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What every small business needs to know about the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect in January 2024, may require your small business to report information about ownership to the government. Read More

13 Hugely successful companies that reinvented their business

For some companies, it can pay off massively to pivot away from your core business and focus on something new. Here are 13 examples of companies that successfully reinvented their business. Learn more

Disability Employment Conference

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is hosting a Disability Employment Conference in May. This conference will provide employers in Montana with valuable information related to recruitment, hiring, training, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Learn More

Renewing Members

Comparion Insurance Agency – Janet Duffy

Gore Hill Self Storage

Holiday Village Mall

Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

Little’s Lanes

McLaughlin Research Institute

Montana Credit Union

Montana Electric Cooperatives

Pasta Montana LLC

Patterson Enterprises Inc.

Pella Windows & Doors

Pierce Flooring Wholesale Direct

Russell Country Federal Credit Union

State Farm Insurance – Pam Hansen Alfred

Suhr Mayflower

The Wendt Agency

Thank you for your Continued Support!

NoMore Violence Week in April

NoMore Violence Week takes place April 8-12, 2024 in Great Falls, Montana. Open your calendars and get events booked! This is a full week of free training, awareness-building activities, and community events for all ages. Through partnerships with more than 20 community organizations, this week addresses challenging topics - child abuse, intimate partner violence, family violence, trauma, human trafficking, missing and murdered indigenous people, addiction, suicide, mental health, isolation, and more - in a spirit of collaboration, partnership, growth, hope, and unity.

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"Getting to know you and building partnerships for unified collaboration is what fills my cup! Never hesitate to contact me, I enjoy strategizing how to best utilize your Chamber Membership for success. For your convenience, match your schedule with mine and Schedule a Meeting."

Katherine Archibald

Business Development Director

Thank You

Thank you for attending Business After Hours

with the Great Falls Voyagers

What a beautiful evening to enjoy our Business After Hours event at Voyagers Stadium! Attendees gathered to celebrate the upcoming season with some amazing drawings, great networking opportunities, and delicious food provided by Street Burgers. Be sure to join them for opening day on May 21^st! Thank you to Orbit, Scott, and the incredible Voyager staff for hosting the event. We look forward to seeing you all at the next!

Committee Updates

2024 Ag Banquet

Join us for an unforgettable Ag Celebration Banquet! The Ag Committee is inviting all to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Ag Season! Come kick back, relax, connect with fellow friends and associates, meet new people, and MOSTLY HAVE FUN! We have invited the band Bad Larry's to keep the night lively, enjoy locally sourced Montana beef for dinner, and cash bar.

Presentations will be made to four Ag scholarships recipients pursuing a career in Agriculture, the 2024 Ag Advocate, and the 2024 Ag Business of the Year. Don't think you need to be an "Aggie" to attend, we want all to come celebrate the leading industry in our region. This Ag Celebration stands as a testament of the tireless efforts of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural enthusiasts who cultivate the land with unwavering commitment!

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Limited Seating, Register TODAY!

Cash Bar

Parking Validation Vouchers will be provided.

See event for more details.

2024 Give Great Falls is launched

Nonprofits! Register for Give Great Falls

We are calling all nonprofits to seize the opportunity and register now for a week of philanthropy and engagement. By participating, your organization gains access to a platform where your cause can shine bright, connecting with donors who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you're a grassroots initiative or an established charity, this is your chance to amplify your mission and raise vital funds. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your work and inspire generosity. Your Chamber's Nonprofit Alliance believes in the power of community and collective action to drive positive change by hosting the giving week for our Great Falls Area Nonprofit organizations. This year, Give Great Falls will run April 29 - May 3, 2024. Join us in make a lasting impact with Give Great Falls! Register today at www.givegreatfalls.org and let's unite for a better tomorrow!

Tutorial to register your Nonprofit organization

Leadership High School

Leadership High School APPLICATION DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING. Leadership High School applications for the 2024-2025 school year must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024. Eligible students may apply using the application information and instructions on the Chamber's website.

Leadership Great Falls

The Leadership Great Falls 2024 class experienced Military Day in February.

They started the day at the Montana Air National Guard – 120th Airlift Wing where they enjoyed an extensive tour. Due to a real-world incident, they were unable visit the Malmstrom Air Force Base. Instead, they went back to the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for lunch, and polished off the day at the Great Falls Veterans Center.

Anonymous donor challenges class to raise $10,000 for Eagle Mount and the donor will match with an additional $10,000

The Leadership Great Falls Class of 2024 has until March 31 to raise $10,000. If they meet their goal, an anonymous donor will match it with an additional $10,000.

To learn more and donate, visit the Rally Up page at https://go.rallyup.com/lgf2024/Campaign/Details

Thank you to the following businesses for their donations: Prairie Mountain Insurance - $1,000, Montana Credit Union - $1,000, Anonymous Donor - $800, Opportunity Bank of MT - $500, Brett Harris Insurance Agency - $500, Annie's Tap House - $100, Mpire Lux Real Estate - $100

And thank you to the following individuals who have also contributed: Wanda Diekhans, Ashlynn Maczko, Jennifer Butler, Hannah Grotbo, Tachie Navarro, Pat Woodall and Sarah Case.

Be sure to follow along with the project on the Leadership Great Falls Facebook page and mark your calendars for the upcoming fundraising events:

March 19: MacKenzie River Pizza (Must show voucher for 20% of proceeds all day to go to project.)

March 21: Five Guys Great Falls, 5-7 p.m. (15% of proceeds benefit project.)

March 22: Brush Crazy, Paint for a Cause, 6:30-8 p.m. (50% of proceeds will go to project.)

April 6: Elevation 3330, Toast to a Cause, 6-9 p.m. ($1 from every drink sold benefits project. Plus, support the project through a 50/50 raffle and a basket raffle.)

April 15: Enbär Craft Cocktail Lounge, Cocktails for a Cause, 5-7 p.m. ($1 from every drink sold benefits project.)

April 25: Five Guys Great Falls, 5-7 p.m. (15% of proceeds benefit project.)

If you or your organization are interested in other opportunities to contribute to our fundraising, such as gift baskets and other raffle donations, please reach out to:

Amie Thompson at amie.thompson@northwestern.com or 406-750-0901.

All proceeds will go toward the Leadership Great Falls Class of 2024 Support Eagle Mount GF Project.

For more information on Leadership or sponsorship of the programs,

contact the Chamber at memberservices@greatfallschamber.org or call (406) 761-4434.