Our Community. Our Business

OUR COMMUNITY. OUR BUSINESS.

BIG SKY CHAMBER

The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c)(6), non-profit, membership organization working as a CATALYST – CONVENER – CHAMPION on behalf of its 400+ local, regional, state and national member businesses and the Big Sky Community to foster a healthy and sustainable local economy.

WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?

Being active in your local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy. It communicates to consumers that a company uses good INVEST IN business practices, is reputable, cares about its customers, and is involved in its community. YOUR COMMUNITY When consumers know that a business is a member of its local chamber, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it, and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the INVEST IN US future.*

*The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce: A Research Study by The Schapiro Group. Commissioned by the American Chamber of Join Today! Commerce Executives in 2007 and 2012.

RJ Klotz | Membership Sales Director To sign up visit BigSkyChamber.com #BigSkyBiz Office: 406.995.3000 | Mobile: 406.640.0544 [email protected] Tourism & Outdoor Recreation BIG SKY Meets Business Creation

ig Sky, Montana is a unique, mountain resort ourism, rooted in Outdoor Recreation, is the Bcommunity, which was envisioned in the late 1960s T #1 industry driving growth and contributing by founder, Chet Huntley, a pioneering newscaster and substantially to the $3 billion statewide Tourism Montana native. economy. Not only is outdoor recreation the reason why people visit Big Sky, but it is why they eventually choose orn a seasonal, destination ski resort, today Big to move here. Consequently, Construction / Development BSky is home to Big Sky Resort’s Biggest Skiing in and Real Estate are additional stronghold economic America in the winter and is the Gateway Community drivers. Home to approximately 3,000 full-time residents, to Yellowstone National Park in summer. Far-removed along with a significant part-time resident population from any urban center, Big Sky’s location at the and thriving visitation, Big Sky plays host to upwards of junction of U.S. Hwy 191 and MT Hwy 64 (Lone Mountain 15,000 people during peak periods throughout the year. Trail) in south-central Montana, is equidistant 45 miles This translates to roughly 4,200 jobs, which are held by south of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport 3,000 employees, due to the significant seasonality of (BZN) through the scenic Gallatin Canyon and north of the job market.* The lack of affordable housing in Big the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Big Sky contributes to 50% of the workforce commuting Sky itself is situated at the base of iconic Lone Peak, in on a daily basis. Both of these impact recruitment elevation 11,166 feet, and encompasses the “Canyon,” efforts. “Meadow” and “Mountain” areas, each with its own distinct culture and personality. any part-time residents choose Big Sky, due to the outdoor recreational lifestyle and small Mcommunity feel it provides them. Expansion of Big Sky’s three private residential clubs owned by Cross Harbor Capital Partners - Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin - is driving the largest construction project in the history of the state of Montana and translating to significant spikes in real estate sales.

ig Sky is an economic engine fueling Montana’s Beconomy. It currently ranks in the top five destinations in Montana’s Lodging Facility Use Tax revenue collections, with Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and West Yellowstone. In addition, monies collected through a locally levied 3% Resort Tax have grown 85% since 2012 providing for tourism marketing and management for the destination, ig Sky however, is not a place where it’s business as as well as key community services and infrastructure Busual. Being an unincorporated, census-designated improvements spurred by the community’s growth. place (CDP) straddling two counties – Gallatin and *Big Sky Community Housing Assessment and Needs, February 2018 Madison – with seven special districts, 100s of prepared by WSW Consulting Home Owners Associations (HOAs), a myriad of non- profits, and engaged citizens all contributing to its local governance, creates a complex local governance OUR COMMUNITY. OUR BUSINESS. operating framework. In addition, business owners define success differently here (usually in the number of days spent on the mountain) and the mountain time Make it YOUR Community and grow YOUR mindset and motivations of their employees more than business. Invest in your future and join the not, mirror that. Big Sky Chamber today!

