the progress - june 2014
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June 2014 issue of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
The following slate for new board members for terms commencing on November 1, 2014, and ending on October 31, 2017 that have been provided by the Board of Directors are as follows:
> Marsha Foster
> Janel Morgan - Harrison Avenue Realty
> Craig Tippett - Newland and Company
The following directors who will be completing their terms on October 31, 2014 are:
> Jim McKenzie
> Todd Tregidga
> Jim Woy
If you have any questions regarding the nomination procedure, please contact Marko Lucich at the Butte Chamber of Commerce at 723-3177.
Nomination by Petition
If a Chamber Member would like their name to be placed in nomination for the Board of Directors, the following procedure must be followed in accordance with the Chamber Bylaws.
See Article VI, Election of Officers, Section 4. Nomination by Petition. Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition bearing the signatures of at least twenty-five (25) members of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce in good standing. Any petitions for nominations shall be presented to the board of directors prior to the September meeting.
Also see Section 5. Petitions must be turned in to the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday, September 12, 2014, by 5 o’clock p.m.
June 2014 Volume 34 , Issue 6
Thursday, June 12th - 5:30 p.m.
Business Card Social hosted by NBC Montana & Thrivent Financial at the Thornton Building
Monday, June 16th - 11:30 a.m.
Executive Board @ Chamber
Tuesday, June 17th - 12 noon
Advantage Butte @ Perkins
Tuesday, June 17th - 8:30 a.m.
CVB Meeting @ Chamber
Wednesday June 18th - 12 noon
Chamber Ambassadors
Thursday June 19th - 7 a.m.
Board Meeting @ Perkins
www.buttechamber.org
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Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce
Visitors’ Center 1000 George St.
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 723-3177
Marko Lucich Executive Director
Maria Pochervina CVB Director/TBID Executive Secretary
Stephanie Sorini Marketing, Membership & Bookkeeping
Director
Cheryl Ackerman Receptionist/Staff Associate
Shane McCarthy, Safeway
Desiree Shogren, Comfort Inn of Butte
Ed Stepan, RED Silicon
Paul Tash, Tash Communications
Alana Ferko, Butte Plaza Mall
Linda Granger, School Trustee/Highlands College
Paul Babb, Northwestern Energy
Tami O’Connell, Stix & Stonz
Karen Corbin, KXLF TV
Maura Uggetti, Copper Ridge Healthcare
Becky Sprunger, United Blood Services
Colin Higgins, MacKenzie River Pizza
Bob Bentley, Jr., Bentley Construction
Matt Vincent, BSB Chief Executive
Donald Blackketter, Chancellor Montana Tech
Paula Ruark, Town Pump Hotel Group
Don Peoples, Individual Member
Cindi Shaw, Council of Commissioners
Pat Fleming, Fleming & O’Leary Attorneys
Jim Woy, Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C.
Lynn Lloyd, Montana Standard
Mark Hughes, Super 8
Kevin Dennehy, St. James Healthcare
Chris Ackerman, Cherry Creek Radio
Herb Kelsey, Farm Bureau Financial
Judy Jonart, School District #1
Andy Zdinak, BLDC
Jeff Gorman, McDonald’s
Kristen Rosa, Butte-Silver Bow
Machelle LeProwse,
Todd Tregidga, Montana Tech
Pete Akey, Glacier Bank
Jim McKenzie, Newland & Co.
Paula Ruark, President
Town Pump Hotel Group
Pete Akey, President-Elect
Glacier Bank
Jim McKenzie, Treasurer
Newland & Co.
Ed Stepan, Vice President
REC Silicon
Mark Hughes, Vice-President
Super 8/CVB President
Desiree Shogren, Vice-President
Comfort Inn of Butte
Paul Tash, Vice-President
Tash Communications
Todd Tregidga, Vice-President
Montana Tech
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The grand finale of the community “Beautify Butte” Campaign officially came to an end on Saturday, May 17. Each year, a dedicated group of volunteers from the Civic Improvement Committee and other organizations volunteer at the Butte Landfill to greet people and hand out prizes to those individuals who utilize the landfill on that day to discard their trash. Approximately 350 people came out that morning in support of cleaning up and greening up Butte.
