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Inside: Message from the 2012 Chairman Message from the President Review of 2011 from Past Chairman Chamber Membership Value Board of Directors Chamber Awards Chamber Accomplishments Chamber Staff Young Professionals Artist of the Year Leadership Helena Tiered Membership Government Affairs Committee Annual Swish Tournament

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6 l 2012 Report To The Community l Helena Chamber of Commerce

2012 Message by Board Chairman Trevor McDonald 2012 is here. Does the world end or do we get to keep moving on?

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and Staff have developed a great plan of work for the coming year – look for the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce to continue as the leading business organization for area businesses.

As a business owner myself, I rely on the Chamber for its many programs and services that are available to all business members and their employees. The chamber has seen great stability in member support, even through a less than stellar economy. This is testimony to the strength of our chamber and the work that the chamber does. With over 830 members, the Chamber provides strong advocacy at the local and state levels. There is a saying “The Chamber –doing things people think just happen” and I think that is very true! Many do not know that the Chamber responds to and sends information to over 30,000 inquiries each year from potential visitors and potential residents. The chamber also works hard to communicate with our members with current business news, member events, and more. The Chamber does many networking, educational and member events to add value to membership. Planned for 2012 is a Chamber trip (destination to be announced!) and we also have several new member benefits coming up, plus the Chamber Board will stay focused on securing land this year for a new visitor information center.

A big project in the Helena community that will affect business is the Custer Interchange, which will start again in February and conclude this coming fall. The Chamber will work closely with the Montana Dept. of Transportation, the contractor and businesses along that corridor during the project to keep all businesses informed and to drive business to those who will be challenged during the closure of the bridge. We are encouraged with the end in sight for a much needed and long-awaited infrastructure improvement to a major business district in Helena.

I would encourage any business that is not currently a member to give Mike Sell, Membership Director at the Chamber, a call to find out all that the Chamber can do for your business. The Chamber is working hard to keep relevant and provide great benefits. I definitely see the value of the Chamber for my business.

I look forward to my role of Chairman for the coming year. I know the Chamber Board and Staff will work hard for you and your business.

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2012 Message from President/CEO Cathy Burwell

A s the Chamber looks forward for our 2012 calendar year (122nd year as a chamber – Montana’s oldest), we

are encouraged by progress over the past few months in our community to overcome challenges of a slower economy. Despite some of our industries facing a less than stellar year, Helena emerged as #2 in the nation out of 577 micropolitan cities (under 50,000 people) for economic strength. That says a lot about our community and what makes this a great place to live! We are buoyed by the fact that the chamber membership has remained strong with nearly 840 members – now the third largest chamber in Montana (only behind Billings and Bozeman). With strong support from our members, we can continue to provide strong lobbying efforts such as our work this past year at the state legislative session that saw our chamber lobby on more than 100 bills in support of a better business climate. Most notable was efforts on the workers compensation costs that were lowered by an average of 20% and the work on lowering the business equipment tax.

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One of our programs that saw the biggest growth was the Young Professionals. Not only did they grow in numbers of members, but they were very successful in obtaining good sponsorship dollars that enable them to provide great programs, discounts, and networking opportunities for the younger business people in our community.

Every year in my tenure at the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce (presently at 12.5 years here!) we have added more benefits for our members. We already have 3 new programs planned for 2012 that will again increase value for investment in the chamber.

We encourage our members (and remember – every employee of every member business IS a member!) to get involved, attend, participate, and volunteer for one of our many active committees or great events. With your help, we can make a real difference for the business community, for your business, and for Helena. We have a staff of 7 highly qualified, loyal, hard-working people who concentrate on business success every day – I encourage you to get to know them! The Helena Chamber is your business advocate and the voice of business for the Helena Area.

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8 l 2012 Report To The Community l Helena Chamber of Commerce

A 2011 Review from Past Chairman Jim Stanger Looking back on 2011, the Chamber met the challenge.

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n Members receive FREE worldwide exposure of their business on the Chamber’s website n Members are listed in the business directory both alphabetically and by business type n Member listings also include a 50+ word business description, e-mail links, a map link and business website n Tiered members receive their logo and a tiered-level banner next to their directory listing n The Helena Chamber website receives 60,000-80,000 hits monthly!

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2011 Chamber Board of Directors Andy Hunthausen Lewis and Clark County Commissioner

Andy grew up in East Helena and is the seventh of nine children. He graduated from Helena High School in 1983 and continued his college career at the University of Montana where he graduated in Education in 1988. In 1993, he earned his Masters Degree in Education in Counseling and Development. Andy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified School Counselor and a Certified Teacher. Prior to becoming a L&C Co. Commissioner, Andy worked for the Helena School District and also, at Carroll College. Andy’s community activities are many and include Helena Gold Rush Lions, Youth Connections Advisory Committee, Carroll College Impact Drive and a volunteer coach for youth activities. He is married to Pam PonichHunthausen and they have two sons Max and Ben.

Anthony Perpignano Vice-President, CWG Architects

Tony Perpignano is the Vice President of CWG Architects. Tony has been living in Helena since 1992 and is a graduate of Montana State University’s School of Architecture in 1991. Tony is also active in the Helena Sunrise Rotary Club, he is on the Board of Directors for Helena Industries and is a member of the Architectural Society of Helena. Tony has been with CWG Architects since 2000. When Tony is not practicing architecture, or being active in the community or spending time with his family he can usually be found standing in a river fly fishing or working in his home studio on a watercolor painting.

Bob Morrison President & CEO, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

A third-generation leader at Morrison-Maierle, Bob continues to grow the company his grandfather began in 1945. After getting his Master's Degree from Montana State University in 1979, he worked for a large national engineering firm in Idaho, Texas, and Colorado. He returned to Montana and Morrison-Maierle in 1991 and was named President and CEO in 2006 after serving as Great Falls Office Manager, Chief Engineer, and Vice President. His technical specializations are in major water and wastewater treatment systems, pump stations, pipelines, and interdisciplinary project management. Bob is a registered professional engineer in Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, Arizona, and Utah. Bob grew up in Helena, attended Helena High School, and is married to

his high school sweetheart Kathy. They have two grown sons. Paul has a PhD in Physical Therapy and lives in Boise, Idaho. David has a landscaping, lawn maintenance, and snow removal business in Bozeman.

Brigadier General John Walsh Montana Army National Guard

General Walsh assumed the duties as the Adjutant General for Montana in September 2008. As the Adjutant General for the State of Montana, he administers/commands a joint federal-state program to provide for the organization of the Montana Army and Air National Guard. General Walsh was born in Butte and attended Carroll College. He graduated from the US Army War College in June 2007 with a Masters Degree. General Walsh is responsible to the Governor for disaster and emergency services, homeland security, and a Youth Challenge Program among other programs. General Walsh also served as the Battalion Commander of the 1-163d Infantry Battalion while deployed to Iraq from December 2004-November 2005. He and his wife, Janet, have two children, Michael and Taylor.

Dave Simkins Owner, Leslie’s Hallmark & Montana Made Store

Dave has been in business in Helena for many years and heads up the family business of Leslie’s Hallmark here in Helena and Great Falls. He served the Chamber Board in the 1980’s and has the distinction of being the youngest Board Chairman in our history – he was 27 years old (1984 Board Chair). He has been active and supports many organizations and causes in Helena.

Denise Trautman General Manager, Holiday Inn Downtown Conference Center

Denise started in the Hospitality Industry in 1993 at the Maui Coast Hotel. After being in Hawaii for 17 years her family moved back to Montana and decided to make Helena their home in 2001. She started at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel, then to the Days Inn and is currently the General Manager at the Holiday Inn Downtown and the Quarry Bar & Grille. She is currently the Treasurer of the Helena Hospitality Group and has held the position of Chairperson in 2006. She is presently serving on the Board for the Montana Lodging & Hospitality Association.

Eric Smith Director, Boeing Helena

Eric Smith is Director of Boeing Helena, previously Summit Aeronautics Group. Prior to accepting this assignment, Eric was Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Industrial Engineering leader in Italy where his responsibilities spanned the Alenia Aeronautica facilities in Foggia, Grottaglie, and Pomligano. He led Boeing’s onsite operations-support team, assisting Alenia in developing and implementing manufacturing-system controls and business operations for its work on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. A fourth-generation Montanan, Smith graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Economics. He is a member of the advisory board for Quality School International in Brindisi, Italy. Smith has also been active in Boeing’s Employee Community Fund and in working with a youth group in Tacoma, Wash.

Greg Strizich President & CEO, Helena Community Credit Union

Greg spent nearly 20 years working with financial institutions in Washington State. Greg returned to his home town of Helena to serve the membership of Helena Community Credit Union. Greg has extensive credit union experience having served in the capacity of CFO for Numerica Credit Union, located in Spokane, Washington. Greg is a licensed CPA for the State of Montana and a member of the American Institute of CPAs. Greg received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Montana and later earned an MBA from Washington State University.

Jason Davis President, Schlenker & McKittrick Architects

Jason, President of Schlenker & McKittrick Architects, P.C. (SMA) was born and raised in Butte where he attended Butte High School, graduating in 1998. He attended Montana State University where he earned a Master's Degree in Architecture and also met his wife Noelle, who is a Helena native. Jason moved to Helena and began his career with SMA in 2004, becoming a partner and shareholder in 2009. Throughout his career, Jason has always had an interest in giving back to the community and is the current Chairman of the City of Helena Zoning Board of Adjustment where he has served since 2005, current member of the Tri-County Area Special Olympics Management Team, and former member of the Original Governor's Mansion Restoration Board.

Helena Chamber of Commerce l 2012 Report To The Community l 11 Jeff Wadekamper Asst. Airport Director, Helena Regional Airport 2012 Chamber Board Chair-Elect

Jeff grew up in Helena and has been around aviation his entire life. He started working for the airport in 1991 while still attending Capital High School. He continued to work at the airport every summer while attending MSU in Bozeman and after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1998, he began working at the Helena Regional Airport full time. Jeff is currently the Assistant Airport Director and serves as the Past President of the Montana Airport Manager’s Association. His community work includes being a member of the Helena Kiwanis Club, and past participant of the Leadership Helena Program. Jeff has worked with the Chamber on numerous committees such as the 2002 and 2009 Air Show Committees, Transportation Committee, Visitor Center Committee, and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Committee. Jeff enjoys working in his shop restoring old vehicles and aircraft, and drag racing. He and his wife Sharlene also enjoy attending air shows and drag racing events.

Jim Enyeart Owner, Home Beautifiers

Jim graduated from Powell County High School in Deer Lodge in 1980 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1984. Jim married Shelle in June 1981 and they moved to Helena in 1984. Jim started as an employee of Home Beautifiers in 1985 and he and Shelle purchased the business in 1989. They purchased Montana Closetworks and incorporated it into the business in 2006. He has served on the Eastgate Water and Sewer Board, Big Brothers and Sisters Board of Directors, Helena Building Industry Association Board of Directors just to name a few. He has also volunteered for other organizations including Cub Scouts, Eagle Mount, and the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds.

Jim Stanger Owner, Helena Motors/Helena Auto Center 2012 Chamber Board Immediate Past Chair

Jim Stanger, President of Helena Motors & Helena Auto Center, moved to Helena over 10 years ago. His background includes a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and Jim has been involved in car dealerships the past 18 years. He currently sits on the Board of the Montana auto Dealers Association and the Toyota Dealers Advertising Board. Jim loves the Montana outdoors and enjoys traveling. Jim and his wife, Suzi, have two children.

Keith Meyer Superintendent, Helena School District

Keith Meyer is the current Interim Superintendent of Helena School District #1. Keith received a BS Degree in Elementary Education at Montana State University in Bozeman and went on to obtain his Master of Arts School Administration Degree from the University of Colorado. He began his teaching career in the Helena School District in 1977 and he has held a position in the Central Office Administration since. Keith is an active member of many educational associations, serving as past President for Montana Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals, past Board of Director for the School Administrators of Montana, past President of the Montana Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, and current Board Member of the Montana Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Keith has been married to his wife, Katie Meyer for 26 years and together they have two children – son, Marcus, a graduate of HHS and Carroll College; and daughter, Molly, a graduate of HHS and currently working in Helena.

