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A Special Publication of

Chamber of Commerce Jim Bennett

Donald Blacketter

Steve Daniel

Pat Fleming

Herb Kelsey

Lynn Lloyd

Harrington Pepsi

Chancellor, Mt. Tech

Daniel Financial Services

Fleming & O’Leary Attorneys

Individual Member

The Montana Standard

Dale Mahugh

Shane McCarthy

Becky Nicholls

David Palmer

Don Peoples

Linda Reksten

Gary Shea

Desiree Shogren

NorthWestern Energy

Safeway

Copper City Wireless

Council of Commissioners

MSE Inc.

Supt. School Dist. 1

Shea Realtors

Comfort Inn of Butte

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Paul Babb BSB Chief Executive

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris Ackerman DAAR, KMBR, KXTL Radio

Congratulations Butte Silver Bow Chamber On Your 100Th Anniversary Thanks For All You Do For Our Community

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As a business owner, I have always relied on a local Chamber of Commerce to be a resource for an immediate connection to the business community. In considering opening a new business in Butte, I was impressed and excited with the connection and unity between the Chamber of Commerce, business owners, and community leaders. The Butte Chamber of Commerce has quickly been the link for me to network with other business owners that provide new business opportunities, friendships, and support for the community’s growth. With that, I am excited to be relocating back to Butte and look forward to utilizing the many events and resources that the Chamber of Commerce provides as well as contributing to the community by becoming involved.

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CHAMBER VISIONS The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce is striving to become the focal point for Butte through advocacy and action. The Chamber is focused to create success for and the growth of area businesses. The vision is to create a prosperous business community by empowering the businesses to be pro-active, make an investment in the community, become knowledgeable and involved in all areas of community issues, and to use the talents and resources to build a stronger community and enhance the quality of life in Butte. Our ability to retain our sense of community and our loyalty to our community are our strongest assets. Working together we can maintain those traditions we love and have come to cherish while improving the economic vitality and quality of life through prosperity and growth. We invite our local community members and businesses to join the “Winning Team,� Team Butte, to ensure a bright and strong economic future for Butte.

leadership in the areas of social, civic, health, and business issues. � Become the voice for the common goals in our business community. � Become the source of information for our community. Calling the chamber, a business or individual should be referred to the proper resource they are seeking. � Provide educational forums for the business community. � Help in the implementation of the Butte Silver-Bow Business Plan. � Actively involve the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau with the Butte Civic

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Visions ... Continued from Page 19 Center and other convention centers and arenas to help promote events to our area. ● Help in the implementation of a community event calendar, not affiliated with the Chamber, through which all events would be planned and coordinated. ● Address the work-labor force issues in our community and help to develop programs to address needed areas. ● Help to form a cohesive bond between the community as a whole and Montana Tech. ● Work in close relation with the Chamber’s Retail Committee to increase retail sales in Butte. ● Continue being actively involved with community enhancement through the “Clean-Up, Green-Up” campaign. ● Continue website development and the use of modern technology. ● Enhance the investment in our community by increasing the chamber’s membership base.

“Butte is on the Move ~ Join the Winning Team”

PROMOTING BUTTE has always been and remains the main objective of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is striving to become the focal point for Butte through advocacy and action.

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Among the other services provided by the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce are the following:

BUTTE TROLLEY The Butte Trolley, which replaced Old No. 1, was purchased February of 2005. The trolley is popular with tourists who want to see historic Butte and its main attractions including the Berkeley Pit, County Courthouse, and many others. One purpose of the trolley tour is to promote other attractions to tourists who are interested in further knowledge. During the summer season of 2011 a total of 3,652 people rode the trolley with one of our five knowledgeable tour guides.

MILITARY The Chamber is involved in supporting our veterans and soldiers on active duty. The Chamber works closely with the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPS), all veterans’ organizations, and with the Disabled American Veterans who hold their monthly meeting at the chamber. In conjunction with Team Butte, the chamber actively worked with all of the

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Congratulations on your 100th Anniversary. Thank you to Marko and the Board for doing such a great job!

