Spring 2025 Newsletter

Supporting Local Business Since 1909

SPRING EDITION - 2025

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www.HavreChamber.com

406-265-4383

ChamberDesk@HavreChamber.com

From the Desk of Director 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

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!

McKayla Martin Triangle Communications Executive Director: Shelli Sayers

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.

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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

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Welcome to the Board Katie Kuhr LeMayBosch, Kuhr, Dugdale & Brown

Samantha NimmickHavre Job Service

Stefnie ReddingBear Paw Development

McKayla MartinTriangle Communications 3

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BACK-A-KID today www.bgchi-line.net | 406-265-6206

You can make a difference in the life of a Havre Kid

Provide a hot meal, snack, tutoring and more, EVERY CLUB DAY, for an entire year!

Back-a-Kid today, because Great Futures Start Here at the Club

Ways to give: Use the QR code or website above Donations can also be sent to PO Box 68 Havre, MT 59501 The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line is a 501 (C)(3) organization. EIN 81-0408011 For questions, call Resource Development Director, Jenn Tomac at 406.265.6206

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!

GROWING TOMORROW’S LEADERS, TODAY

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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:

Additional Business/Same Owner:

1 (Owner/Operator) $165.00

1 (Owner/Operator) $85.00

2-5

$205.00

2-5

$135.00

6-10

$245.00

6-10

$175.00

11-15

$325.00

11-15

$255.00

16-20

$510.00

16-20

$440.00

21 - plus

$640.00

21 - plus

$570.00

Individuals

$110.00

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

Owners with more than one business that is a member of the Chamber may pay a smaller rate for the second business.

Civic/Service Groups $115.00

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