Kit Johnson Owner, J4 Automotive

Kit grew up in Missoula and attended Northern Montana College. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Automotive Technology and a Business Minor with continuing education in automotive technology and business administration. Started as a mechanic after college and worked in numerous shops until building J4 Automotive in 1994. Kit is a seven-time regional winner of the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year award and won the national NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year award in 2007. A decorated Desert Storm Veteran, his military career includes United States Marine Corps, Active Army, Army Reserve and National Guard. He is currently a board member of the East Helena School Board and has participated in local politics and sat on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee in East Helena. Kit’s family includes his wife Viola, who is also co-owner of J4 Automotive, and his two daughters, Nikita and Kacy.

Kym Black Community Bank President, Wells Fargo Bank Helena

Kym’s background includes Bank President for a community bank in Missoula, Superior and Helena markets, has been with Wells Fargo Bank for 22 years – transferring to Helena several years ago to be the CEO of Wells Fargo here. She has served and is serving on many boards including Habitat for Humanity, St. Pete’s Foundation, and in the past United Way, American Heart Association, Young Life Board, and Jayden Lynn Foundation.

Linda Kindrick Executive Director, Montana Community Finance Corporation

Linda Kindrick is Executive Director of Montana Community Finance Corporation, a non-profit organization charged with marketing, packaging and servicing loans under the Small Business Administration 504 loan program. She previously worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration for over 21 years. Linda serves on the boards for Montana Business Assistance Connection and Good Samaritan Ministries. Linda is a native of Helena and ultimately, a lifelong Montanan, and is married to Jeff Kindrick and has two adult children and one grandchild.

Margaret Corcoran Owner, Benny’s Bistro

Margaret was born and raised in Montana. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Classical Studies from the University of Montana. Margaret started working at a bakery in Missoula in the late 70’s. She moved to Boston for a couple years and continued in a French restaurant while she searched for my career. She continued in Seattle into the mid 80’s as a French bread baker, pastry chef and Chef Instructor in a Culinary school. Margaret moved back to Montana in 1986 and began making bread and pastries for the Pasta Pantry. Wanting a change in 1994, Margaret purchased Benny’s, then a sandwich and coffee shop on Fuller Avenue. Plying her baking skills, Benny’s soon made all their own breads, and desserts along with soups and sandwiches. Pretty soon they also started catering. In 2001, The Goodie Shop closed and the building went up for sale. She bought the building, gutted it and created Benny’s Bistro, a full restaurant and catering company.

Mark Bursynski Chief External Affairs Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

Mark Burzynski is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana’s Chief External Affairs Officer. Prior to joining Blue Cross, Mark served simultaneously as the chief financial officer of St. Vincent Healthcare and the chief executive officer of the Yellowstone Community Health Plan, Inc. A certified public accountant, Mark received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Wisconsin in 1979 and 1980 respectively. Mark is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

12 l 2012 Report To The Community l Helena Chamber of Commerce Mark Lancaster Attorney, Luxan & Murfitt, PLLP

Mark Lancaster grew up in Helena and is proud to have returned to be a part of the great community Helena offers. During more than a decade away, Mark had some great adventures, but also managed to receive a degree from Montana State University and another from the University of Montana, fortunately or unfortunately making him both a Bobcat and a Grizzly. Mark is an attorney at Luxan & Murfitt, PLLP, in downtown Helena. As a member of the Leadership Helena class of 2010-2011, Mark is proud to bring the perspective of that diverse group of Helenans to the Helena Chamber of Commerce Board.

Patricia Spencer Public Information Officer, Lewis & Clark Library

Patricia Spencer has served as the Public Information Officer for the Lewis & Clark Library for the past ten years. Patricia graduated from Carroll College with a B.A. in History. After receiving her M.A. in English Literature and 20th Century US History from Oregon State University, Patricia returned to Montana to work as the Outreach Coordinator for the Montana Historical Society. Patricia was an active member of the Downtown Helena Inc., Board of Directors from 2001-2010, serving as Chair of that board for four terms. She is also the author of an Images of America Series book on Helena: Helena, Montana: The Queen City of the Rockies and the Broadwater Hotel; as well as numerous articles about our local history. In addition to her duties at the library, Patricia is an Adjunct member of the faculty in the Department of Communication Studies at Carroll College.

Peggy Stebbins PR/Marketing Director, St. Peter’s Hospital

Peggy has been with the hospital for the past seven years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications, business administration, and graphic arts, and used that degree in her work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and also at Carroll College prior to working at St. Peter’s Hospital. Peggy has been involved with the Helena Chamber of Commerce for the past 20 years serving on various committees and she is the chairman of the annual awards luncheon. Peggy stays involved in the community by working with several healthcare committees. She has worked with the Kay McKenna Youth Foundation Board, Helena Civic Center Board, YMCA Board and Helena High School Boosters. Her children include a daughter, Kelly Anne, and a son, Scott.

Peter Mollet Owner, Perkins Family Restaurant 2012 Chamber Board Treasurer

Pete is the previous owner of several restaurants and also was previously a corporate regional manager for all of Wisconsin for Perkins. After that he was the Perkins Corporate franchise consultant for the NW consisting of 4-5 states. Peter and his wife purchased the Helena Perkins 4 years ago. He is a big supporter of the Chamber VIC volunteers, Carroll College and many other organizations and causes in the Helena area.

Scott Olsen President, Helena Sand & Gravel

Scott was born and raised in Townsend. His wife, Sandi, and he have two wonderful kids, Alexa age 13 and Riley age 11. Scott has worked for Helena Sand & Gravel since 1999 when he started as a project manager for Rick and Ed Maronick. He has since held

various responsibilities with the company, with current being president of Helena Sand & Gravel. He is also an active board member for the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, Montana Contractors Association and the Montana Utility Coordination Council (MUCC). Scott enjoys time with his family and the outdoor activities that Montana has to offer including: camping, hunting, fishing, skiing and riding horses.

Shawn Peterson Owner, Tempest Technologies, LLC

A Helena resident since 1991, Shawn co-owns Tempest Technologies, LLC with his wife, Lisa. He received his Business Management degree from Montana State University and has taken advanced training in other technology and marketing fields. For the past nine years, Shawn has been very instrumental in assisting the Helena Chamber of Commerce with their website. He is active with numerous non-profit organizations including the Helena School District, Jim Darcy PTA, and the Montana Race for the Cure to name a few. In his spare time, he and his family, Ketya, Cole and Tasha, enjoy camping, hiking and visiting Glacier National Park.

Trevor MacDonald Owner, Sandy Mac’s Distributing, LLP 2012 Chamber Board Chair

Trevor began his business career first as a partner in 1994 of Sandy Mac’s Distributing, LLP and becoming majority owner in 1997. Born in Helena, he graduated from Helena High School and then went on to Montana State University. Trevor is past President of the Helena Education Foundation and Youth Connections. He currently serves on the board of the Lewis and Clark County DUI Task Force, East Helena Wrestling Club and former board member of the Montana Beer & Wine Distributors Association. Outside of work, Trevor teaches the bible to 5th-7th grade students at South Hills Church of Christ and enjoys golf, family and friends. Trevor’s family includes his wife, Diana and son Andrew.

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2011 Chamber Business Person of the Year 2011 George D. Anderson Buisiness Person of the Year Peter Sullivan, Sullivan Financial

P eter Sullivan was born and raised on a ranch in the Townsend area. After graduating from Carroll College in

1957, he started his career as a “repo man” for First National Bank here in Helena. He later “moved up” to a loan officer position. An entrepreneur, in 1963 he struck out on his own selling insurance, pensions, and investments. Forty-nine years later, he is still running Sullivan Financial Group – a comprehensive financial planning firm in downtown Helena.

He and his wife Sheila raised six children – all successful in different careers – who have given him nine grandchildren. Success in business has given him many honors over the years. He has been a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable for 35 years and was inducted in 2000 into the ING Financial Partners Hall of Fame for being in the top 10 of production for over 10 years.

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Peter continues to be very supportive and involved in the Helena Chamber. He served as Chamber Board Chairman in 1979, has served as President of the Chamber Ambassadors (Red Coats) and served on an extensive list of foundation boards, community organizations, the Helena Navy League, Kiawanis, and the Helena Parking Commission /Business Improvement District.

Peter Sullivan He was appointed by 3 Sullivan Finacial different governors to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Philanthropy. He also received recognition as a Four Georgians Legacy Award Winner.

When there is a strong need or a very good cause that needs fundraising, Peter has been the “go-to” guy. As Chair of the recent Cathedral of St. Helena Capitol Campaign, he led this committee and was instrumental in raising $4.2 million of which many have said, Peter raised $3.8 million of that total. The campaign was expected to take place over several years, Peter’s leadership took the committee to completion in just 6 months. He was amazed at the level of contributions from Catholics and non-Catholics for this landmark and gem in Helena.

He has helped the Ambassadors raise money for the Friendship Center, the Old Glory Flag project, and many other efforts by the group. Peter was the Pacesetter for United Way for many years in getting commitments for larger employers to allow their employees to contribute to the local campaign. He and Sheila have been honored by many organizations in Helena – the list is too long to include here but very impressive!

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2011 Chamber Business of the Year 2011 Business of the Year Helena Sand & Gravel

H elena Sand & Gravel has provided asphalt and concrete services to the Helena area since 1935. In 1976, Maronick Construction purchased Helena Sand & Gravel. The combined companies made for a strong, well-diversified company providing construction services and aggregate materials to the greater Helena valley. In 2000, Helena Sand & Gravel purchased Big Sky Ready Mix and in 2002 the company was purchased by Oldcastle Materials Group. The company is still managed from Helena with many of the traditions and practices established over the years.

Helena Sand & Gravel has expanded keeping pace with the recent growth in Helena. They aggressively seek all types of aggregate material supply and heavy construction work. Along with supplying concrete and asphalt, they also provide all types of sands and gravels, road mixes, washed sand & rock, crushed asphalt and topsoil. Their landscape center, located on Canyon Ferry Road, offers a variety of landscape rock including river rock, scoria rock, lava rock, Missoula red rock and crushed glass. Their construction crews perform all types of site work including underground utilities, all types of excavation work, grading, gravel work and asphalt paving.

They have recently performed contract work for Montana Dept. of Transportation, Montana Aeronautics, City of Helena, Helena Regional Airport, Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality and various private development companies. Helena Sand & Gravel takes pride in their reputation built on a safe work environment for our employees, quality workmanship and customer service. They strive to develop long standing relationships with our clients and with the Helena community.

In support of local schools and the military, the company spent their own money to paint their 4 mixer trucks with logos of Carroll College, Helena High School, Capital High School, and the Montana Army National Guard. They are big supporters of Lewis and Clark County 4-H and the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

In 2011, during the extensive flooding that plagued the county, they donated over $20,000.00 in sand to aid area residents with their staff and equipment delivering round the clock deliveries and help wherever they could. They also allowed flood waters into their gravel pit along Lake Helena Drive which essentially made the pit unusable for the 2011 season. They are very community-minded and support an extensive list of organizations in Helena, in the region and state-wide.

Please join us in congratulating Helena Sand and Gravel in being awarded the Helena Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Business of the Year!

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2011 Chamber Small Business of the Year

2011 Small Business of the Year Capital Sports & Western Wear

C apital Sports and Western Wear was established in 1970 by Arthur C. Keeler. The store was then purchased in 1994 by Edward Beall and Art Keeler Junior and flourished under Ed and Art Jr.'s ownership until 2008 when Art Jr. retired from Capital Sports. Ed then took on 3 new partners- Dave Tobel, Bart Bratlien and Jay Sherley, all long term employees of Capital Sports, in 2008.

Capital Sports is a full service retail sporting goods store featuring a complete gun repair shop as well as a ski and bike service shop. Some of the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key departments include outdoor footwear and clothing, fishing, skis, bikes, hunting products and, of course, guns. The employees of Capital Sports are definitely what keeps the store functioning as well as it does. Capital Sports employs an average of 32 people many of whom have been with the store 20 years or more. Their business model is based on offering a superior level of customer service and this would not be possible without their dedicated staff.