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Services ... Continued from Page 21 veterans’ organizations and helped provide transportation to the state capital to secure funding for the Southwest Montana Veterans Home. The Chamber provides yellow ribbons for active duty soldiers that adorn our streets throughout Butte. The Chamber was the recipient of three 22-by-38-foot American flags that were donated by the United Veterans Council.

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE The Chamber’s Civic Improvement committee is constantly working to clean up and green up Butte. The hanging flower baskets were initiated by the Chamber Civic Improvement Committee through the Adopt-A-Basket campaign. Civic Improvement Committee are the organ-

izers of the annual Beautify Butte campaign and are responsible for planting many of the flowers that you see throughout our community during the summer months. Each year the Civic Improvement committee presents Landscaping Awards to the businesses who have improved their property during the course of the previous year. Their hard work is noticeably improving our community.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Butte Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee was formed in March of 2008. The purpose of the committee is to secure funding to maintain the current flights, to seek additional flights, and apply for a Small Community Air Service Grant. Butte was successful in receiving two Small Community Air Service Grants. Matching monies for these grants was needed, and through the efforts of the Transportation Committee an excess of $65,000 in donations and pledges have been received to date. This money is utilized on an ongoing basis to maintain and hopefully improve air service to the Bert Mooney Airport.

Building the Success of Our City

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber Ambassadors serve as a liaison between the leadership, staff, volunteers and individual members of the chamber. They strengthen chamber member involvement by educating members about their membership benefits and services. The Chamber Ambassadors welcome new and existing businesses with a Ribbon Ceremony and present each one with a certificate. They also assist with grand openings and open houses, convention and event registrations, business card

socials and the Chamber’s annual banquet.

AWARDS The Butte Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce presents two awards annually. The Harold McGrath Award, established by the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce in 1986 is presented to an individual business, nonprofit organization, civic or government entity that has enhanced or contributed significantly to the “quality of life� of the Butte-Silver

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Services ... Continued from Page 22 Bow community. Recipients must have an obvious and recognizable impact on the community. The Mike Venner Spirit of Butte Award will be presented to an individual who exemplifies the resilience, love of life, family, and community that Mike had displayed. Recipients should also possess the ability to unite people, regardless of their circumstances.

The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce works closely with Advantage Butte for all sporting events that are hosted in our community. The Chamber’s role is to provide hospitality rooms for all officials, coaches, administrators, and volunteers who attend these events. Numerous volunteers welcome our visitors to these events and provide tremendous food and a warm Butte welcome to the visitors. The Chamber also hosted the VIP receptions for the State Special Olympics Basketball tournaments.

The Butte Chamber is the BEST of the BEST! Happy 100th Anniversary! BRICK FROM SUCH businesses as the old Medical Arts building were used in 1982 to spruce up the front of the three-year-old building that housed the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce at 2950 Harrison Ave. Arson destroyed the building Sept. 8, 1992. The Chamber’s Civic Improvement committee is today constantly working to clean up and green up Butte.

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Chamber committees Members share expertise to help create successful business environment The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce offers members the opportunity to share their expertise and skills to help create a prosperous business community and enhance the quality of life in Butte. By working on committees and programs, members help the Chamber shape issues, plan events, and accomplish goals that are important for the economic vitality of our community. Committee participation is a great way for members to network, share ideas, and further the Chambers’ objectives.

about their membership benefits and services. The Chamber Ambassadors welcome new and existing businesses with a Ribbon Ceremony and present each one with a certificate. They also assist with Grand Openings/Open Houses, Convention/Event Registrations, Business Card Socials and the Chamber’s Annual Banquet.

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THE CHAMBER’S Civic Improvement Committee works with the city to help maintain and improve areas around the county to by planting, cleaning, and weeding. The hanging flower baskets along main streets, seen in this 2005 file photo, are the work of this committee.

