Topic: The Montana Constitution - A Shared Heritage
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenter: Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law
Topics to be Covered:

• Explore the Fascinating Story Behind Montana's Foundational Document
• Uncover Unique Features of the Montana Constitution
• Highlight the Interplay Between Our State's Three Branches of Government Through Stories, Insights, and an Engaging Visual Presentation
• Come Ready to be Informed, Inspired, and Proud of this Remarkable Part of Our State's Heritage

Topic: Understanding Tax Credits and Other Incentives for Commercial Solar Projects
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters:
Sam Atkins, Director of Montana Operations - Independent Power

Noah Herreid, Director of Commercial Sales and Special Projects - Independent Power
Topics to be Covered:

• Introduction to Tax Credits for Commercial Solar and Battery Storage
• 30% Clean Energy Credit and 10% Domestic Content Credit
• How to Apply for These Credits and Deadlines
• Montana's C-PACE Loan Program and Other Incentives

Topic: Planning Your Financial Future: Tax, Retirement, and Legacy Strategies
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters:
Connor Hausauer, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones

Cody Townsend, Attorney – Silverman Law Office, PLLC
Overview:
Join us for an informative session designed to help you build a strong financial future. This workshop will cover essential tax, retirement, and legacy planning concepts to help you make confident, informed decisions.
Topics to be Covered:

Estate & Legacy Planning

• Understanding the Basics of Estate Planning
  
• Wills, Trusts, and Probate in Montana
  
• Beneficiary Designations & Asset Titling
  

Retirement Planning

• Retirement by Design: Strategies for Every Stage of Life
  
• Aligning Retirement and Legacy Goals
  

Topic: Smarter Marketing, Not More Marketing: The Top Ten Basics for Small Businesses
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Madeline Clevenger, MClevenger Consulting
Topics to be Covered:

• How to Decide Where Your Marketing Time Actually Delivers Value
• Which Platforms Tend to Work (and Which Often Don’t) for Different Types of Businesses
• How to Stop Forcing Strategies That Don’t Align with Your Goals or Capacity
• A Simple Framework for Building a Sustainable Marketing Foundation

This 90-minute, discussion-based seminar is designed for small business owners who want clarity, focus, and marketing decisions that support the business instead of running it.

Topic: Managing Yourself First
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Jill Thorngren, Jt Coaching & Consulting
Topics to be Covered:

• Why Stress Hijacks the Brain (Threat vs. Performance States) and How This Shows Up in Leadership Behavior
  
• The Neuroscience of Self-Awareness: How Habits, Triggers, and Emotional Patterns are Formed
  
• Identifying Personal Stress Signatures and Default Leadership Reactions
  
• How Emotional Regulation Improves Decision-Making, Presence, and Credibility
  
• Simple, Evidence-Based Tools Leaders Can Use to Reset in Real Time
  
• The Link Between Self-Management and Trust, Morale, and Psychological Safety

Topic: Leading Through Relationships
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Jill Thorngren, Jt Coaching & Consulting
Topics to be Covered:

• Why the Brain is Wired for Connection at Work (and What Happens When Trust Breaks Down)
  
• The Neuroscience Behind Psychological Safety and Engagement
  
• How Stress and Misattunement Erode Relationships—Often Unintentionally
  
• Balancing Empathy and Accountability (Without Becoming “Too Soft” or “Too Hard”)
  
• Relational Leadership Skills that Strengthen Buy-In, Ownership, and Collaboration
  
• How Leaders Unintentionally Reinforce or Reduce Stress in Their Teams

Topic: Communicating for Impact
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Jill Thorngren, Jt Coaching & Consulting
Topics to be Covered:

• Why Difficult Conversations Trigger Threat Responses—and How to Keep the Brain Online
  
• The Anatomy of Effective Leadership Conversations (Before, During, After)
  
• Language that Escalates Stress vs. Language that Builds Collaboration
  
• How to Deliver Feedback that Actually Changes Behavior
  
• Navigating Conflict, Resistance, and Defensiveness with Confidence
  
• Using Relational Communication to Align Expectations and Reduce Miscommunication

Topic: Building the Future of Youth Behavioral Health in Montana
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Mike Chavers, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
Topics to be Covered:

• History and Mission of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
• Type and Scope of Services
• Genesis of Lighthouse Ranch and Current Status
• Vision for Lighthouse Ranch and YBGR

Topic: AI for Small Business – A Hands-on Workshop for Bozeman Business Leaders
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: The Connect Group, Your AI & Technology Consultants
Topics to be Covered:

• Learn Key AI Concepts in Clear, Practical Business Terms
• Explore Real-World Use Cases that can Improve Productivity, Customer Service, Marketing, and Operations (to name a few)
• Discover How to Use AI Safely, Securely, and Responsibly
• Identify Practical First Steps for Introducing AI into Your Business
• Receive a Ready-to-Implement AI Policy Document to Help Your Organization Use AI Responsibly and Securely

Come Ready to Be Informed, Empowered, and more Confident to Put AI to Work in Your Business.

Pricing TBD

Topic: Protecting What Matters: Insurance Strategies for 2027
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Shawn Syverson, Calli Jackson, Shyla Syverson, and Amanda Olson - The Partners of Big Sky Benefit Solutions
Topics to be Covered:

• Busting Common Insurance Misconceptions
• Strategies to Maximize Business Growth Through Benefits
• Local & Personal vs. Corporate & Online
• How We Can Help You Differently

Pricing TBD