Supporting the Helena community is a big part of their success at Capital Sports. They average over $30,000 per year in donations to local Helena organizations. Some of the many organizations they support include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Last Chance Stampede, Small Fry Football, Babe Ruth Baseball, Walleyes Unlimited, Helena Exchange Club-Coats for Kids, Carroll College and many more. They are also active in many of these same organizations, donating time in support of the community. They have a strong base of regular customers that they interact with at these events throughout the year and they always remember Capital Sports when they are ready to purchase sporting goods. Even in this era of on-line shopping and price checking on smart phones, they are confident that there will always be place for a local retail store selling quality products at reasonable prices and offering impeccable customer service.

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2011 Chamber Accomplishments Leadership Helena continues to have a great enrollment success. Thirty-one candidates graduated in 2011. This program has become well respected in the community. We are finding this is a great source of future volunteers for our committees, leaders for other organizations’ boards and even to serve on the Chamber Board. Mike Mergenthaler & Chairman Dean Mack do an excellent job leading this.

Convention and Visitor Bureau: This Council is doing an outstanding job of planning and utilizing the bedtax dollars that the Chamber/CVB receives. Notable this past year: • Targeted e-mail campaign to approved addresses that have indicated they want to receive vacation information. • Continue to send an e-newsletter sent to hundreds of potential visitors who want to receive area information – this is sent out every other month and currently has nearly 700 regular recipients. • Purchase monthly of the Smith Travel Report that tracks occupancy of local hotels and thus measures level of visitors that come to Helena and stay overnight. A valuable tool for measuring the tourism sector of our economy. • Airport Display has become our largest outlet for maps, vacation guides, and brochures. • Helped with volunteer deficiency in coverage of VIC by hiring person to fill in end of season. • Website updates to keep our site current and helpful to potential visitors. • Warm Season magazine advertising plan keep Helena as a destination and also capitalizes on our location between parks. • Sent out nearly 2500 relocation and over 20,000 vacation packets in 2011 SWISH Basketball Tourney – SWISH had another good year as a tournament. It was great to see more teams enter than before and this year’s event went off without a hitch! Big impact to the local economy of about ½ - ¾ of a million dollar impact.

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Government Affairs Committee – This committee worked hard to prepare for the 2011 Session. Government Affairs Chair Howard Skjervem, Board Chair Jim Stanger, our lobbyist Ronda Wiggers, and Chamber CEO Cathy Burwell worked to keep things flowing and within the policies set forth by the committee and members. We hosted legislators for breakfast, gave them all a welcome packet and gift, and hosted their spouses on a tour/ lunch out and about Helena. We also co-hosted the Friday meetings at the Capitol with Hometown Helena all through the session – this year providing lunch to encourage legislators to attend. In June and November, we had workshops for members customer service with Steve Beck. As usual, we also had our Assistance for Business and Familiarization Tour trainings. Over 300 members took advantage of these affordable training opportunities. Chamber Spotlight TV Program/Spot – This program with KTVH Channel 12 and CW-10 continues to be a great promotional tool for the Chamber and for our members. Each year we will have interviewed nearly 50 of our Chamber members. Great exposure for the Chamber and a good benefit to the members featured. The value to members interviewed is around $700.00 for the week of their spotlight.

Member Lunch on Evolution of Print Media and Marketing – Featured Randy Rickman (Publisher of the IR) and Toni Broadbent (owner of Allegra Print Imaging and Web Design) who presented to our membership. Member Lunch on “Big Business in Small Town” – ”. Boeing Helena, Northrup Grumman, and Heritage Propane (all Fortune 500 Companies located here) presented excellent information about their companies.

Young Professionals – This group continued to see progress – with nearly 200 members, (great amount of growth from the first year) The steering group planned at least 1 event per month and is moving toward more learning and professional growth opportunities in addition to their networking and social events. They were very successful in securing sponsorships to offset program costs. Another program they are now working on is a mentoring program. This is a very vibrant group within the Chamber!

Seeking to try something new for our members, we held a Celebrity Speaker Event in October. The Bill Rancic event had over 300 members attend and was a high quality event that had a different demographic than other events – mostly under 40 aged members attended.

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2012 Chamber Staff Cathy Burwell President & CEO

Mike Mergenthaler Vice-President

C athy became the President/ Mike joined the Chamber CEO of the Helena Area Chamber staff in June 2004. He is a

of Commerce in July of 1999 which means she is mid-year of her 13th with the Chamber. As President/CEO, she directs the daily operations of the Chamber and oversees all staff, activities, projects, and events for the Chamber. She works directly with the Chamber’s Board of Directors. She also serves as the Director for the Convention and Visitor Bureau and as the Director of the Tourism Business Improvement District which is also under the administration of the Chamber. She has served on an extensive list of boards from the Helena Area, statewide, and even on the national association of chamber executives’ (ACCE) board as an officer. She currently serves as a director and the Hospitality Committee Chair for the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association, on the Job Placement Advisory Council for Helena Industries, ACCE Finance Committee and on the Emerging Cities Committee of ACCE. Cathy was raised on a cattle and wheat farm east of Sunburst, Montana and was educated at Montana State University and the Technical College of the Rockies. She is a graduate of the US Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management. She has been married to her husband Pete (Montana Chamber) for 33 years and they have 2 daughters – Lacey Brelje (Glasgow) and Jessica Burwell (Las Vegas).

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Barb Sanem Accounting Director

arb Sanem is the Accounting Director for the Helena Chamber. She is also currently employed at the Department of Commerce for the State of Montana in the Travel Promotion Division, where she oversees the distribution of bed tax funds to the six tourism Regions and 11 Convention & Visitor’s Bureaus (CVBs). She brings a wealth of Chamber bookkeeping experience with her, as she was previously employed by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. Barb moved to Helena in 2004 to take her current job with the State. Barb has over 20 years of bookkeeping experience. She is an avid football fan and snow-mobiler.

Barry Houser Marketing/Communications Director

arry Houser has been with the Chamber as the Marketing/ Communications Director for over 5 years. In this role, he oversees the many publications the Chamber is responsible for. He is also responsible for updating the Chamber’s website & Facebook page, and maintaining regular contact with the Chamber’s members through email communications. Barry graduated from Montana State University, earning a BS in Business Marketing. A native of Montana, Barry and his wife, Frieda, have lived in the Helena area for over 20 years. Along with his two daughters, Monica and Amber, his passions also include golfing, baseball, fishing, and MSU Bobcat football.

Heidi O’Brien Director of Sales & Marketing, Tourism & Business Improvement District (TBID)

love of the Helena community shows in her daily work at the Chamber. Helena has been her home for over ten years. She and her husband, Tim, have two young boys, Shaun and Shannen.

Mike Sell Membership Director

M ike Sell has been with the Chamber since December 2010,

serving as the Membership Director. Mike is a Helena native with an extensive background in sales and marketing. He came to the Chamber after working in the insurance industry for over 13 years, where he worked for Payne Financial Group and Western States. As a Helena native, Mike understands that business, both large and small, are what gives Helena a vibrant economy and a bright future. Mike is also quite active in the Helena community, volunteering his time with youth activities. He has been married to his wife Amanda for 17 years, and has three sons – Taylor, Jackson, and Cade.

Rhonda Retz Office Coordinator

R honda joined the Chamber staff in August of 2009. She is a

native of the Helena area. After graduating from Capital High School, Rhonda worked for the Department of Revenue for four years. After enjoying the stayat-home mom scene for six years, she then worked for the East Helena School District for five years, before moving to the Helena School District, where she was employed for eight years. Rhonda & her husband Darren have been married 22 years. They have two sons, Nick & Clint. Rhonda and her family are Capital High Bruin and Carroll College Saint fans!

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2012 Marks Fourth Year For

Young Professionals Group The Helena Chamber’s Young Professionals group begins their fourth year stronger and more involved than ever before! The YP’s were created in 2009 with the goals of getting young working members of the Helena community involved with the Chamber, and to offer young professionals a means of networking amongst their peers. The group meets every month, and the meetings include everything from networking luncheons, to lounge series speakers, to after work socials. The YP’s have had the chance to hear from many nationally renowned speakers, and has grown in size to over nearly 200 members! In addition to networking and learning, the Young Professionals have contributed to many local charitable organizations, including Helena Food Share, Toys for Tots, and Coats for Kids. Last year, the YP’s learned the ins and outs of opening and operating your own business, participated in a Toastmaster’s meeting, listened to a lively debate from young, local congressmen during the legislative session, and toured the Helena Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank to learn of the Bank’s impact on the Helena community. In addition, they also served as the Bucket Brigade to raise money for the Symphony Under

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If you are between the ages of 25 and 45, the Helena Chamber invites you to participate in the Young Professionals group! Young Professionals is a great networking, socializing, and professional development opportunity targeted to this age group. They have an Executive Steering Committee that creates a program agenda for a monthly function that is specifically designed to involve young members in the Chamber in a different venue then currently offered to all members. The Steering Committee also elects one member each year to serve a one-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. This also helps businesses recruiting younger employees to Helena, to get them connected with others their age very quickly. If your business is looking for a great way to develop your young talent, please call either Barry Houser or Mike Sell at the Chamber at 442-4120.

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2012 Artist of the Year Paul Graham

T he Helena Chamber is proud to announce our 2012 Artist of the Year,

Paul Graham! Paul was born in Helena in 1967. He was raised in the Helena area and currently lives with his wife Beckie and daughter Chase in the mountains near Helena.

As a fourth-generation Montanan, Graham naturally acquired a passion for the outdoors. An artist since childhood, he is continually influenced by the freedom and beauty of the mountains and wildlife around him. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fishing trip on the Missouri, a white-water rafting trip, or working with his wife on their small mountain ranch, each day brings new ideas for another unique creation. Graham has worked in several mediums including oils, clay, photography, and stained glass. In 1997, he completed a one-year internship in stained glass and

worked as a teaching assistant at Carroll College, a Catholic liberal arts college in Helena. In early 1998, Graham discovered his own process of combining sculpted molten metal and bent stained glass in a single piece. Graham experimented with abstract designs, and eventually began to sculpt images. In November 1998, his dream of becoming a full time artist became a reality when he resigned from his position as Financial Director of the Airport Authority.

Graham has expanded glass and metal designs to include plates, antler pieces, free standing sculpture, and chandeliers. He has also developed a complete line of fused glass pieces. Although his process is just a few years old, Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has been accepted in galleries and shows across the United States. He has displayed at several national shows across the northwest. Graham is also a supporter of many local organizations

Paul Graham Graham feels extremely blessed that God gave him the ability to create. He plans on using his talent as he works toward his life-long goal, to be happy and decorate the lives of others.

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The Leadership Helena Class of 2011–2012 began in September with an overnight retreat at the Blacktail Ranch! This year’s class is excited to begin the 9 month session that focuses on becoming an informed, effective leader and qualities and traits that make a good leader. The class will also explore a variety of topics that affect the Helena community such as Government and Law, Education, Health, Community Services and Growth and Planning.

While at the Blacktail Ranch, the group had the opportunity to get to know each other and the diversified backgrounds that they each come from. They also learned about their own individual leadership characteristics and the pros and cons that pertain to them. The class will continue to meet the second Thursday of each month and conclude in May with a graduation ceremony and reflection of the training and events of the past year. The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the businesses who support Leadership Helena by allowing their employees the opportunity to participate in this great program.

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Tiered Membership

Enhances Chamber Benefits Over the past several years, the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce has implemented and improved a dues structure known as Tiered Membership. Prior to our Tiered Dues Structure, a Member’s dues investment was based on the number of employees rather than their need for products and services. Under the Tiered Membership program, a business or organization can choose from several different levels offering a wide array of benefits. It’s as simple as picking the level that’s right for you! The Chamber currently boasts a total membership of 850 members. Membership in the tiered program has more than doubled since its inception in 2006, with over 20% of Helena Chamber businesses now participating in this new structure! Tiered Membership offers eight different levels to choose from with each increase in level providing more benefits and offering a better value than purchasing the same products and services separately. Members can choose to participate in the level that best meets their business needs. In addition to the savings, all Tiered Members receive:

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Depending on the level of participation, additional benefits include Event Sponsorship Credit, Business2Business Connection Ad Credit, Golf for 4 at the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament, Golf Tournament Sponsorship credit, a feature on a Chamber Media Program such as the Today’s Chamber Spotlight TV program, and more. If you are interested in learning more about how Tiered Membership can benefit your business or organization, contact Mike Sell at 447-1945.

