Montana Chamber of Commerce

06/01/2026

Coming up next week - don't miss it! We're excited to bring employers of all types to the table to discuss how businesses can support the childcare needs of their employees.

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Zero to Five Montana
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Access to affordable and reliable childcare is a significant workforce challenge in our state. What can employers do to be part of the solution?

Join us in Kalispell on Thursday, June 11 for the Employer Forum for Childcare Solutions, designed for businesses, employers, workforce professionals, community partners, and anyone invested in solving child care challenges. Register for this free event here:
https://ow.ly/FIfE50YKAqY

This event is brought to you by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Montana Chamber of Commerce, and Zero to Five Montana, made possible by funding from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

We can't wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Montana’s conversation around data centers continues. These upcoming webinars are designed to provide factual information and expert perspectives on data center development across the country and what it could mean for our state.

Join the Montana Chamber next week for two virtual discussions:

Data Centers in the National Landscape
Wednesday, June 3 | 11:00 AM
Featuring Kelly Schulz, CEO of Maryland Tech Council
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OPlkmPktTDuFoI0gyDJVyw #/registration

Beyond the Headlines: What Data Centers Mean for Montana
Thursday, June 4 | 11:00 AM
Featuring Tanner Avery, Policy Director at Frontier Institute
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zDRMaskMTJubLsFRv0C6ww #/registration

Whether you’re interested in infrastructure, energy, economic development, workforce, or community impacts, these conversations aim to provide information and context. These conversations are open to the public and advance registration is required. All our previous webinars, including today's conversation on revenue, are recorded and available here: https://ow.ly/PMMo50Z5I8G

05/28/2026

Check out this week's newsletter at the link below for updates from the Montana Chamber, Montana Chamber Foundation, and our members and partners.

Read it here: https://conta.cc/3PrEmHV

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Because of their courage, service, and dedication, we have the freedom to live, work, and do business in the United States each day.

05/22/2026

How does a data center impact a community's education and revenue systems?

In the fifth webinar of the Montana Chamber’s Data Center Series, hear directly from Quincy, Washington School Superintendent Nik Bergman about the real-world impacts data centers have had on his community, local schools, and education funding.

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar

This webinar is open to the public, but advanced registration is required. Register for this webinar and find recordings here: https://montanachamber.com/2026/05/10/webinar-series-just-the-facts-the-details-on-data-centers/

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Data centers are a huge topic facing Montana communities and businesses. The Montana Chamber’s data center webinar series continues over the next three weeks with upcoming conversations on construction impacts, education funding, national trends, and what data centers mean for our state.

These webinars are designed to provide factual information and expert perspectives to help Montanans better understand the opportunities, challenges, and long-term implications of data center development. These webinars are open to everyone and advance registration is required.

Access recordings and register here: https://ow.ly/VypV50Z2vo1

05/19/2026

The Montana Chamber Foundation hosted the 2026 Prospects Pitch Competition Grand Championships today!

Finalists from our virtual competition in the existing business and new business categories presented to a panel of business leaders today. Our Grand Champion winners in each category earned $5000 for their business endeavors. All finalists received scholarships from the MSU Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship.

Congratulations to all our participants and huge thank you to our sponsors who make it possible!

05/15/2026

Reliable, affordable energy matters to Montana businesses, communities, and families. We appreciate NorthWestern Energy continuing the conversation around long-term energy reliability, customer protections, and responsible growth. As Montana’s economy grows, it’s critical that energy policy keeps existing customers first while ensuring the infrastructure and generation needed to support future demand. Read the full op-ed here: https://ow.ly/68WV50Z0meN

05/14/2026

Data centers are shaping conversations in communities across Montana. We’re continuing the discussion in the fourth installment of the Montana Chamber’s Data Center Webinar Series.

Join industry experts from McGough as they break down what goes into building data centers, how projects connect with local communities, and what these developments can mean for Montana’s future.

📅 Thursday, May 21
🕛 12:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar; register here: https://ow.ly/6Ff550YZR0G

This webinar is now open to the public, but advanced registration is required. Register today to save your spot.