This year’s campaign was one of the most successful in many years. A large number of individuals and organizations called the Chamber to “Adopt a Lot” for the campaign. All tree vouchers have been given out for this year and through the efforts of the Civic Improvement Committee, new garbage can containers will adorn the sidewalks of Harrison Avenue. The beautiful flower baskets will soon be lining our streets. These baskets, more specifically along Harrison Avenue. and at the Berkeley Pit, were a result of the driving force of the Civic Improvement Committee and The Montana Standard.
On a more serious note, at the June Civic Improvement Committee meeting, Sharon Chebul tendered her resignation as Chair of the committee. Sharon has been involved in excess of twenty years and has been a huge factor in being the watchdog on many fronts. Sharon chaired the Beautify Butte Campaign for many years. She monitored the Harrison Avenue repaving project, making sure that there would be trees, scrubs and irrigation. Her group has planted thousands of flowers, assisted in planting trees, and policed the community to make sure property owners were maintaining their property. These are just a few of the many projects that Sharon has been a part of over the years.
This is a shining example of how one person can and did make a difference in our community. On behalf of the Butte Chamber of Commerce and the entire community, I would like to thank Sharon for going above and beyond the call of duty. You are very much appreciated. Sharon has committed to remaining on the committee to help with projects as much as she is able to do.
In closing, I would like to thank every individual and organization who has helped to clean up our community. An important fact to remember is that Beautify Butte is just not a one month project, but we have to continue our efforts year-round to accomplish our goal of a cleaner and greener Butte. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
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Bliss and Bling Pet Shop
Virginia Williford 319 S. Montana Street
Butte, MT 59701 (406) 490-5137
BU Bunch Fashion Accessories for girls the promotes Positive self-expression. “B” who “U” are
Kelli Johnston www.bubunch.com
Butte Floral and Gift Shop
Jennifer Hardesty 1707 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-6312
www.buttefloral.com [email protected]
Casagranda’s Steakhouse
Restaurant Carrie Leary/Lisa Randall
800 S. Utah Street Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4141
www.casagrandasteakhouse.com
Craftsman’s Corner John Lowney
223 E. Park Street Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5120
Domino’s Jeremy McMillan
2101 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701
[email protected] www.dominos.com
Flawless Nail Salon and Medical Spa Patience Peale
31 West Park Street Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5598
[email protected] www.flawlessmedicalspa.com
Highland’s Veterinary Hospital
Drs. Cindi Costin and Dulce Coulson 840 S. Montana Street
Butte, MT 59701 (406) 299-3700
www.highlandsveterinaryhospital.com
JG Cleaning Commercial and Residential Cleaning/
Restoration Air duct cleaning,
John Giovenco 1801 Hancock
Butte, MT 59701 [email protected]
(406) 565-1169
Kirkhouse Design Interior Design and Real Estate Staging
Anne Kirk [email protected] www.kirkhousedesign.com
Montana Precision Products
Precision Investment Castings David Uhl
119800 Rick Jones Way Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-3331
Newton Mfg. Co. Sales Promotion Darrell Lalanne
117 Rampart Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2925
Panache Décor Home Décor and Boutique
Karen Hovis 3346 Harrison Avenue
Butte, MT 59701 (406) 299-3510
Rocky Mountain Home Care Home Health
Sheena Hensley 3745 Harrison Avenue, Suite G
Butte, MT 59701 www.rockymountainhomecare.org
Rusty Canvas
Arts and Gift Shop Ashley Fischer
1303 Kaw Avenue Butte, MT 59701 (406) 285-1914
[email protected] www.rustycanvas.com
Sharp Reflections Professional
Window Cleaning Clint LaRue
1405 Shirley Way Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 498-4075
Wetona's Coffee House & Deli Restaurant/Retail
2121 Amherst Avenue Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7924
[email protected] www.wetonas.com
Total Biz Marketing
Chuck Ruppert Website design
info@totalbizmarketing www.totalbizmarketing
(406) 498-4588
The following Chamber Members were inadvertently excluded
from being listed in 2014 Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce
Annual Report to the Community, which was published on May
18th. Our deepest apologies to these valued Chamber Members.
Michael Courtney Individual Member
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On May 22nd, Marquis Assisted Living hosted the
monthly Chamber Business Card Social. The well-attended event took place in their Marquis Community Center.
The spread of food and beverage was provided and attended to by their in-house team. The big winner of the evening was awarded a Gift Certificate to dine at Lydia’s Supper Club.
Marquis Assisted Living Southwest Montana’s Memory Care Experts For Over 15 Years
Independent Living Cottages Assisted Living Memory Care Neighborhood
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Oh how wonderful it is to have warm days and evenings, green grass, and leaves on the trees. I’m not sure when it happened, but spring/
pre-summer is here!