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Working for a Strong Business Climate in Helena

Government Affairs

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce represents businesses from the greater Helena area. We act as the voice for business and are committed to ensuring a favorable economic, legal, and regulatory climate for the Helena Area business community. Each policy position we have taken has been carefully reviewed by our board. Our mission is to publicly support policies that will facilitate economic growth in our community. We hope that you will take the time to become engaged in these issues and, in turn, communicate with your elected representatives. At all levels of government, well-intentioned initiatives often have unintended consequences. Without input from the business community, these initiatives could adversely impact the ability of businesses to generate jobs and to create higher standards of living. However, when business leaders communicate with their elected officials, better public policies result.

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for business and believes in free enterprise. We are pro-business. The Government Affairs Committee

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(GAC) is the advocacy arm of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce. The role of the committee is to evaluate public policy from the City, County, State, and Federal levels. The Committee assists and promotes business participation in government and legislative affairs as well as promotes the interests of the Helena area business community in the political process. The Chamber currently has the support of a professional lobbyist to assist our Committee with these efforts. The Government Affairs Committee meets periodically to discuss and update legislative positions and appropriate positions on local issues. We may invite our elected officials and representatives to join us and give us updates from their jurisdictions. All Chamber members are welcome to attend meetings. Committees will be appointed by the Chamber Board Chair and the Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Council.

During the 2011 Legislature, the Chamber worked on over 100 bills and was instrumental in the successful passing of many of those. The Chamber’s GAC worked diligently to stay on top of bills sent to us for input and decisions. We would love to hear your input on legislative issues that may and will affect your business. Please call the Helena Chamber at 442-4120! In addition, the Helena Chamber also participates in the Coalition of Montana Chambers. This group is comprised of the Chambers from our state’s major population centers, including Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula. The Coalition meets annually to focus attention on state-wide issues, and to share notes on what each is doing successfully. The Helena Chamber is an advocate for business to represent a strong voice – the voice of nearly 850 businesses in the Capitol City!

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SWISH Tournament Sees Continued Growth and Participation The 2012 SWISH Basketball Tournament is once again registering teams from all across the state to participate in the Chamber’s annual tourney in March. Tip off for the longest running youth basketball tournament in the state is slated for Saturday and Sunday March 4th and 5th, 2012. Fourteen gyms have been reserved throughout Helena, East Helena and Montana City. Last year, nearly 80 teams and over 600 kids participated in one of the largest tournaments in the state. The tournament is open for 5th through 8th grade boys and girls and features some fantastic competition.

To register your team in the tournament, visit the Helena Chamber web site at www.helenachamber.com and click on “What’s New” in the left hand drop down menu. Or, call Mike Mergenthaler, Tournament Director at 447-1941.

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2012 Chamber Committees AIR SERVICES AND TRANSPOTATION

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Chamber’s Air Services and Transportation Committee has a monthly meeting to update members on current trends and issues that affect the air services industries. This is a coordinated effort with involvement and leadership from the airport, FAA, Army Aviation Support Facility, Montana Guard and Reserve, Montana Aeronautical Division, Helena Chamber, airline companies, and others serving the air industry, plus City, County, and State Highway / Transportation Departments. Brad Culver, Nitro-Green & Christmas Decor Air Services & Transportation Chair

AMBASSADORS

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Helena Ambassadors Committee serves as a personal connection between the Chamber leadership, staff, and individual members through personal contact with the Chamber Membership each year. The Ambassadors also welcome new business to Helena as well as doing business tours during their monthly meetings. They represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings and events. Ed Jasmin, Retired Ambassadors Chair

ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: This committee is responsible for organizing the numerous business awards which recognize outstanding service to both the Chamber and community. These award winners are honored at the Chamber’s annual Awards Luncheon, Peggy Stebbins, St. Peter's Hospital Annual Awards Luncheon Committe Chair

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The annual golf tournament is a fundraising event where Chamber members have the opportunity to network with others and participate in a well-organized tournament. This tournament provides the Chamber with additional revenue for other member services. Toby Shannon, Wells Fargo Annual Golf Tournament Chair

CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The onvention and Visitors Bureau Committee works to effectively promote the history, culture, arts and recreations of the Helena area while continuing to preserve and protect the resources and quality of life for area residents. This sector of the Chamber also operates the Visitor Information Center located at the Cedar Street exit. Denise Trautman Holiday Inn Downtown Conference Center Convention & Visitor's Bureau Chair

ANNUAL BANQUET

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: Eech year this committee coordinates site selection, speaker and program for over 500 attendees at the annual banquet and business meeting. The committee is also responsible for organizing numerous awards which recognize outstanding service to both the Chamber and community. Brad Culver, Nitro-Green & Christmas Decor Annual Banquet Chair

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HELENA HOSPITALITY GROUP

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of the Helena Hospitality Group is to provide a network of communication and hospitality services among area hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and tourist attraction professionals. Michele Steele Wingate By Wyndham Helena Hospitality Co-Chair Ryan Preston, Hampton Inn Helena Hospitality Co-Chair

LEADERSHIP HELENA

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Leadership Helena Committee assists local leaders to learn more about the diversity and opportunities in the Helena area and encourages their involvement in community and Chamber activities. Leadership Helena is the premier community leadership training program which educates and motivates existing and potential community leaders. Class members learn from speakers who are experts in their fields as well as taking several tours of community, government, business and non-profit organizations. Junior Leadership Helena is an extension of the adult Leadership Program and is formatted to enable high school juniors the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. Dean Mack, Heritage Propane Leadership Helena Chair

MEMBER BENEFITS

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: This committee serves as a vehicle to seek out, analyze and recommend new projects, services, and benefits to the Board that meet the needs of our member Jim Enyeart, Home Beautifiers Member Benefits Chair

businesses and are sound financial programs. The committee will also review existing programs, as appropriate, and make recommendations for improvement to the Board. This committee will also look for new affinity programs that help business be more efficient and/or save money on a service or product. They will look for programs that will assist business in growing or expanding.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: To promote Chamber membership, educate new members regarding the benefits of membership, provide members with networking opportunities and assist with membership recruitment and retention. The committee also assists the Chamber with Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies. Debbie Spranget, KHBB Television Membership Services Chair

MILITARY AFFAIRS

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Military Affairs committee exists solely for the purpose of fostering understanding, mutual support, recognition, and rapport between the citizens, professional groups, and business communities of the Greater Helena area and the military including the National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Forces of all branches of military service. SFC Richard Berger, Retired Military Affairs Committee Chair

SWISH

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: The SWISH Committee is dedicated to ensuring that this event offers participants the highest level of competition and sportsmanship while showcasing our friendliness and hospitality. The committee will also market Helena as the â&#x20AC;?city of choiceâ&#x20AC;? for these events. The annual SWISH tournament will continue to be the main event that provides these funds and will continue to be known as the best and longest running tournament in the state. Chris Kanthack SWISH Chair

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER

COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT: Created to address and fulfill the need for Helena to have a permanent visitor center for the Capital City. The committee is charged with finding and securing a suitable location, creating a vision and concept for an appropriate center, forming a fundraising campaign, and all that is entailed with the final product. The Chamber seeks to provide a center that Helena can be proud of and that is functional in increasing tourism dollars spent within the Helena Area. Jeff Wadekamper Helena Regional Airport VIC Co-Chair

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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provides events designed to engage young people (25-45 yrs old) of area firms and help them become more competitive in the business arena. The program helps young professionals establish a web of business contacts through networking and to grow both personally and professionally through a variety of program topics and venues. Kelsi Gleason, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MT Young Professionals Chair

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Program of Work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012

TRANSPORTATION The Helena Chamber will work closely with the Montana Department of Transportation and the contractor to ensure the least amount of impact to businesses along the Custer Avenue corridor through the massive interchange project of 2012. We will continue our Air Services and Transportation Committee work in conjunction with the Helena Regional Airport and other transportation partners.

EVENTS In addition to the After Hours and Before Hours Events, the Chamber has the Annual Golf Tourney, the SWISH Basketball Tournament, the Annual Banquet, Annual Awards Luncheon which provide many opportunities for networking, business exposure and marketing, and volunteer opportunities. We will work to encourage more volunteerism amongst our members. We will research and work to bring interesting business speaker events to Helena such as the successful Bill Rancic event in 2011.

INCREASE MEMBER VALUE The Helena Chamber Board has researched and will expand the already large offering of member benefits through several new projects and programs. We will be offering a trip abroad at affordable rates which will be attractive to our members and raise funds to expand programs offered by the Chamber. We have several new programs that will be launched in 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stay tuned for more in the first quarter of the year.

NETWORKING The Helena Chamber will continue to provide our members with outstanding networking opportunities through our successful Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, Member Lunches, Annual Banquet, and other events that make those important connections with your fellow members and potential customers. Our Young Professionals group also provides specific networking for the 25-45 year olds.

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INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE The Helena Chamber will continue to be the information clearinghouse for the Helena area in sending out all information packets (Vacation/Relocation Guide and Helena Map) to potential visitors and potential new residents. We will also keep our member businesses informed through our news emails, Report to the Community, and will create the new Business to Business Connection magazines. These also provide many opportunities to market your business services and products to your business peers. We will also increase efforts to disperse useful information through social media such as Facebook to our members.

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TOURISM The Helena Chamber will continue efforts to promote tourism growth in the area through use of the bed-tax dollars received through the Convention and Visitor Bureau and work closely with the Tourism Business Improvement District (administered by the Chamber) to create a cohesive and successful effort for tourism to our area. The Chamber will continue efforts to secure a permanent site for a quality Visitor Information Center for the Capital City.

EDUCATION The Helena Chamber annually offers many education opportunities for our members to broaden and hone their business expertise at affordable prices without traveling! We will continue to seek out and provide new and diverse opportunities for learning. We will continue our successful Leadership Helena Program which has been highly acclaimed by all graduates as the best overall program available to learn not only leadership skills but get acquainted with all aspects of Helena and create a close network of colleagues. The Young Professionals also have an educational component for their members and are working on a new mentoring program, too.

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Keeping Good Health

Close To Your Heart in 2012

Montana Chamber Choices Health Insurance Program wants your employees to have healthy hearts, and for your business to be as fruitful as possible. The following benefits are ways your business can achieve a heart healthy and productive workforce in 2012.

• Help Prevent Heart Disease. February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The chance of developing heart disease can be prevented by taking the proper steps to reduce your risk. Quitting smoking, exercising regularly, living a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition are all ways to help prevent heart disease. • Buy Affordable Health Insurance. Montana Chamber Choices has a history of providing comprehensive health insurance at an affordable, stable rate for you and your employees. The program covers employers with 2-99 employees. Call your local agent to get a quote on any of the 10 plan options. • Start a Health Savings Account (HSA). Health savings accounts are a growing trend in health care. An HSA is a tax exempt savings account established to help pay for the qualified medical expenses of an individual. HSA’s are offered in conjunction with High deductible health plans (HDHP’s). Chamber Choices offers a variety of plan options that are HSA eligible. • Shape Up Montana. Montana Chamber Choices is once again a proud sponsor of this exceptional wellness and physical activity program. Chamber Choices

customers get a discount on their registration. Shape Up is a 3 month team competition from February 1May 1st that encourages Montanans to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. • Well Vision Exam. High blood pressure, diabetes, and other diseases can be detected through a vision exam. As of January 1, 2012 all employees and dependents covered on Montana Chamber Choices Health Insurance have a vision benefit through vision service plan (VSP) that includes a $10 copay at a VSP provider for an annual WellVision Exam. • Preventative Dental Exam. An annual visit to the dentist can be very beneficial for your health. It ensures oral health and can detect other underlying health issues. Dental visits are especially important for people with diabetes and expectant mothers. Most Montana Chamber Choices plans offer a $100 preventive dental benefit. There is no network restriction with this benefit. Make your appointment today! • For more information on Chamber Choices visit www. chamberchoices.com

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Advertising and Marketing Opportunities Take a look at these great opportunities available exclusively to Helena Chamber members.

