Chamber of Commerce Report to the Community 2012 by Montana Standard

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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

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Table of Contents

Message from the President...........................................................................6 Message from the Executive Director.........................................................7 Executive Board..................................................................................................8 Board of Directors..............................................................................................9 Chamber Staff & Committees..................................................................... 11

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Our Mission........................................................................................................ 12 Save The Date................................................................................................... 13 Membership Benefits..................................................................................... 14 Butte Chamber Member Referrals............................................................. 15 2012 Artist of the Year................................................................................... 16 Butte Ranked 17 in the Nation................................................................... 17 Butte’s Population Shows Growth............................................................. 18 Department of Commerce........................................................................... 19 Chamber Committees................................................................................... 20 Follow the Chamber....................................................................................... 21 Department of Community Development............................................ 24 Tourism Business Improvement District................................................. 25 4th Annual SW MT All Star Basketball Classic....................................... 26 Chamber Choices............................................................................................ 27 Helping to GROW Your Business................................................................ 28 Convention & Visitor Bureau....................................................................... 29 Advertising & Marketing Opportunities................................................. 30 Chamber Trolley............................................................................................... 32 Transportation Committee.......................................................................... 32 Civic Improvement......................................................................................... 32 2011 Chamber Highlights............................................................................ 33 The Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand.................................................................. 34 Membership Directory.................................................................................. 35 Annual Awards................................................................................................. 43 2012 Membership Recap.............................................................................. 43 2011-2012 Member Events.......................................................................... 44 Local Development Report.......................................................................... 45 Butte Community Calendar/Social Network......................................... 46

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Message From The President Dear Chamber Members and Friends of the Chamber, Thank you all so much for your continued support! It is with deep appreciation for your ongoing re-investment in our community that I am writing to you today, halfway through my tenure as President of the Board. In recent months, we’ve witnessed great progress in our marketing and membership efforts; continued dedication from our CVB Board of Directors in their tourism promotion efforts; and strong leadership from our Executive Director, Marko Lucich, now back at the helm of the Chamber full-time. The coming months will see us hire a new CVB Director; put on our annual Chamber/Montana Tech golf tournament (July 20); make even more updates and improvements to the Chamber website; and work on a new ‘shop local’ retail campaign.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber staff and volunteers for everything they do in making our community a better place to live and work. Their tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Finally, I put to you the same request I made last fall. If you are not currently involved with our Chamber, and have a desire to become more active, please call 723-3177. There are numerous opportunities to lend a hand, and your assistance is greatly needed. Thank you and best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous summer! Sincerely,

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Message from the Executive Director This is the first “Report to the Community” by the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce. Due to the fact that Butte Local Development, Butte-Silver Bow and the Butte Chamber of Commerce work so closely together, this report will be a little different than what you will see in other communities. The goal of this report is to provide good information and education to our community in order to have a better understanding regarding each of these entities and how we work together for the betterment of Butte. It is important to note that each entity is independent with its own structure, governing body and mission. Through this publication, our hopes are that you will learn more about what is happening in Butte and the people who are volunteering and working on your behalf. Approximately eight years ago, the concept of “TEAM BUTTE” was introduced into our community. This idea was developed by many citizens of our community. The team concept united the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, Butte Local Development and the Butte-Silver Bow Government. However, TEAM BUTTE is not just these three entities. Every individual, business, civic organization, educational entity and non-profit in Butte has a role on this team for the development and growth of our community. Please look at the three articles in this edition of the “Report to the Community” that show recent statistics for Butte. One chart will show an increase in Butte’s population from 33,351 in 2002 to 34,200 in 2010 (see page 18). The next chart will show that Butte ranks 3rd for the Montana aver-

age wage of the seven largest counties (see page 19). The third and most impressive is the report from Policom rankings that show Butte ranked 17th in the nation, up from 376 in 2004 (see page 17). Each one of these articles and charts are not created by anyone in Butte, but independent entities. I am proud to say I am a member of TEAM BUTTE and my position on the team is Executive Director of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. I invite each and every one of you to be a part of this winning team. Working together, we can continue to make a difference. I would like to express my deep appreciation to all of you who invest so much time and effort to make Butte the Richest Hill on Earth. I hope you enjoy reading this community report and, after reading it, have gained a better understanding and appreciation for all of the volunteers who put in countless hours of their own time in order to promote our city. You are all very much appreciated. Sincerely,

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Executive Board

Kelly Smith - President General Manager, Butte Hampton Inn

Kelly, a Butte native and graduate of Butte Central High School and Montana Tech, is the Chamber’s current Board President. Kelly began her hotel career as a front desk clerk at the Best Western Butte Plaza Inn, eventually moving up to the Director of Sales, then Assistant General Manager, positions. She was promoted to her current position at the Butte Hampton Inn in 2006, where she has led a highly-seasoned and very talented staff of 40 employees for the past six years. Kelly’s strong background in travel and tourism includes having been a founding member, and Past President, of Butte’s Convention and Visitor Bureau. Kelly is also a past board member for the Gold West Country tourism region, and a Past President of the Silver Bow Area Lodging and Hospitality Association. Kelly is currently a member of Hampton’s Circle of Leadership, a corporate hotel management development program. She is married to Twin Bridges native Logan Smith. Todd Tregidga - Past President Senior Analyst, PPL Montana Energy Plus Todd is a Butte native and is currently a Senior Analyst for PPL Energy Plus. He started his career as an Accountant in 1992 for the Montana Power Company in Colstrip, he then worked for MPC in Butte as a financial analyst for its electricity generation segment, he then moved to PPL in the same capacity after MPC sold the generation assets to PPL. Todd graduated from the U of M with a bachelor’s degree in Business in 1992 and an MBA in 2007. Todd is a CPA, a Montana Ambassador, a graduate of both Leadership Butte and Leadership Montana and is an active volunteer in Butte having served as Board President of United Way and the Chamber of Commerce, and currently is serving as Chairman of Butte’s Tax Increment Financing Industrial District Board of Directors. His free time is spent enjoying everything Montana has to offer with his wife Shannon of 20 years, his 17 year old son Tanner, and 12 year old daughter Taylor. Paula Ruark - President-Elect Director of Sales and Marketing, Town Pump/TownHouse Inns of Montana/Comfort Inn of Butte With over 21 year’s experience, Paula Ruark oversees the Sales and Marketing efforts of the TownHouse Inns of Montana, the Town Pump Hotel Division. Paula was raised in Butte and attended Butte High School, graduating in 1985. She attended Montana Tech. She began her career in Hotel Sales and Marketing in 1991. Paula is currently pursuing a CHSP, which is a certification in her field with the American Hotel and Lodging

Association. Paula is married to Jim Ruark and is the mother of two sons, Luke Kenworthy and Beau Ruark. She is President Elect of the Butte Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, President Elect of the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association and Past President of the Montana Innkeepers Association Sales and Marketing Council. She was awarded Sales and Marketing Person of the Year in 2008 from the Montana Innkeepers Association. Paula is a member of several other tourism related organizations such as NTA, ABA and HSMAI. She has also been a member of several Butte Kiwanis groups. Jim McKenzie - Treasurer CPA, Newland & Company

Jim is a CPA and shareholder of the accounting firm Newland and Company, P.C. in Butte. He is a Montana Tech graduate and has worked at Newland and Company since 1989. He specializes in both individual and business income tax matters. Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Butte Chapter of CPA’s and currently serves as Treasurer for the Butte Chamber of Commerce and previously was the Treasurer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte. A Butte native, Jim enjoys fishing, bowling, and golf in his spare time.

Jim Clary – Vice President Branch President, American Federal Savings Bank I was born in Butte and have lived here all my life (56 years). I graduated from Butte High School in 1974. I started my career at American Federal Savings Bank in January 1982 as a loan officer. I was promoted to Branch President in July 1986. I have been on the Board of the Butte Chamber of Commerce for 5 years & have also been a member of the Silver Bow Kiwanis for 25 years. Karen Byrnes – Vice President Community Development & URA Director, Butte-Silver Bow

Karen has lived in Butte her entire life, attending Butte High School, graduating in 1990; she received her undergraduate degree in Business in 1994 from Montana Tech, and her MBA from the University of Montana in 2000. Karen is married with one ten year old son. She started her career in local government working for the Butte-Silver Bow Health Department at the age of 21. She became the Director of the Urban Revitalization Agency and Director of the Community Development Department in May 2005. She is responsible for economic and community development for all of Silver Bow County. This job encompasses project development, budget management, and public relations. She works with other government officials and the private sector to encourage community-wide development activities. She has been a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 11 years, and enjoys running and cooking. Marsha Foster - Vice President Community Member It was July of 1978 when Marsha and her husband Shad along with their four boys moved to Butte. She is proud to say after 34 years, they call Butte home. Butte has been very good to them and she wanted to give back. In 1999 Marsha got involved with the Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador. She went on to Chair that committee for several years. In addition to still being active with the Ambassadors, she is one of four Vice Presidents on the Chamber Board of Directors, a position she has enjoyed very much. Butte has the best people ever, and she is very proud to say she is from Butte. Mike Johnson - Vice President President, Management Consultants, LLC Mike is the President of Management Consultants, a hotel management firm that oversees the operations of seven hotels in Missoula, Butte, Miles City and Sidney. He attended Montana Tech and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He later attended the University of Montana where he was awarded an MBA. Mike is in the final stages of his doctoral program in Educational Leadership also from the University of Montana. He and his wife Kami, also a Butte native, have two young boys. Throughout his career, Mike has always given back to his community and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for St. James Healthcare of Butte. Maria Pochervina - CVB Board President General Manager, La Quinta Inn & Suites Maria hails from the great little city to the west, Anaconda where she garnered by gift of gab at her dad’s gas station. She is a true Bobcat in that, Montana State University, is where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing with an emphasis on Management…Go Cats! She and her husband Mike will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this summer. They have been blessed with two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Arika. Maria currently manages the La Quinta Inn & Suites, formerly the Holiday Inn Express. In addition, her family also owns and operates the bridal and formal wear shop; Couture with A & A, here in Butte.

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Becky Nicholls, owner of Copper City Wireless, was raised in Boulder, Montana graduating from Jefferson High. After meeting her husband, Jeff Nicholls, a Silver Star native, the couple relocated to Washington where Becky worked as a department manager from Albertson’s. The couple moved back to Montana in 1995 when Jeff was hired by Resodyn Corp. and Becky transferred to the Butte Albertson’s location. Becky started working for Verizon Wireless in 2000 and purchased the location from the company in 2002. The couple has two children, Derek, a senior at the University of Montana and Shelby, a sophomore at Rocky Mountain College. Becky is an active member of the Butte community. She has previously been involved with Big Brothers & Sisters, the Skyline Sportsman Association, as well as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. She has served on the YMCA Board of Director’s for over six years. She created and runs their Lighten Your Load campaign and is currently chairman of the Fresh Start Sustaining Campaign. Chris Ackerman, General Manager KAAR-FM, KMBR-FM, KXTL-AM Chris, General Manager of Cherry Creek Radio’s three Butte, Montana radio stations, was born in Syracuse, NY. Raised in New York City, Chris graduated from Far Rockaway High School in 1971. He attended Washington State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Communications in 1976. A nearly 40-year career in Radio Broadcasting has included working in Marketing and Management in Seattle, Dallas, Milwaukee and for the past eleven years Chris has been General Manager of KAAR/KMBR/ KXTL, Butte. Married to wife Patti, with daughters Ashley, a Butte High School graduate and Kaitlyn, a Junior at Butte High School. Chris is on the board of directors at: The Butte Country Club, The St. James Healthcare Foundation and The Butte Chamber of Commerce. A huge supporter of Butte, Chris reminds us to: “Turn Around, Shop in Town!” Chuck Wright, CEO St. James Healthcare Chuck Wright has been CEO of St. James Healthcare since January 2009. He has 17 years of healthcare CEO experience and his career includes stints with a freestanding community hospital in New Mexico and 21 years with the Providence Health System in Oregon and Alaska. Chuck also is a Major in the US Army Retired Reserve, with active duty assignments including the 82nd Airborne Division (Vietnam era) and 97th US Army General Hospital (Desert Storm). He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a Masters in Health Administration from Arizona State University. Chuck and his wife Julie live in Butte with adult children in Dillon, MT, Eugene, OR and Medford, OR. Dale Mahugh, Key Accounts & Economic Development Manager NorthWestern Energy Dale Mahugh is a native Montanan having grown up near Kalispell and graduated from Montana state University. He spent 5 years in banking before joining The Montana Power Company in 1979 and remained when NorthWestern Energy took ownership of the utility. He has worked in a number of positions throughout this time, all involved with customer interactions. He is actively involved with a number of local and statewide civic and economic development organizations, including Montana Ambassadors, Leadership Montana, Main Street Uptown Butte, Exchange Club of Butte, Butte URA and the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Dale’s wife Linda has a long tenure in education and is currently the director of Early Head Start in Butte and Dillon. Together, they have three grown children. Dave Palmer, Chairman Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners Dave was born and raised in Butte where he graduated from Butte High in 1971. After high school he served four years in the U.S. Army. After receiving an honorable discharge he completed his electrical apprenticeship. Dave currently owns Palmer Electric and works as a maintenance engineer at St. James Healthcare. He and his wife Betsy have four children, Sara, Jon, Dan and Mike. They also have five grandkids with another set of twins on the way.

Desiree Shogren, General Manager Comfort Inn of Butte

Desiree, General Manager of Comfort Inn of Butte was raised in Butte, Montana. Desiree is a Class of 2001 graduate of Butte High School. She attended the University of Montana Western where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Desiree married her high school sweetheart, Nate Shogren in 2008. Nate is currently Finance Director at Butte Auto Center. They have one son, Mason, who was born in 2009. The Comfort Inn of Butte is a Town Pump affiliate. Desiree began working with Town Pump in 1999 while still in high school as a housekeeper and has stayed with the company for the 13 years since, working in many different capacities both at the Butte and Dillon Comfort Inn locations. She was promoted to General Manager in early 2009 and has received a number of awards and commendations since. Desiree is actively involved in the community, serving as Vice President of the Advantage Butte board, Board Member of Silver Bow Kiwanis, and serving on the board of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce. She is also active with the Silver Bow Area Lodging & Hospitality Association. Donald Blackketter, PhD, PE, Chancellor Montana Tech of the University of Montana Donald Blackketter became Chancellor of Montana Tech on July 1, 2011. Blackketter received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Wyoming, 1985, 1986, and 1989, respectively. He was at the University of Idaho from 1989-2011 as an Assistant, Associate, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Blackketter held the position of Department Chair and was Dean of the College of Engineering from 2008-2011. Blackketter was the acting director of the National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT) in 2004 as well as holding the position of NIATT Director and as director of NIATT’s Center for Clean Vehicle Technology from 1998 to 2005. He is an active researcher and the author of 27 journal publications, 10 technical reports, 34 conference publications and presentations, and three textbooks and instructional manuals. In 2003 he was a Fulbright Scholar in Quito, Ecuador. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), and the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). He is a registered professional engineer in Idaho and Montana. Don and his wife Vicki have three children all of whom are married. Son Riley (UI 2005) and Meghan (UI 2005), live in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, daughter Britni (UI 2006) and Jonathon live in London, England, and son Shadd and Heather live in Surrey, B.C. Canada. Don and Vicki are the grandparents of Stella Mae and Tenley. Dr. Linda Reksten, Superintendent Butte School District #1 Linda E. Reksten has been an educator for twenty-five years: twenty-three years in the public school system and two years as a college professor for Point Loma Nazarene University. A native of Montana, she graduated from Montana State University, Billings, in 1973 with a sec¬ondary education degree in biology and chemistry. Immediately after graduating, she went on to earn a master’s degree in Christian education from George Fox University in 1976 and served four years as a director of Christian education. Reksten began her public teaching career in the Burbank Unified School District in 1982 as a middle-school science teacher and high-school chemistry teacher. During the summers, she taught elementary science for gifted students in Grades 4 and 5. While still a teacher, she began her second master’s degree at Point Loma Nazarene University, where she graduated in curriculum and administration during the summer of 1985. During 1986, she became principal of Disney Elementary School. Within one year, she began her doctoral studies at UCLA in teaching studies, and she completed her doctorate in June 1995 while she was a principal. During Reksten’s seventeen years as principal, Disney Elementary became “a Title 1 school and the most ethnically diverse school in the Burbank Unified School District, with twelve languages and 44 percent of the student population speaking only limited English. Disney became a California Distinguished School in 1997 largely due to the school’s technol¬ogy program. However, through an interesting chain of events, Disney became an underperforming school in 1999. Reksten then took on the chal¬lenge of improving student achievement in reading over the next four years. As a result of her leadership and a dedicated, hard-working staff, Disney students’ Academic Performance Index (API) grew from 603 to 790 in three years, making it the third-highest performing school in the Burbank Unified School District. Because of this success with students, Reksten and her staff were recognized by President Bush on June 10, 2003, in the White House Rose Garden at the first anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act After serving two years as professor of education at Point Loma Nazarene University, Reksten transitioned back into public education to become the Director of Assessment and Evaluation for Mountain View School District in El Monte responsible for assessment and technology. As of August 2007, she was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Mountain View School District, assisting twelve schools to improve their student achievement. Reksten is the author of Using Technology to Increase Student Learning, Corwin Press (2000).