I was asked to give a presentation regarding CVB & TBID funding and projects to an ad hoc economic committee comprised of some of the
Commissioners and the Chief Executive. Together with Bill McGladdery, the Vice-Chair of the Governor’s Tourism Advisory Council and
President our TBID, we met with the group on May 28th at the Courthouse. From my perspective the group appreciated and gained some
valuable knowledge regarding these two tourism promotion entities.
Over May 28 & 29 I had the honor of addressing some Butte High students, as they prepare to enter the workforce. As a past hotel
manager I shared--or rather—“soapboxed,” on what makes a good employee and co-worker. Be on the lookout for these dynamic young
people: they are armed with SuperHost certification, a great deal of energy, and a desire to showcase their knowledge.
I just returned from the Tourism Advisory Council meeting in Red Lodge where all CVB’s and Regions gave brief presentations on their FY
14-15 Marketing Plans. Many changes have taken place over the past year; a new strategic plan, re-boot of the Rules & Regulations and a
whole new way of preparing and submitting our marketing plans. I love all the new changes as the process has gone from a tedious one to
a very simple and streamlined process.
The CVB is currently working on Project Applications to fund An Rí Rá and Evel Knievel Days with bed tax dollars. The print bid for the new
visitors’ guide was sent out and awarded to the lowest bidder, The Montana Standard.
The TBID recently funded: An Rí Rá, Montana Folk Festival, a haunted weekend event in October, Running Amuck for Scholarship Bucks in
August, SWMT map project, and event assistance for groups needing transportation to and from venue locations.
Several projects I am working on include: promotional placemats to be used at many of our locally-owned restaurants to promote our
community and her offerings, a meeting planner FAM trip which has been re-scheduled to September, a comprehensive listing of all
meeting facilities both traditional and non-traditional, the continuing process of educating our front line employees of the many attractions
and events in our community, and helping Mainstreet Uptown Butte with a “survey in a box” which will assist our community in getting
much-needed data on our visitors including expenditures.
Remember to let us know of any events and happenings so we can be prepared to share information with our residents and visitors.
Enjoy the heat, sunshine and smell of barbecue!!
CVB/TBID
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July 3rd Fireworks
July 4th Parade
July 11, 12 & 13
July 24, 25 & 26
August 8, 9 & 10
September 12 & 13
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Damsel in Defense is about equipping women wit the tools not only keep them safe, but also to five them the confidence to know that they have a way out if they ever feel threatened. We are very excited about our affordable and adorable line of products. Whether you are at home or traveling, running or celebrating downtown with the girls, Damsel in Defense has the product and fact based education that can and does save lives.
The goal of the Independent Pro is to help you become educated, empowered, and equipped with person protection products that you will feel safe not vulnerable. No matter what your age, you will be in control of your safety and possibly the safety of your children or others.
Some tips for you are:
In the evening, don’t shop alone!
Always be aware of your surroundings! Choose well-lit parking areas!
Walk confidently and with purpose! If you can run, RUN. Don’t stay and try to
fight. Have your self-defense items (stun gun,
pepper spray, kubaton) out and ready to use!
Contact: Pat Campbell, Independent Pro, 491-1534 for more information.
Do you have an overabundance of empty baskets piled up in the basement or taking up valuable
space in the garage?
Through the month of June the Chamber is asking for your donations of new or gently used baskets. The Chamber can repurpose them and use them
to assemble theme baskets to give away or auction off at the Chamber/Digger Classic Golf
Tournament in August and the Chamber Annual Dinner in October.
Just drop your donations of baskets off at The Chamber. We truly appreciate it!
Pat Campbell Independent Damsel Pro
P.O. Box 763 Butte, Montana 59703 [email protected]
www.ButteFieldofHonor.org
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Butte Pediatric Dentistry, PC Drs. Ryan and Lindsey Todorovich
401 S. Alabama St. Suite 3A Butte, MT 59701
phone: (406) 723-KIDS (5437) fax: (406) 723-1205
email: [email protected] www.buttepediatricdentistry.com
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On May 7th, a number of local businesses were able to provide their employees with training and information from world-class speaker and Customer Service Guru Bill Drury.
This is the second year in a row that the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce has worked with Bill Drury to hold a seminar aimed at helping local businesses increase their customers’ satisfaction by impressing upon employees the
importance of customer service and providing them with tools to improve their skills in dealing with customers.