• Chamber/Visitor Center Information Racks – Chamber businesses are promoted for FREE at the Chamber lobby display area and at all Chamber Visitor Centers, including placement in the “Chamber Recommends” brochure series.

• Business2Business Connection News Magazine – 2,500 copies of this colorful magazine are distributed for FREE to members, placed in Visitor Information Center locations, & sent out to business relocation inquiries. – The Connection will be printed and distributed twice annually, with a Spring and a Fall edition – Member ads will be placed in both publications for the price of one! • Relocation Packets & Vacation Packets – 2,500 relocation + 30,000 vacation packets were distributed by the Chamber in 2010. – Members can have a full-page ad included in these packets for $25 per month

• Chamber Visitor and Relocation DVD – Produced by Tempest Technologies, this strikingly beautiful DVD highlights Helena and its many recreational and occupation opportunities. – Three different sponsorship levels in which you can participate in. – Distributed in vacation/relocation packets and upon request. • E-Mail Blast Advertising – Each Friday, an email is sent to over 3,000 email addresses of Chamber members advertising your businesses products or services – Advertising starts at $75/email; $100 for top listing – Exclusive emails can be sent on their own at any other time of the week for $150/email

• Helena Vacation/Relocation Guide – 70+ page high quality, full-color digest, distributed to all members and potential members – 30,000 copies printed and distributed to Visitor Centers and mailed to vacation/relocation requests – Pictorial profile of Helena including detailed area and relocation information • Tourism Advertisements – The Chamber’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau participates in mass marketing and advertising programs (i.e. Better Homes and Gardens, National Geographic, Travel, Sunset, etc.). Helena receives extensive exposure in these digests for the tourists.

• Chamber Recommends Brochure – Thousands of these FREE specialty listings are distributed, Chamber members are boldly listed and recommended.

• Member Event Sponsorships – High visibility and advertising value for members who sponsor a Chamber event such as Business After Hours, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Banquet, Business Awards Luncheon, SWISH Tournament, professional development seminars, the Young Professionals program, and various Sports and Tournament Events.

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The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Recommends... YOUR Business! On any given day, the Chamber office receives dozens of phone calls and the lobby is filled with walk-in traffic. These customers might be visitors to our community/ state/country, or even local people and they are looking for recommendations on variety of things including dining, lodging, shopping, recreation, etc. for the Helena area. Did you know as part of your membership in the Chamber that the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce recommends your business?

As a result of these inquiries, the Chamber started “The Chamber Recommends” brochures. These brochures are industry specific and list all Chamber members within that category. A member’s business, address and telephone number are automatically included for free!

The “Chamber Recommends” brochures have proven so popular that we have had to add additional categories and are now up to 23 different brochures. In addition to the categories listed above other brochures include: Real Estate, Autos, Boats, RV’s, Insurance, Banks & Financial Services, Home Improvement, Computer Services, Construction, etc. Brochures are available in the Chamber lobby, Visitor Center locations located at the Helena Regional Airport and the Walmart parking lot, and on-line on the Chamber website at www.helenachamber.com/newslettersandbrochures. Your listing in a “Chamber Recommends” brochure is in addition to your alphabetical and category listing in the Membership Directory. As members join, their business is added to the brochure. This is an invaluable membership benefit that directs customers to only Chamber members!

The “Chamber Recommends” brochure program is an incentive for you to visit the Chamber website at www. helenachamber.com to see the categories that business is listed in. Call Mike Sell at 447-1945 today if you would like to join the Chamber and have your business included in these brochures.

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A Special Thanks to our 2012 Chamber Members #

360 Office Solutions.................................... (406) 449-3012 4J's Casino........................................................ (406) 443-0584 5th Avenue Advertising............................. (406) 442-3961

A 2 Z Staffing Solutions............................ (406) 443-7664 A Plus Accommodations............................ (406) 442-3953 A Taste Of The City...................................... (406) 227-5552 A.W.A.R.E. Inc................................................. (406) 449-3120 A+ Lube & Wash........................................... (406) 442-9589 A-1 Rental/Party Plus Rentals & Sales............................. (406) 442-7690 A440 Piano Service..................................... (406) 594-1985 AAA Mountain West.................................... (406) 447-8100 AAA Quality Sprinkler & Landscape... (406) 458-6070 Aarons Sales & Lease.................................. (406) 443-4445 AARP Montana.............................................. (406) 457-4702 ABC Plumbing................................................ (406) 465-9198 ACLU of Montana.......................................... (406) 449-8590 Active Relief Chiropractic........................ (406) 443-3899 Affordable Windows................................... (406) 449-7515 Aflac.................................................................... (406) 443-0666 Albertson's, Inc.............................................. (406) 442-1052 Albertson's, Inc.............................................. (406) 443-8557 All About Grooming..................................... (406) 442-4142 All Season Heating & Air Conditioning..................................... (406) 442-3658 All Star Custom Rain Gutters.................. (406) 431-7988 All Ways On I.T............................................... (406) 285-1628 Allegiance Benefit Plan, Page 46 Management, Inc.................................... (406) 721-2222 Allegra Marketing Print & Web............. (406) 449-2847 Allglass Services........................................... (406) 449-4790 Allstate.............................................................. (406) 449-3939 Alpine Analytical, Inc................................. (406) 449-6282 Alpine Animal Clinic................................... (406) 449-7155 ALSCO- American Linen Division......... (406) 252-6697 AMC PC Services........................................... (406) 449-4224 AMEC Geomatrix.......................................... (406) 442-0860 American Cancer Society.......................... (406) 728-1004 American Federal Savings Bank........... (406) 442-3080, Page 33 American Federal Savings Bank........... (406) 442-3038 American Federal Savings Bank........... (406) 442-4522 American Legion -L&C Post #2.............. (406) 324-3989 Anderson Orthotics & Prosthetics....... (406) 443-7743 Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home.......................................... (406) 442-8520 Anderson ZurMuehlen............................... (406) 442-1040 Anderson, Ralph AnnaCo Investment Management........ (406) 442-2400 Anthony, Barbara Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.(406) 449-7300

Appraisal Partners Incorporated......... (406) 449-3525 Arbonne Int'l- Cheryl Smith.................... (406) 933-5588 Arcadia Acupuncture Clinic.................... (406) 443-6138 Arcadis.............................................................. (406) 449-7001 Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts............................................ (406) 443-3502 Ascend Strategies, Inc................................ (406) 459-7148 Associated Dental Care of Helena, PLLC............................................................. (406) 443-5526 Atkins................................................................. (406) 495-1377 Auto Trim Design of MT............................ (406) 443-7620 Automation & Management Consulting, LLC...................................... (406) 442-6665

Bagel Company.............................................. (406) 449-6000 Bagel Company.............................................. (406) 443-1900 Banc Certified Merchant Services........ (406) 513-1017 Bank of the Rockies..................................... (406) 495-1900 Barrister Bed & Breakfast....................... (406) 443-7330 Beaman, Bill Bear's Den Custom Framing & Gallery................................. (406) 442-4151 Ben Franklin................................................... (406) 442-2040 Benny's.............................................................. (406) 443-0105 Bergum Drug.................................................. (406) 443-0506 Bert & Ernie's................................................. (406) 443-5680 Best Bet Casino.............................................. (406) 442-3600 Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel........................... (406) 457-5500, Page 17 Betsy's Books, PC......................................... (406) 431-8230 Better Business Bureau............................. (509) 455-4200 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena........ (406) 442-7479 Big Sky Brokers LLC Real Estate........... (406) 443-1300 Big Sky Cleaning Services........................ (406) 465-9407 Big Sky Commerce....................................... (406) 327-0611 Big Sky Cremations..................................... (406) 227-2241 Big Sky Water Conditioning.................... (406) 442-5630 Bill Roberts Golf Course............................ (406) 442-2191 Birds & Beasleys........................................... (406) 449-0904 Bison Engineering Inc................................ (406) 442-5768 Bjerke Architects, PLLC............................. (406) 443-5801, Page 23 Blackfoot River Brewery.......................... (406) 449-3005 Blacktail Ranch............................................. (406) 235-4330 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana....... (406) 437-5000 Blue River Property Management, LLC.............. (406) 422-5898 BMC West Building Materials................. (406) 449-6924 Bob Ward Sporting Goods........................ (406) 443-2138 Bobcat of Helena........................................... (406) 227-6880 Bob's Valley Service DBA Montana Valley Hams.......................... (406) 458-5140 Boulder Hot Springs Inn, Spa & Retreat Center............................ (406) 225-4339

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Bower, Joseph E. Boxwoods........................................................ (406) 442-0422 Bozeman Daily Chronicle......................... (406) 587-4491 Branded Solutions........................................ (406) 461-7928 Brewhouse Pub & Grille............................ (406) 457-9390 Brides & Beaux.............................................. (406) 513-1002 Bridger Steele................................................. (406) 388-9555 Bridger Veterinary Hospital.................... (406) 443-5874 Broadwater Athletic Club and Hot Springs...................................... (406) 443-5777 Broadwater Athletic Club Life Fitness Center................................ (406) 443-6045 Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven P.C................................. (406) 443-6820 Bruce Swinney & Associates Realty.... (406) 442-3616 Budget Inn Express..................................... (406) 442-0600 Buffalo Wild Wings..................................... (406) 495-9464 Bulkley Electric Inc..................................... (406) 442-9408 Bullman's Wood Fired Pizza................... (406) 443-0004 Bullseye Casino............................................. (406) 449-3474 Burdick's Locksmith Incorporated...... (406) 449-6420

C & C Distributing........................................ (406) 439-7578 C & H Property Management LLC......... (406) 227-9276 Campbell, Brad Camper, John & Arlene Canyon Ferry Mansion Bed & Breakfast..................................... (406) 266-3599 Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church..... (406) 227-5119 Capital City Consultants........................... (406) 282-1744 Capital City Health Club............................ (406) 442-6577 Capital City Martial Arts & Fitness...... (406) 465-1580 Capital City Optimist Club........................ (406) 443-5388 Capital City Transmission & Auto......... (406) 449-6823 Capital Collision Center............................. (406) 442-8611 Capital Concrete........................................... (406) 227-9683 Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon........................................ (406) 442-6812 Capital Hill Mall............................................. (406) 442-0183 Capital Kirby/Vacuum City...................... (406) 442-3187 Capital Laundry & Textile Service........ (406) 442-8570 Capital Pawn Jewelry & Loan................. (406) 449-2200 Capital Sports & Western......................... (406) 443-2978 Capital Transfer & Storage....................... (406) 442-3970 Captain Jack's Restaurant........................ (406) 442-5995 Career Training Institute......................... (406) 443-0800 Carpet Garage................................................ (406) 442-4432 Carroll College............................................... (406) 447-4300 Casey Truss Company................................ (406) 227-5544 Cathedral of St. Helena............................... (406) 442-5825 Catholic Social Services of Montana.... (406) 442-4130 CDM Smith....................................................... (406) 441-1400 Cellular One..................................................... (406) 449-0900 Cellular Plus.................................................... (406) 449-4848

