Training, Education & Community
Development Division

The purpose of this division is to provide new training and educational and leadership opportunities for Chamber members to assist in addressing 2026 opportunities and beyond.

Chamber Board of Directors Liaison(s):

Board Member Executive*
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Steve Bendzak

Equity Catapult

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Kallie Kujawa

Bozeman Health

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Phronsie Sprenger

OhHi, LLC / Big Sky Sex Therapy

Chair:
BACC Staff


Goals:

  • Connecting business vision with community vision.

Objective:

  • Bozeman School District
  • City of Bozeman
  • Economic Development Project Updates
  • Facilitate candid conversations between the business community and the citizens of Bozeman and Gallatin County.

Chair:
Karri Clark - BACC


Goals:

  • Develop courses designed to address the core business issues facing Montana employers.

Objective:

  • Host training courses to address a variety of topics and issues pertinent to current business issues.
  • Survey members.

Chair:
Daryl Schliem - BACC


Goals:

  • Economic Development Regional Update Seminar presented by businessmen and women on current development projects under construction/planned and expectations for the business economy for the next two-three years.

Objective:

  • Big Sky Resort Update.
  • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Update.
  • City and County Update.
  • Gallatin College Update.
  • Lone Mountain Land Company Update.
  • Montana State University Update.

Chair:
Kevin Black - Cook Development and Briana Wolfe - BACC


Goals:

  • Promote and support high school-sanctioned as well as non-sanctioned events in Gallatin County.

Objective:

  • Communicate opt-in MHSA hotels and motels.
  • Encourage Chamber members to volunteer at these events.
  • Fundraising to support high school bids.
  • Negotiate bids for hosting high school events.
  • Notify local businesses regarding upcoming tournaments.

Chair:
Karri Clark - BACC


Goals:

  • To help businesses achieve record-setting improvements & individuals achieve their full potential.

Objective:

  • Topics
    - Leadership Survey & Preferences
    -Leveraging Leadership Strengths
    -Creating a High-Performing Team

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Chair:
Wytni Spranget, Stockman Bank and Crystal Fiedler, Distinctive Lighting

Co-Chair:
Leadership Bozeman 38 Participants

Goals:

  • Develop future community leaders

Objective:

  • Provide a broad overview of the opportunities facing Bozeman and Gallatin County through a comprehensive learning program.
  • Provide opportunities at each session for future leaders to learn from current community leaders through field trips, presentations, and Q&A sessions.

Chair:
Phronsie Sprenger, OhHi | Big Sky Sex Therapy


Goals:

Facilitate candid discussions regarding the effect of mental health & wellness and leadership within the Bozeman Area communities.

Objective:

  • Topics
    - Build an Organization Where Your People Can Actually Thrive
    -Lead Yourself First: The Blueprint for High-Impact, High-Harmony Living
    -Maximize Your People: Lead with Values That Drive Results

Chair:
Tim Benson, Ponderosa Social


Goals:

  • Bring in new community events during shoulder season to increase economic vitality.

Objective:

  • Attract regional sports tournaments.
  • Expand communitywide events.
  • Expand music entertainment in Bozeman.

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