This year’s seminar also covered how to improve communication and teamwork to strengthen the entire team—which leads to better customer satisfaction, more repeat customers —which directly helps a business increase their bottom line.
Desiree Shogren, General Manager of chamber member Comfort Inn of Butte, who sent multiple employees, said after the seminar, “These seminars are extremely valuable. In an industry as diverse as ours, it’s helpful to impress upon all our employees from many different departments the importance of working together for the benefit of our guests. The guest is at the heart of everything we do and it’s helpful to have an expert who can reinforce that message for our employees.”
The Chamber was very pleased with the participation from the local business community. The event was held in the recently completed meeting space at the new Butte Brewery building. Everyone at the Chamber wants to say thanks to our attendees and sponsors, and we encourage those members who weren't able to participate to keep your eyes out for next year—we are hoping to bring more business development events such as this to our members!
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BeautifulButte.com Photography Show
Photos on display at Headframe Spirits through June!
Stop in and see their work.
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City Date Location Sponsor Fee/person
Livingston April 17 Shane Lalani Cntr. Job Service (JSEC) $35
Kalispell April 23 Hilton Garden Inn Chamber of Commerce $40
Helena April 30 Red Lion Chamber of Commerce $40
Glasgow May 6 Cottonwood Inn Chamber of Commerce $40
Sidney May 7 Elks Lodge Chamber of Commerce $35/40*
Miles City May 8 Miles City Community College Rm. 106 Chamber of Commerce $30
Bozeman May 13 Holiday Inn Chamber of Commerce $35/40*
Great Falls May 29 Holiday Inn Chamber of Commerce $40
Missoula June 4 Missoula College – Rm. HB01 Chamber of Commerce $35/40*
Havre June 12 MSU Northern/Applied Tech Bldg. Chamber of Commerce $30
Billings June 18 MSU Billings Main Campus – (Student Union Bldg.-Banquet Rm. A&B)
MSU Billings $40
Polson Sept. 4 Ninepipes Lodge (Charlo) Job Service (JSEC) $40/35**
Lewistown Sept. 24 Yogo Inn Job Service (JSEC) $40
Butte Oct. 2 LaQuinta Inn & Suites Chamber of Commerce $40
Hamilton Oct. 8 Bitterroot River Inn Chamber of Commerce $40
Clinic Schedule: Registration
7:30 to 8:00
Opening Remarks & Agency
Presentations
8:00 – 5:00
LUNCH BREAK & PRESENTERS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM
CITY TO CITY
Presentations Include:
Dept. of Labor & Industry Wage & Hour
Unemployment Insurance Tax
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Workers’ Compensation
Safety & Health Bureau
Dept. of Revenue Withholding Tax
MT. State Auditors Securities & Ins. Affordable Care Act
Presenting in following cities – Kalispell,
Helena, Bozeman, G. Falls, Missoula & Billings
All other cities will be presented by MT. Healthcare Network
“Navigator Organization” MT. Primary Care Association
“Navigator Organization”
Registration Form - Assistance for Business Clinics
Name of Business__________________________________________ Phone Number___________________
Address_________________________________________Town/Zip_______________________________
Name(s) of Those Attending
1._____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________
2._____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________
3.____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________
Registration fee is to cover facility & lunch costs. For more information and/or to register, please contact your local sponsor.
Enrollment may be limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Send your registration form and/or payment to your
local sponsor. *Higher prices indicated are for participants that are not current chamber members and ** are for 2 or
more attending participants.
The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist NEW and Established employers,
accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and lawyers to proactively prevent
unnecessary claims and/or charges by providing updated reporting of state withholding, UI Tax
requirements, workers’ comp. coverage, safety requirements, tax incentives, health insurance
requirements, minimum wage, overtime, and/or civil rights laws.
ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS CLINICS 2014
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MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR %
April 2013 April 2014 CHANGE
CONSTRUCTION $3,991,037.00 $4,000,968.74 0.2 %
Year to Date $6,118,753.59 $5,697,187.12 - 6.9 %
WATER 13,750 13,797 .3 %
EMPLOYMENT Labor Force 18,201 17,965 - 1.3 %
Employment 17,246 17,145 - 0.6 % Unemployment 955 820 - 14.1 %
Unemployment Rate 5.2% 4.6% - 11.5 %
Tourism Requests 25 14 - 44.0 %
General Information 7 2 - 71.4 %