The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber Ambassadors serve as a liaison between the leadership, staff, volunteers, and individual members of the Chamber. They strengthen Chamber Member involvement by educating members

ANNUAL DINNER COMMITTEE This committee works to provide a

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DURING THE MINING CITY’S first Ethnic Festival, Jan Earhart, Clarita Burke, Bunny Dudley and Francie York displayed the flags of Japan, the United States, Norway and Ireland.

fun, profitable event where Chamber Members have the opportunity to have an enjoyable night out, complete with music and fantastic food, as well as raffles, live and/or silent auctions and other fundraisers. This event provides the Chamber with additional revenue to provide other member services.

This committee works to provide a fun, profitable event in which Chamber Members have the opportunity to network with others and participate in a well organized golf tournament complete with food, awards, and prizes!

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE This committee is made of members of our Board of Directors to evaluate the

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committee welcomes new, existing and non-member businesses and informs them about all services provided by the Chamber and acts as a liaison between the Chamber and the Community of Butte.

Committees ... Continued from Page 25 finances of the Chamber of Commerce and make recommendations for budgeting and financial decisions.

STATE AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Chamber’s strategy on legislative issues impacting the business community. It seeks to identify pending and enacted legislative issues relevant to business in Silver Bow County and the State of Montana.

Composed of volunteers from Public Works, Health Department, and Chamber Members, the Civic Improvement Committee works with the city to help maintain and improve areas around the county to by planting, cleaning, and weeding. The beautiful hanging flower baskets seen along the main thorough-fares are the work of this committee.

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU The responsibility of this board is to effectively promote the history, culture, arts, and recreation of the Butte-Silver Bow area, while continuing to preserve and protect the resources and quality of life for area residents. It is also responsible for the publication of the Butte Visitors Guide and the promotion of Butte as a convention center.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE The Legislative Issues Committee was established to analyze and act on proceedings of the local, state, and federal governments that impact the business community.

RETAIL COMMITTEE Made up of local retailers, this committee’s goal is to

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keep retail dollars spent by the local community within the community. They are undertaking efforts to educate local businesses on the value of working together to enhance the perception of retail offerings in the local community.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE This committee helps to showcase the many athletic activities that are held locally, works to solicit volunteers for these activities, and works closely with Advantage Butte and the Butte Civic Center Staff and the staffs of other local venues.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE This committee is made up of the Chambers’ Marketing & Membership Director as well as volunteers who reach out to the community to educate them of the benefits of being a Chamber Member. The

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Transportation Committee is in existence to enhance and support air transportation for our community. This committee works very closely with The Bert Mooney Airport to retain the present air service and work diligently to increase the number of flights into Butte. In the near future, this committee will review all other forms of transportation needs in our community.

TOURISM COMMITTEE Composed of those individuals in tourism related businesses, the committee works to improve attractions to provide visitors with a quality stay and assists with information in the Visitor Guide and attraction sheet. The committee supports the efforts of the CVB and the tourism industry by working in close conjunction with them.

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How to contact the Butte chamber The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce is located at 1000 George St., just northeast of the Interstate 15-90 and Montana Street intersection. It is located adjacent to Butte’s popular walking trail, which runs along Blacktail Deer Creek. Telephone: 723-3177; or visit its website, http://www.buttechamber.org/ Alysha Blaskovich Key contact people at the chamber include: Marko Lucich, executive director, email: mlucich@ buttechamber.org

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Tourism promoter likes market, product BY TIM TRAINOR of The Montana Standard

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history, flair and nearby activities. “Our history is our most important point,� she said. But the city’s attractions need to be marketed better, she said, and they need to work together — from underground mining to trolley tours, from the Berkeley Pit viewing stand to the city’s bars and restaurants. Getting all those forces pulling in the right direction will be Perdue-Dolan’s job.