Center for Mental Health.......................... (406) 443-7151 Centron Services Inc./ Credit Systems........................................ (406) 442-3728 Century 21 Heritage Realty..................... (406) 443-1432 Century Gaming, Inc................................... (406) 442-7088 CenturyLink.................................................... (800) 244-1111 Certified Folder Display Service........... (406) 728-7911 Cherry Creek Radio-KBLL, KCAP,KHKR,KZMT................................ (406) 442-4490 Chicago Title Insurance Company........ (406) 442-2206 Child Care Partnerships............................ (406) 443-4608 Chili O'Briens................................................. (406) 449-2319 Chili's.................................................................. (406) 442-3500 Christman Roofing , Inc............................. (406) 443-7929 Cindy Stevick at Jack Hamlin Real Estate...................... (406) 431-0452, Page 2 City County Sanitation............................... (406) 227-6300, Page 21 Clawson Insurance Agency...................... (406) 443-6161 Clay Arts Guild of Helena.......................... (406) 449-6080 Cloud Peak....................................................... (406) 442-1874 Cochrane Insurance.................................... (406) 442-6700 Collision Pro Auto Body Repair............. (406) 442-4472 Comfort Inn..................................................... (406) 443-1000 Comfort Suites of Helena.......................... (406) 495-0505 CommTech Services.................................... (406) 227-8958 Comprehensive Hearing Services......... (406) 443-8838 Connect Telephone & Computer Group..................................... (406) 324-7161 Corey Parriman Construction, Inc....... (406) 443-0564 Cornerstone Christian Bookstore........ (406) 443-1991 Corporate Technology Group.................. (406) 443-3200 Costco................................................................ (406) 495-7042 Courtview Justice Solution...................... (406) 449-8250 Cowboys BBQ and Country Club........... (406) 442-6741 Creative Horizons........................................ (406) 442-7805 Credit Associates, Inc................................. (406) 442-6272 Crennen, Marty............................................. Cross Currents............................................... (406) 449-2292 Crossman, Whitney & Griffin................. (406) 443-2340 Crossroads Sports and Fitness Club, Inc..................................... (406) 442-6733 Crowley Dental Clinic................................. (406) 442-0282 Crowley Fleck PLLP..................................... (406) 449-4165 Crown Trophy................................................ (406) 442-3506 Crum Insurance Agency............................ (406) 443-4630 CTA Architects Engineers........................ (406) 495-9400 Culligan Water Conditioning/Central Solutions...... (406) 443-9248 Curves for Women....................................... (406) 457-1439

D & D RV Center............................................ (406) 442-8542 D & S Diversified Technologies dba HeadMaster..................................... (406) 442-8656 D.A. Davidson & Co...................................... (406) 442-9600

Helena Chamber of Commerce l 2012 Report To The Community l 39 D-1 Productions............................................ (406) 459-4554 Dallas Land Company................................. (406) 443-5110 Dalton Appraisal Service.......................... (406) 449-6139 Dan Gruber & Company............................. (406) 442-9112 David Jensen, State Farm Insurance.... (406) 430-1161 David Payne Outdoors, LLC..................... (406) 442-5637 Davis Business Machines.......................... (406) 442-9810 Davis Homes Inc........................................... (406) 461-5289 Days Inn - Helena.......................................... (406) 442-3280 Dayspring Plumbing & Heating, Inc.... (406) 461-8996 Decorative Industrial Plating, LLC....... (406) 449-6626 Deloitte Consulting LLP............................ (406) 437-9330 Delta Air Lines............................................... (800) 221-1212 Dex One............................................................. (406) 721-3711 Diamond Construction.............................. (406) 443-3373 Diamond Dream Wholesale & Supply.(406) 449-4653 Diamond Products....................................... (406) 449-6570 Diamondback Golf........................................ (406) 442-2648 Dick Anderson Construction, Inc.......... (406) 443-3225 Diocese of Helena......................................... (406) 442-5820 Discovery Business Technologies......... (406) 457-5480 DJ's Automotive Inc..................................... (406) 449-7927 Doney Crowley Payne Bloomquist P.C........................................ (406) 443-2211 Door Systems of Montana........................ (406) 443-3131, Page 4 Doubek & Pyfer Law Firm........................ (406) 442-7830 Douglas Williams, CPA............................... (406) 495-9411 Dowl HKM Engineering............................. (406) 442-0370 Dowling Sandholm Architects.............. (406) 457-5470 Downtown Helena BID............................... (406) 447-1535 Dr. John E. Smith, D.D.S.............................. (406) 443-6160 Drake, Paul Dunn Financial Solutions......................... (406) 449-2711

Eagle Tire, Brake Alignment & Transmission....................................... (406) 443-5910 Eaton Turner Jewelry................................. (406) 442-1940, Page 17 Edge Marketing & Design......................... (406) 202-1274 Edward Jones-Roxanne Meury.............. (406) 443-2887 Eiker, Bill & Becky Elkhorn Appraisal........................................ (406) 449-7646 Elkhorn Federal Credit Union................ (406) 449-8690 Elkhorn Federal Credit Union................ (406) 442-9793 Elkhorn Mountain Inn............................... (406) 443-0150 Elkhorn Mountain Realty......................... (406) 443-6557 Elkhorn Vision Center................................ (406) 442-2020 Elks Lodge #193............................................ (406) 442-6980 Elliott Auto Brokers.................................... (406) 442-6445 Emmanuel Chapel........................................ (406) 933-5424 Empire Office Machines............................ (406) 442-8890 Energy Laboratories, Inc.......................... (406) 442-0711 Exergy Development Group, LLC.......... (406) 449-0294 Experience Works........................................ (406) 447-3211 Exploration Works....................................... (406) 457-1800

Fairfield Inn by Marriott........................... (406) 449-9944 Farcountry Press.......................................... (406) 422-1252 Farm Bureau Financial Services........... (406) 449-6330 Farmer's Insurance On The Gulch........ (406) 443-8884 FedEx Express............................................... (800) 463-3339 FenceCrafters................................................. (406) 449-4302 Finstad's Carpet One................................... (406) 442-5501 First Community Bank............................... (406) 449-9300 First Community Bank............................... (406) 449-9800 First Interstate Bank.................................. (406) 457-7171, Page 47 First Interstate Bank.................................. (406) 457-7151 First Interstate Bank.................................. (406) 457-7161 First Montana Title Co............................... (406) 443-4422 First Security Bank of Helena................. (406) 442-8870 Fish, Wildlife and Parks Foundation... (406) 444-6759 Flanders, Fred Flathead Travel Service............................. (406) 442-4493 Florence Crittenton Home & Services.(406) 442-6950 Foster, Rodger Foundation for Animals............................ (406) 443-6532 Frederick's ATA Martial Arts.................. (406) 442-6499 Freedom Wealth Management LLC...... (406) 442-0051 Friendship Center........................................ (406) 442-6800 Frontier Builders Inc.................................. (406) 459-1528 Fusie, Robert

Galaxy Roasting............................................ (406) 449-6000 Gallatin Public Affairs................................ (406) 441-9100 Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, PC............. (406) 442-5520, Page 27 Gardenwerks.................................................. (406) 442-5008 Gates of the Mountains.............................. (406) 458-5241 Gateway Center............................................. (406) 449-4441 General James Duffy George's Distributing, Inc........................ (406) 442-3980 Ghost Art Gallery.......................................... (406) 443-4536 Golden Eagle Construction...................... (406) 449-7228 Golden Girls Antiques................................. (406) 443-3893 Golden West Enterprises.......................... (406) 442-0842 Good Samaritan Ministries..................... (406) 442-0780, Page 17 Goodwill/Easter Seals of Helena.......... (406) 457-1325 Gough, Shanahan, Johnson, Waterman................................................. (406) 442-8560 Governor Brian Schweitzer..................... (406) 444-3111 Grandstreet Theatre................................... (406) 442-4270 Great Divide Homes..................................... (406) 949-1681 Great Divide Radiology.............................. (406) 459-4060 Great Divide Snowsports.......................... (406) 449-3746 Great Northern Carousel.......................... (406) 457-5353 Great West Engineering............................ (406) 449-8627 Green Meadow Country Club.................. (406) 442-5750 Green Up IT, Inc............................................. (406) 465-5925 Gregg Thomas - dba Family Heritage.(303) 503-8362 Grey Rock Real Estate Group.................. (406) 442-3111

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Grub-Stake Restaurant & Lounge......... (406) 458-9816 Guaranteed Muffler-Pro Brake & Alignment............................................. (406) 442-7253 Gusto Distributing....................................... (406) 457-2675

H & L Drilling.................................................. (406) 227-7435 H & R Block...................................................... (406) 442-0670 Hamlin Construction & Development Co., LLC.......................... (406) 443-1340 Hampton Inn................................................... (406) 443-5800 Hannaford Street Bible Church.............. (406) 449-2273 Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies......... (406) 449-8611 Helena Abstract & Title Co....................... (406) 442-5080 Helena Accommodations & Rentals..... (406) 368-2334 Helena Auto Center...................................... (406) 442-5810 Helena Body & Paint, Inc........................... (406) 442-8170, Page 16 Helena Brewers Baseball.......................... (406) 495-0500 Helena Building Industry Association............................................... (406) 449-3358 Helena Center of Creative Living.......... (406) 442-0224 Helena Chapter of SHRM ......................... (406) 324-3119 Helena Community Credit Union.......... (406) 443-5400, Page 4 Helena Community Credit Union.......... (406) 443-5400 Helena Community Credit Union.......... (406) 443-5400 Helena Dermatology & Laser Clinic..... (406) 443-7200 Helena Education Foundation................ (406) 443-2545 Helena Eye Clinic.......................................... (406) 443-4040 Helena Family YMCA.................................. (406) 442-9622 Helena Food Share....................................... (406) 443-3663 Helena Hardwoods...................................... (406) 495-1066 Helena Homes & Investments Real Estate................................................ (406) 443-4041 Helena Housing Authority........................ (406) 442-7970 Helena Ice Arena........................................... (406) 457-2817 Helena Ice Company, LLC.......................... (406) 227-5902 Helena Industries, Inc................................ (406) 442-8632 Helena Insulation......................................... (406) 443-4353 Helena Job Service Workforce Center.(406) 447-3200 Helena Motors................................................ (406) 442-6310 Helena National Forest.............................. (406) 449-5201 Helena Orthodontics................................... (406) 442-0288 Helena Photography.................................... (406) 443-1966 Helena Recycling.......................................... (406) 457-2437 Helena Regional Airport Authority..... (406) 442-2821 Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc......................... (406) 442-1185 Helena School Career & Tech Ed............ (406) 447-8565 Helena School District #1......................... (406) 324-2000 Helena School District #1......................... (406) 324-2107 Helena Sheet Metal Works....................... (406) 442-4670 Helena Stamp Works & Engraving, LLC....................................... (406) 442-7171 Helena Surgicenter...................................... (406) 457-4200, Page 5 Helena Symphony Society........................ (406) 442-1860 Helena Trailer Sales..................................... (406) 442-9141

Helena Unlimited dba Last Chance Tours........................ (406) 442-1023 Helena Vision Center, P.C.......................... (406) 442-6814 Helena's Pit Stop........................................... (406) 449-2048 Henkel, Robert Henry Fenton, CPA....................................... (406) 449-6049 Heritage Food Store.................................... (406) 227-5304 Heritage Operating Propane................... (406) 442-9759 Hertz Car Rental........................................... (406) 449-4167 Heslep Construction, LLC......................... (406) 439-6454 Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell & Conference Center................................. (406) 756-4500 Hilton Garden Inn Missoula..................... (406) 532-5300 Holiday Inn Conference Center Downtown................................. (406) 443-2200 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helena.. (406) 442-7500 Holiday Station Stores................................ (406) 443-0135 Holter Museum of Art................................. (406) 442-6400 Home Beautifiers.......................................... (406) 443-4770 Hood & Horning Construction, LLC..... (406) 449-5609 Horizon Air...................................................... (406) 442-0930 Hot Spring Spas of Helena........................ (406) 442-5551 Howard Johnson Inn................................... (406) 443-2300 Howard's Pizza- Helena............................. (406) 443-5050 HR Software Solutions............................... (406) 449-8488 Hub Coffee, LLC............................................. (406) 422-1102 Hughes, Kellner, Sullivan & Alke, PLLP................................................. (406) 442-3690 Hunt Law Firm............................................... (406) 442-8552 Hunters Pointe Retirement Residence......................... (406) 443-4222 Hydrometrics, Inc........................................ (406) 443-4150

Independence Automotive....................... (406) 422-1886 Independent Record.................................... (406) 447-4000, Page 12 Information Technology Core................. (406) 495-2673 Insurance Coordinators of MT, Inc...... (406) 449-9777 Intermountain (Children's Home)........ (406) 442-7920 Intermountain Heating & Air Conditioning..................................... (406) 449-4567, Page 32 INTRALOT....................................................... (406) 457-1080 Island Liquor & Wine.................................. (406) 442-1090 Island Oasis Montana................................. (406) 933-8870