10 • Butte Chamber of Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community Edward A. Stepan, Human Resource Manager REC Silicon Edward was born and raised in Butte, MT graduating from Butte Central High School in 1975 and Montana Tech in 1980 with a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health. For the first 16+ years of his career, Edward worked in the mining industry as a safety and human resource professional for several different mining operations within the state of Montana. In 1996 Edward accepted a job in the silicon manufacturing industry with Advanced Silicon Materials Inc. (ASiMI), now REC Silicon, where he is currently the Human Resource Manager. Prior to serving on the Butte Chamber of Commerce Board, Edward served on the local American Red Cross and YMCA Board of Directors. Edward and his wife, Rachel, have four grown children and five grandchildren. Gary Shea Shea Realtors, Broker-Owner Gary, with his wife Jennifer, are Broker-Owners of Shea Realtors, a full-service Montana real estate brokerage firm. Gary was born and raised in Butte where he attended Butte Central, graduating in 1979. He attended Montana State University where he earned a degree in accounting in 1983. Gary began his career as a CPA in Montana and then New York. Gary became a Realtor in 1999 and founded Shea Realtors in 2003. Gary is still a licensed CPA allowing him to assist clients in sound real estate investments, purchasing real estate with tax-advantaged retirement accounts, and allowing him to assist as a business broker in buying and selling businesses. Gary also worked many years in his family-owned Butte business, Shea’s Home Improvement Center, started by his parents Bill and Shirley that serviced Southwest Montana for over 50 years. Gary serves as the Chambers Membership Committee Chair. Gary is also serving as the 2012 President of the Butte Board of Realtors and is on both the Montana Association of Realtors Political Affairs Committee and Finance Committee. Herb Kelsey, Insurance Agent Farm Bureau Financial Herb Kelsey was raised in Bridger, MT on a small farm and graduated from MSU with a teaching degree. He went on to teach high school for 4 years, managed a ranch in Washington State for a couple of years and then entered the banking world, where he spent 34 years. Recently, Herb left the banking industry and became an independent insurance agent contracted with Farm Bureau Financial Services. Herb has 3 kids and 8 grandkids. He and his spouse of 40 years, Jackie, own and operate a small irrigated farm near Deerlodge, raising hay and sheep. They enjoy spending time with their grandkids, country living, and everyday life. Jim Bennett, VP of Sales & Marketing Harrington Bottling Company Jim is VP of Sales and Marketing for Harrington Bottling Company. Jim has been in the soft drink business for 32 years, spending time in Idaho and Wyoming and now has been in Butte for the last 14 years. Jim is married to Karen and they have four children, with their oldest currently serving in the US Army at Fort Drum, NY. Jim Smitham, Executive Director Butte Local Development Corporation Jim was born and raised in Butte. He graduated from Butte High School in 1968, and Montana Tech with a BS Engineering Science in 1974, and City University with an MBA in 1997. Jim is married to Jackie (Geach) Smitham and they have three sons; Jon, Sean and Dana. Jim started to work for The Montana Power Company in 1974 where he served in several different engineering capacities. In 1988, Jim was appointed to the position of Economic Development Specialist in the newly formed Economic Development Department where he served until October of 2000 when he retired from the company. He then took a job as Executive Director of the Bonner County Economic Development Corp where he started and established the organization. He returned to Butte to take the position as Marketing Director of the Butte Local Development Corporation in 2001. He served in this capacity until 2005 when he was appointed as Executive Director, the position he currently holds. Jim has been very active in a variety of local and statewide civic and professional organizations. These include: Chamber Board Member, Past President and current Board member of the Montana Economic Developers Association; Montana Ambassadors (Ambassador of the Year 1996); Montana Aerospace Development Association Board of Directors; Board of Directors, Big Sky Youth Training Program & current Chair; former Butte School District Trustee & chair; former Butte TIFID Board of Directors & past Chair; former United Way Board of Directors; and former D.A.R.E Board of Directors. Jim was appointed to the State of Montana Coal Board by then Governor Judy Martz; appointed and recently

re-appointed to the State of Montana Economic Development Advisory Council by Governor Brian Schweitzer. Jim has been a high school and college football official for 37 years. Jim Woy, CPA Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. Jim Woy, shareholder, firm director of quality control, and business advisor, provides audit, accounting and financial reporting services; performs peer reviews and presents numerous continuing education courses in the audit and accounting field. Jim also oversees tax services for corporations, partnerships, individuals and non-profit organizations. His service concentrations are non-profit, construction, and health care. Jim and his wife Kathy, have two daughters, Ashley & Alyssa, and enjoy spending time with their 5 grandchildren. Lynn R. Lloyd, Regional Controller (Lee Enterprises) General Manager for The Montana Standard Lynn was born in Glendive, Montana where he attended local schools. He attended the University of Montana where he earned a bachelor’s in business administration, finance. Lynn moved to Butte in 1981 and began his career with The Montana Power Co. and worked in various positions and was manager of oil and gas accounting when the non-utility properties were sold to PanCanadian Oil & Gas Co. He was vice president and controller for PanCanadian when the properties again merged into a new company, EnCana Energy Resources. The U.S. office was moved to Denver, Lynn and his family decided not to relocate because they wanted to remain in Butte. He has called Butte home for 31 years. Lynn is on the board of directors for United Way and Butte Chamber of Commerce, a member of Interactive and News Media Financial Executives and on the Executive Council for the Butte 4 C’s. He is married to Linda, a Butte native and they have three children, Kristen, Dani and Jonathan. Mike Thatcher, CEO CCCS, Inc. Mike currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Community, Counseling & Correctional Services, Incorporated (CCCS). Mike is a Butte native and a proud ambassador for the Mining City who has been employed with CCCS since October of 1983 having served in the capacities of both Executive Director and CEO with CCCS since 1985. Mike is a graduate of Butte Central High School and holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Sociology from Montana State University in Bozeman. Mike has been married to his better-half, Debbie, for over thirty-one years. Mike has four children and four grandchildren, who are what, drive him to get out of bed each morning. In addition to being a member of the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Mike continues to serve as a long-term member of both the Urban Revitalization Agency (URA) and the Port of Montana Board of Directors. Remember: “The Mining City is a mile-high and a mile deep, but most importantly everyone is on the level.” Pat Fleming, Principal, Shareholder, Partner Fleming & O’Leary Patrick T. Fleming is a Butte native and has been admitted to the Montana Bar since October of 1978, meaning he has practiced in excess of 33 years in Montana, with over 31 years in Butte. Pat has a broad range of legal experience, including: Law Clerk for the Montana Supreme Court (1978-1979); Staff attorney for Bureau of Hearings and Appeals for the Social Security Administration (1979 -1980); Chief Deputy County Attorney for BSB (1980-1984); Staff attorney for Montana Power Company (1984-1990); Assistant general counsel Montana Power Company (1990-2001) and corporate secretary for Montana Power Company (2001-2004); General counsel/corporate secretary for Touch America (2001-2003); Associate with Poore, Roth & Robinson (2003-2004); Principal/shareholder/partner in Fleming & O’Leary (2004 to present). Pat has been active in the Butte community since his return to Butte in 1980. He has served the community extensively, including as a BSB Audit Committee member, Member/Chairman Butte Civic Center Board (1984-2004), Member/ Vice Chairman of Butte Silver Bow Law Enforcement Committee, Member/Director Butte Country Club, as well as a Board Member for the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Pat and his wife Mary (formerly Mary O’Leary) have two (2) grown children: Katie (a student at Arizona State) and Patrick Jr. (a recent appointment to the BSBLEA).

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Paul Babb, Chief Executive Butte-Silver Bow Paul Babb was born, raised, and educated in Butte Montana. Paul is a graduate of Butte High School and Montana Tech. Paul is currently the Chief Executive of the local government, a position he has held since 2005. Paul has been involved in business operations for over 16 years, and was a County Commissioner from 2000-2004. Paul is actively involved in voluntary community service, serving on the boards of Safe Space, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Butte Local Development Corporation. Paul was recognized as one of the 40 under 40 up and coming business people in Southwest Montana, and was the recipient of the Montana Tech Alumni recognition award in 1999 and 2004. Paul and his wife Amy have four children. Paul Tash, President Tash Communications Inc. Paul founded Tash Communications, a public relations and advertising firm, in January 1995. Previously, he worked for The Montana Standard in Butte for nearly 11 years in a variety of posts, including reporter, state editor, and radio and television editor. He also earned awards for his column writing. Paul graduated from the University of Montana Journalism School in 1984. A Dillon native, Paul graduated from Beaverhead Co. High School in 1979. He is married to Carol, a teacher, and they have two children, Nick, 22, and Jorie, 18. Paul is a founding member and past president of the Montana chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. In addition, he is a member of Silver Bow Kiwanis, past president and current member of the Butte Press Club, and past board member of Butte Crimestoppers. Shane McCarthy, Store Manager Safeway Store 3279

Stephanie was born and raised in a military family in Michigan and had moved 14 times due to her father’s career before moving to Butte. She finds it a privilege and honor to live in this wonderful community that she now calls home. Stephanie has been married for 22 years to her husband, Peter, and they have 3 children, Giavanna, Marietta and Isabella. Her family enjoys everything that Butte and the surrounding area has to offer from skiing, biking, camping, hiking, running, the theater and the arts and our many wonderful restaurants. Stephanie has owned several businesses in Butte and is currently getting ready to launch a new food line. She presently sits on several Boards of Directors and enjoys promoting Butte as much as she can. Steven M. Daniel, CLU, ChFC, President Daniel Financial Services, Inc. Steve, President of Daniel Financial Services, Inc. was born and raised in Butte, MT graduating from Butte High in 1971. He earned his business degree in Accounting from the University of Montana in 1976 and later that year married Laura. Continuing the family tradition begun in 1922 by his grandparents, Steve assists his clients with insurance and financial planning and enjoys investing time into several community organizations including the Butte Exchange Club, Butte Community Foundation, Butte Chamber of Commerce, Butte YMCA, Butte Community Concert, Butte Rescue Mission and Christ Church Angelican.

Shane McCarthy, currently a Butte Chamber Board Member, was born and raised in Butte, MT. During high school, Shane began working for Safeway, Inc. and upon graduation from Butte High School in 1995, developed this part time job into a successful career. Shane is currently the Store Manager at Store 3279, located at the 2500 block of Massachusetts Ave. Prior to coming back home to Butte in 2006, Shane also served as the Store Manager in Bozeman and Dillon, MT. Shane and his wife Mikelyn, also a Butte native, were married in Butte in July of 1999 and have two children, Kale & McCaul. Outside of work, Shane participates on the Board of Directors at Mile High Little League and is a volunteer baseball, softball, football and basketball coach in the community.

Chamber Staff & Committees Marko Lucich, Executive Director Marko Lucich is the Executive Director of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Marko was hired at the Butte Chamber in November of 2003. Prior to his Chamber involvement, Marko was Youth Court Probation Officer for the 2nd Judicial District in Silver Bow County for 28 years serving as the Chief Youth Court Probation officer for 6 years. Marko served on the Montana Board of Crime Control, the Butte School District Board of Trustees, past president of the Montana Juvenile Probation Officers Association, past president of the Montana Association of Chamber Executives and numerous other boards in our community and state. Presently, Marko serves on the St. James Health Care Board of Directors, Acadia Community Board, 4 C’s Board of Directors, Civic Center Board and the Big Sky Youth Training Center Board of Directors. Marko is also actively involved with Advantage Butte, Silver Bow Lodging and Hospitality Association, Montana Association of Chamber Executives and Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church. When not going to meetings, Marko enjoys all community events.

Alysha Blaskovich Marketing, Membership & Bookkeeping Director Alysha joined the staff of the Butte Chamber of Commerce in August 2008, and is now in her 4th year serving as the Marketing & Membership Director. In July 2011, Alysha also took on the Chamber’s Bookkeeping duties. In this role, she promotes the Butte Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of Chamber Membership, coordinates events such as the Annual Banquet, Southwest MT All Star Classic Basketball Tournament, Annual Golf Tournament, Assistance for Business Clinic, monthly business card socials and ribbon cutting celebrations, and training seminars as well as updating the Chamber’s website, social media, and overseeing the production of many publications, including Annual Planners, monthly newsletters, and maps. She regularly maintains contact with our valued members through email communications and can be found out and about in the community checking in & touching base to assure we are meeting our member’s needs and interests. She also maintains the Chamber’s financial database and is responsible for payroll as well as accounts payable & accounts receivable transactions. Alysha works closely with the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as well as Butte businesses and loves promoting and supporting her home, Butte. Alysha & her husband, Luke, have a 3 year-old son, Mavrik and are expecting their second child, a baby girl in August. Together, they enjoy camping, fishing, traveling & spending time with family.

Cheryl Ackerman Office Administrative Assistant Cheryl has been with the Chamber since 2006. She is a Butte native who operated her own early childhood center for 15 years, prior to coming to work at the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Growing up in Butte, she knew that Butte was known as “The Richest Hill on Earth”. Since working at the Chamber, she has discovered the historic and architectural riches Butte has to offer. Cheryl enjoys sharing this information with the many visitors that pass through the Chamber doors all year long. She is an avid photographer creatively promoting Butte, past and present, through her pictures. Cheryl and her husband Ted will be celebrating their 40th year of marriage this summer. They have 3 children and twin grandsons.

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• The Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassadors, and other community officials welcome your new business, new location, expansion, or new ownership with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which is published in the Chamber’s Newsletter with pictures and an article about your business. Business Exposure & Referrals • With over 380 active area business chamber members, the Butte Chamber provides excellent exposure and credibility for our members. Every member receives a listing in our online membership directory and our new semi – annual “Report to the Community” which exposes your business to endless opportunities through modern technology and printed publications. • Thousands of vacation, and relocation booklets, and brochures are published and given to tourists, community members, business people, and the general population all of whom are potential customers. • Bring in your brochures, menus or business cards to display in our “Member Rack Card” for free. Locals and visitors will pick up these up during their stop at the Visitor Center and you might just have exactly what they’re looking for! Affordable Healthcare • Montana Chamber Choices/Blue Cross Blue Shield Group offers members access to affordable health insurance with competitive group

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Community Involvement Opportunities • Become more involved in our community! The Chamber has a wide variety of Chamber Committees that range from government affairs and education, to event planning & golf tournaments. Do more of what you love and bring us your expertise while you’re at it! Contact the Chamber today or view our “Chamber Committees” section of this publication for details and contact information.

• Quality of life affects us all, the Butte Chamber of Commerce with support of the Butte Local Development Corporation and Butte Silver Bow Government, also known as “Team Butte”, ensures that new businesses will continually Notary Services be attracted to the Butte area. Team Butte also works together to recruit medical professionals to our community, and overall works to enhance the quality of life in the Butte area. • Member benefits include the convenience of a notary service free of charge. Notary services Free Membership in the Montana & U.S. Chaminclude administration of oaths and affirmabers of Commerce (a $500+ Value!) tions, taking acknowledgements and attesting to photocopies. • Chamber Members receive free enrollment in the Montana and U.S. Chambers of Commerce • Numerous benefits include discount programs and services, access to a wide range of small business forms that can be downloaded for free, marketing tips, business and financial planning toolkits and more! Business Card Socials – Networking Opportunities • Chamber Members invited to our monthly Business Card Social, which is a unique business exposure opportunity. This relaxed setting of networking with other business people while enjoying food and refreshments helps to create potential for developing new leads and valuable business contacts. • Join us in staying competitive and up to date on community information and the economic development of the Butte area. • Enhance your businesses’ exposure by becoming a host of one of these fantastic monthly events.

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Every day, the Butte Chamber of Commerce receives hundreds of phone calls, emails and inquiries as well as a lobby full of walk-in traffic. These are customers who might be visiting our community, state or country, or even locals looking for recommendations on what to do, where to stay, what to see, places to shop, places to eat, etc. Did you know that as part of your membership in the Butte Chamber of Commerce that we recommend your business? Last year alone, over 12,000 people visited the Chamber Office/Visitor Center & over 25,000 visited the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand! The Butte Chamber of Commerce offers a free rack stand for our valued members in our lobby and we encourage you to keep it stocked with your latest brochure or rack cards. Keep us posted on your daily lunch specials, store coupons, sales, hours of operation and even special room rates. We are always referring our members and doing what we can to help your business grow!

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Butte’sPopulation Population Shows Butte’s ShowsGrowth Growth Table 1. Intercensal Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties of Montana: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2010 County April 1, 20001 .Silver Bow

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

July 1, 20103

34,625 33,882 33,636 33,474 33,416 33,414 33,441 33,489 33,812 34,008 -743 -246 -162 -58 -2 27 48 323 196

34,234 226

The April 1, 2000 Population Estimates base reflects changes to the Census 2000 population from the Count Question Resolution program, legal boundary updates, and other geographic program revisions.

The data source for April 1, 2010 is the 2010 Census count.

The values for July 1, 2010 were produced by applying estimates of change in the population between April 1 and July 1 of 2010 to the 2010 Census counts. Further details on this methodology are available at http://www.census.gov/popest/methodology/intercensal_nat_meth.pdf. Note: All geographic boundaries for the 2000-2010 intercensal estimates are defined as of January 1, 2010.

Suggested Citation: Table 1. Intercensal Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties of Montana: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2010 (CO-EST00INT-01-30) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division Release Date: September 2011

Total Population loss from 2000 to 2005

-1,211

Total Population gain from 2005 to 2010

820

The chart above (taken from http://www.census.gov/popest/methodology/intercensal_nat_meth.pdf) reflects a gain in population for Butte-Silver Bow for the first time in many years. The loss from 2000 to 2005 was a reflection of the mining operations being closed from 2000 to 2002. The last four years show a gain in population which is very positive for our community.

