Spring 2025 Newsletter

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Board of Directors

President: Courtney Helmers

AgWest Farm Credit

1st Vice President: Holly Bitz Havre Public Schools

2nd Vice President: Corey Kopp Spruce & Steel Music

Director at Large: Christen Ouellette Independence Bank

Past President: Adam Johnson Northwestern Energy

Directors: Adam Derby Northern Montana Care Center

Bill Lanier Hill County Commissioners

Joshua Engle

MSU-Northern

Katie Kuhr-LeMay Bosch, Kuhr, Dugdale, & Brown, PLLP

Trent Goslin Les Schwab Tires

Sam Nimmick Havre Job Service

Wendy Gerky Bearly Square

Willie Madril 406 Custom Sound & Auto

Stefnie Redding Bear Paw Development

McKayla Martin Triangle Communications

Executive Director: Shelli Sayers

From the Desk of Director Shelli Sayers

As the season of Spring emerges after a long winter, I am reminded of the endless possibilities of growth and new beginnings Spring brings. As the days grow longer, and glimmers of new growth blossom all around us, so also do our opportunities for new beginnings.

Many Havre area businesses and organizations, including the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce, are planning and executing several exciting projects in the Havre community and surrounding areas. These projects cannot come to fruition without community support and public participation. I personally invite everyone to participate in the 2025 Havre Spring Community Cleanup on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm (noon) beginning at Town Square. Meet at Havre Town Square at 10:00am to choose your cleanup route, grab free trash bags, and enter into drawings for Chamber Bucks! This is a great way to come together for a greater cause! Dumpsters, graciously supplied by the City of Havre Public Works Department, will be conveniently located at the Highland Park Zip Trip, The Spirit Inn, and Memorial Park for trash disposal. The Hill County Community Foundation and Havre Chamber will provide a FREE hotdog lunch to all participants at noon at Town Square followed by Chamber Bucks drawings! We can’t wait to see you out and about enjoying the warmer weather and spring sunshine!

WE ARE ON A MISSION

The mission of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is to help improve the overall business climate for its members through sponsorship of programs which help stimulate economic growth and promotes civic development.

Chamber Annual Meeting

The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their 115th Annual Meeting luncheon on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the MSU-Northern Student Union Building Ballroom. The event featured an informative presentation by Havre Chamber staff, as well as keynote speaker Shane Etzwiler - NorthWestern Energy Community Relations Manager. MSUNorthern catered a buffet style pasta lunch. Over 100 guests including Havre Area Chamber of Commerce directors, members and employees, and staff attended the event. Incoming 2025 Havre Area Chamber of Commerce President Courtney Helmers - AgWest Farm Credit and 2024 President Adam Johnson - NorthWestern Energy recognized outgoing Havre Chamber Past President Maia LaSalle from Alluvion Health for her years of dedicated service to the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce. Maia continues to serve on the Bear Paw Marathon planning committee. Thank you Maia!

photos by Richelle Barrett

Welcome to the Board

Katie Kuhr LeMayBosch, Kuhr, Dugdale & Brown

Samantha Nimmick-
Havre Job Service
Stefnie ReddingBear Paw Development
McKayla MartinTriangle Communications

LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

The 2024-25 Havre Leadership High School program concluded Thursday, March 6, 2025, with local students job shadowing prospective future professions, a graduation luncheon, and a guided tour of the MSU-Northern campus. Congrats to all the graduates! Thank you to all our generous sponsors who support our local youth!

HAVRE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the Havre Chamber offers many benefits. We are dedicated to creating a strong local economy while promoting the well-being of the business and professional community. We advocate for pro-business legislation while helping to build a community where people want to work, live, and do business here in Havre. No matter what size your business is, we are here to help you succeed!

Investment Schedule:

Your investment is based on the number of employees associated with your business. This fee is due annually.

1 (Owner/Operator) $165.00

Additional Business/Same Owner: Owners with more than one business that is a member of the Chamber may pay a smaller rate for the second business.

1 (Owner/Operator) $85.00

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