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Tourism Business Improvement District budget The Butte Tourism Business Improvement District is expected to have a budget of $230,000 by next summer that it will use to promote tourism in the city. The money will be used to help pay Cindy Perdue-Dolan’s salary, but will also be used to support Butte festivals and sporting events, market the city and help pay for tourism infrastructure. Members of the board will decide how best to divvy those funds. The 2011 board members are:

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Together we can GROW Congratulations Butte Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce on your first century! NorthWestern Energy is proud to be your partner in building a strong Butte and a strong Montana. We are committed to business retention, expansion and creation. That’s why our economic development team serves as a meaningful and dedicated contributor to statewide economic development. With Butte’s excellent business climate, we invite you to learn more about locating your business here. For questions about rates, service availability, and energy efficiency programs, visit us online at www.northwesternenergy.com or call (888) 467-2669. Together we can grow Montana – one job at a time.

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MARKO LUCICH Executive director driving Butte Chamber forward BY GEORGE PLAVEN ~ OF THE MONTANA STANDARD

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arko Lucich remembers a conversation he had with a Bozeman woman about eight years ago, shortly after taking over as executive director of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce. “What exactly are you doing about your Berkeley Pit?” she asked him. “Well, what are you doing about your Berkeley Pit?” Lucich replied. Confused, she took the bait; “We have no Berkeley Pit,” she answered. “Oh, every place has a Berkeley Pit,” Lucich said. “We just know where ours is.” Lucich loves Butte, which is why he saddled up with the chamber after more than 28 years as a juvenile probation officer.

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Director ... Continued from Page 4 The town’s mining past may have left a few scars, but he points to the community’s resiliency in bringing business back to the “Richest Hill on Earth.�

WORKING TOGETHER The chamber is a cog in that process, Lucich said, but they are not alone. Local government, Butte Local Development and all residents work together toward creating an attractive, vibrant place to live. “It’s always a group effort,� he said. “We get so much done, thanks to our cooperation.� Lucich in particular mentioned the recent efforts that landed Butte the new southwest Montana veterans’ home, and — yes — renovations to make the Berkeley Pit a more attractive tourist destination. In both cases, Lucich saw the community band together. “Through all these accomplishments, you can see that when you put the right people together, you can get something done. That’s Butte’s strength,� he said. Where the chamber comes in is to really promote the area, and make sure the right people recognize that Butte is a proactive, friendly place to do business. There are a number of tools at their disposal to reach that goal, Lucich said. About four years ago, they brought in Chamber Choices Health Insurance for small business owners and their employees. Monthly business card socials also give startups a chance to build relationships and find partnerships, Lucich said. For three years, the chamber also ran the Leadership Education and Development program, or L.E.A.D., for young professionals to get involved in the community and do their own networking.

Congratulations Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce on 100 years!

ON AUG. 3, 2007, the new visitors’ center at the Berkeley Pit opened to the public.

Lucich would like to start that program again next year, he said. “What really sells a community is when you can see that same enthusiasm across the board,� Lucich said. “That’s what tells people a community is for real.�

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS Chamber president, incoming president reflect on past, look to future BY GEORGE PLAVEN of The Montana Standard

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s Todd Tregidga wraps up his one year as board president with the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, he believes they have laid some nice groundwork to help further promote the area. Coming into her term later this month, Kelly Smith wants to build on that momentum to attract new members and give them the tools to succeed. Both are encouraged by developments to the chamber’s Tregidga long-term business plan that they say will strengthen their organization and its mission. “We want to continue to be a major positive force behind the betterment of our community,� Tregidga said. A marketing and membership subcommittee is looking over the chamber’s revenue sources (apart from dues), and figuring ways to attract more people, Tregidga said. While ideas are still up for discussion, one would include making the Berkeley Pit a more interactive and interpretive site. Another significant move last year, Tregidga said, was to push the creation of the Tourism Business Improvement District, of TBID.