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Department of Commerce Ranks Department of Commerce Silver Bow County 3rd in Annual Wages Ranks Silver Bow County 3rd Annual Wages MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUSINESS RESOURCES DIVISION

Montana Average Wage by County Dollar Percent Difference Difference Between Between County County and Hourly Wage and State State Average Average Weekly Weekly Wage Wage

Annual Wage

Weekly Wage

LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY

$38,283

$736

$18.41

$1.77

10.6%

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY

$37,941

$730

$18.24

$1.60

9.6%

SILVER SILVER BOW BOWCOUNTY COUNTY

$35,722

$687

$17.17

$0.53

3.2%

GALLATIN COUNTY

$34,115

$656

$16.40

($0.24)

-1.4%

CASCADE COUNTY

$34,004

$654

$16.35

($0.29)

-1.7%

MISSOULA COUNTY

$33,915

$652

$16.31

($0.33)

-2.0%

FLATHEAD COUNTY

$32,974

$634

$15.85

($0.79)

-4.7%

STATE AVERAGE

$34,610

$666

$16.64

$0.00

0.0%

County

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Chamber Committees The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce offers members the opportunity to share their expertise and skills to help create a prosperous business community and enhance the quality of life in Butte. By working on committees and programs, members help the Chamber shape issues, plan events, and accomplish goals that are important for the economic vitality of our community. Committee participation is a great way for members to network, share ideas, and further the Chambers’ objectives.

Ambassadors

Dorea Wilmoth, Committee Chair 2012 406-494-8850 The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber Ambassadors serve as a liaison between the leadership, staff, volunteers, and individual members of the Chamber. They strengthen Chamber Member involvement by educating members about their membership benefits and services. The Chamber Ambassadors welcome new and existing businesses with a Ribbon Ceremony and present each one with a certificate. They also assist with Grand Openings/Open Houses, Convention/Event Registrations, Business Card Socials and the Chamber’s Annual Banquet.

Annual Dinner Committee Butte Chamber 406-723-3177

This committee works to provide a fun, profitable event where Chamber Members have the opportunity to have an enjoyable night out, complete with music and fantastic food, as well as raffles, live and/or silent auctions and other fundraisers. This event provides the Chamber with additional revenue to provide other member services.

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This committee works to provide a fun, profitable event in which Chamber Members have the opportunity to network with others and participate in a well organized golf tournament complete with food, awards, and prizes!

Budget & Finance Committee Jim McKenzie, Committee Chair 406-494-4754

This committee is made of members of our Board of Directors to evaluate the finances of the Chamber of Commerce and make recommendations for budgeting and financial decisions.

Civic Improvement Committee Butte Chamber 406-723-3177

Composed of volunteers from Public Works, Health Department, and Chamber Members, the Civic Improvement Committee works with the city to help maintain and improve areas around the county to by planting, cleaning, and weeding. The beautiful hanging flower baskets seen along the main thorough-fares are the work of this committee.

Convention And Visitors Bureau Maria Pochervina, Board President 406-494-6999

The responsibility of this board is to effectively promote the history, culture, arts, and recreation of the Butte-Silver Bow area, while continuing to preserve and protect the resources and quality of life for area residents. It is also responsible for the publication of the Butte Visitors Guide and the promotion of Butte as a convention center.

Retail Committee Made up of local retailers, this committee’s goal is to keep retail dollars spent by the local community within the community. They are undertaking efforts to educate local businesses on the value of working together to enhance the perception of retail offerings in the local community.

Hospitality Committee

Becky Nicholls, Committee Chair 406-490-2000 This committee helps to showcase the many athletic activities that are held locally, works to solicit volunteers for these activities, and works closely with Advantage Butte and the Butte Civic Center Staff and the staffs of other local venues.

Membership Committee

Gary Shea, Committee Chair 406-723-5455 This committee is made up of the Chambers’ Marketing & Membership Director as well as volunteers who reach out to the community to educate them of the benefits of being a Chamber Member. The committee welcomes new, existing and non-member businesses and informs them about all services provided by the Chamber and acts as a liaison between the Chamber and the Community of Butte.

State and Governmental Affairs Committee Paul Babb, Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive 406-497-6220

This committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Chamber’s strategy on legislative issues impacting the business community. It seeks to identify pending and enacted legislative issues relevant to business in Silver Bow County and the State of Montana.

Transportation Committee Butte Chamber 406-723-3177

The Transportation Committee is in existence to enhance and support air transportation for our community. This committee works very closely with The Bert Mooney Airport to retain the present air service and work diligently to increase the number of flights into Butte. In the near future, this committee will review all other forms of transportation needs in our community.

Tourism Committee Composed of those individuals in tourism related businesses, the committee works to improve attractions to provide visitors with a quality stay and assists with information in the Visitor Guide and attraction sheet. The committee supports the efforts of the CVB and the tourism industry by working in close conjunction with them. ***The above committees have been identified for the Chamber Fiscal Year 2011-2012. If other committees are identified the Board will take all proper actions necessary.

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Department of Community Development The Community Development Department leads the Community and Economic Development efforts for the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow in conjunction with the other members of TEAM BUTTE, the Butte Local Development Corporation and the Butte Chamber of Commerce. The Community Development Department oversees the functions of three Tax-Increment Financing Development Districts; the Urban Revitalization Agency (URA) established in 1980, the East Butte Renovation and Rehabilitation Agency (RRA) established in 2005, and the Port of Montana Business Development Park, an industrial development district, often referred to as the TIFID, established in 1992. Both the URA and RRA were established under Montana Urban Renewal Law. The URA and RRA are provided oversight by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which meet monthly. In addition to the Boards, staff is provided direction from the Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive. The current URA Board members are; Scott Leap, Ellen Donohue, John Metz, Dale Mahugh and Mike Thatcher. The current RRA Board members are; Wally Fraz, John Morgan, Chuck Krause, Mark Rule and Melissa O’Dell. The objectives of the URA and RRA include: • Rehabilitation of deteriorated and vacant structures. •

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Financial incentives such as low interest loans and matching grants for building improvements and construction are available to encourage new construction and rehabilitation. Private investment remains the key to increasing the economic vitality of the Districts. Investment in the two districts totals over $15 million in the last 5 years. The URA and RRA have seen great success in the past few years, through the use of the above mentioned incentives and significant private investment. Since 2005, forty-two (42) new businesses have opened their doors, and remain open today. TIFID The Tax Increment Financing Industrial District (TIFID) created under the Montana Code Annotated which is part of the Urban Renewal law. The TIFID is over seen by a seven member board. Current board members are Todd Tregidga, Scott Haeffner, Todd Johnston, Dan Harrington, Wally Frasz, Tim McHugh and Mike Johnson. The TIFID was designed and zoned for industrial development. The TIFID offers infrastructure grants and affordable land with large tracts available for development. The objectives of the TIFID include: • Job Creation • Economic Development • Tax-Base Expansion Since the creation of the TIFID in 1992 there has been over $500 million of private investment and almost $50 million of public infrastructure. Over 400 jobs have been created and the area is beginning to be recognized as a regional transportation center.

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Butte Silver Bow Tourism Business Improvement District “TBID” In January 2011, over 90 % of hotel property owners presented their petition to form a Tourism Business Improvement District. The process for the forming of the TBID took four months of meetings and public hearings to adopt ordinances and resolutions. The official finalization of the forming of the TBID in May of 2012 with the appointment of the following property owners or their designees to the Board of Trustees by the Chief Executive and Council of Commissioners: One year term: Ed Kilgore, Eddy’s Motel Two year terms: Steve Luebeck, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Mike Johnson, Hampton Inn Three year terms: Charles Anderson, Super 8 Motel of Butte Herbert Leuprecht, Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn Four year terms: Bob Leipheimer, Butte Days Inn Bill McGladdary, Comfort Inn The officers for the organization are: Bill McGladdary, President Steve Luebeck, Vice President Charles Anderson, Secretary Treasurer

The agreed assessment for occupied room nights is $1.00 per night. The TBID Board of Trustees is the designated authority for expenditure of funds. The TBID is in its infancy and the Board of Trustees is in the process of developing the format for request of funds. Assessments for the TBID began on July 1, 2011 and the properties were billed on the November 2011 property tax statements. The first full year of assessment will be distributed to the TBID by January 2013. To date, the TBID has committed $25,000.00 per year towards their share of the CVB Director’s salary and have committed $25,000.00 towards tournaments in 2013 and $12,000.00 towards tournaments in 2014. Funds are now becoming available to the TBID and the Board of Trustees is in the process of drafting a grant request form. The Board will consider requests for 2012-2014 from organizations sponsoring tournaments or community events. Please send inquiries or requests to the TBID Board of Trustees, 1000 George St., Butte, MT 59701 or call 406-723-3177 for further information.

The mission of the TBID is to generate room nights for lodging facilities in the County of Silver Bow, Montana by effectively marketing and funding projects to promote our region as a preferred travel destination.

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4th Annual Southwest Montana All Star Basketball Classic An Overwhelming Success

4th Annual Southwest Montana All-Star Basketball Classic

An Overwhelming Success

Despite a severe winter storm that started at the beginning of the girl’s game, the largest crowd in the 4 year history of the game witnessed two spectacular basketball games consisting of high school athletes from Southwest Montana. The All-Star game was held on Tuesday, March 13, at the HPER Complex on Montana Tech’s Campus. The girl’s game consisted of the Big Sky Girls team coached by Mary Ann McGuire and Brian Yelenich. The Big Sky Team had representatives from Butte High, Butte Central, Harrison, Ennis, Sheridan, Boulder and Drummond. The Treasure State Girls were coached by Red Menahan and Maury Cook. Players from Twin Bridges, Dillon, Anaconda and Deer Lodge represented the Treasure State Team. The Big Sky All Stars outscored the Treasure State All Stars 86-71. The Chamber Boys All Star Game started at 8:30 p.m. pitting the Big Sky Team made of players from Butte, Butte Central, Whitehall, Drummond and Ennis against the Treasure State all-stars from Dillon, Anaconda, Twin Bridges, Sheridan and Deer Lodge. The Treasure State Boys were coached by Jerry Hogan and Ron Estes. The Big Sky Boys were coached by Pat Prendergast and Cole Conway. The score board was lit up like a Christmas tree with the Big Sky Boys outscoring the Treasure State Team 111 to 104. The game was broadcast live by KBOW Radio (550 AM) and extensively covered by the Montana Standard and their sports writers, Bruce Sayler and Pat Ryan. Pictures of the games were taken by Joe Casagranda and a disc of game pictures will be sent to each student athlete to thank them for their participation in the All-Star Classic. A female quartet from Twin Bridges High School started off the evening by singing the national anthem in perfect four part harmony. The games featured cheerleading squads from Butte High and Butte Central. Pep bands from Anaconda High School and Twin Bridges High School helped keep the upbeat tempo during the entire evening. The Anaconda Drum Line electrified the crowd with their fine “glow in the dark” performance and the Dynamic Dance and Tumbling Company performed two flawless performances. The All-Star Classic was the idea of Don Peoples Jr. who provided this game as a means to fund the Chamber Hospitality Rooms during sporting events that are brought to town by Advantage Butte. This game allows us to purchase food for tournament hospitality rooms during the course of the year. A special thank you to Montana Tech; all of the coaches, players, referees, bands, cheerleaders, dance & tumbling students and the large number of volunteers that made this evening a smashing success. We will see all of you next year for the 5 th Annual Southwest Montana All-Star Classic.

Photos by: Joe Casagranda 2012

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Insurance Solutions for Your Business in 2012

Let’s face it, health insurance is expensive. But, NOT having it is also expensive. Businesses want to be able to provide affordable, quality health care for their employees and their families. Montana Chamber Choices Health Insurance Program is a unique business friendly insurance answer for small businesses and organizations across Montana. As an association health insurance program, Montana Chamber Choices brings large corporation buying power to offer lower premiums and stable rates to businesses across the state. 2012 brought new benefit options and will provide customers with an array of distinctive features that make insurance more simplified and allow employers to do what they do best, business. Montana Chamber Choices Basics • • • •

Montana Chamber Choices has always been at the wellness forefront which is why we think it is important to get your wellness screenings. Appropriate health screening saves health care dollars and more importantly can save lives. Our plans provide a wide-range of preventative benefits that include:

10 Different plan options 3 Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible plans Coverage for businesses with 2-99 employees Membership in the Montana Chamber of Commerce or a local, endorsed chamber

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For more information please visit our website at www.ChamberChoices.com.

The Montana Chamber of Commerce began the Montana Chamber Choices health insurance and wellness program in 2004 to meet the needs of small businesses looking to provide affordable, quality health insurance to employees. Since that time, Chamber Choices has grown to cover more than 15,000 Montanans from more than 1,500 Montana small businesses. More than half of them were previously uninsured, mostly because there was no affordable health insurance option. Chamber Choices is an association health insurance plan and wellness program that offers a variety of affordable health insurance plans for employers with 2-99 employees. It is designed to:

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Offer stable, affordable, predictable rates to employers and members Promote, offer and cover wellness and preventive benefits Provide extra value such as the Employee Assistance Program, life insurance benefits and legal consultation services

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Butte Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce

to Continue Providing High Return of Investment for Members in 2012

Always working to help “GROW” your business!

The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce is continually working to volunteer opportunities. We are always seeking new opportunities for enhance Chamber Membership through added benefits and affinity events and ways to increase our Membership Participation. programs. Below, you’ll find our list of “What Our Chamber Can Do for You!” TOURNAMENTS Advantage Butte, Inc. has been the driving force in our community for attracting many tournaments and millions of dollars. In partnership with BUSINESS ADVOCATE The Butte Chamber of Commerce will continually provide advocacy Advantage Butte, the Chamber of Commerce provides outstanding work on issues that may arise locally, statewide or nationally that could hospitality rooms for all Advantage Butte and Civic Center sponsored have an impact on local business. tournaments. It is a pleasure to have such great facilities as the MAC, the Butte Civic Center, Montana Tech HPER Complex and the Butte Family YMCA to host these events. INCREASE MEMBER VALUE The Butte Chamber Staff Members & Board are always doing their research and will continue to expand the already large offering of EDUCATION member benefits through several new projects & programs. We will The Butte Chamber annually offers many education opportunities to both soon be launching a new, FREE, member advertising program that will members & non-members to broaden their areas of expertise, educate allow member businesses upload one coupon per week to our “Butte This them on important topics and broaden & hone their skills. We will Week” e-campaign. The advertisement will be sent on behalf of the continue to provide our Annual Assistance for Business Clinics, Chamber Members and will help to draw attention and business to your Insurance Workshops and continue to seek out new programs and location. This e-publication will be sent as a weekly email and text to seminars that may help with Customer Service Training, Fraud businesses and individuals all over southwestern Montana. Stay tuned Workshops, & more. for more information, coming very soon! TOURISM The Butte Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue to promote tourism growth in the area through the use of bedtax dollars received through our new Tourism Business Improvement District to create a cohesive and extensive effort to promote tourism in the Mining City! The CVB will continue to promote Butte at tradeshows and conventions world-wide! Our tourism committee works to improve attractions to provide visitors with a quality stay and assists with information in the Visitor Guide and attraction sheet. The committee supports the efforts of the CVB and the tourism industry by working in close conjunction with them.

A Look At Our Affinity Programs

The partnership between the Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Send Out Cards Program is designed to help Chamber Members with their customer relations and communications. Chamber Members can enroll in the online card sending service and purchase a specially priced package to have high quality greeting cards sent on their behalf in just minutes! Members receive $50.00 in free postage with purchase and can choose from over 15,000 greeting cards, or design their own. Upload your contacts and your cards can be sent in a matter of seconds! This is a great service for those wanting to send annual holiday cards to their clients, or thank you cards, birthday cards or a custom card campaign of your choice! Visit www.sendoutcards.com/mountainsolns for more information!

INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce will continue to be the Montana Chamber Choices Health Insurance Program is an information clearinghouse for the Butte area by sending out all association health insurance plan designed to meet the needs of small information packets (visitors guides, relocation packets and Butte City businesses by offering a variety of affordable health insurance solutions Maps) to potential visitors and potential new residents. We will also for employers with 2-99 employees, as well as sole proprietors. For more keep our member businesses informed through our newsletters, emails, information on Chamber Choices, please visit www.chamberchoices.com Reports to the Community, and other tourism related publications. These or call our local agent, Laurie Lacey at (406) 782-1519. also provide ample opportunities to market your business services and products to your business peers. We will also be using social media more effectively to attract and target both visitors and residents alike. New this year is our partnership with TownSquare MT. Businesses and nonprofits in Montana, no matter where they're located or how small, NETWORKING need to communicate with their customers and potential new ones. The We will continue to provide our members with outstanding networking question is, how can they do it affordably and in a way that doesn't take opportunities through our monthly Business Card Socials, Ribbon up their valuable time? Cutting Ceremonies, Grand Opening Celebrations, and Annual Events such as the Annual Banquet and other events that allow you to connect TownSquareMT provides a marketing platform for small business and with other fellow members and potential customers. nonprofits throughout Montana allowing them to easily communicate with customers through search, social media, mobile phones, email, and EVENTS their website with a simple click! Our goal with each organization is In additional to our monthly Business Card Socials, the Chamber has an to automate this process, get business owners out of the back office in Annual Golf Tournament, the Southwest Montana Boys & Girls High front of the computer trying to accomplish their necessary marketing, and School All Star Basketball Tournament, and the Annual Banquet which give them the time to spend in front of customers helping with their provide many networking opportunities that allow you to get out of the needs or spend quality time with their families. Visit TownSquare MT office for unique networking, business exposure, marketing, and online at www.townsquaremt.com for more information!

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Convention & Visitor Bureau

The purpose of the Butte-Silver Bow Convention & Visitor Bureau is to increase the number of visitors to our area by promoting Butte’s unique strengths as well as working with state and regional partners to accomplish our goals. During the 2011 calendar year, the Butte Visitor Center, located at the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, 1000 George Street, welcomed over 12,000 visitors. The visitors came from all 50 states and 27 countries. The top five states excluding Montana were: Washington (497), California (479), Texas (205), Minnesota (186), and Colorado (173). The top five International Countries were: Canada (828), Australia (43), England (27), Germany (23), Italy and France (21 each).