J & J Trading Post.......................................... (406) 449-5538 J4 Automotive................................................ (406) 227-8622 Jackson Creek Saloon.................................. (406) 443-2866 Jackson Orthodontics................................. (406) 442-1899 Jackson, Murdo & Grant, P.C.................... (406) 442-1300 Jacoby & Dee Insurance............................. (406) 457-1243 Jade Garden..................................................... (406) 443-8899 Jasmin, Ed........................................................ Jean Gets You Organized........................... (406) 457-1807

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Jensen Jewelers.............................................. (406) 442-4181 Jiffy Lube.......................................................... (406) 443-4004 Jim Donaldson Insurance/ State Farm................................................. (406) 442-4788 Jobs for Montana Graduates Foundation......................... (406) 444-3478 Joki & Associates.......................................... (406) 442-2159 Jorgenson's Inn & Suites............................ (406) 442-1770, Page 6 Jorgenson's Restaurant & Lounge........ (406) 442-6380 Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens PC................................................. (406) 442-6901 Jurenka.............................................................. (406) 457-4662 JWC Resources, LLC.................................... (406) 449-5628

K.R.Office Interiors...................................... (406) 513-1004 Kadrmas Lee & Jackson............................. (406) 449-7764 Kalmor Dental................................................ (406) 442-1377 Kearns, Bill...................................................... Keller , Williams Realty............................. (406) 465-5053 Keller, Reynolds, Drake, Johnson & Gillespie............................... (406) 442-0230 Kelly Builders................................................. (406) 459-6701 Kelson Services............................................. (406) 465-7072 Kenco Security and Technology............ (406) 449-2696 Kenton Rowe Photography...................... (406) 465-6707 KGR Radio........................................................ (406) 443-5237 KHBB Television........................................... (406) 457-1860 Kim's Marina & RV Resort........................ (406) 475-3723 Kindred Booker & Company................... (406) 442-4206 Kitty Brown Photography........................ (406) 431-0340 Kleen King, Inc............................................... (406) 443-0964 Kleffner Ranch............................................... (406) 495-9090 Kline, Judy KMTF Helena's CW 10................................ (406) 457-1010 KMTX Radio Station AM and FM........... (406) 442-0400 Knapp Insurance Agency.......................... (406) 442-1414 Knox Flower Shop........................................ (406) 442-4070 KOA Silos Campground/ Flamingo Grill......................................... (406) 266-3100 KTVH/Beartooth Communications..... (406) 457-1212 KXLH TV........................................................... (406) 422-1018

L & S Teambuilders...................................... (406) 442-5000 L&C Republican Women's Club.............. (406) 461-6425 La Quinta Inn & Suites............................... (406) 449-4000 Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)............................... (406) 443-1700 LaMoure, Jane Last Chance Gulp.......................................... (406) 442-5180 Left Brook Beads & Gifts........................... (406) 442-6635 Lehrkind's Helena Coca Cola................... (406) 442-9890 Les Schwab Tires.......................................... (406) 495-0070 Leslie's Hallmark.......................................... (406) 442-3933 Lewis & Clark Brewing.............................. (406) 442-5960

Lewis & Clark Chapter Of Mule Deer Foundation......................... (406) 461-2844 Lewis & Clark County................................. (406) 447-8304 Lewis & Clark Humane Society.............. (406) 442-1660 Lewis & Clark Library................................ (406) 447-1690 Lewis, Dave Lighthouse Interiors................................... (406) 442-4093 Lincoln Road RV Park, Inc........................ (406) 458-3725 Linda Roberts Photography.................... (406) 459-7939 Lindsay Drilling............................................ (406) 933-5511 Lithia Chevrolet of Helena........................ (406) 442-9001 Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Helena.(406) 442-9994 Litt'l John's Septic Service........................ (406) 458-5025 Little Angel Daycare................................... (406) 442-9737 Live! At The Civic.......................................... (406) 422-4083 Loveless Law Office..................................... (406) 442-1160 Lowe's................................................................ (406) 495-9750 Lucca's............................................................... (406) 457-8311 Luxan & Murfitt, PLLP............................... (406) 442-7450 Lynda Lynde Realty LLC........................... (406) 202-4900

M & B Strategies............................................ (406) 431-0962 MacKenzie River Pizza Co........................ (406) 443-0033 MacLaurin Insurance Agency, Inc........ (406) 443-0867 Main Connection Travel of Helena........ (406) 443-4199 Major General John Prendergast Manger-Harrington Physical Therapy................................... (406) 449-4279 Mann Mortgage............................................. (406) 449-6600 Marc Parriman Construction Co., Inc..(406) 443-2345 Marci's Catering............................................ (406) 439-7688 Mark Lindsay Construction Co., Inc.... (406) 449-2322 Marks Lumber............................................... (406) 933-5794 Masonic Home of Montana....................... (406) 458-5431 Mattress Madness........................................ (406) 443-7868 Maurices........................................................... (406) 442-0760 McDonald's...................................................... (406) 442-5252 McDonald's...................................................... (406) 442-2600 McHugh Mobile Home Park..................... (406) 442-0013 McMahon, Wall & Hubley, PLLC............. (406) 442-1054 MDM Supply.................................................... (406) 443-4012, Page 18 Meadowlark Dental..................................... (406) 442-0500 Melissa Brown Consulting & Design... (406) 431-7962 Mergenthaler Transfer & Storage......... (406) 442-9470 Merit Mechanical Services Inc............... (406) 443-1150 Met Life Home Loans.................................. (406) 431-4651 Mike Hughes Builder.................................. (406) 439-0818 Mile High Motors Helena.......................... (406) 442-1445 Millenium Engineering.............................. (406) 458-6599 Miller's Crossing........................................... (406) 442-3290 Mini Nickel....................................................... (406) 548-3350 Mitsi Corporation......................................... (406) 443-3797 MKK Consulting Engineers...................... (406) 438-2829 Monroe's High Country Travel Plaza... (406) 442-3259 Montana Association of Counties......... (406) 449-4360

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Montana Auto Dealers............................... (406) 442-1233 Montana Boat Center.................................. (406) 443-6400 Montana Broom & Brush Supply........... (406) 449-6144 Montana Business Assistance Connection........................ (406) 447-1510 Montana Chamber Choices...................... (406) 442-2405 Montana Chamber of Commerce........... (406) 442-2405 Montana City Bank...................................... (406) 443-0497, Page 19 Montana City Grill & Saloon.................... (406) 449-8890 Montana City Merchantile & Hardware Cafe........................................ (406) 449-4410 Montana City Plumbing & Heating....... (406) 449-2400 Montana City Store...................................... (406) 443-0150 Montana Closetworks................................ (406) 449-7808 Montana Club................................................. (406) 442-5980 Montana Community Finance................ (406) 443-3261 Montana CU Network/ Treasure State Corp. CU..................... (406) 442-9081 Montana Eyecare.......................................... (406) 443-2121 Montana Fishing Outfitters..................... (406) 439-4545 Montana Fly Goods Big Sky Expeditions.............................. (406) 442-2630 Montana Heritage Commission............. (406) 449-6688 Montana Historical Society..................... (406) 444-2694 Montana History Foundation................. (406) 449-3770 Montana Interim Housing........................ (406) 459-5895 Montana Internet Corporation.............. (406) 443-3347, Page 23 Montana Legacy Real Estate Co............ (406) 513-1300 Montana Living History Program........ (406) 458-3700 Montana Magazine...................................... (406) 444-5100 Montana Marketing, Inc............................ (406) 449-7446 Montana Military Museum...................... (406) 841-3550, Page 9 Montana N.E.C.A........................................... (406) 442-8330 Montana National Guard........................... (406) 324-3006 Montana Newspaper Association......... (406) 443-2850 Montana Parent Magazine....................... (406) 579-0746 Montana Propane, Inc................................ (406) 449-6177 Montana Public Radio................................ (406) 243-4931 Montana Records Management............. (406) 443-0307 Montana Society of CPA's.......................... (406) 442-7301 Montana State Fund.................................... (406) 495-5000 Montana Veteran's Foundation.............. (406) 442-3045 Montana Veterinary Specialists & General Care............................................ (406) 449-3539 Montana Work Care.................................... (406) 449-2116 Morgan, Margaret Morgan, Robert F.......................................... Morrison and Balukas Law Firm, PLLC....................................... (406) 443-1040, Page 20 Morrison-Maierle Systems Corp........... (406) 495-3525, Page 8 Morrison-Maierle, Inc................................. (406) 442-3050, Page 8 Mosaic Architecture, PC............................ (406) 449-2013 Moto-Montana Outfitters, LLC............... (406) 461-1661 Mountain Surgical Arts............................. (406) 513-1969 Mountain Thyme Catering....................... (406) 439-2069 Mountain View Eyecare............................ (406) 442-3937

Mountain View Family Health Care..... (406) 442-1231 Mountain West Bank, N.A........................ (406) 449-2265, Page 7 Mountain West Bank, N.A........................ (406) 449-1246 Mountain West Bank, N.A........................ (406) 443-4100 Mountain West Bank, N.A........................ (406) 443-4381 Mountain West Farm Bureau Financial Services................................. (406) 442-8988 Mountain West Home Sales, LLC........... (406) 443-4247 Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services................................. (406) 449-9378 Mountain West Pathology........................ (406) 444-2332 MR Business Builder................................... (406) 410-1950 MRI Center, LLC............................................. (406) 449-3750 MSU/Lewis & Clark County Extension.................................. (406) 447-8350 MT BLN / Montana DPHHS...................... (406) 459-7321 MT Council on Devolpmental Disabilities................. (406) 443-4371 M-T Glass Liquor Store............................... (406) 442-8545, Page 31 mtRheumatology.......................................... (406) 422-4401 MTS Freight..................................................... (406) 442-4356 Mueller, Kermit Murdoch Ranch and Home Supply....... (406) 457-1700 MWI Benefits Group................................... (406) 449-9378 Myrna Loy Center......................................... (406) 443-0287

Napa Auto Parts............................................ (406) 443-5431 Napa Auto Parts............................................ (406) 227-8666 Nash Spine & Joint Rehab.......................... (406) 443-1122 National Car Rental..................................... (406) 442-8620 Natural Medicine Plus................................ (406) 442-8508 Nature's Topicals & Teas........................... (406) 443-3671 New West Health Services....................... (406) 457-2200 Nicholson, Inc................................................. (406) 443-2160 Nickel's Gaming Parlour............................ (406) 443-5554 Nitro Green & Christmas Decor............. (406) 443-5088, Page 35 Northrop Grumman.................................... (406) 443-8600 Northside Wholesale Liquor & Wine.. (406) 495-9575 NorthWestern Energy................................ (406) 443-8934 Northwestern Mutual Financial Network................................. (406) 458-3336

Ocean Beauty................................................. (406) 443-1890 Off The Wall Advertising, LLC................ (406) 443-4400 Office Depot.................................................... (406) 449-6694 Olson, Dave Optimum.......................................................... (866) 943-4388 Options Women's Clinic............................. (406) 422-1011 Original Governor's Mansion.................. (406) 442-3115 Orion International Corporation.......... (406) 458-8796

Pacific Steel & Recycling........................... (406) 442-7851 PacifiCAD......................................................... (406) 442-8700

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Pad for Paws Foundation.......................... (406) 442-7373 Papa John's Pizza.......................................... (406) 442-7272 Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza...... (406) 449-7272 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza..... (406) 442-1975 Park Avenue Bakery.................................... (406) 449-8424 Parrot Confectionery.................................. (406) 442-1470 Paul Roos Outfitters.................................... (406) 442-5489 Paul Straw Cabinets.................................... (406) 443-5099 Payne Financial Group Inc./ MT International Ins............................ (406) 442-5360 Peak Chiropractic, PLLC............................ (406) 495-1222 Pediatric Dentistry...................................... (406) 449-0189 Pepsi Cola of Helena.................................... (406) 442-2795 Perkins Family Restaurant...................... (406) 442-5757 Permanent Makeup by Brenda............... (406) 422-7274 Personnel PLUS! Consulting Service, Inc....................... (406) 443-7787 Pierce & Associates Builders.................. (406) 443-4637 Pierce Flooring & Design.......................... (406) 442-0404 Pilcher, Christi Pioneer Technical Services...................... (406) 457-8252 Pipsqueak 2nd Chance Boutique........... (406) 443-7477 Placer Motors................................................. (406) 442-2603 Planet Beach Contempo Spa.................... (406) 449-6500 Planet Gyros.................................................... (406) 449-2550 Planned and Engineered Construction, Inc................................... (406) 447-5050 PostNet.............................................................. (406) 449-0940 Powell, Dave & Becky Power Townsend Company..................... (406) 442-2770 PPL Montana................................................... (406) 457-5300 Prickly Pear Land Trust............................ (406) 442-0490 Project Management................................... (406) 443-2160, Page 35