The district collects $1 extra per room from local lodging, which it puts into a pool to help promote tourism. It is expected to generate about $230,000 per year. “Our board and staff recognized that as a priority, and really rallied behind it,� Tregidga said. “It gives us more resources to reach farther.� The TBID board will decide how to best spend that money, which can also be used to help Advantage Butte as they bid on different events to bring into town. Smith, general manager of the Butte Hampton Inn, said her goal as new president is to continue to add value to chamber Smith membership and make sure all members have the tools to grow their business. For example, she said businesses can benefit by listing themselves on the chamber’s website — especially if they do not have a website of their own. Small business seminars and social gatherings are also great opportunities for networking, Smith said. “We just want to make sure people are aware of our resources,� she said. “Our staff truly is amazing, and they really know how to take care of people.� Tregidga, who works for PPL Montana, will stay with the chamber board after being re-elected to a second three-year term. He said they are supportive of so much in town, and there is always a new project staring them in the face.

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THE PROGRESS With those resources in place, Butte is fostering the right environment for growth, Lucich said. The results are starting to show, with the M&M Cigar Store reopening, FedEx Freight facility coming to town and Quarry Brewery moving to its new location on West Broadway. A new Walgreens and Holiday Inn Express are also coming soon. “Given the state of the economy now, to see all the development and building in our community is just amazing,” Lucich said. Chamber goals moving forward next year include refining its own long-term business plan, and continuing work with retail on “shop local” campaigns. As for dealing with those who judge Butte as a toxic town? That approach has never changed. “What you see is what you get. We’re not phony,” Lucich said. “If what happened to Butte happened to another community, it would probably be a ghost town by now. We keep coming back, and we’re even stronger today.”

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What does the Chamber do? The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber works on a variety of levels to promote growth of area businesses specifically and develop a prosperous business community in general. Some of the Chamber’s activities include: ■ Working as an active member of Team Butte — Butte Local Development Corp., Butte-Silver Bow Government and the Butte Chamber — to provide a one-stop shop for economic development. ■ Working to retain and increase air service at Bert Mooney Airport. ■ Welcoming new and existing businesses with a Ribbon Ceremony and presenting each one with a certificate. ■ Assisting with grand openings, open houses, conventions and other networking events. ■ Maintaining and improving areas around the county by planting, cleaning, and weeding — including the beautiful hanging flower baskets seen along the main thoroughfares. ■ Publishing the Butte Visitors Guide and the promotion of Butte as a convention center. ■ Developing and implementing strategy on legislative issues impacting the business community. ■ Working to keep retail dollars spent by the local community within the community. ■ Working with local athletic activities, including sponsoring and hosting the hospitality rooms for tournaments. ■ Improving attractions to provide visitors with a quality stay. ■ Assisting with the development of the Visitor Guide and attraction sheet. ■ Helping recruit physicians for the community of Butte and St. James Healthcare ■ Providing historical tours with the Butte Chamber of Commerce Trolley for locals and visitors, including offering year-round private tours for weddings, events and dignitaries. ■ Operating and staffing the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand and also enhancing the area

surrounding it with landscaping, picnic areas and offering an audio/visual experience. ■ Hosting an annual banquet with top-notch entertainment for members. ■ Organizing an annual fundraising golf tournament co-sponsored with Montana Tech. ■ Planning Business Card Socials for members to use as networking tools and increase the visibility and knowledge of their business. ■ Developing Welcome Packets and Relocation Guides for several events and orientations, including Montana Tech’s Student Orientation at the beginning of each school year. ■ Providing education and training to Chamber members through business clinics, including Assistance for Business Clinics, Economic Outlook Seminars, Health Care, and other training seminars such as customer service, fraud and identity theft prevention. ■ Hosting the Southwest Montana All Star Classic High School Basketball Tournament. ■ Producing and distributing Butte City Maps. ■ Distributing phone books. ■ Hosting foreign dignitaries. ■ Offering discounted health insurance options to Chamber Member businesses. ■ Providing benefits from the Montana and U.S. Chambers of Commerce. ■ Providing an informational website with information on community events, information links, business promotion, city maps, road reports, demographics, workforce information and business resources. ■ Staffing the Visitor Information Center, conveniently located with the Chamber building and providing a host of benefits for travelers. ■ Supporting the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which hosts a website and works with all local attractions to provide the best possible experience for visitors and community members alike.

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176 KEYS DUELING PIANOS: Sam Ferguson and Jefrey Taylor, above, will entertain at the Butte Chamber’s 100th annual dinner Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Buttte Civic Center. Sponsors for the dinner are featured on this page.

