Memo to Chamber Members on a Potential Extended Government Shutdown
Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Despite the fact that the Biden Administration and Congressional leaders from both parties in the House and Senate want to avoid a government shutdown, there is a substantial consensus that a shutdown will occur at the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2023.
If a government shutdown does occur, it is likely to be significant in duration with no clear path for reopening the government.
The U.S. Chamber is providing more detail about the possible length of a shutdown and the implications for the business community and the economy so that our members can prepare accordingly.
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The Labor Day Report is compiled annually by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry and provides a detailed examination at the economic performance of the state as measured by key growth indicators such as employment growth, income growth, and workforce training and development.
The 2023 Labor Day Report highlights the strengths of Montana’s growing economy, including:
- In 2022, Montana added 20,900 jobs – the most of any year in state history. Montana ranked 8th among states for employment growth in 2022, posting 3.9% growth.
- The unemployment rate fell to a record-low 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, with the number of unemployed Montanans also hitting a record low of nearly 13,000.
- Tight labor market conditions persisted in 2022, with nearly three job openings for every unemployed person.
- Personal income grew by 3.1% in 2022 – ranking Montana 19th in the nation for fastest personal income growth.
- Record low unemployment rates have increased competition for workers and driven up wages. The average wage for Montana workers rose by over 6% in 2022, the 4th fastest among states.
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FOR EMPLOYERS: THURS, SEPT 21 at 1:30 P.M.
WEBINAR - NEW Unemployment Insurance eServices Portal
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Exciting changes are coming for the Montana Unemployment Insurance Division (UID) of the MT Dept. of Labor & Industry on October 2, 2023.
Employers are invited to attend the following webinar to hear more:
Topics covered will include:
- New process/steps for accessing Unemployment Insurance (UI) eServices for Employers
- Navigating the new design of eServices; managing your profile, filing reports, making payments and more
- New and improved tools for communicating with UID, including additional options for responding to requests for information regarding benefit claims
- For TPA: all the above, plus submitting bulk files and authorizations forms, connecting clients, and managing access for your staff
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Happening TODAY in Bozeman
Future Forward: Bridging Education, Workforce & Technology
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The Policy Circle and EdChoice are hosting a lunch and conversation, Future Forward: Bridging Education, Workforce & Technology, on Wednesday, September 20, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at The Kimpton Armory Music Hall in Bozeman, Montana.
This conversation will focus on the intersection of education, workforce development, and technology, and features Governor Greg Gianforte.
The Montana Chamber Foundation's James Easton is participating in a panel on Education Innovation in Montana along with other local Montana organizations implementing innovative education solutions.
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SMALL BUSINESS LOAN & GRANT OPPORTUNITY |
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The USDA is offering loans and grants to help rural small businesses access new and improved markets. If you are a non-profit or tribal business, and have 10 or fewer full-time employees, you could benefit from the $29M in funding via the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. Priorities include plans that demonstrate climate resilience, equitable access, and economic recovery. Act fast! The first application deadline is September 30, 2023.
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OCTOBER is Manufacturing Month
SAVE THE DATE for MMEC / Other events around MT
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Diversified Plastics, Inc. Facility Open House, OCT 4
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WED, OCT 4
Diversified Plastics Inc. will open its doors on Wednesday, October 4 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. to display its newly renovated and expanded 50,000 sqft manufacturing plant, and introduce its 70 employees, the products manufactured, facility capabilities, and automation for all locals to see. As a 3rd generation manufacturer in Missoula, they find that they are somewhat of a well- kept secret and would like to share the vast career opportunities that manufacturing has to offer.
Accolades: Montana Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winner and 2020 Montana DEC Exporter of the Year
THURS, OCT 5
Join MMEC for MFG Day 2023 in Missoula will offer student tours through two manufacturers' facilities on Thursday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. followed by a Manufacturing Expo from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Missoula College with 40 manufacturers displaying their products.
The Montana Chamber will sponsor a Networking Reception from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. to wrap up the day. Any community members and other business representatives are welcome and invited.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS AT THE LINKS BELOW
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MONTANA CHAMBER 2023 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
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TUES, OCT 24, 2023 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
The Northern Hotel downtown Billings, MT
Join us as we convene for the Montana Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting, connecting like-minded executives and business leaders for an afternoon of seminars followed by an evening of networking. Guest speakers include Cabinet members from Governor Gianforte's administration and Moore Information Group. View the full agenda here.
As the state's leading business advocacy organization, the Montana Chamber celebrates business daily and will be using the Annual Meeting as an opportunity to recognize a few of the greats within the Treasure State with our Titans of Business Oro y Plata awards. We will also recognize lawmakers selected as the 2023 Legislative Champions of Business.
We look forward to seeing you in Billings on October 24th.
Tickets:
Montana Chamber Members: $50 / per person
Non-Members: $65 / per person
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
PRESENTING: Weyerhaeuser
RECEPTION: Montana Department of Commerce
GOLD: BNSF; Boeing; First Interstate Bank; Montana State Fund; New Horizons Studio (Hyundai); NorthWestern Energy; Republic Services; Stockman Bank; and Western Security Bank
SILVER: Allegiance; Charter; Midland Claims Service, Inc./Industrial Injury Claims®; PacificSource; The Washington Companies and Western Skies Strategies
COPPER: Cushing Terrell
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Stacye Dorrington, Events & Office Manager at Stacye@MontanaChamber.com | 406.439.4220
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MONTANA CHAMBER'S WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUMMIT
WED-FRI, MARCH 6-8, 2024
AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown | Kimpton Armory Hotel
Bozeman, MT
Lodging $179 / night
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Join us for our first Montana Women in Business Summit, March 6-8, 2024 for two and a half days of educational programming and networking at the AC Bozeman Hotel and Kimpton Armory Hotel in downtown Bozeman with proceeds going to fund our childcare policy initiatives in the 2025 Montana Legislature. As part of the Summit we will join the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2024.
By empowering women in business and women entrepreneurs, the Montana Chamber can play a pivotal role in creating a more diverse, innovative, and prosperous business environment for all. Let’s come together to celebrate the achievements of women in business and pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING until Dec 31, 2023
Full Conference Registration: $395 / per person
IWD Power Lunch Ticket: $125 / per person
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
FOUNDING: Northern Broadcasting System (Media), Sibanye Stillwater
INDIGENOUS & RURAL WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS: Two Bear Capital
RECEPTIONS: Mountain Health Co-Op (Welcome/Opening)
UNDERWRITING: Alpine Physical Therapy (Missoula)
CONTRIBUTING: Billings Clinic Bozeman, First Security Bank
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FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Candace Carr Strauss, VP, Marketing & Communications at Candace@MontanaChamber.com | 406.640.1331
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Lilly was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that met real needs in an era of unreliable elixirs peddled by questionable characters. His charge to the generations of employees who have followed was this: "Take what you find here and make it better and better."
More than 145 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve starting with those who take our medicines, and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live.
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Next Quarterly Member Meet-Up: December 13 @ 9 a.m. |
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MT BUSINESS NEWS & RESOURCES |
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How Montana is paying the way in trades education...Read here.
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THIS BUSINESS BRIEF IS SPONSORED BY |
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