Quality Inn....................................................... (406) 442-3064 Quality Tax & Business Solutions......... (406) 443-4545 Quality Vision Care...................................... (406) 449-3937 Quarry Bar & Grill........................................ (406) 443-8515 Queen City Ballet.......................................... (406) 444-5004 Quiznos............................................................. (406) 443-6290 Quiznos............................................................. (406) 443-7849 Qwik Signs / Classic Creations.............. (406) 442-0198

R & D Partners, LLC..................................... (406) 431-7305 R & R Brake & Alignment.......................... (406) 442-4545, Page 26 Radiology Specialists................................. (406) 449-3211 Raymond James Financial Services..... (406) 442-1128 RE/MAX of Helena....................................... (406) 442-1900 Real Estate of Montana LLP.................... (406) 449-3840 Red Lion Colonial Hotel............................. (406) 443-2100, Page 34 Red Room Catering...................................... (406) 442-5305 Relylocal Helena........................................... (406) 390-2650 Renaissance Senior Care........................... (406) 449-1258

Residence Inn by Marriott....................... (406) 443-8010 Retz Funeral Home...................................... (406) 442-1550 Rialto Bar......................................................... (406) 442-1890 Riley's Irish Pub............................................ (406) 495-9067 Ritter, Russell J. Robert Allen Nissan.................................... (406) 442-2886 Rock Hand Hardware................................. (406) 442-7770 Rocky Mountain Computer Supply...... (406) 495-0368 Rocky Mountain Credit Union................ (406) 449-2680 Rocky Mountain Credit Union................ (406) 449-2680 Rocky Mountain Development Council........................... (406) 447-1680 Rocky Mountain Hospice.......................... (406) 442-2214 Rocky Mountain Sleep Disorders Center, LLC.............. (406) 442-7570 Rocky Mountain Title & Insured Closing....................................... (406) 449-2244 Roger Mathis Photo..................................... (406) 458-3347 Romano's Macaroni Grill.......................... (406) 495-1600 Rosetta Assisted Living............................. (406) 443-6339 Rucker's Furniture...................................... (406) 442-7234 Rudd & Company, PLLC............................. (406) 449-1299

S & S Industries, LLC dba Action Print..................................... (406) 442-7595 S & S Industries, LLC dba TNO............... (406) 443-8550 S.C.O.R.E./Service Corps of Retired Executives................................ (406) 441-1093 SABOT, Technologies.................................. (888) 447-2268 Salvation Army.............................................. (406) 442-8244 Sandy Mac's Distributing.......................... (406) 442-1570 Sapphire Gallery........................................... (800) 525-0169 Sassy Robin .................................................... (406) 431-1397 Schenk Insurance Agency........................ (406) 457-9288 Schlenker & McKittrick Architects, P.C......................................... (406) 442-4933 Scow, Marc & Colleen Secretary of State Linda McCulloch..... (406) 444-4195 Securitas........................................................... (406) 454-1691 Seeley, Nelson Sem, Larry Senator Max Baucus.................................... (406) 449-5480 Send Out Cards.............................................. (406) 868-5728 ServiceMaster Clean of Helena.............. (406) 443-3607 ServiceMaster Commercial Building Services................................... (406) 449-1337 Sexton Group Builders............................... (406) 443-2131 Sharon's Sunshine Care............................. (406) 458-5535 Shellies Country Cafe................................. (406) 442-0033 Shodair Children's Hospital..................... (406) 444-7500, Page 27 Sieben Livestock Company...................... (406) 442-1803 Signs Now Helena......................................... (406) 422-1065 Silver City Stone............................................ (406) 202-0643 Silver Star Steak Company....................... (406) 495-0677

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Simplex Grinnell............................................ (406) 443-3660 Slate Architecture........................................ (406) 457-0360 Sleep City.......................................................... (406) 495-1200 Sleeping Giant Lanes & Mini Golf.......... (406) 442-1004 Small Business Administration............. (406) 441-1081 Smith Law Firm, P.C.................................... (406) 442-2980 Smith Transmission.................................... (406) 442-3277 Smitty's Fireplace Shop............................. (406) 442-2242 Soap Creek Cattle Co................................... (406) 562-3450 Soroptomist International of Helena.. (406) 324-3255 Sound by Spranget....................................... (406) 442-4508 South Hills Dental........................................ (406) 443-2780 Speedy Glass................................................... (406) 442-2489 Spieker Sprinklers Inc................................ (406) 443-3878 Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine.................... (406) 227-8989 Spring Hill Press........................................... (800) 627-8141 Spring Meadow Resources, Inc.............. (406) 443-2376 Springleaf Financial Services................. (406) 449-8322 St. Andrew School........................................ (406) 449-3201 St. Paul's United Methodist Church...... (406) 442-5643 St. Peter's Cancer Treatment Center.... (406) 444-2381 St. Peter's Hospital....................................... (406) 442-2480 St. Peter's Medical Group - Broadway.(406) 457-4180 St. Peter's Medical Group - North......... (406) 457-4180 St. Peter's Sleep Center.............................. (406) 447-2656 Stahl III, K. Paul Stahly Engineering & Associates.......... (406) 442-8594 Staples Inc........................................................ (406) 441-1529 Starz On Stage................................................ (406) 227-9711 State Farm - Gayle Grimsrud................... (406) 449-8793 State Farm - Mike Miller............................ (406) 442-9900 State Street Electric, LLC.......................... (406) 513-1035 Statewide Publishing.................................. (406) 442-8838 Staubach Creek Ranch............................... (406) 227-6918 Steffano's U-Bake Pizza & Sub Shoppe, LLC..................................... (406) 442-2070 Steve's Cafe...................................................... (406) 444-5010 Stockman Bank Mortgage Services..... (406) 441-1598 Strategies 360................................................ (406) 449-7303 Strong Bear Corporation.......................... (406) 459-1239 Student Assistance Foundation of MT.................................. (406) 495-7800 Subway.............................................................. (406) 442-2658 Subway.............................................................. (406) 443-5443 Subway.............................................................. (406) 449-3683 Sullivan Financial Group........................... (406) 443-6300, Page 35 Summit Collision Center........................... (406) 442-4503 Sunset Memorial Garden & Crematory................................................. (406) 458-5732 Super 8 Motel................................................. (406) 443-2450 Superior Business Equipment................ (800) 491-7462 Surety Title L.L.C.......................................... (406) 443-2225 Surface Skin Care Spa................................. (406) 461-4156 Sussex Construction, Inc........................... (406) 495-9663 Sylvan Learning Center............................. (406) 443-9205 Sysum Construction, Inc........................... (406) 495-1195

Taco John's....................................................... (406) 443-3710 Taflan, James M. Team Vivrette, LLC...................................... (406) 439-8326 Tempest Technologies................................ (406) 495-8731 Tetra Tech, EM, Inc....................................... (406) 442-5588 Tetra Tech, Inc............................................... (406) 443-5210 The Base Camp.............................................. (406) 443-5360 The Biomimicry Group Inc....................... (406) 728-4134 The Blind Guy................................................. (406) 442-0095 The Boeing Company.................................. (406) 449-2515 The Cat Rental Store/ Machinery Power & Equip................. (406) 442-2990 The Chamberlin Group, Inc...................... (406) 442-1066 The Dive Bakery............................................ (406) 442-2802 The Floor Show............................................. (406) 204-4202 The Flooring Place....................................... (406) 442-4700 The Hobby Garage........................................ (406) 422-1222 The Landmark Company.......................... (406) 443-7070 The Montana Radio Company, LLC...... (406) 442-6645 The Montana Shakespeare Company.(406) 459-4385 The Pan Handler Plus................................. (406) 443-1916 The Pita Pit...................................................... (406) 443-7482 The Sanders Helena's Bed & Breakfast................... (406) 442-3309 The Stove Man................................................ (406) 443-7868 The UPS Store................................................. (406) 495-1211 Third Sector Services, LLC....................... (406) 461-1520 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans......... (406) 442-6091 Tiberi, Jeff Tillo Plumbing................................................ (406) 513-1015 Tire Factory.................................................... (406) 443-1062 Tire-Rama Service Center........................ (406) 443-2115 Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum.. (406) 933-8789 Tizer Meats...................................................... (406) 442-3096, Page 18 Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C................. (406) 449-4272 Total Dynamic Balance Veterinary Clinic.................................... (406) 442-0188 Touchmark....................................................... (406) 449-4900 Town Center Chiropractic........................ (406) 449-4445 Townsend Electric Inc............................... (406) 266-5279 Townsend Marine........................................ (406) 266-5700 Treacy Foundation....................................... (406) 443-3549 Trico Community Federal Credit Union............................................. (406) 442-1421 Trihydro Corporation................................. (406) 558-4180 Trimac Group, L.L.C..................................... (406) 443-0333 TruGreen.......................................................... (406) 441-2244 Tucker Transportation............................... (406) 442-7335

UM - Helena..................................................... (406) 444-6800 United Way of Lewis & Clark County.. (406) 442-4360 Universal Athletic Service........................ (406) 443-4448 Urgent Care Plus........................................... (406) 513-1052

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US Bank............................................................. (406) 447-5215 Utterback, Jim

VA Hospital...................................................... (406) 447-7900 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 495-2400, Page 3 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 227-3700 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 449-2480 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 495-2530 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 495-2500 Valley Bank...................................................... (406) 495-2540 Valley Farms................................................... (406) 458-5528 Valley Sand & Gravel, LLC......................... (406) 449-4045 Van's Thriftway............................................. (406) 442-8645 Vanilla Bean Baker & Cafe........................ (406) 443-2257 Verizon Wireless........................................... (406) 431-2008 Vern Hoven, CPA............................................ (253) 265-1040 VisionQuest Business Mgmt.................... (406) 442-5234

Wal-Mart.......................................................... (406) 443-3220 Warehime, Shirley....................................... Wells Fargo Bank, N.A................................ (406) 495-9880 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A................................ (406) 447-2000 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A................................ (406) 447-2000 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A................................ (406) 441-3504

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage................... (406) 447-2025 Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust............................... (406) 447-2255 Wells Fargo Private Client Services..... (406) 447-2050 Wendt................................................................. (406) 454-8500 West Mont........................................................ (406) 447-3100 Westaff of Helena, Inc................................. (406) 443-7169, Page 30 Western States Insurance Agency........ (406) 442-8010, Back Williams, Mary Windbag Saloon & Grill............................. (406) 443-9669 Windermere Real Estate- Helena......... (406) 442-1578 Wingate By Wyndham............................... (406) 449-3000, Page 13 Women's Leadership Network............... (406) 443-5800 Woodward, Tanner Woody's Carwash......................................... (406) 449-4840 WWC Engineering, Inc............................... (406) 443-3962

Yak & Abe Construction, Inc................... (406) 442-9170 Yellow Book..................................................... (208) 523-7331 Yellowstone Insurance Exchange, RRG........................................ (866) 216-7433 YESCO................................................................ (406) 443-4172 Youth Dynamics, Inc................................... (406) 449-4908 YWCA of Helena............................................ (406) 442-8774

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MISSION STATEMENT The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to the growth, economic development, and enhanced quality of life of the Helena area. The Chamber will promote programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all businesses within the trade area; promote tourism by serving as the designated convention and visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bureau administering tourism promotion programs pursuant to chapter 664, Montana Code (1987) or successor statutes; AND promote programs of a civic nature which are designed to increase the functionality and aesthetic values of the community.

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