The active board of directors:

CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU

The projects that the CVB has worked on and is

currently working on this past year were: Maria Pochervina, La Quinta Inn & Suites - President Heritage Tourism Strategies Mark Hughes, Super 8 - Vice President Booth at 2012 Governor’s Conference on Tourism Julie Shelton, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - Secretary ow Convention & Visitor Bureau is to increase the number of visitors to our area Attended the Calgary Tradeshow Amber Wood-Jensen, Management Consultants Inc. gths as well as working with state and regional partners to accomplish our goals. Attended National Tourism Association Trade Show Brendan McDonough, An Ri Ra Attended the Going on Faith Conference Chad Harrington, Evel Knievel Days Supported the Montana Folk Festival, Evel Knievel Days and the George Everett, Mainstreet Uptown Butte e Butte Visitor Center, located at the Butte‐Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, An Ri Ra Irish Festival John Raymond, Encore Entertainment er 12,000 visitors. The visitors came from all 50 states and 27 countries. The top Volunteered for Advantage Butte/Chamber of Commerce tournament Paula Ruark, Town House Inns of Montana e: Washington (497), California (479), Texas (205), Minnesota (186), and hospitality rooms Tina Davis, World Museum of Mining Responsible for the Butte Visitor Guide, tear off attraction sheets and national Countries were: Canada (828), Australia (43), England (27), Germany Trina Peterson, Comfort Inn of Butte numerous other publications Member of Gold West Country Newly Upgraded CVB website re: Send out visitor information requests Providing packets for conventions

The CVB is funded with bed tax dollars and meets regularly the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the Butte Chamber of Commerce Conference room located at 1000 George Street. The public is invited to attend the CVB meetings. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Chamber at 723-3177.

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2012 Butte Chamber Member Advertising & Marketing Opportunities

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ing your own title, description, category, and date range for the special to run. You can even link it to your website! Visitor’s to our site can also subscribe to receive the Hot Deals e-newsletter and will be alerted by email when new deals are added. Hot Deals only cost you $15.00 per week! Job Openings You can post job opening on the Chamber website and have the ability to maintain the posting yourself, using your member login and password. For your convenience, posting run on a weekly basis and cost ONLY $10.00 per WEEK!

Chamber/Visitor Center Information Racks Chamber businesses are promoted for FREE in our Member Racks, located in our lobby display area! Bring in your rack cards or brochures today to participate in this free advertising opportunity!

City Maps The Butte Chamber & CVB produce a Butte City Map roughly every 18 months, members have the opportunity to advertise on the map, that also includes an electronic version with links to their own website and pin markers that will direct potential customers to their businesses online.

Email Blast Advertising Would you like an exclusive email sent to the Chamber’s membership? Get the word out to over 800 businesses and individuals in Butte and the surrounding area fast! The cost for each email is $150.00 and can be sent any time you’d like, contact Alysha, for more information!

Tourism Advertisements & Publications The Conventions & Visitors Bureau produces several publications annually including, attraction tearoff sheets, visitor’s guides and participates in mass marketing and advertising programs. Butte receives extensive exposure in the publication for both visitors & residents alike.

Newsletter Advertising The Chamber’s monthly newsletter, “The Progress” is send out to nearly 800 prominent business men & women in Butte and our surrounding communities at the beginning of each month. Chamber Members have the opportunity to promote their business by including flyers, inserts or advertisements in these publications. Advertise in our newsletters for as low as $100.00/month.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Do you have a new business? Did you just complete a remodel? Did you move locations? No matter what the circumstance, we would like to welcome your business with a Ribbon Cutting! Your event will be promoted beforehand and sent to all media outlets and following the fun, coverage of your event will be published in the Chamber’s newsletter with pictures and an article about your business! If you are interested in hosting a Ribbon Cutting, please notify the Chamber at (406) 723.3177 for details and available dates – no fees, just call us to schedule!

Online Advertising Banner Sponsorships - Purchase a banner sponsorship on our high traffic website and your ad banner will appear on multiple pages of the Chamber’s website…including our Home Page! When a visitor clicks on your ad, they can be automatically redirected to your own website. Advertise online for $159.00/ month. Hot Deals Highlight your weekly specials or store coupons using the Chamber’s website! Your unique “Members Only” login will allow you to create a Hot Deal Coupon enter-

Member Event Sponsorships High visibility and advertising value is available for members who sponsor Chamber Events, such as a Business Card Social, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Banquet, Seminars & Clinics, and various Sporting Events.

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CHAMBER TROLLEY

The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce Trolley is now runni our summer tours! These guidedTrolley historic tours will run The is The Butte-Silver Butte-Silver Bow Bow Chamber Chamber of of Commerce Commerce Trolley is now now running running May our 20 – September 30. The chamber is so fortunate summer tours! These guided historic tours will run our summer tours! These guided historic tours will run to have trolle May –– September 30. The is to trolley drivers who are enthusiasts, very well informed May 20 20 September 30. historic The chamber chamber is so so fortunate fortunate to have have trolley and drivers who are historic enthusiasts, very well informed, and passionate about Butte. drivers who are historic enthusiasts, very well informed, and passionate passionate about about Butte. Butte.

summer tourare: times are: TheThe 20122012 summer tour times The 2012 summer tour times are:

MondaySaturday: a.m.,p.m. 1:00 MondaySaturday: 10:30 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. MondaySaturday: 10:3010:30 a.m., 1:00 1:00 p.m. andp.m. 3:30and p.m.3:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:0010:00 a.m. and and 2:00 p.m. Sunday: a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

In 2011, the Chamber Trolley had InIn 2011, thethe Chamber Trolley had 3,919 3,919 riders. 2011, Chamber Trolley hadriders. 3,919 riders.

Our trolley trolley drivers drivers are are Chris Chris Fisk, Fisk, Denny Denny Dutton, Dutton, Bill Bill Richards, Richards, Dick Dick Our Our trolley drivers areThese Chrisindividuals Fisk, Denny Dutton, Bill Richards, Gibson and Tim Tim Harper. will provide provide you with lasting Dic Gibson and Harper. These individuals will you with aa lasting Gibson and Tim Harper. These individuals will provide you a lastin impression of of Historic Historic Butte. Butte. The The Chamber Chamber is is exploring exploring the the impression impression of Historic Butte. The Chamber is exploring the possibility of an evening tour for the months of July and August. possibility of an evening tour for the months of July and August.

possibility of an evening tour for the months of July and August.

The The Trolley Trolley is is also also available available to to rent rent for for your your special special event! event! Whether Whether it is a wedding, family reunion, holiday party, or other special itThe is a wedding, family reunion, holiday party, or other specialevent! Whethe Trolley is also available to rent for your special occasion….a Butte Trolley tour fit you! is occasion….a Butte family Trolley reunion, tour is is aa perfect perfect fit for for you!orSeating Seating it is a wedding, holiday party, other is special available available for for up up to to 26 26 passengers passengers and and the the cost cost is is only only $250.00 $250.00 for for aa occasion….a Butte Trolley tour is a perfect fit for you! Seating is custom and private 2 hour tour. Call today to book your reservation, custom and private 2 hour tour. Call today to book your reservation, available for up to 26 passengers and the cost is only $250.00 for a the calendar is known to fill up over one year in advance! the calendar is known to fill up over one year in advance!

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custom and private 2 hour tour. Call today to book your reservation For if any questions, thereservations calendar isor to fill over one year in advance! For reservations orknown if you you have have anyup questions,

please call 723-3177. please call Cheryl Cheryl at 723-3177. This committee of at volunteers works tirelessly to clean up and green up Butte. Th Chebul and has numerous will be addressed in more detail in For reservations or if youvolunteers have anythat questions, The Civic Improvement Committee is very instrumental in the Beautify Butte C please call Cheryl at 723-3177 baskets that adorn our streets and the planting of flowers and trees throughout But Chamber Landscaping Awards at the Annual D The Butte Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee was created at the request gives of thetheformer Airport Manager, Rick Griffith,

Transportation Committtee

to assist the Bert Mooney Airport with passenger flight stabilization and expansion. A committee was formed for that purpose. Committee members are: Pat Shea, Pam Butler, Marko Lucich, Paul Babb, Jim Smitham, Kim Krueger, Pam Haxby-Cote, Jim Thompson, Dan Steele, Mike Thatcher, Bill Melvin, Kathy Fasso, Jim Clary, Jim Kambich, Rick Edwards and Dale Mahugh.

In August of 2008, the Transportation Committee held a fundraising luncheon to have monies available to help secure flights and enhance the airport. Approximately $70,000.00 in money and pledges were received. A portion of the monies were used to help successfully secure the Small Community Air Service Grant. There is still over $45,000.00 uncommitted and will be used towards the same purpose it was collected for.

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

This committee will continue to work diligently with the Bert Mooney Airport and also any other entity that is working on transportation issues in our community. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the Butte Chamber at 723-3177. Photo by: by: Kristina Kristina Larson Larson Photo This committee of volunteers works tirelessly to clean up and green up Butte. This committee is led by Sharon Chebul and has numerous volunteers that will be addressed in more detail in the next community report. The Civic Improvement Committee is very instrumental in the Beautify Butte Campaign, the hanging flower This committee of volunteers to flowers clean up green up Butte. This committee is led by Sharon Chebul and has baskets that adorn our streets works and thetirelessly planting of andand trees throughout Butte. Each October the committee numerous volunteers that will be addressed in more detail in the next community report. The Civic Improvement Committee is very gives the Chamber Landscaping Awards at the Annual Dinner. Photo by: Kristina Larson instrumental in the Beautify Butte Campaign, the hanging flower baskets that adorn our streets and the planting of flowers and trees through out Butte. Each October the committee presents the Chamber Landscaping Awards at the Annual Dinner.

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2011 Chamber Highlights • Worked closely with hotel owners to form the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)

• Actively involved with community leaders & St. James Healthcare in the recruitment of new physicians to our community.

• Worked closely with Town Pump Foundation for the Annual Town Pump July 3rd Fireworks Display

• Provided over 10,000 welcome packets for local conventions

• Actively works closely with Team Butte to attract & bring new businesses to Butte • In conjunction with Advantage Butte & the Butte Civic Center, hosted hospitality rooms at 11 tournaments • Co-hosted 12 Chamber Business Card Socials with Chamber Member Businesses & Organizations. • Celebrated over 9 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations with new or remodeled Butte businesses. • Co-hosted Montana Tech Tail-Gate Parties • Provided over 500 new student welcome packets to incoming Montana Tech Students • Provided historic trolley tours to 3,919 trolley passengers. • Welcomed over 12,000 visitors to the Chamber Office/Visitors & over 25,000 visitors to the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand

• Hosted our Annual Southwest Montana High School Boys & Girls All-Star Classic Basketball Tourney to raise funds to help defray our costs of hosting hospitality rooms as well as honoring student athletes from Southwest Montana. • Hosted several workshops, seminars & webinars including the “Assistance for Business Clinic” for members & non-members to keep them up to date on the latest technology, prevention & customer service standards. • Distribution Center for local phone directories. • Provides city maps at no charge as well as directions and referrals, in addition to the hundreds of visitors’ information packets and relocation guides. • Providing thousands of Chamber Member Referrals on a regular basis. • Publishing a print & electronic monthly Chamber newsletter “The Progress” to over 800 recipients and is also viewable to our thousands of website visitors year round.

• Working to improve social media, as well as, helping to educate our members and community on the effective and FREE use of these marketing tools. • Celebrated the Butte Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Annual Meeting on October 27, 2011. • Hosted our 3rd Annual Chamber-Digger Classic Golf Tournament • Actively represents Butte at the Montana Association of Chamber Executives Conferences (semi-annually) • Continually working to increase our membership, the benefits we provide and help to grow our member’s businesses. • In conjunction with the Chief Executive, and the Executive Director of the Butte Local Development Corporation, we provided transportation to Helena for Veterans to testify at the hearing for the new Veteran’s Home and hosted a “Thank You Dinner” at the Butte Civic Center for Veterans & their families. • Participates in weekly radio program “Chamber Chat” promoting activities and businesses in Butte

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During the 2011 tourist season from May 15 - September 30 -- 27,263 people visited the Berkeley Pit.

THEN...

In November 2003 the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand and parking lot was given to the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce by Montana Resources. This gift of land was a blessing and has allowed the Butte Chamber to work with many community groups, individuals and the local government to improve area at one of the most visited tourist attractions in southwest Montana. As a result of this donation, Envision Butte, Inc. was formed to provide cultural and educational materials to visitors of the Berkeley Pit.

THE BERKELEY PIT VIEWING STAND THE BERKELEY PIT

Envision Butte, Inc. was formed in 2006 for the purpose of creating a more During the 2011 tourist season from May 15 - September 30 -- 27,263 people visited the Berkeley Pit. pleasurable experience for visitors who wanted to view the Berkeley Pit. Being In November 2003 the Berkeley andofparking lotMontana’s was givenmost to the Butte-Silver Bow thatPit theViewing BerkeleyStand Pit is one southwest visited attractions; theChamber of Commerce by Montana Resources. This gift of land was a blessing and has allowed the Butte Chamber to work with main task of the Board of Directors was to improve the deplorable condition of many community groups, individuals and the local government to improve one of the most visited tourist attractions in southwest Montana. As a the viewing stand areathe to area make at it more pleasant when visiting Butte. result of this donation, Envision Butte, Inc. was formed to provide cultural and educational materials to visitors of the Berkeley Pit. Envision Butte, Inc. was formed inBoard 2006offor the purpose creating a more pleasurable experience The Directors when of Envision Butte was formed was comprised of: for visitors who want to view the Berkeley Pit. Being that theHerb Berkeley Pit is President, one of southwest Montana’s visited attractions; the main task of the Board of Leuprecht, Gary Harrington, Johnmost Sando, Marko Lucich, Dan During the 2011condition tourist season May 15 - September 30 -- 27,263 people Directors was to improve the deplorable of thefrom viewing stand area Simpkins, to make itDon more pleasant Steele, Bill Markovich, Maureen Kenneally, Randy Peoples Sr., when visiting Butte. visited Berkeley Pit. Ronthe Ueland andwas Danformed Manson.was comprised of: Herb Leuprecht, President, Gary Harrington, John The Board of Directors when Envision Butte As a result of their hardMaureen work, Berkeley PitRandy Viewing stand has a to Sr., Ron Ueland and Dan Sando, Marko Lucich, DanInSteele, Bill 2003 Markovich, Kenneally, Simpkins, Don Peoples November the Berkeley Pitthe Viewing Stand and parking lotarea was given beautiful garden and landscaping, restrooms and a gazebo for picnics that Manson. the Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce by Montana Resources. This giftthe of is invited to allowed use stand at any when permits. As a result of their hard work, the Berkeley Pit area has aweather beautiful garden and landscaping, restrooms and a galandcommunity was a blessing andViewing has thetime Butte Chamber to work with many zebo for picnics that the community invitedindividuals to use at and anythe time when weathertopermits. communityisgroups, local government improve area at one of the most visited tourist attractions in southwest Montana. As a result of this donation, Envision Butte, Inc. was formed to provide cultural and educational materials to visitors of the Berkeley Pit.

VIEWING STAND

Envision Butte, Inc. was formed in 2006 for the purpose of creating a more pleasurable experience for visitors who wanted to view the Berkeley Pit. Being that the Berkeley Pit is one of southwest Montana’s most visited attractions; the main task of the Board of Directors was to improve the deplorable condition of the viewing stand area to make it more pleasant when visiting Butte. The Board of Directors when Envision Butte was formed was comprised of: Herb Leuprecht, President, Gary Harrington, John Sando, Marko Lucich, Dan Steele, Bill Markovich, Maureen Kenneally, Randy Simpkins, Don Peoples Sr., Ron Ueland and Dan Manson. As a result of their hard work, the Berkeley Pit Viewing stand area has a beautiful garden and landscaping, restrooms and a gazebo for picnics that the community is invited to use at any time when weather permits.

