at Butte Pediatric Dentistry 401 S. Alabama Monday, July 14th - 11:30 a.m. Executive Board @ Chamber Tuesday, July 15th - 8:30 a.m. CVB Meeting @ Chamber Wednesday July 16th - 12 noon Chamber Ambassadors Thursday, July 31st - 5:30 p.m. Business Card Social at Genesis HealthCare Butte Center (formerly Butte Care and Rehab) 2400 Continental
Our Mission:
The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce is an alliance of individuals, businesses, and other organizations dedicated to the growth, economic development, and enhanced quality of life in the Butte Area. The People The Priorities The Resources The Service Working together — we CAN make a difference.
Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center 1000 George St. Butte, MT 59701
Marko Lucich Executive Director mlucich@buttechamber.org Maria Pochervina CVB Director/TBID Executive Secretary mariap@buttecvb.com
Stephanie Sorini Marketing, Membership & Bookkeeping Director
marketing@buttechamber.org Cheryl Ackerman Receptionist/Staff Associate bsbchamber@gmail.com
(406) 723-3177
Shane McCarthy, Safeway
Cindi Shaw, Council of Commissioners
Desiree Shogren, Comfort Inn of Butte
Pat Fleming, Fleming & O’Leary Attorneys
Ed Stepan, RED Silicon
Jim Woy, Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C.
Paul Tash, Tash Communications
Lynn Lloyd, Montana Standard
Alana Ferko, Butte Plaza Mall
Mark Hughes, Super 8
Linda Granger, School Trustee/Highlands College
Kevin Dennehy, St. James Healthcare
Paul Babb, Northwestern Energy
Chris Ackerman, Cherry Creek Radio
Tami O’Connell, Stix & Stonz
Herb Kelsey, Farm Bureau Financial
Karen Corbin, KXLF TV
Judy Jonart, School District #1
Maura Uggetti, Copper Ridge Healthcare
Andy Zdinak, BLDC
Becky Sprunger, United Blood Services
Jeff Gorman, McDonald’s
Colin Higgins, MacKenzie River Pizza
Kristen Rosa, Butte-Silver Bow
Bob Bentley, Jr., Bentley Construction
Machelle LeProwse, Northwestern Mutual
Matt Vincent, BSB Chief Executive
Todd Tregidga, Montana Tech
Donald Blackketter, Chancellor Montana Tech
Pete Akey, Glacier Bank
Paula Ruark, Town Pump Hotel Group
Jim McKenzie, Newland & Co.
Don Peoples, Individual Member
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Paula Ruark, President Town Pump Hotel Group
Pete Akey, President-Elect Glacier Bank
Jim McKenzie, Treasurer Newland & Co.
Ed Stepan, Vice President REC Silicon
Mark Hughes, Vice-President Super 8/CVB President
Desiree Shogren, Vice-President Comfort Inn of Butte
Paul Tash, Vice-President Tash Communications
Todd Tregidga, Vice-President Montana Tech
Miller’s Boots and Shoes, 301 S. Arizona St., has sold their family business to a new owner after 97 years of operating this family business. I have had the privilege of personally knowing all three generations of this cohesive and quality family unit. Miller’s Boots and Shoes has been a pillar of our community throughout each generation of existence and have provided a great product and customer service to Butte and the surrounding area. As I write this message, it is a double-edged sword. It is a tribute to the Miller family that they could provide this niche in Butte for 97 years and yet a sadness to say farewell to this wonderful family. However, it is a tremendous joy to see that they have passed the torch to a new Butte family to be able to continue providing this great service. Many times the ending is not as joyous when people who have worked hard and sacrificed for over a century have to close their doors and their business ceases to exist. I would like to congratulate Dan, Linda, Mick, and Claire on a job well done. Miller’s has been an incredible asset in the Butte Business Community. I would like to officially welcome the new owners to the Butte Business Community, knowing that you have BIG SHOES to fill! Good luck in your new endeavor! Sincerely,
Executive Director
Remember: Fireworks Safety First!
