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: From Checklist to Connection: Rethinking Onboarding for Belonging and Performance
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenter: Cimberli Kearns, Liquid Spaces
Topics to be Covered:

• The 3 most common mistakes organizations make with onboarding (for team members, customers or partners)
• How to move from information overload to long-term performance
• Simple, actionable steps to improve your onboarding program immediately
• Why a sense of belonging is the secret ingredient in successful onboarding

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:

• TBD

Topic: Retirement Plans and Tax Strategy
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: The Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way
Presenters: Tabby Berge and Heidi Morrison, PMCH
Topics to be Covered:

• Types of Plans
  - What Fits Your Business and Why
• When to Implement
• Tax Benefits and Retirement Plans

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