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Advanced Dermatology Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Toni Robison 24 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-7272 Fax: (406) 723-3328

360 Networks. Telecommunications Liza Dennehy 130 No. Main Butte, MT 59701 496-6500 www.360networks.com

AggQuip, LLC Trucking/Hauling John Jeffery 404 W. Greenwood Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9701 Fax: (406) 723-3831 johnjeffery@hollowcont.com

Gifts & Specialty Items Alysha Blaskovich Butte, MT 59701 (406) 498-8969 alysha.lynn@gmail.com www.alyshajeffery.com

5 Mile Bar Casinos/Taverns Brad Killgore 5100 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-9499 A & M Fire Safety Distributors Mark Cerise 739 Utah Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6819 Fax: (406) 723-6819 amfire@in-tch.com

American Federal Savings Bank Banks & Credit Unions Jim Clary 3401 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2233 Fax: (406) 494-2273 jclary@amfedsb.com www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com Amherst Animal Hospital Veterinarians Jodi Peretti 2330 Amherst Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4044 Fax: (406) 494-2353 info@amherstanimalhosp.com www.amherstanimalhosp.com

Belmont Senior Center Senior Citizen Services Nancy Gibson 615 E. Mercury Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-7773 belmontseniors@yahoo.com www.belmontseniorcenter.com Benny’s Power Toys, LLC Motor Sports/Retailers Benny Finnicum 415 W. Iron St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5400 Fax: (406) 723-6500 bfinnicum@bresnan.net www.bennyspowertoys.com Bentley Construction Co. Construction Management Bob Bentley 3701 Warren Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4501 Fax: (406) 494-4519 info@bentleyconst.com www.bentleyconst.com

Bert Mooney Airport Transportation Pam Butler 101 Airport Rd. A & S Metals Butte, MT 59701 Recyling (406) 494-3771 Heather Kindt Fax: (406) 494-2166 2100 Meadowlark pamb@butteairport.com Butte, MT 59702 Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. www.butteairport.com (406) 494-1661 Accountants Fax: (406) 494-1607 Annette Hill Berube, Dan asmetals@bigskyhsd.net 129 W. Park, Suite 201 Individuals www.asmetals.com P.O. Box 748 Dan Berube Butte, MT 59703-0748 27 Cedar Lake Dr. A-1 Ambulance Butte, MT 59701 Medical, Dental & Nursing Care (406) 782-0451 Fax: (406) 782-1819 (406) 494-5152 Mike McGree ahill@azworld.com dantberube@msn.com 507 Centennial www.azworld.com Butte, MT 59701 Best Western Butte Plaza Inn (406) 723-3132 ARC Electric Hotels/Motels Fax: (406) 723-2043 Contractors Herb Leuprecht a1ambulance@bigskyhsd.net Ralph Warnstrom 2900 Harrison Ave 3523 Oregon Ave. Butte, MT 59701 ABC -18 KWYB TV Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3500 Press/Publications/Radio (406) 494-4006 800-543-5814 Alice Doyle Fax: (406) 494-6569 Fax: (406) 494-7611 3825 Harrison Ave. Suite B herb@butteplazainn.com Butte, MT 59701 Auto Magic www.bestwestern.com/buttepla(406) 782-7185 Automotive zainn Fax: (406) 723-9269 Rick Galasso carl@maxmontana.com 1502 Holmes Better Business Bureau www.kwyb.com Butte, MT 59701 Community Organizations (406) 494-2828 Coleen Smith Acadia Montana P.O. Box 1181 Hospitals & Clinics Baker Auto & Towing East Helena, MT 59635 Dave Bennetts Automotive (406) 439-4369 55 Basin Creek Rd. Rob Baker 1-800-356-1007 Butte, MT 59701 521 Cobban Fax: (406) 227-3775 (406) 494-4183 Butte, MT 59701 csmithbbbmt@gmail.com Fax: (406) 494-5869 (406) 782-4743 www.bbb.org dbennetts@acadiahealthcare.com Fax: (406) 782-3538 www.acadiamontana.com BG’s Green Clean, LLC Bank of Butte BG’s Green Clean, LLC Ace Hardware Banks & Credit Unions Cleaning Services Hardware Lori Matich Bernadette Gerry Chris McLaughlin 3215 Harrison Ave. 3110 Mantle St. 1839 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8240 (406) 565-5601 (406) 723-3570 Fax: (406) 494-4720 bernarditag@msn.com Fax: (406) 723-3572 drowling@bankofbutte.com www.bgsgreenclean.com Ackerman Agency/Farmers Insurance www.bankofbutte.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte Insurance Beaverhead/Deerlodge Forest Community Organizations Ted Ackerman Forestry Jan Phillips 65 E. Broadway Janet Krivacek 107 E. Granite Butte, MT 59701 1820 Meadowlark Lane Butte, MT 59701 406-533-6750 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9644 Fax: 406-533-6751 (406) 494-2147 Fax: (406) 782-0441 insureSWMT@gmail.com Fax: (406) 494-0269 bbsbutte@in-tch.com www.fs.fed.us/b-d www.bbbsbutte.org

Big Sky Commerce Merchant Services Callie Howard 2809 Connery Way Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 327-0611 (186) 632-0611 Fax: (406) 327-6612 callie@bigskycommerce.com www.bigskycommerce.com Big Sky Diagnostic Imaging Hospitals & Clinics Barb Cook 700 W. Gold St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1573 ext 108 Fax: (406) 782-1254 info@easemgmt.com

Brenda’s Florist & Home Décor Florists Brenda Verbance 2125 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5419 Fax: (406) 723-2145 brendsfloris100@qwestoffice.net www.brendasflorist.com Bresnan Communications Advertising/Promotions Mike Oswald 201 E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 (877) 747-3669 Fax: (406) 782-9020 moswald@bresnan.net

Big Sky Optical Optical Services Vern Kingston 14 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5223 Fax: (406) 723-4542 kingston@in-tch.com

Brooks Hanna Ford Automotive 50 Ford Lane Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6333 877-494-6333 Fax: (406) 497-1065 info@brookshannaford.com www.brookshannaford.com

Big Sky Senior Living Community Assisted Living Lauri Yelenich 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4900 Fax: (406) 494-6281 admin@bigskyslc.com www.sunwestmanagement.com

BSW, Inc. Community Organizations Mary Jo Mahoney 845 S. Wyoming Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6501 Fax: (406) 782-7284 mjmahoney@bswinc.org www.bswinc.org

Bob Ward & Sons Sporting Goods Pete Salle 1925 Dewey Blvd. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3445 Fax: (406) 494-3525 butte@bobwards.com www.bobwards.com

Burke Partners, LP Individuals Jack Burke 50 Burning Tree Lane Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2995 jjburke@in-tch.com

Bock Insurance Agency Insurance Cathy Bock 401 E. Front Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1231 Fax: (406) 723-4089 cbock@allstate.com Books & Books Books & Stationery Jo Antonioli 206 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9520 Fax: (406) 782-3113 booksbutte@cs.com www.butteamerica.com/books. htm Bowman Appliance Service Appliance Sales/Service Robert Bowman 1035 S. Main St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6797 Fax: (406) 782-1737 Boyd Taylor, CPA, PC Accountants Robbie Taylor 611 Metals Bank Building Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4335 Fax: (406) 723-8455 btepapc@bigskyhsd.com

Butori Collision Center Automotive Frank Butori 1811 Four Mile Rd. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-9234 Fax: (406) 494-9235 butori1@bigskyhsd.com Butte Board of Realtors Real Estate Services Judith Kivela 501 E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 www.bbormls.com Butte Broadcasting - KBOW, KOPR, KGLM, KANA Advertising/Promotions Ron Davis 660 Dewey Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7777 Fax: (406) 494-5534 mail@kbowkopr.com Butte Center For Performing Arts Entertainment Robin Busch 316 West Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3602 Fax: (406) 782-2362 info@buttearts.org www.buttearts.org

36 • Butte Chamber of Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community Butte Chamber of Commerce Business Services/Member Organizations 1000 George St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3177 1-800-735-6814 Fax: (406) 723-1215 bsbchamber@gmail.com www.buttechamber.org Butte Civic Center Event Centers/Arenas Bill Melvin 1340 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-6401 Fax: (406) 497-6404 bmelvin@bsb.mt.gov www.butteciviccenter.com Butte Community FCU Banks & Credit Unions Karen Mandic 2901 Grand Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8284 Fax: (406) 723-3679 info@buttecommunityfcu.com www.buttecommunityfcu.com Butte Convalescent Center Assisted Living Randy Edwards 2400 Continental Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6556 Fax: (406) 723-9456 randy.edwards@sunh.com Butte Copper Company Gifts & Specialty Items 3015 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2070 Fax: (406) 494-2791 buttecoppercompany@bresnan.net www.buttecoppercompany.com Butte Country Club Country Clubs Loren Hanni 3400 Elizabeth Warren Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2394 Fax: (406) 494-6116 buttecc@bigskyhsd.com Butte Days Inn Hotels/Motels Bob Leipheimer 2700 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7000 Fax: (406) 494-7000 sunandsnow@bigskyhsd.com Butte Family Dental Dental William Brennick 820 Sampson Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7080 Fax: (406) 494-4634 Butte Family YMCA Fitness Greg Hergott 2975 Washoe St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1266 Fax: (406) 723-5125 www.butteymca.com Butte Glass Glass Dianna Blom 840 S. Utah Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3792 Fax: (406) 723-6057 butteglass@juno.com

Butte Granite Works Contractors Bernie Brophy 600 Sampson Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1600 Fax: (406) 494-1600 bgw1600@aol.com Butte Historical Society Community Organizations Jim Courtney P.O. Box 3913 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9267 Butte Job Service Employment Services Marilyn Ohman 2201 White Blvd Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-0306 Fax: (406) 494-5481 dmcgivern@mt.gov Butte Local Development Corporation Business Services/Member Organizations Jim Smitham 480 E. Park St. Butte, MT 59703 (406) 723-4349 Fax: (406) 723-1539 jsmitham@bldc.net www.buttemontana.org Butte Mini Nickel Press/Publications/Radio Patti Arntson 25 W. Granite St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-5539 Fax: (406) 496-5578 patti.arntson@lee.net www.mininickel.com Butte MT KOA Campgrounds/RV Parks Arnold Bernatchy 1601 Kaw Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-8080 Fax: (406) 782-8080 buttekoa@yahoo.com Butte Pathology, LLC Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Randall Shannon 400 S. Clark St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-7442 Fax: (406) 723-2402 Butte Plaza Mall Shopping Centers Alana Ferko 3100 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3362 Fax: (406) 494-8248 alanaferko@yahoo.com Butte Produce & Supply Co. Wholesale Biff DeWolf 605 Utah Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2369 Fax: (406) 782-3929 www.butteproduce.com Butte Rescue Mission Homeless Shelters Rachel Freeman 1204 E. 2nd Street Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0925 Fax: (406) 782-0788 brm@bresnan.net

Butte School District #1 Education Dr. Linda Reksten 111 N. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-2527 Fax: (406) 533-2525 rekstenle@butte.k12.mt.us www.butte.k12.mt.us

Career Futures Employment Services Mary Berg 55 W. Granite Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-9101 Fax: (406) 723-4345 careerft@buttecareerfutures.com www.buttecareerfutures.com

Butte Silver Bow Business Dev. Center Community Organizations Kristen Rosa 305 W. Mercury Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4061 Fax: (406) 723-5345 krosa@buttebdc.com

Carpet Mill Outlet Carpets & Interiors Greg Loeffler 800 Dewey Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3313 Fax: (406) 494-5335 gloeffler@pierces.biz www.pierceflooring.com

Butte Silver Bow County Attorney Elected Officials Eileen Joyce 155 W. Granite Butte, MT 59701 497-6230 Fax: 497-6239 bsbca@bsb.mt.gov

CCCS, Inc. Correctional Facilities Mike Thatcher 471 E. Mercury Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0417 Fax: (406) 782-6964 mthatcher@cccscorp.com Butte Silver Bow Law Enforcement www.cccscorp.com Elected Officials John Walsh Cellular One 225 Alaska Cell Phones/Wireless Technologies Butte, MT 59701 Lisa Shea (406) 497-1120 3332 Harrison Ave. Fax: (406) 497-1181 Butte, MT 59701 jpwalsh@bsb.mt.gov (406) 593-3000 www.bsb.mt.gov Fax: 494-4618 lshea@cellonenation.com Butte Tin Shop, Inc. www.cellonenation.com Appliance Sales/Service Cindy Donaldson Cellular Plus 28 E. Galena Cell Phones/Wireless Technologies Butte, MT 59701 Michelle Mathews (406) 782-2446 3103 Harrison Ave. Fax: (406) 782-9738 Butte, MT 59701 jason_donaldson@qwestoffice.net (406) 723-4888 www.lennoxdealer.com/buttetinshop Fax: (406) 723-4889 mmathews@cellularplusmt.com Butte Weekly www.cellularplusmt.com Press/Publications/Radio Norlene Holt Charles A. Kestle AIA & Associates 32 S. Main Architectural Design & Building Butte, MT 59701 Charles Kestle (406) 782-3820 2501-A Harrison Ave. Fax: (406) 782-3754 Butte, MT 59701 butteweekly@bresnan.net (406) 723-6604 Fax: (406) 723-6604 Butte’s Best Lawn & Cleaning Service chkestle@earthlink.net Landscaping Mike Yelenich Cheek, Cynde 2601 Washoe Individuals Butte, MT 59701 2016 W. Park Ave (406) 490-7733 Anaconda, MT 59711 screamnscratch@hotmail.com (406) 560-2510 c_r_cheek@hotmail.com Butte, Anaconda & Pacific DBA Rarus Railway Co. Cherry Creek Radio KAAR, Historical Attractions KMBR, KXTL 300 W. Commercial Press/Publications/Radio Anaconda, MT 59711 Chris Ackerman (406) 563-2851 750 Dewey Fax: (406) 563-7121 Butte, MT 59701 rarusrailway@yahoo.com (406) 494-1030 www.copperkingexpress.com Fax: (406) 494-6020 cackerman@cherrycreekradio.com Butte-Silver Bow www.925kaar.com, Elected Officials www.955kmbr.com Paul Babb 155 W. Granite Christie Transfer & Storage Butte, MT 59701 Storage (406) 497-6220 Dave Cote Fax: (406) 497-6224 610 E. Aluminum St. chiefexec@bsb.mt.gov Butte, MT 59701 www.bsb.mt.gov (406) 723-5417 Fax: (406) 782-7806 Buttestuff.com christietransfer@bresnan.net Gifts & Specialty Items Cheryl or Krystal Ackerman Christina’s & McGrath’s 65 E. Broadway Casinos/Taverns Butte, MT 59701 Christy McGrath (406) 490-2691 2201 Silver Bow Blvd photogifts@buttestuff.com Butte, MT 59701 www.buttestuff.com (406) 723-8444 Fax: (406) 723-8585

Citifinancial Financial & Investment Services Dan Hash 29 Discovery Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7667 Fax: (406) 494-4391 dhash@citifinancial.com Clean-N-Dry Laundry Service Dry Cleaners Dave Isakson 2341 Cobban Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3737 cndlaundry@bresnan.net CM Ackerman DVD & Video Productions Video Production & Documentation Cheryl Ackerman 1637 Lowell Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 490-2691 lovethosemoose@msn.com

Columbus Plaza/ Highland View Manor Apartments Mary Carroll Grinolds 1515 Oregon Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0090 Fax: (406) 782-1561 columbusplaza@bigskyhsd.com Comfort Inn of Butte Hotels/Motels Desiree Shogren 2777 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 406-494-8850 1-800-442-4667 Fax: 406-494-2801 generalmanager@comfortinnbutte.com www.comfortinnbutte.com/ Communication Matters, LLC Health/Services Jennifer Pierce 202 W. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4830 (866) 723-4830 Fax: (406) 723-1232 cmatters@bresnan.net www.communicationmatters.com Community Coordinated Child Care Childcare Brenda Hergott 101 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4019 Fax: (406) 723-6982 bhergott@butte4-cs.org www.butte4-cs.org Community Health Center Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Cindy Stergar 445 Centennial Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4075 Fax: (406) 723-3059 www.buttechc.com Complete Communications & Surveillance Computer Service/Sales Eric Lambrecht Butte, MT 59701 (406) 498-2137 eric@mtdatacomm.com www.mtdatacomm.com Conlin’s Furniture Home Furnishings Al Hart 1600 Holmes Ave Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-5092 Fax: (406) 494-4781 ahart@conlins.com www.conlins.com

Butte Chamber Continental Divide Chapter SHRM Non-Profit Eric David Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-6891 ericd@townpump.com www.continentaldivide.shrm.org

Cooneys Locksmith & Security Locksmiths Scott White 1000 S. Main Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4692 Fax: (406) 782-0125 cooneyslocksmith@msn.com Copper City Wireless Cell Phones/Wireless Technologies Becky Nicholls 1619 Grand Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 490-2000 Fax: (406) 723-8141 ccwireless@bresnan.net Copper Creperie Restaurants Cassandra Welsh 255 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 221-7056 clwelsh@gmail.com Copper King Hotel & Convention Center Hotels/Motels Ken Burningham 4655 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 221-7070 Fax: (406) 221-7070 Copper Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center Assisted Living Maura Uggetti 3251 Nettie Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3225 Fax: (406) 723-6470 maurao@crmscommunities.com Corette Pohlman & Kebe Attorneys Dan Manson 129 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5800 Fax: (406) 723-8919 dmanson@cpklawmt.com Costco Wholesale Wholesale Stephanie Hritsco 2505 Catron St. Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 585-7436 Fax: (406) 585-8679 w096mbr@costco.com www.costco.com Courtney, Ann Mullany Individuals 2003 Argyle Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9267 amcourtney@q.com Courtney, Michael J. Individuals Michael Courtney 237 Waterford Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 565-5637 kc237@bresnan.net

Couture with A&A Clothing/Shoes Maria Pochervina 1826 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-7307 Fax: (406) 723-2046 couturewithaanda@ymail.com www.couturewithaanda.com

Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community • 37 Dave Svejkovsky Construction, Inc. Contractors Dave Svejkovsky 1420 Evans Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-5667 Fax: (406) 533-0180 dscbuilder@bresnan.net

Davis Business Machines Covenant Aviation Security, LLC Office Furniture & Supplies Loren Davis Security Services 2950 Harrison Ave. Meredith Davison Butte, MT 59701 123 Main (406) 494-2550 Anaconda, MT 59711 Fax: (406) 494-9830 (406) 563-6546 buttesales@dbminc.com Fax: (406) 563-6550 meredith.davison@covenantsecurity.com www.dbminc.com www.covenantsecurity.com Dee Motor Co Crain Automotive Marketing Bill Dee Matt McKenna 1200 East Commercial 1711 W. College Anaconda, MT 59711 Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 563-5225 (406) 581-4279 sales@deemotors.com matt.mckenna@gmail.com www.deemotors.com Creative Illusions Interior Design Patty Austin 1849 Ski Area Loop Butte, MT 59701 (406) 498-1896 Critelli Couriers Distributors Colette Beierle 1901 South Franklin Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4340 888-868-4340 Fax: (406) 782-4310 critellicouriers.butte@yahoo.com

DOWL-HKM Engineering, Inc. Engineering/Surveying Ken Palagi 1015 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8213 Fax: (406) 723-8328 gsimonich@hkminc.com www.hkminc.com Driscoll’s Pharmacy Drug & Variety Stores Peter Wolfgram 327 S. Excelsior Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3308 Fax: (406) 782-8243 www.bungalowdrug.com