RJ Klotz | Membership Sales Director To sign up visit BigSkyChamber.com #BigSkyBiz Office: 406.995.3000 | Mobile: 406.640.0544 [email protected] BIG SKY CHAMBER O U R C O M M U N I T Y . O U R B U S I N E S S . MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

BASE LEVEL // $350 (S.N.O. $205 // Sole-proprietor & Non-profit Organizations)

• Join the Big Sky Chamber Business community and invest in • Engage in NETWORKING with fellow business members, the Big Sky Chamber: YOUR VOICE. Strategic Priorities include: community leaders and government officials through // ADVOCATING for YOU and YOUR BUSINESS, programming and/or events. // CREATING a Positive Business Climate, • Gain access to valuable EDUCATION & TRAINING. // FACILITATING Local Governance, • Promote your business with the Chamber’s MARKETING & // ENCOURAGING Community Infrastructure Investment. COMMUNICATIONS. ● ■ • WorkSpotMT.com UNLIMITED professional job • Underwriter recognition in marketing of $575* posting opportunity to be broadcast statewide $1,500* the Big Sky Chamber’s Annual Community and beyond through their distribution channels Building Forum event where developers, and on the Big Sky Chamber website. community partner organizations, BSSD#72, and the Big Sky Medical Center provide a progress update on the Big Sky community.

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◆ • Partner with the Big Sky Chamber in its Local ◆ ◆ • Four (4) reserved seats at Community-Building $3,500* Governance Facilitation efforts and receive $5,000* Forum and Eggs & Issues events. underwriter recognition in all marketing of • Logo recognition in applicable Membership mar- the Big Sky Chamber Eggs & Issues held prior keting pieces and Big Sky Chamber corporate to the bi-annual Gallatin-Madison Joint County communications. Commission meetings (April/November). • Logo recognition on the Chamber’s website.

COULIOR CONTRIBUTOR // $7,500* COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER // $10,000*

• Sustainability Level Sponsorship of the Big Sky Chamber’s • Partner with the Big Sky Chamber in its Advocacy/Govern- Black Diamond Awards Dinner & Annual Members’ Meeting. ment Affairs efforts as The Voice of Big Sky Business via (See sponsorship opportunity in separate document.) the Montana Chamber’s Business Days at The Capitol. • Underwrite research for the Big Sky Community Economic * Each level includes all benefits from previous levels. Profile, and receive logo recognition in relevant publication.

RJ Klotz | Membership Sales Director To sign up visit BigSkyChamber.com #BigSkyBiz Office: 406.995.3000 | Mobile: 406.640.0544 [email protected]

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BASE* ● ■ ◆ ◆ ◆ COULIOR IMPACT LEVELS & BENEFITS $350 $575 $1,500 $3,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 EDUCATION | RESOURCES Needs assessment to determine trainings • • • • • • • Access to U.S.Chamber, and Montana Chamber resources • • • • • • • MT Economic Outlook & Update information • • • • • • • WorkSpotMT.com UNLIMITED professional job postings • • • • • • NETWORKING | EVENTS Host/attend monthly Business After Hours (BAH) and Ribbon Cuttings • • • • • • • MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS Basic online profile in membership directory - BigSkyChamber.com • • • • • • • Member news/promotions on Chamber website and in bi-monthly Membership e-Newsletter • • • • • • • Event listings on Chamber Community Calendar • • • • • • • Social media sharing through Chamber’s channels • • • • • • • Personalized e-blast to Chamber database (2x) • • • Logo displayed in bi-monthly Membership e-Newsletter • • • Logo displayed on Chamber Home page and in annual corporate communications (FY Annual Report; Membership TY ad) • • •

EVENTS | PROGRAMS Attend Chamber events/programs for free or at member price • • • • • • • Underwriter of annual Community-Building Forum • • • • • Underwriter of bi-annual Eggs & Issues • • • • SIGNATURE EVENTS Sustainability Sponsorship of annual Black Diamond Awards Dinner • • Ability to participate with Big Sky Chamber in MT Chamber Business Days at The Capitol • RESEARCH Underwriter of Big Sky Economic Profile – to be updated annually •