Chamber dinner Thursday; ‘Dueling Pianos’ entertains The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce hosts its 100th annual dinner Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Butte Civic Center. Tickets are $50 each, which includes entertainment by the 176 Keys Dueling Pianos. No-host cocktails start at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Dueling Pianos at 8:15 p.m. For tickets, call the chamber at 723-3711. The 176 Keys Dueling Pianos is one of the top traveling dueling pianos shows in the country, having done more traveling shows (including more corporate parties and weddings) than any other. 176 Keys owner, Sam Ferguson, and Jefrey Taylor hail from Phoenix, Ariz., this week by way of Maine. Sam has been dueling for 10 years, has run his business for eight, and is back in Montana for the first time in four years. Jefrey has been dueling for more than 15 years, and has been with 176 Keys for three years. He has a music degree from Berklee College of Music. The 176 Keys Dueling Pianos show is a rockin’ good time for the audience and the performers. They play fun songs, and encourage people to sing, clap, and laugh along. At the audience request, they will also make time to give a few light-hearted roasts to friends and family. Dueling Pianos is not two piano players trying to out-perform each other. Rather, the two players work together to provide a high-energy show in which the audience is as much a part of the entertainment as is the performers. Dueling Pianos is not a concert. The 176 Keys show takes popular songs, requested by the audience, and encourage singing along and other participation.

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History of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce is first listed in 1912 in the Polk City Directory as the offices being in the Lewisohn Building in Uptown Butte with D.J. Charles as president. In 1914, the offices of the Chamber of Commerce moved to the Independent Telephone Building, and by 1925 the Chamber was meeting at 60-62 W. Broadway, where it remained until 1948. In 1959 the Chamber THIS PHOTO SHOWS THE INTERIOR of the newly reappears again meeting in built Chamber of Commerce on Harrison Avenue in the lobby of the Finlen Hotel 1979. until 1980, when it moved to a location on Harrison Avenue. The Harrison Avenue building suffered extensive damage due to an arson fire. The building was restored and the chamber resided in the building until moving to the present location at 1000 George St. in 1997.

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Envision Butte upgrades Berkeley Pit viewing stand The mission of Envision Butte Inc. is to organize and conduct business as a nonprofit corporation in Butte , Envision Butte with its primary purpose to develop the Berkeley Pit board Interpretive Center and associated facilities. The facility provides the public with an overview of The Envision Butte historical mining operations in the Butte area, displays board of directors artifacts and other information related to mining includes: activities, and provides cultural, educational and Herb Leuprechtscientific information related to the past, present, and President future mining and mining related issues and activities in Don Peoples Sr. – the region. Vice President In 2003, Montana Resources donated the Berkeley Pit Marko LucichViewing stand and the surrounding land to the Chamber Secretary/Treasurer of Commerce with the intention of allowing the chamber to renovate the facility for the improvement of a historical Gary Harrington land mark. Maureen Kenneally Envision Butte raised more than $500,000 for the Dan Manson construction of the Berkeley Pit ticket office, restrooms, Bill Markovich picnic area, landscaping with a signature garden by Norm Dr. John Sando DeNeal, lighting and banners. Our thanks go to Montana Randy Simkins Resources for the donation of the viewing stand and land, Dan Steele the Washington Foundation for its $175,000 donation, Ron Ueland Butte-Silver Bow County Chief Executive Paul Babb and the Council of Commissioners for their donation of $192,000 from the hard rock mining tax , and many private donors for making this project possible. The new viewing stand officially opened on July 16, 2009, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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BenefitsBenefitsBenefitsBenefits What are the benefits of being a member of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce? The benefits are many, including low-cost health insurance, economic development, website presence, networking opportunities, and much more. Here are member benefits in alphabetical order:

BUSINESS CARD SOCIALS All Chamber Members are eligible to sponsor the monthly Business Card Social, which is a unique business exposure opportunity. This relaxed setting of meeting others in business will help create potential for developing new leads and valuable business contacts.