Eddy’s Motel Hotels/Motels Brad Killgore 1205 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4364 mr7ebk@aol.com Edward Jones Investments, John Chioutsis Financial & Investment Services John Chioutsis 2900 Lexington Ave, Suite B Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3100 (800) 755-4592 Fax: (888) 320-5679 john.chioutsis@edwardjones.com Empire Office Machines Office Furniture & Supplies Dino Bugni 206 W. Granite Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4057 1-877-225-3256 Fax: (406) 782-4058 dbugni@bresnan.net www.empireofficesuppliesonline.com Eric H. Johnson, DMD Dental Keri Johnson 2823 Lexingon Ave Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-9300 Fax: (406) 494-7772 kerimueller@hotmail.com www.ejohnsondmd.com Executive Village Property Leasing & Management Brad Killgore 523 E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1063

Farm Bureau Financial Services Insurance Herb Kelsey 1425 Dewey Blvd. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5212 Fax: (406) 782-5345 hkelsey@mwfbi.com Fickler Oil Co., Inc. Automotive Tracy Fickler 1480 Continental Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0616 Fax: (406) 782-0260 trac@montana.com Finlen Hotel Hotels/Motels Frank Taras 100 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5461 Fax: (406) 723-5461 www.finlen.com First Baptist Church of Butte Churches/Worship Centers Douglas Rykiel 201 W. Broadway St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4277 pastor_doug@ymail.com First Citizens Bank Banks & Credit Unions Casey Reilly 3220 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4400 Fax: (406) 494-4472 www.fcbob.com

First Montana Bank Banks & Credit Unions Express Employment Professionals Chris DuToit Employment Services Eagle Satellite of Butte, Inc. 1940 Dewey Jason Manning Telecommunications Butte, MT 59701 700 E. Front St. Jerry Haines (406) 494-6111 Butte, MT 59701 601 E. Front St. Fax: (406) 494-6402 (406) 723-6531 Butte, MT 59701 www.fnbmontana.com Fax: (406) 782-5234 (406) 782-0674 jason.manning@expresspros.com Fleming & O’Leary, PLLP Fax: (406) 782-6541 www.expresspros.com D. A. Davidson & Co. esatellite@qwestoffice.net Attorneys Financial & Investment Services www.wwweaglesatellitemt.getdish.com Pat Fleming Fairmont Chalets Bill Newman 480 E. Park Street, Suite 100 EASE Medical Management Hotels/Motels 49 N. Main Butte, MT 59701 & Billing Company Cliff Espeland Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5600 Billing Services 105 German Gulch Rd (406) 782-8321 Fax: (406) 723-5602 Barb Cook Anaconda, MT 59711 Fax: (406) 782-2687 folaw@qwestoffice.net 700 W. Gold (406) 797-8169 bnewman@dadco.com Butte, MT 59701 (888) 797-8169 www.dadavidson.com Foster, Marsha (406) 782-1573 linda12201@aol.com Individuals Fax: (406) 782-1254 www.fairmontchalets.com Daniel Financial Services Marsha Foster Financial & Investment Services info@easemgmt.com 3110 Kossuth www.easemgmt.com Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Steve Daniel Butte, MT 59701 Golf Courses/Equipment 18 W. Galena (406) 782-8483 Easter Seals-Goodwill Steve Luebeck Butte, MT 59701 fosters@bresnan.net Hospice Care 1500 Fairmont Rd. (406) 782-4253, Ext.7 Chelle Feist Anaconda, MT 59711 Fax: (406) 782-4254 Fox Alarm & Technology 3703 Harrison (406) 797-3241 steve@danielfinancial.com Security Services Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 797-3337 Gary Norby (406) 533-0020 sluebeck@fairmontmontana.com 2712 Placer Daniel Insurance Agency, Inc. Fax: (406) 533-0019 www.fairmontmontana.com Insurance Butte, MT 59701 karens@esgw.org Tom Daniel 406-494-5561 www.esgw.org Fairmont RV Park 18 W. Galena (800) 932-4050 Campgrounds/RV Parks Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 682-5060 ED Tech FCU Kevin Johnson (406) 782-4251 foxalarm@live.com Banks & Credit Unions 1700 Fairmont Rd Fax: (406) 782-4254 Tom Kiely Anaconda, MT 59711 tom@danielinsurance.com Front Street Market 1555 Harrison (406) 797-3505 www.danielinsurance.com Food & Beverage/Catering Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 797-3282 Jim Yakawich Daredevil Entertainment Group, LLC (406) 723-8288 stonewood123@hotmail.com 8 W. Front 910 S. Wyoming Fax: (406) 723-8280 www.fairmontrvpk.com Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 tomk@edtech-fcu.com (406) 782-2614 (727) 510-4801 www.edtech-fcu.com Fax: (406) 782-2283 krystalknievel@gmail.com Custom Floors Carpets & Interiors Chuck Hazlett 1953 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-7874 Fax: (406) 782-6635 deh56@aol.com

38 • Butte Chamber of Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community Front Street Station Property Leasing & Management Tom Madrazo 800 E. Front Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-4968 Fax: (406) 494-4840 cedarlakemt@msn.com www.buttefrontstreetstation.com Gem Mountain Historical Attractions Chris Cooney 21 Sapphire Lane Philipsburg, MT 59858 (406) 859-4367 Fax: (406) 859-5055 info@gemmtn.com www.gemmountain.com Glacier Bank Banks & Credit Unions Pete Akey 1880 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-7000 Fax: (406) 497-1010 pakey@glacierbank.com www.GlacierBank.com Golden Sunlight Mine Mining Mark Isto 453 Highway 2 East Whitehall, MT 59759 (406) 287-3257 Fax: (406) 287-2035 www.plasardome.com Gollehon, Greg Insurance Greg Gollehon 117 Saddle Lane Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4966 Fax: (406) 723-4378 Granite Mountain Bank Banks & Credit Unions Jerry Sullivan 605 Dewey Blvd Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-0600 Fax: (406) 533-0189 www.granitemountainbank.com Great Divide Realty Real Estate Services Patricia Coles 1617 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4800 Fax: (406) 782-9457 broker@greatdividerealty.com www.greatdividerealty.com Great Harvest Bread Restaurants Bert Platner 1803 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4988 Fax: (406) 683-5537 welovedough@bresnan.net www.greatharvestbutte.com Greenfield Printers Printing & Typesetting Services Mark James 212 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4736 Fax: (406) 723-4767 mail@greenfieldprinters.com Grief Support, LLC Counseling Mary Carol Wohlman 128 E. Center St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-3642 Fax: (406) 782-3642 griefsupport@comcast.net web.mac.com/griefsupport1

H & H Contracting Contractors Chris Hafer 501 Centennial Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4307 Fax: (406) 723-3690 handh1@qwestoffice.net

Hertz Rent A Car Car Rentals Marty Struznik 226 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1054 Fax: (406) 723-3835 mstruznik@hertzbuttemt.com

H&R Block-Butte Tax Preparation Michael Gribben 1810 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4244 Fax: (406) 782-0200 hrb-butte@bresnan.net

Herzog, Dr. James P., DDS Dental Karen Larsen 2423 Cornell Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7033

Hampton Inn Hotels/Motels Kelly Smith 3499 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2250 Fax: (406) 494-4404 kelly.smith3@hilton.com www.butte.hamptoninn.com Harrington Pepsi Cola Distributors Jim Bennett 1740 Holmes Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3200 Fax: (406) 494-5355 jbennett@montanavendor.com

Highland Hearing Center PLLC Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Pat Ingalls 1369 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6600 Fax: 723-6660 info@highlandhearing.net Hilltop Marketplace Gifts & Specialty Items Holly Oulman 146 W. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2333 hollyfos@yahoo.com www.hilltopmarketplace.biz

Hoffman’s R & M Services Portable Toilets Harrington’s Floor & Window Coverings Rick Hoffman Carpets & Interiors 1730 Delaware St. Gary Harrington Butte, MT 59701 1432 Harrison (406) 782-2055 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 723-1278 hoffmansrmservices@qwestoffice.net (406) 723-6066 Fax: (406) 723-7130 harringtonsfloor@qwestoffice.net Homestake Lodge Resorts Mandy Axelson Harrington’s Surgical Supply 530 Upper Rader Creek Medical Supply Whitehall, MT 59759 Dan Harrington (406) 585-8052 53 E. Broadway mandy@homestakelodge.com Butte, MT 59701 www.homestakelodge.com (406) 723-6541 Fax: (406) 723-3724 Homestead Real Estate hsurgical@aol.com Real Estate Services Craig Dessing Harrison Avenue Realty 3341 Harrison Ave. Real Estate Services Butte, MT 59701 Irene Humber (406) 494-5805 3000 Harrison Fax: (406) 494-5196 Butte, MT 59701 office@homesteadrealtor.com (406) 494-2200 www.homesteadrealtor.com Fax: (406) 494-1228 humber@harrisonrealty.com Howard Consulting, LLC www.harrisonrealty.com Website Design Elaine Howard Headframe Spirits Inc. 700 E. Front St Breweries/Distilleries Butte, MT 59701 Courtney McKee (406) 221-7049 21 S. Montana info@howardwebsites.com Butte, MT 59701 www.howardwebsites.com (406) 299-2886 cheers@headframespirits.com Human Resource Council (HRC) www.headframespirits.com Community Organizations Elissa Mitchell Headwaters RC & D Area, Inc. 700 Casey St. - Suite S Business Services/Member Butte, MT 59701 Organizations (406) 496-4975 Ashley Pope Fax: (406) 496-4988 305 W. Mercury elissam@bresnan.net Butte, MT 59701 www.hrc12.org (406) 782-7333 Fax: (406) 782-9675 Identity Theft Risk apope@bigskyhsd.com Management/Pre-Paid Legal www.headwatersrcd.org Workshops & Seminars Henningsen Insurance/Burns Insurance Katie Huff RN, BSN Insurance 243 Red Fox Rd. Rich Henningsen Lolo, MT 59847 1842 Harrison Ave. (406) 240-6732 Butte, MT 59701 (877) 500-2499 (406) 723-4351 katiehuffrn@aol.com henningsenr@yahoo.com www.kthuff.com

Insty Prints Of Butte Printing & Typesetting Services Rose Sladek 120 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3363 Fax: (406) 782-2207 instybutte@bresnan.net www.instybutte.com J & C Body Shop Automotive Bob Woods 3600 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4041 jandcbodyshop@hotmail.com Jack Atcheson & Sons Consultants Jack Atcheson 3210 Ottawa Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2382 Fax: (406) 723-3318 office@atcheson.com www.atcheson.com Jeffery Contracting Contractors John Jeffery 3015 Richardson Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-2271 johnnyjeffery@hotmail.com Jensen Jewelers Jewelry Jim Wilson 3215 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1115 Fax: (406) 494-4948 jimw@jensen-jewelers.com www.jensen-jewelers.com Jim Gilman Excavating, Inc. Contractors Larae South 3099 Grand Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8234 Fax: (406) 723-6778 Joe’s Pasty Shop Restaurants Karen Laity 1641 Grand Ave Butte, MT 59701 723-9071 tlaity@bresnan.net www.coppercity.com Julians Piano Bar Casinos/Taverns 113 N. Hamilton Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3555 bar.N.ranch@ah.net www.TheMaleyBlock.com www.julianspianobar.com K & K Roofing Contractors Kevin Keane 616 E. Front Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5511 Fax: (406) 723-0183 Keenan Jewelers Jewelry Rhonda Lee 3100 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2897 Fax: (406) 494-6195 keenans@bmi.net

Kenney, Connie Individuals Connie Kenney P.O. Box 4388 Butte, MT 59702 (406) 782-3525 Kissock Realty Real Estate Services Betty Kissock 3215 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3351 Fax: (406) 494-3368 Kleen King of Butte, LLC Cleaning Services Jake Hartwig 103 N. Parkmont Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-7733 Fax: (406) 494-2378 jacobh@kleen-king.com www.kleen-king.com KTVM TV Press/Publications/Radio News Director 750 Dewey Blvd Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7603 Fax: (406) 494-2572 www.ktvm.com KXLF TV Press/Publications/Radio Jon Saunders 1003 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-8400 Fax: (406) 782-8906 receptionist@kxlf.com www.kxlf.com La Quinta Inn & Suites Hotels/Motels Maria Pochervina 1 Holiday Park Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6999 Fax: (406) 494-1300 gmanager@bresnan.net Laszlo, Ann Individuals Ann Laszlo 4033 Rain Roper Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 Legion Oasis Apartments, Inc. Apartments Deb Smith 3400 Hill Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3400 Fax: (406) 494-9304 deb@legionoasis.com Leo McCarthy Insurance Agency Insurance Leo McCarthy 15 Discovery Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3285 Fax: (406) 782-3286 leo.mccarthy.g3k8@statefarm.com www.leomccarthy.us Les Schwab Tire Center, #909 Automotive Kevin Voss 290 Holland Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-3866 Fax: (406) 782-3750 www.lesschwab.com Liberty Tax Service (AMK Enterprises Inc.) Tax Preparation Tony Keller 3219 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 924-4413

Butte Chamber tony_keller@libertytax.com Lisac’s Tri Stop & Casino Automotive Nadene Lisac 2544 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9359 Fax: (406) 723-1119 Little Caesars Restaurants Linda Jolly 1325 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 221-7040 Fax: (406) 770-3252 lindaj@nwpc.us Lucky Lil’s Casino Casinos/Taverns Bobbi Collins 1915 Dewey Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8856 Fax: (406) 494-8856 Lydia’s Supper Club Restaurants Toni Marquez 4915 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2000 Fax: (406) 494-3332 lydias@montana.com M & M Cigar Store Casinos/Taverns Sam Jankovich 9 N. Main Butte, MT 59701 (406) 530-6020 samjankovich@att.net www.mmcigarstore.com MacDonald Auto Repair Automotive John MacDonald 417 S. Main Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5791 MacKenzie River Pizza Co. Restaurants Colin Higgins 1925 Elizabeth Warren Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0020 Fax: (406) 494-2367 mrpcbutte@grgfood.com www.mackenzieriverpizza.com Mahugh Fire & Safety, LLC Medical Supply Dale Mahugh 110 Greenacres Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 490-5222 D.Mahugh@mahughfireandsafety.com www.mahughfireandsafety.com Main Stope Gallery Art Galleries Raymond Campeau 45 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-9195 www.mainstopegallery.com Mainstreet Uptown Butte Community Organizations George Everett 66 W. Park St., Suite 200 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-6464 geverett@mainstreetbutte.org www.mainstreetbutte.org Mark Rule & Co. Accountants Phil Aguirre 270 E. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3266

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Markovich Construction & Real Estate Contractors Sidni Markovich 2827 Lexington Ave Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3901 Fax: (406) 494-1989 smarkovich@markovichinc.com www.markovichinc.com Marquis Vintage Suites Assisted Living Lauren Kippen 300 MT Highland Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-0083 Fax: (406) 494-3950 lkippen@marquiscompanies.com Martha U. Cooney Art Gallery & Studio Art Galleries Martha Cooney 8 West Park St., Suite 301 Butte, MT 59701 406-494-4620 mucooney@butteartist.com www.butteartist.com Mary Walsh, CPA & Associates Tax Preparation Mary Walsh 2035 Grand Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1955 Fax: (406) 782-8552 marywalshcpa@bresnan.net www.marywalshcpa.com Matt’s Place Restaurants Mae Laurence Montana & Rowe Rd. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-8049 McDonald’s of Butte Restaurants Jeff Gorman 3100 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4168 www.mcmontana.com McDonald’s of Rocker Restaurants Jeff Gorman 25 Kelsey Ln. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8328 Fax: (406) 494-8328 www.mcmontana.com McGlashan, Zena Beth Individuals Zena Beth McGlashan 1700 Gaylord Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-9373 zenabeth@earthlink.net McGree Trucking Disposal Services Steve McGree 503 Centennial Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3728 McLeod Realtors, LLC Real Estate Services Susan Dorr 1905 Holmes Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3122 Fax: (406) 494-3370 mike@mcleodrealtors.com www.mcleodrealtors.com Meadow Gold Dairy Distributors Grif Watts 2401 Cobban Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4353 Fax: (406) 723-3330 Grif_Watts@DeanFoods.com

www.meadowgold.com MelissaKate Photography Photographers/Photo Finishing/Framing Melissa Wagner 106 N. Main St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 498-2978 Fax: (406) 287-5343 mkatephotography@mac.com www.mkatephotography.com MERDI Engineering/Surveying Jim Kambich 65 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-6700 Fax: (406) 533-6830 jkambich@merdi.org www.merdi.org Mergenthaler Transfer & Storage Storage Mike Marxer 1414 N. Montana Helena, MT 59601 (406) 442-9470 Fax: (406) 442-4340 mmarxer@mergenthaler.net www.mergenthaler.net Metals Sports Bar and Grill Restaurants Jason Ueland 8 W. Park St., Suite 203 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5534 jueland@perkinsmontana.com MGM Financial Decisions, Inc. Insurance Maynard McQuiston 2827 Lexington Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 539-0452 mmquiston@1stwestinsurance.com Mile High Federal Credit Union Banks & Credit Unions Diana Cannon 3410 Monroe Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-8341 Fax: (406) 782-8342 dcannon@milehighfcu.org www.milehighfcu.org Mile High Motors Automotive Trent Holms 3883 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-3634 Fax: (406) 494-2221 holmscapital@yahoo.com www.milehighcjd.com Military Entrance Processing Station Government Commander 22 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8883 Fax: (406) 723-7252 pbutcdr@mepcom.army.mil Miller’s Boots & Shoes Clothing/Shoes Dan McElroy 301 S. Arizona Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1306 Fax: (406) 782-6290 millersboots@bigskyhsd.com Mining City Merchant Police Security Services Robert Cuthill 2720 Elm Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1593 Fax: (406) 723-4174 mbmpcuthill@yahoo.com