*S.N.O. $205 // Sole-proprietor & Non-profit Organizations BIG SKY CHAMBER O U R C O M M U N I T Y . O U R B U S I N E S S . STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: ELEVATE BIG SKY 2023

Encouraging Community Advocating for YOU - Our Members Infrastructure Investment

The Voice of Big Sky Business • Community Housing • Advocacy • Energy • Government Affairs • Telecommunications • Member Services • The Corner Property - Education/Training • Transportation - Information Dissemination • Water - Marketing & Promotion - Networking • Public Policy

Creating a Positive Facilitating Business Climate Local Governance

• Entrepreneurship • Gallatin-Madison Joint County • Health Commissioners Meetings • HR/ Recruitment • Eggs & Issues • Leadership • Non-profit assistance • Qualified Workforce

For a complete listing of all Big Sky Chamber programs, events, and member directory, Visit: BigSkyChamber.com

2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Sarah Phelps, Chair // Yellowstone Club Brandon Bang, Vice Chair // Big Sky Resort Ken Lancey, Secretary / Treasurer // Grizzly Outfitters

Kevin Germain // Lone Mountain Land Company Britt Ide // Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Scott Johnson Greg Lisk // Gallatin Riverhouse Grill David O’Connor // Buck’s T-4 Bill Simkins // Big Sky Town Center From left to right: David O’Connor, Greg Lisk, Brandon Bang, Sarah Phelps, Brit Ide, Scott Johnson, Bill Simkins, Kevin Germain, Not pictured: Ken Lancey

MEET YOUR BIG SKY CHAMBER STAFF

CANDACE CARR STRAUSS RJ KLOTZ CEO Director of Membership Sales Office: 406.995.3454 Office: 406.995.3000 Mobile: 406.640.1331 Mobile: 406.640.0544 [email protected] [email protected]

Candace brings her 25 years RJ is a recent graduate of of experience as a business MSU Bozeman with a degree development trailblazer in the in Business Marketing. He is a EXPERIENCE Economy to lead the Big Sky Chamber. Having founding board member of Skijoring America Association held numerous positions in management, marketing and and the Gallatin Valley Skijoring Association, where his sales, and non-profit development with organizations such membership program development experience originated. as Wonderful Copenhagen, The Houston Symphony, Museum RJ has spent six seasons working as a wildland firefighter of the Rockies, Destination DC, The Washington Redskins, striving to protect wilderness areas, national parks, forests, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, and The Walt Disney Company, and other public and private land. From this experience, she now turns her focus to helping build and sustain a he has developed a deep knowledge of the outdoors as an health economy on behalf of the Big Sky community and the adventurist. organization’s 400+ members.

LORI WETZEL CAITLIN LUNDIN Compliance Manager Programming & Events Manager Office: 406.995.3000 Office: 406.995.3000 [email protected] Mobile: 406.640.0012 [email protected] Lori graduated from MSU Billings with an accounting degree and Caitlin graduated from the passed the CPA exam that same University of Texas at Austin year. She is a Montana native, with a degree in communication. spending most of her life in the Billings area. After a few years While in Austin, she worked on large scale event management in Arizona, Lori and her husband returned to their home in the for the University of Texas’ Parking and Transportation mountains to enjoy the blue skies, clean air, beautiful white Services. In the winter of 2015, Caitlin moved to Big Sky snow and abundant wildlife found in Big Sky. to pursue a more hospitality focused career path while developing a passion for mountain living.

NICOLE HOM Graphic Designer Office: 406.995.3000 [email protected]

Nicole brings with her over a decade of adventuring and creating in the southwest Montana region. A fine arts graduate of Bethany College she completed her masters degree in Museum Exhibition Design through Johns Hopkins University. Her work in the arts industry has encompassed editorial and publication design, gallery management, BIG SKY CHAMBER museum exhibition design, and freelance graphic design. O U R C O M M U N I T Y . O U R B U S I N E S S .

RJ Klotz | Membership Sales Director To sign up visit BigSkyChamber.com #BigSkyBiz Office: 406.995.3000 | Mobile: 406.640.0544 [email protected]