BUSINESS EXPOSURE AND REFERRALS With over 470 area businesses as members, the Chamber provides excellent exposure and credibility for our members. Every member receives a listing in our online membership directory, which exposes our membership to endless opportunities through technology. The Chamber receives thousands of visitors and inquiries annually. Members, residents, and visitors are encouraged to patronize Chamber Member Businesses. The Chamber also issues a monthly e-newsletter, “The

Progress,” which serves to promote our Chamber Members and local business activity.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Quality of life affects us all. The Chamber and the Civic Improvement Committee are working hard to improve our community. Cleaning up and greening up our community are top priorities.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Chamber’s support of the Butte Local Development Corporation and Butte Silver Bow Government ensures that new businesses will continually be attracted to the Butte area. These entities have joined forces as “Team Butte” and have been working diligently to develop the area of Butte into the best place in Montana to live, work, and raise a family. Becoming a member of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce is an investment in Butte’s economic vitality and quality of life.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY The Chamber Members, representing thousands of area employees, speak to our local, state, and federal representatives with a strong and credible voice for

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business. Chamber staff keeps a watchful eye on legislation and advocates to elected officials regarding business issues impacting the regional economy, quality of life, and the cost of doing business.

LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS The Montana Chamber of Commerce along with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Montana offers affordable health insurance options for Montana employers who are members of participating chambers of commerce. “Montana Chamber Choices” is a fully insured, association plan, offered as a benefit to members of the Montana Chamber and/or local, participating, chambers of commerce. The plan offers several medical plan options from premier coverage to economy plans. Optional dental and life insurance policies are also available. This is a tremendous benefit for chamber members and their employees. For more information regarding “Montana Chamber Choices” call The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce Marketing Department or get more details on the web at www.montanachamber.com.

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MONTANA AND U.S. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE As a member of The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, you are eligible to receive all benefits and services of the Montana Chamber of Commerce and The U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation.

NOTARY SERVICES Services include administration of oaths and affirmations, taking acknowledgments and attesting to photocopies.

SEMINARS Hosted seminars provide the membership with the opportunity to interact and discuss current trends in local economic development, internet usage as related to a specific sector, customer demands, customer service, and many other areas. The seminars are a wonderful opportunity to network with others in business.

listed alphabetically by business name as well as categorically by business type on the Chamber’s website. Included in membership dues is a mini-webpage that serves as a portal to your existing website or can act as your website if you do not currently have one. Your mini-webpage allows you to enter up to a 1,600 word business description, hours of operation, photos, logos and website links. You will receive a login and password to this site that will also allow you to update your business information at any time as well as purchase website advertising, sponsor banners, list job postings and offer hot deal coupons to site visitors. The Chamber’s website offers a wide variety of tracking so you will have the opportunity to view how many times your information is being viewed.

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ALL ABOARD! In July 1979, these young people got a tour of the Mining City on Old No. 1. In December 2004, the Butte Chamber retired the Old No. 1 tourist trolley after nearly 30 years as a summertime fixture in Butte. A new trolley was purchased in February 2005, taking to the streets with its shiny red and green chassis and elegant wood interior. A happy Marko Lucich, executive director of the Chamber, was flanked by smiling chamber members, officials and residents as they unveiled the 2005 trolley. It cost $95,000, down from the asking price of $108,000, which fit into the Chamber’s budget. Because of smart shopping and great timing, the Chamber was able to purchase the brand-new trolley, a demo model with only about 3,000 miles, for nearly the cost of a used trolley.

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Marko Lucich

Kelly Smith

Paula Ruark

Todd Tregidga

Jim McKenzie

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President Hampton Inn

President Elect CVB Board President

Past President PPL Montana

Treasurer Newland & Company

Alysha Blaskovich Marketing, Membership and Bookkeeping Director

Maria Pochervina CVB President La Quinta Inn & Suites

Karen Byrnes Vice President URA/Community Dev.

Jim Clary Vice President American Fed. Savings

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