MonaVie Health/Services Brad Killgore 511 A. E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-2808 bradmanme2@aol.com www.monavie.com Monson, Dr. Michael Optical Services Michael Monson 1240 Dewey Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2222 Fax: (406) 494-2263

Montana Sky Lodge Hotels/Motels Marlene Holayter 211 Tippy Toe Trail Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 533-5928 1-888-719-5928 holayter@montanaskylodge.com www.montanaskylodge.com

Montana Sled Dog Inc. - Race to the Sky Non-Profit Emily Tafoya Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-4472 Fax: (406) 881-3648 ray@racetothesky.org Montana Abstract & Title Company www.racetothesky.org Title Services Dick O’Leary Montana Standard 2961 Nevada St. Press/Publications/Radio Butte, MT 59701 Randy Rickman (406) 533-0433 25 W. Granite Fax: (406) 533-0430 Butte, MT 59701 mtabstract@aol.com (406) 496-5539 Fax: (406) 496-5561 Montana Broom & Brush randy.rickman@lee.net Distributors www.mtstandard.com Liz Hareland 1245 Harrison Montana Tech Foundation Butte, MT 59702 Education (406) 723-5650 Traci O’Neill Fax: (406) 723-4104 1300 W. Park St. lizh@mtbroom.com Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-4278 Montana Business Leadership Network Fax: (406) 496-4419 Consultants toneill@mtech.edu Barbara Kriskovich www.mtech.edu/foundation 44 W. Park Street Butte, MT 59701 Morris Marketing (406) 496-6086 Distributors Fax: (406) 496-6098 Roy Morris bkriskovich@mt.gov 2001 Sampson www.mtbln.org Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4255 Montana Chamber Choices Fax: (406) 782-6140 Health/Services roy@montana.com Kim Weisert 900 Gibbon St. Morrison Maierle Butte, MT 59701 Engineering/Surveying (406) 442-2405 Mark Brooke, P.E., P.G. (888) 442-6668 1 Engineering Place Fax: (406) 442-2409 Helena, MT 59602 chelsea@montanachamber.com (406) 442-3050 www.chamberchoices.com Fax: (406) 442-7862 smurphy@m-m.net Montana Club www.m-m.net Bob Powell 3540 Harrison Ave. Motel 6 Butte, MT 59701 Hotels/Motels (406) 494-1400 Rochelle Schultz foodfun@blackfoot.net 122005 Nissler Rd. www.montanaclub.com Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5678 Montana Orthopedics Fax: (406) 782-8884 Medical, Dental & Nursing Care m64129bo@motel6.com Larry Curran 435 South Crystal, Suite 400 MSE Technology Applications Butte, MT 59701 Engineering/Surveying (406) 496-3400 Northey Tretheway Fax: (406) 496-3401 200 Technology Way lcurran@montanaorthopedics.com Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7100 www.montanaorthopedics.com Fax: (406) 494-7230 www.mse-ta.com Montana Resources Mining MT Tech Digger Athletic Assoc. Rolin Erickson Community Organizations 600 Shields Joe McClafferty Butte, MT 59701 1300 W. Park (406) 496-3200 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 723-9542 (406) 496-4105 tdale@montanaresources.com Fax: (406) 496-4711 www.montanaresources.com jmcclafferty@mtech.edu www.mtech.edu/daa Montana Retail Association Community Organizations Dale Tinsley 1645 Parkhill Dr., Suite 6 Ramsay, MT 59748 (406) 782-5244 Fax: (406) 782-2774 bradgriffin@180com.net

40 • Butte Chamber of Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community MT Tech Of The University Of MT Education Don Blackketter 1300 W. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-4129 Fax: (406) 496-4387 dblackketter@mtech.edu www.mtech.edu

Old Works Golf Course Golf Courses/Equipment Steve Wickliffe 1205 Pizzini Way Anaconda, MT 59711 (406) 563-5827 Fax: (406) 563-3033 swickliffe@troongolf.com www.oldworks.org

NCAT Agriculture Kathy Hadley 3040 Continental Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4572 Fax: (406) 494-2905 kathyh@ncat.org www.ncat.org

Our Lady of the Rockies Historical Attractions Marie Walsh 3100 Harrison Ave Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1221 manager@ourladyoftherockies.org www.ourladyoftherockies.org

New West Health Insurance, Ted Ackerman, Agent Insurance Ted Ackerman 65 E. Broadway, Suite 208 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-6750 Fax: (406) 533-6751 insureSWMT@gmail.com www.newwesthealth.com Newland & Co. Accountants John Burns 2900 Lexington Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4754 Fax: (406) 494-4958 jburns@newlandpc.com www.newlandandcompany.com Northwest Noodles ‘n Wraps Restaurants Helen Reynolds 563 S. Arizona Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5651 Fax: (406) 723-0027 reynolds@noodlesnwraps.com www.noodlesnwraps.com Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc. Distributors Darrell Price 1901 Meadowlark Lane Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2120 Fax: (406) 494-3767 dprice@northwestpipe.com NorthWestern Energy Utilities Dale Mahugh 40 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (888) 467-2669 Fax: (406) 497-2535 www.northwesternenergy.com

Pacific Steel & Recycling Recyling Jeff Johnson 905 Gaylord St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0402 Fax: (406) 782-9371 jeff_johnson@pacific-recycling.com www.pacific-steel.com

Petunia Factory Florists Carmella Gross 4225 Sacramento Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-5129 Fax: (406) 494-5129 flwrchilds@aol.com Pioneer Concrete & Fuel Inc. Contractors Rodd Farrow 825 Maryland Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5435 Fax: (406) 723-3197 pioneerconcrete@qwestoffice.net Pioneer Equipment & Supply Hardware John Eyde 215 Centennial Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-9500 Fax: (406) 723-8579 info@pioneereq.com www.pioneereq.com

Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. Papa Murphy’s Take-N-Bake Pizza Engineering/Surveying Restaurants Kevin Kissell Mark Dauenhauer 63 1/2 W. Broadway St. 2119 Amherst Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5177 (406) 723-5050 Fax: (406) 782-5866 Fax: (406) 533-0980 kkissell@pioneer-technical.com susanned@bigskyhsd.com www.pioneer-technical.com Pat Foster Insurance/State Farm Insurance Pat Foster 3334 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 565-4363 Fax: (866) 834-0546 pat@patfosterinsurance.com www.patfosterinsurance.com Payne Financial Group Insurance John McGree 3475 Monroe Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8000 Fax: (406) 494-7641 www.pfgworld.com PDC (Phone Directories Company) Advertising/Promotions Dean Martin 2116 Broadwater, Suite 207 Billings, MT 59102 (406) 861-7576 Fax: (406) 651-9650 dean.martin@pdcpages.com www.pdcpages.com

Pekin Noodle Parlor Restaurants Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Dan Tam Financial & Investment Services 117 S. Main Kathy Sanchez Butte, MT 59701 1276 N. 15th Ave. Suite 202 (406) 782-2217 Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 522-4773 Peoples, Sr., Don Fax: (406) 522-4780 Individuals kathy.sanchez@nmfn.com Don Peoples www.kathy-sanchez.com 3440 St. Ann St. Butte, MT 59701 O’Keefe Drilling (406) 782-7482 Contractors Fax: (406) 723-3135 Terry O’Keefe peeps@in-tch.com 2000 Four Mile Rd Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery Butte, MT 59701 Restaurants (406) 494-3310 Travis Adams Fax: (406) 494-3301 2900 Harrison Ave office@okeefedrilling.com Butte, MT 59701 www.okeefedrilling.com (406) 494-2490 Fax: (406) 494-1984 jueland@perkinsmontana.com www.perkinsmontana.com

Pioneer Weed Control, Inc. Contractors Larry Burton 104 Vienna Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-6665 Fax: (406) 723-5860 pioneerweedctrl@bresnan.net Pizza Hut Restaurants Amy Welsh 3040 Busch St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-2323 Fax: (406) 494-1718 www.pizzahut.com PJ Trophies Gifts & Specialty Items Marty Henderson 2312 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3802 Planet Beach, Inc Beauty Salons/Spas Jamie Reopelle 5050 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-0772 Fax: (406) 494-4408 jamie.reopelle@planetbeach.com www.planetbeach.com Platt Electric Hardware Dimitri Evangeline 800 Dewey Blvd, #A Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3773 Fax: (406) 494-2857 ddevangeline@platt.com Poore, Roth & Robinson, P.C. Attorneys John Davis 1341 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-1200 Fax: (406) 782-0043 prr@prrlaw.com

Pork Chop Johns Restaurants Ed Orizotti 8 W. Mercury 2400 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0812 Fax: (406) 782-6645 info@porkchopjohns.com www.porkchopjohns.com Port of Montana Storage Kathy Fasso 119041 German Gulch Road Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4321 Fax: (406) 782-8510 kathy@portofmontana.org www.portofmontana.org PPL Montana Utilities Carrie Harris 45 Basin Creek Road Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-0770 Fax: (406) 533-3401 www.pplmontana.com Prigge & Otten, P.C. Accountants Richard Prigge 43 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3243 Fax: (406) 782-0239 rick_priggeotten@qwestoffice.net Pro-Build Hardware Adam Senechal 2805 Lexington Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7600 Fax: (406) 494-1301 adam.senechal@probuild.com www.probuild.com Public Housing Authority Community Organizations Revonda Stordahl 220 Curtis Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-6461 Fax: (406) 782-6473 rstordahl@buttehousing.org www.buttehousing.org Quality Inn & Suites Hotels/Motels 2100 Cornell Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7800 Quality Supply Hardware Ben Vetter 3939 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6188 Fax: (406) 494-6304 bvetter@qualitysupply.com www.qualitysupply.com Quarry Brewing LLC Breweries/Distilleries Lyza Schnabel 124 W. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-0245 Fax: (406) 723-0290 quarrybrewing@bresnan.net Quiznos Sub Restaurants Pat Thomson 2119 Amherst Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4745 Fax: (406) 494-2182 quiz5016@hotmail.com

Ray E. Petersen, CPA, LLC Accountants Ray Peterson 130 No. Main St., Suite 250 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4945 Fax: (406) 723-0017 ray@WESTadvisors.com Re-Bath Montana Contractors Shane Ford 65 E. Broadway, 5th Floor Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-3160 1800BATHTUB Fax: (406) 496-3162 shane@rebathmontana.com www.rebath.com REC Silicon Manufacturing & Production Kent Stephens 119140 Rick Jones Way Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-9898 Fax: (406) 496-9793 rich.green@recgroup.com www.recgroup.com Redline Sports Motor Sports/Retailers Margie Fine 2050 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9129 1-800-233-3884 Fax: (406) 723-7928 sales@redlinesports.com www.redlinesports.com Resodyn Properties Property Leasing & Management Cindy Farrar 130 N. Main, Suite 600 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-5254 Fax: (406) 497-5207 jberger@resodyn.com www.resodyn.com Rhodia, Inc. Manufacturing & Production Dan Bersanti 119130 German Gulch Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1215 Fax: (406) 782-4498 dan.bersanti@us.rhodia.com Richards & Rochelle Men’s Store Clothing/Shoes Ernie Richards 17 N. Main Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1761 Fax: (406) 782-1761 erichard@in-tch.com Riddles Jewelry Jewelry Jori Schrapps 3100 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4534 Fax: (406) 494-4056 store35@riddlesjewlery.com Rocky Mountain Blinds Company Contractors Brian Demarais 5050 Harrison Ave. #4 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 565-1113 Fax: (406) 494-2045 brian@rockymountainblinds.com www.rockymountainblinds.com

Butte Chamber Rocky Mountain Eye Clinic Hospitals & Clinics Darlene Timmerhoff 3417 Busch Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3145 Fax: (406) 494-5282 Rocky Mountain Hospice Hospice Care 19 Discovery Drive Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6114 traceytharp@rockymountain.com www.rockymountainhospice.com Rocky Mountain Insurance Insurance John Goldberg 1917 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3251 Fax: (406) 723-4000 Jgold@Rfwave.net Rocky Mountain Sleep Disorder Center Hospitals & Clinics Diane Bomback 401 S. Alabama, Ste. 3A Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-7570 Fax: (406) 782-7575 pauls@rockymountainsleep.com www.rockymountainsleep.com Rocky Mountain Welcome Welcoming Services Pauline DeBarathy 127 Renz Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4173 rockymtn@bresnan.net Rosa, Chris Individuals Chris Rosa 318 Galaxy Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1574 rosack@bigskyhsd.com Royse’s Hamburgers, Shakes & More Restaurants Dan Royse 2340 Harrison Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1971 Rudolphs Standard Furniture Home Furnishings Mike Rudolph 65 E. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2100 877-782-2100 Fax: (406) 782-2642 pam@rudolphsfurniturebutte.com www.rudolphsfurniturebutte.com Rural and Tribal Environmental Solutions Engineering/Surveying David Schultz 933 W. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-2521 Fax: (888) 398-5560 ratesdave@gmail.com Sadaj, Mary Individuals Mary Sadaj 847 W. Quartz Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-6139 mpsadaj@aol.com Safe Space Non-Profit Sarah Weber Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9807 Fax: (406) 782-9807 safespacebutte@gmail.com www.safespaceonline.org

Sapphire Gallery Jewelry Shirley Siegford 115 E. Broadway Philipsburg, MT 59858 (406) 859-3236 Fax: (406) 859-3631 sapphire@sapphire-gallery.com www.sapphire-gallery.com Schnell Excavating Inc. Contractors 122133 Nissler Rd. Butte, MT 59701 406-723-5700 Fax: 406-723-5700 schnellexcavating@rfwave.net Send Out Cards Gifts & Specialty Items Peggy McCabe-Schmitz P.O. Box 352 Jefferson City, MT 59638 (406) 868-5728 (877) 631-5163 peggyschmitz@sendoutcards.com www.sendoutcards.com/mountainsolns Shea Realtors & Home Improvement Center Real Estate Services Jennifer Shea 1900 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5455 Fax: (406) 782-8600 gary@shearealtors.com www.shearealtors.com Shepperd’s Candy Candy/Specialty Foods Dave Egedahl 2405 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-8721 Silver Bow Center Business Services/Member Organizations Susan DeWolf 125 W. Granite Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5403 Silver Bow Pizza Parlor Restaurants Jim Adamo 3500 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2750 Silverbow Montessori School Education Jane Faught 1800 Sunset Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1033 montessori@bresnan.net www.sbmschool.com Sims, Paul G., DDS, PC Dental Dr. Paul Sims 775 W. Gold Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-8204 Fax: (406) 723-8382 pgsims@bigskyhsd.com Sorini, Dr. Peter, MD Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Dr. Peter Sorini 22 Bittersweet Dr. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-6391 Fax: (406) 494-1310 sorinipm@aol.com

Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community • 41 Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union Banks & Credit Unions Jeffrey Honer 1760 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-8337 Fax: (406) 782-8339 jhoner@swmcfcu.org www.swmcfcu.org Southwestern Montana Financial Center Insurance Julie Blockey 14 Pollywog Lane Belgrade , MT 59714 (406) 388-7633 (877) 560-6600 Fax: (406) 388-7666 jblockey@swmtfinancial.com www.swmtfinancial.com Special Olympics Montana Community Organizations Robert Norbie 710 1st Ave. N. Great Falls, MT 59403 (406) 216-5327 Fax: (406) 454-9043 info@somt.org www.somt.org

Starbucks Coffee Co. Coffee/Beverages Justine Erickson 3201 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4952 sm14807@retail.starbucks.com www.starbucks.com Steele’s Furniture Appliance & Electronics Home Furnishings Dan Steele 800 S. Wyoming Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4231 Fax: (406) 782-7540 dsteele@steelesfurniture.com www.steelesfurniture.com Stix and Stonz Carpet Carpets & Interiors Tami O’Connell 926 S. Arizona Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1313 Fax: (406) 494-6767 sascarpet@qwestoffice.net

Student Assistance Foundation Non-Profit Schylar Canfield-Baber Montana Tech Special Olympics Montana 1300 W Park Southwest Area Butte, MT 59701 Non-Profit 406-496-4890 Pamela Hanson-Deichl Fax: (406) 496-4891 Butte, MT 59701 scanfield@safmt.org pamela.hanson.deichl@gmail.com www.smartaboutcollege.org www.somt.org Subs Inc. dba Subway (Walmart) Restaurants Spherion Staffing & Recruiting David Weissman Employment Services 3901 Harrison Ave. Kathy Henningsen Butte, MT 59701 1015 A S. Montana Street (406) 494-1276 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 453-6433 (406) 782-1130 subwaymt@gmail.com Fax: (406) 782-1147 kathyhenningsen@spherion.com www.subway.com www.spherion.com Subway Sandwiches-Montana St. Restaurants Splash-N-Dash Gene Jense Automotive 350 S. Montana George Stone Butte, MT 59701 3837 Harrison Ave. (406) 723-7035 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 723-7048 (406) 494-7806 splashdash@wildblue.net Summit Beverage Distributors St. James Healthcare Dale Markovich Hospitals & Clinics 1005 S. Montana St. Chuck Wright Butte, MT 59701 400 S. Clark (406) 782-9158 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 782-4530 (406) 723-2500 dmarkovich@summitbeverage.com Fax: (406) 723-2443 www.summitbeverage.com www.stjameshealthcare.org Summit Financial Advisors Financial & Investment Services Staacks Auto Electric Dan Thompson Motor Sports/Retailers 29 Discovery Drive Ed Staack Butte, MT 59701 104 E. Mercury (406) 494-6262 Butte, MT 59701 Fax: (406) 221-7022 (406) 782-3926 rsimkins@sumfinadv.com Fax: (406) 782-2623 staacks@bresnan.net Summit Surgery Center, LLC Hospitals & Clinics Stacey L. Carpenter, CPA Sue Kennedy Accountants 840 S. Montana Stacey Carpenter Butte, MT 59701 P.O. Box 28 (406) 496-3550 Melrose, MT 59743 Fax: (406) 496-3575 (406) 835-2080 skennedy@summit-surgery.com stacey@3rivers.net Sun Rental Center / Party Tyme Star Lanes Family Sports Center Rentals Entertainment Rich Bishop Frank Martinich 400 E. Front 4601 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4368 (406) 494-3898 Fax: (406) 723-2171 Fax: (406) 494-5114 info@sunrentalcenter.biz www.sunrentalcenter.biz