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About fifteen years ago I realized I can look at a calendar and even though it may indicate the season is spring or summer, unless the days are warm, it may as just as well be the month of March. Such is the case this year, as the beginning of Festival Season is upon us, it is hard to believe, it’s almost July. But none the less I am wondering what my granddaughter will be wearing next week for the 4th of July parade and I’m making notes for our family barbecue, including reminding my husband to find the horseshoes. July, as most of you know is packed full of events to participate in… what a great time to invite friends and family to visit. Don’t feel as if you need to have guests stay at your home--Butte offers a large variety of great lodging options for visitors. Never assume all guest rooms are taken, especially during a festival weekend, as many times there are rooms available. So I am sharing the list of lodging options for Butte, something to hang onto for future reference. America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Rocker Inn) Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn Budget Motel Days Inn Comfort Inn Eddy’s Motel Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Finlen Hotel Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Quinta Inn & Suites Motel 6 Quality Inn & Suites Rodeway Inn & Suites-Capri Super 8 Copper King Mansion Bed & Breakfast Toad Hall Manor Bed & Breakfast
406-723-5464 406-494-3500 406-494-4346 406-494-7000 406-494-8850 406-723-4364 406-797-3241 406-723-5461 406-494-2250 406-782-2000 406-494-6999 406-782-5678 406-494-7800 406-723-4391 406-494-6000 406-782-7580 800-443-8623
First quarter of 2014 bed tax collections are in for the state of Montana, great news for Butte as we are up 5% and the State is up 4% over the same quarter for 2013. Changes in bed tax collections are attributed either or both of the following: more guest rooms being booked and/ or a higher rate for guest rooms booked. Either way, Butte has started off the year in a positive fashion. If you need Attraction Sheet/Tear-Off Maps and Visitor Guides, please stop by the Chamber office to grab a bundle. If you need brochures for individual attractions we ask you contact each attraction individually, unfortunately we only have enough inventory for the Visitor Information Center. The Chamber can also supply you with our most current list of events that have been shared with us. If you have a function you want us to know about, please email: mariap@buttecvb.com marketing@buttechamber.org
CVB/TBID
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Our newest members—memberships become active once payment has been received. A.W.A.R.E., Inc. Human Services 205 E. Park Street Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 563-8117 www.aware-inc.org
Members: If you have had any changes to your business name, address, website, management or contact information, please make sure that the Chamber has been informed! Please remember to send an email to marketing@buttechamber.org with your new details so your listing can be updated!
Born and raised in Meaderville, Butte Mt. (one of the 9 lost neighborhoods) and graduated from Girls Central High School in 1967. I have been married to Sid deBarathy for almost 42 years. We have a son Jeff, who is a dancer, singer, choreographer, costume maker, and consultant in Las Vegas. We have a married daughter Wendy (Cody), with 2 granddaughters, Brooklyn and London in Salt Lake. One of my dreams was to have my own business. After leaving the FBI and doing daycare, at 40 I had 4 businesses. I now have 2. One is welcoming new people to Butte. I am one of those people that will talk to most people that I don’t know, which could be a good thing for this type of business. Sometimes I meet people at the Chamber or in a store who are looking for a certain place in Butte and I just say follow me and I will take you there. I am so lucky that I have never had to leave my hometown so I do not know what it is like to move to a new place and not know where anything is and where to find a doctor, a school, a painter etc. This is where I come in. I am here to help the new people locate the above. I have been welcoming for 18 years. My business name is Rocky Mountain Welcome. I also love taking pictures. My husband tells people that I take my camera to the Dairy Queen. Well actually I have it in my purse all the time. You never know when there is a Kodak moment. So you will probably see me snapping pictures at the Chamber events and most any other place in Butte. The Progress | Page 6
On June 12th, NBC Montana & Thrivent Financial co-hosted the monthly Chamber Business Card Social in the Thornton Building’s ballroom. Thrivent Financial’s office is located in the Thornton Building as well.
technology to give the most up-to-theminute information to their viewers day in and day out.
Those present received information about how NBC Montana is providing a live news program for Western Montana each weekday morning with information that Montanans need to hear and how they are using
They also learned how Thrivent Financial is helping area residents take control of their retirements and plan for their futures intelligently and with true goals and logical expectations in mind.
The NBC Montana Today news team, including Laurel Staples, asked that Butte Among the delectable delights that viewers keep them in mind and send them tantalized the tastebuds of the crowd on news leads and photos to help them keep hand were pasties from Truzzulino’s Tamales. Montanans informed.
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Tuesday, June 10th Congratulations on your new home in Butte! Thank you for investing in the Chamber and in Butte! We look forward to working with you for years to come.
The Pita Pit held a ribbon cutting in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, the Butte Local Development Corporation and Butte-Silver Bow Government on Tuesday, June 10th to signify the symbolic beginning of their business venture in uptown Butte. Owners Carrie and Buddy Fisher spent months preparing the location at Park & Montana in Historic Uptown Butte for their vision an eatery to serve healthy and delicious food to the people of Butte in a “fastcasual� environment. The Pita Pit is a welcome addition to Uptown Butte and to the Chamber!
Hours:
Sun - Wed: 10 am - 10 pm Thu: 10 am - midnight Fri & Sat: 10 am - 3 am
Phone: (406) 299-3658 Fax: (406) 299-3659
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July 11, 12 & 13
August 8, 9 & 10
July 24, 25 & 26
September 12 & 13
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Wednesday, July 2nd Huck Finn and Pollyanna Day
The Original Mine Yard
sponsored by Teens Advocating a Safer Community (TASC)
Thursday, July 3rd 12 noon
Field of Honor
Belmont Mine
1,000 American flags sponsored by the Butte Exchange Club 5 p.m. until after fireworks
Fun & Festivities
in Chester Steele Park
with music & concessions 9 p.m.
Floats on Display
Civic Center
sponsored by Butte Community Celebrations 10:15 p.m.
Fireworks Display
off Big Butte
sponsored by Town Pump
Friday, July 4th 9:30 a.m.
Race for Recovery
Albertson’s parking lot to Longfellow Street (by Aaron's)
Between the Race for Recovery & the parade the Butte Exchange Club will be passing out Free Flags to the public
10 a.m.
Fourth of July Freedom Fest Parade
Beginning at the Civic Center then South on Harrison Avenue to Longfellow Street (by Aaron's)
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Daniel Financial Services
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Shakespeare in the Parks August 29th 6 pm Original Mineyard
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Free concerts featuring local and regional artists who play both original and cover music. Located outside on the passenger brick platform behind the Front Street Station—a Northern Pacific Railroad Depot, the free concerts will run from 6pm to 9pm with the remaining summer’s schedule listed below:
July 17
Chad Okrush
July 24
Mountain Moongrass
July 31
Russ Nelson
August 7
Tom Catmull
August 14
Blue Dream
Refreshments and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information about the free concerts or artists, please call 491-4968 or email cedarlakemt@msn.com. The Front Street Station is located at 800 E. Front in Butte's Midtown (not uptown and not downtown but right in the middle).
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ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS CLINICS 2014 The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist NEW and Established employers, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and lawyers to proactively prevent unnecessary claims and/or charges by providing updated reporting of state withholding, UI Tax requirements, workers’ comp. coverage, safety requirements, tax incentives, health insurance requirements, minimum wage, overtime, and/or civil rights laws.
Clinic Schedule: Registration 7:30 to 8:00 Opening Remarks & Agency Presentations 8:00 – 5:00 LUNCH BREAK & PRESENTERS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM CITY TO CITY City Livingston Kalispell Helena Glasgow Sidney Miles City Bozeman Great Falls Missoula Havre Billings
Date April 17 April 23 April 30 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 13 May 29 June 4 June 12 June 18
Polson Lewistown Butte Hamilton
Sept. 4 Sept. 24 Oct. 2 Oct. 8
Presentations Include: Dept. of Labor & Industry
Wage & Hour Unemployment Insurance Tax Unemployment Insurance Benefits Workers’ Compensation Safety & Health Bureau
Dept. of Revenue
Withholding Tax
Location Shane Lalani Cntr. Hilton Garden Inn Red Lion Cottonwood Inn Elks Lodge Miles City Community College Rm. 106 Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Missoula College – Rm. HB01 MSU Northern/Applied Tech Bldg. MSU Billings Main Campus – (Student Union Bldg.-Banquet Rm. A&B) Ninepipes Lodge (Charlo) Yogo Inn LaQuinta Inn & Suites Bitterroot River Inn
MT. State Auditors
Securities & Ins. Affordable Care Act
Presenting in following cities – Kalispell, Helena, Bozeman, G. Falls, Missoula & Billings All other cities will be presented by MT. Healthcare Network
“Navigator Organization” MT. Primary Care Association
“Navigator Organization”
Sponsor Job Service (JSEC) Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce MSU Billings
Fee/person $35 $40 $40 $40 $35/40* $30 $35/40* $40 $35/40* $30 $40
Job Service (JSEC) Job Service (JSEC) Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce
$40/35** $40 $40 $40
Registration fee is to cover facility & lunch costs. For more information and/or to register, please contact your local sponsor. Enrollment may be limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Send your registration form and/or payment to your local sponsor. *Higher prices indicated are for participants that are not current chamber members and ** are for 2 or more attending participants.
Registration Form - Assistance for Business Clinics Name of Business__________________________________________ Phone Number___________________ Address_________________________________________Town/Zip_______________________________ Name(s) of Those Attending 1._____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________ 2._____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________ 3.____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________
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It’s not too late to sponsor a flag!
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If you recognize this dashing Chamber Member, you could win 2 tickets to ride the trolley! Just call the Chamber at 723-3177 and identify the name behind this Mystery Face. We’ll put 2 Trolley Passes aside for the first correct caller! So put on those thinking caps and get that dialing finger fired up! The Chamber staff and volunteers are awaiting your calls. The Progress | Page 23
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CONSTRUCTION Year to Date WATER
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MONTH/YEAR
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May 2013
May 2014
CHANGE
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Labor Force Unemployment Unemployment Rate
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22,260,288.43 27,957,475.55
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0.3%
The Progress is the voice of our members and we are dedicated to keeping you informed and connected!
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-1.1% -0.6% -11.6% -10.6%
The Progress is published monthly and delivered mostly electronically.
EMPLOYMENT Employment
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