Super 8 Hotels/Motels Mark Hughes 2929 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6000 Fax: (406) 494-6000 hughemar@wynhg.com www.super8.com Sweet Palace Candy/Specialty Foods Shirley Siegford 109 E. Broadway Philipsburg, MT 59858 (406) 859-3353 Fax: (406) 859-3631 candy@sweetpalace.com www.sweetpalace.com Sysco Montana Distributors Mark Lanctot 1509 Monad Billings, MT 59101 (406) 247-1100 Fax: (406) 247-1355 T & G Inc. (Subway Harrison & Montana) Restaurants Gene Jense 3301 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8023 Tash Communications Telecommunications Paul Tash 914 Holmes Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-0100 Fax: (406) 494-1324 pault@tashcommunications.com www.tashcommunications.com The Candle Boutique Interior Design Phyllis Stordahl 305 E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5375 The Montana Movie Factory Video Production & Documentation Liz Cox Butte, MT 59701 (406) 565-2207 montanamovieco@hotmail.com www.montanamoviefactory.com The Peak Inc. Training Facilities Rod Alne 111 Airport Rd. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7999 Fax: (406) 494-7999 rod.alne@thepeakinc.com www.thepeakinc.com The Spoken Word Consultants Cindy Perdue-Dolan 2810 Hannibal Butte, MT 59701 491-2200 Fax: 723-5406 dolanvoices@yahoo.com Thread-It, Ink Embroidery, Sewing, & Tailors Shawn Zahn 49 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1518 threadit@bigskyhsd.com

42 • Butte Chamber of Commerce / 2012 Report To The Community Thriftway Super Stops Convenience Stores Linda Sutey 2000 Holmes Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2305 Fax: (406) 494-3636 contact@thriftwayss.com www.thriftwayss.com Timberline Security & Services, LLC Security Services Pete Steilman 3660 Hancock Butte, MT 59701 (406) 491-7333 timberlinesecurity@bresnan.net www.timberlinesecurity.com Toad Hall Manor Hotels/Motels Glenn Johnson 1 Green Lane Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2625 Fax: (406) 494-8025 info@toadhallmanor.com www.toadhallmanor.com Toastmasters of Butte Non-Profit Bev York 128 Cottonwood Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-7714 beverlee.york7@gmail.com

TruGreen-Chemlawn Landscaping Eric Belden 101 N. Parkmont Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-4596 Truzzolino Tamale Shop Distributors John Truzzolino 1921 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-0374 Fax: (406) 782-0377 truztamale@yahoo.com Tucker Transportation, Inc. Transportation Dan McGree 503 Centennial Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4623 Fax: (406) 723-4411 dmcgree@tuckertransportation.com www.tuckertransportation.com TwoWheelz Motor Sports/Retailers Matt Krsul 2905 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 221-7008 (877) 484-7008 Fax: (406) 221-7009 matt@twowheelz.com www.twowheelz.com

United Blood Services Tom & Chris’s Fishing Guide Service Community Organizations Fishing Lesli Asay Tom Bugni 3745 Harrison Ave., Suite F 3460 St. Ann Butte, MT 59701 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3264 (406) 723-4753 Fax: (406) 782-4475 www.outfittingmontana.com lasay@bloodsystems.org Area Search: Region 3 www.unitedbloodservices.org Town Pump, Inc. & Affiliates Convenience Stores Maureen Kenneally 600 S. Main St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 497-6700 Fax: (406) 497-6702 www.townpump.com TownSquare MT Marketing Steve Buckner 59 Franklin Hills Dr Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 624-9406 (888) 421-8696 Fax: (888) 421-8696 sbuckner@townsquaremt.com wwww.townsquaremt.com Toyota of Butte/Scion of Butte Automotive Rob Dollar 5103 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-9181 Fax: (406) 723-3914 info@toyotaofbutte.com www.toyotaofbutte.com Triple S Building Center Hardware David Stordahl 100 E. Front St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-3900 Fax: (406) 723-7304 triples@triple-s-bld.com www.triple-s-bld.com

United Way of Butte & Anaconda Community Organizations Barbara Tymofichuk 1880 Harrison Ave. Lower Level Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-1255 Fax: (406) 782-2673 uwbamcnamee@qwestoffice.net www.uwbtana.org Universal Athletics Sporting Goods John Kennis 3544 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-5884 Fax: (406) 494-5911 jkennis@universalathletic.com Uptown Café Restaurants Barbara Kornet 47 E. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4735 Fax: (406) 723-3724 email@uptowncafe.com www.uptowncafe.com Uptown Works Gifts & Specialty Items Mark Reavis 1 N. Montana St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3959 Fax: (406) 723-3959 cpreservationdesign@msn.com www.uptownworks.com

US Bank Banks & Credit Unions Barry Kippen 10 S. Main Butte, MT 59701 (406) 496-4000 Fax: (406) 496-4020 www.usbank.com

Wein’s Men’s Store Clothing/Shoes 66 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 (406)782-1208 (800) 982-1208 shop@weinsonline.com www.weinsonline.com

Utility Specialties, Inc. Wholesale Mike Patterson 1150 W. Steel Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-6716 (800) 700-3028 Fax: (406) 782-1090 mhpatterson@bresnan.net

Welker Chiropractic Chiropractors Nicole Welker 2210 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3200 Fax: (406) 723-3338 nicwelker@gmail.com

UTRS Engineering/Surveying Mike Lewis 109 S. Parkmont Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-3434 Fax: (406) 494-3124 mlewis@utrs.com www.utrs.com Vigilante Rodeo & Saddle Club Community Organizations Chris James 6354 Albany Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-6700 Vision Net, Inc. Telecommunications Nick Schlueter 1309 N.W. Bypass Great Falls, MT 59404 (406) 467-4720 Fax: (406) 727-6067 nick@vision.net www.montanavision.net Vu Villa Casinos/Taverns Elizabeth Larson 521 W. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3047 vuvilla@live.com Wal*Mart Grocery Stores Merle Axford 3901 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1420 Fax: (406) 494-0765 www.walmart.com Walgreens 2611 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5471 str.13818@store.walgreens.com www.walgreens.com Water & Environmental Tech. Engineering/Surveying Josh Vincent 480 East Park Street, Suite 200 Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-5220 Fax: (406) 723-1537 jvincent@wet-llc.com www.wet-llc.com Wayrynen Richards Funeral Home Funeral & Cremation Services John Hossfeld 1800 Florence Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-3221 Fax: (406) 723-5236 wrfhome@qwestoffice.net

Wells Fargo Bank NA Banks & Credit Unions Laura Arntson 3650 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 533-7003 Fax: (406) 533-7075 www.wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Mortgage Banking Denise Horne 3650 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-1834 Fax: (406) 494-1973 denise.horne@wellsfargo.com www.wfhm.com/denise-horne Western Academics, LLC Engineering/Surveying David Schultz 933 W. Broadway St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-3957 daveschultz@bresnan.net Western Montana Mental Health Center Health/Services Kathy Dunks 106 W. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-4033 Fax: (406) 723-7117 www.wmmhc.org Western States Insurance Insurance Rody Holman 49 No. Main St. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-7365 Fax: (406) 782-1519 rholman@wsi-insurance.com www.wsi-insurance.com Whalen Tire Automotive Emmett Whalen 904 S. Utah Butte, MT 59701 (406) 723-5495 Fax: (406) 782-7497 Workers Now Employment Services Sarah Weber 106 W. Broadway Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-4395 Fax: (406) 782-5191 sweber@wmmhc.org www.workersnow.org World Museum of Mining Historical Attractions Tina Green 155 Museum Way Butte, MT 59701 406-723-7211 Fax: 406-723-2398 director@miningmuseum.org www.miningmuseum.org

Yates Body Shop, Inc. Automotive Lisa Yates 3545 Paxson Ave. Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-8076 Fax: (406) 494-1539 max@yatesbodyshop.com YESCO Signs & Banners Kelly Thompson 2996 Bozeman Ave. Helena, MT 59601 (406) 443-4172 Fax: (406) 443-4194 kthompson@yesco.com www.yesco.com Zip Beverage Distributors Harry Watkins 3941 Wynne Butte, MT 59701 (406) 728-9543 Fax: (866) 377-4909 hwatkins@zipbeverage.com www.zipbeverage.com

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workthe thatChamber they haveselects done their This year the Civic Improvement Awards were presented with to title property. “Butte Chamber Artist of the and Year”Landscaping . The Artist provides (of any to: Every year, athepiece of artwork fromof aCommerce pool of submissions awards the artist withartwork form, including not limited sketches, computerized graphics, etc) for the title “Butte Chamber of Commerce Artistbut of the Year” .to,The Artist paintings, provides photography, artwork (of any form, includthepaintings, cover of our Annual Planner asDuggan well as an 11x14” printetc) thatfor is made up and ing but not limited to, sketches, photography, computerized graphics, the cover ofgifted our to each of our Grand Prize: Dolan Mortuary Chamberprint Members in that year. The individual artist isofspotlighted in ourMembers Annual Planner, on the Annual Planner as well as an 11x14” that is made up and gifted to each our Chamber 1st Place: Granite Mountain Bank Civic Improvement Landscaping Awards prints,isand in several other publication throughout including new semi-annual “Report to in that year. The individual artist spotlighted in our Annual Planner, on the theyear, prints, and inour several other 2nd Place: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses the Community!” can be made to the Chamber at any timeSubmissions during the year publication throughout the year, including ourSubmissions new semi-annual “Report to the Community!” 3rd Place: Daniel Insurance Each year, Chamber’s Civic Committee gives in out 4Agency awards to community businesses and everyone is encouraged to participate fun, rewarding opportunity! can be made to thethe Chamber at any timeImprovement during the year and everyone isthis encouraged to participate in this for exceptional landscaping work that they have done to their property. This year the Civic Improvement Landscaping Awards were presented to: fun, rewarding opportunity! This year our chosen “Artist of the Year” is Cheryl Ackerman, for her ButteAward images! Grand Prize: Duggan Dolan Mortuary This year our chosen “Artist of the Year” is Cheryl Ackerman, for hercollage collage ofhistoric historic Butte images! Artist of ofthe Year

1st Place: Granite Mountain Bank 2nd Place: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Every year, the Chamber selects a piece of artwork from pool ofDaniel submissions andAgency awards the artist 3rda Place: Insurance with the title “Butte Chamber of Commerce Artist of the Year” . The Artist provides artwork (of any form, including but not limited to, sketches, paintings, photography, computerized graphics, etc) for the cover of our Annual Planner as well as an 11x14” print that is made up and gifted to each of our report provides details regarding ourof membership and events the Year Award Chamber MembersThis in that year. The individual artistArtist is spotlighted in our Annual Planner,foronthe thefirst half of our fiscal year. Our Fiscal Yearincluding 2012 began onsemi-annual November “Report 1st, 2011. prints, and in several other publication throughout the year, our new to •the387 Activeyear, Chamber Members our complete directory in this publication!) Community!” Submissions can be (Check made to out the at any timeof during the yearand awards Every the Chamber selects a piece of Chamber artwork from a membership pool submissions the artist • 21and New Members have joined our Chamber everyone encouraged to participate in this fun,of rewarding with the titleis“Butte Chamber of Commerce Artist the Year”opportunity! . The Artist provides artwork (of any • We have already celebrated 5 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations this year, and are graphics, looking forward form, including but not limited to, sketches, paintings, photography, computerized etc) for to many more. • We have co-sponsored monthly Business Card Social Networking Events with the following businesses: This year our chosen “Artist of the Year” is Cheryl Ackerman, for her the cover of our Annual Planner as well as an 11x14” print that is made up and gifted to each of our •Chamber Big SkyMembers Seniorcollage Living historic images! in thatofyear. TheButte individual artist is spotlighted in our Annual Planner, on the • Copper King Hotel prints, and in several other publication throughout the year, including our new semi-annual “Report to • NorthWestern Energy can be made to the Chamber at any time during the year the Community!” Submissions • Quarry Brewing and everyone is encouraged to participate in this fun, rewarding opportunity! • Our 2012 Business Card Social Calendar is FULL and we look forward to seeing you at these networking events, a complete list of hosts is available the bottom page,isto sign Ackerman, up to host for in 2013, call the Chamber! This year near our chosen “Artist of of this the Year” Cheryl her • We held our first event of thecollage year, our 4th Annual All Star Classic Basketball Tournament, which was an overwhelming success! of historic Butte images! Thanks to all you volunteers out there who made it possible.

2012 Membership Recap

Big Sky Commerce Copper Creperie Couture with A&A Daredevil Entertainment LLC Eagle Satellite of Butte Farm Bureau Financial Services First Baptist Church of Butte Headframe Spirits Inc.

A Special Welcome to Our New Members Howard Consulting, LLC Liberty Tax Service Mile High Motors Montana Sky Lodge NorthWestern Mutual Financial Network Pacific Steel & Recycling Quality Inn & Suites Safe Space

Special Olympics Montana Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Toastmasters of Butte TownSquare MT Walgreens Zip Beverage

(You can find more information about these great businesses in our Chamber Member Directory)

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Butte Local Development Corporation Butte Local Development Corporation 2012 Report to theCommunity Community 2012 Report to the

During 2011, the Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) assisted with 36 business-related projects in Butte-Silver Bow. Twenty seven of these projects are still active. BLDC 2011 loan activity totaled nearly $7 million, with $897,100 coming from BLDC funds and $6,029,710 from commercial lenders. Businesses seek out BLDC advice and assistance. Applications for funding are reviewed by a 17-member board of directors. Clients whose proposals are approved often continue to get assistance from the BLDC staff. Some of the projects the BLDC assisted with during 2011 are Timberline Fencing’s new facility and business expansion, Port of Montana's new warehouse, Acadia of Montana expansion, SeaCast of Montana expansion, FedEx Freight Transloading facility, Army Reserve Center, Space Propulsion Group expansion of Butte AeroTec testing facility, Universal Technical Resource Services (UTRS) production facilities expansion, Quarry Brewery expansion, M&M renovation and re-opening, MSE business retention, and Silver Tip Propane expansion. Jim Smitham, BLDC Executive Director and Andy Zdinak, Marketing Director and Loan Officer, work closely with potential businesses and lending institutions. When a client is looking to finance their business needs, they occasionally run into roadblocks when working with commercial lenders. These roadblocks may come in the form of exceeding the bank's loan limits, risk factors or equity requirements. With the inclusion of funds from the BLDC loan programs, a loan that would otherwise be rejected by a bank may become bankable. The BLDC loan programs are designed to have more flexibility than those of regulated banks, thus partnering with banks helps the client obtain their needed financing. Another important activity is to host site selectors from various companies who are interested in locating in Butte-Silver Bow. BLDC executives assisted seven representatives during 2011, showing them around and suggesting specific properties or location that might suit a business’s needs. A recently completed BLDC website (www.bldc.net) contains a great deal of information about doing business in Butte. One of the site’s special features is the Site Selector. This function gives the user the capability to search for available commercial buildings or developable properties; overlay a variety of informational layers to show the selected properties relationship to police, fire, schools, etc., and run a great variety of demographic and business related reports. In a cooperative effort between the Butte Multiple Listing Service and BLDC, all listed commercial and industrial properties are available on the Site Selector. Established in 1969, the BLDC is a private non-profit 501(c)6 membership organization. The BLDC has a contract with the local government to lead the economic development activities in Butte-Silver Bow. Current board officers are President Brian Sullivan of REC Silicon, Vice President Tom Downey, Payne Financial Services; Secretary/ Treasurer Jim Bennett, Harrington Pepsi-Cola, and Immediate Past President Shelly Davis, Sage Accounting. Local government is represented on the board by Chief Executive Paul Babb and Dave Palmer, chair of the Council of Commissioners. Other board members are Bill Kebe, Corette, Pohlman, & Kebe; Mike McLeod, McLeod Realtors; Shane Ford, Rebath; Doug Abbott, Vice Chancellor, Montana Tech; Rick Edwards, NorthWestern Energy; Kim Steele, Steele's Furniture Warehouse; Janel Madrazo, The Front Street Station; Ron Ueland, Northern Seed, LLC; Herb Leuprecht, Management Consultants, Inc.; Chuck Wright, St. James Healthcare, and Chris Curran, NorthWestern Energy. BLDC staff members are Lisa Jones, administrative manager, and Audrey Combo, administrative assistant. The BLDC is a satellite office for the Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). The PTAC offers a variety of services that help businesses compete in the federal, state and local government contracting marketplace. The PTAC provides individual counseling, procurement information, workshops and other resources that can help businesses.

Butte Local Development Corporation Mission The BLDC mission is to help create and retain jobs through economic expansion in the city & county of Butte-Silver Bow with a particular emphasis on primary jobs. Vision The BLDC will serve as the leading point of contact for individuals and companies wishing to save, expand, start or locate a business in the Butte-Silver Bow area. The BLDC will work with the public and private sector to provide or coordinate business start-up, retention, expansion and recruitment services including technical assistance, planning assistance, or financial assistance as required.

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