The Missoula Chamber partners with one of its members to creates a statewide advocacy tool.1/24/2023 The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with one of its members, DemocracyLab (Mark Frischmuth), have created a FREE statewide advocacy tool for businesses, organizations and citizens of MT. The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Latrielle spearheaded the fundraising for the project via all Chambers in the State of MT. This new advocacy tool was financially supported by six Chambers who raised enough money to cover the hard costs to launch.
The new digital engagement tool (linked below) that will enhance all Montanan's "Right to Know" about the upcoming state legislative session. DemocracyLab, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to empower people who use technology for public good, is deploying an instance of the Council Data Project for the Montana state legislative session through its Open Montana initiative. This tool will help our members and the general public understand and react quickly to developments in the legislative session by creating a searchable interface for the 9,000+ hours of video that are expected to be produced. This tool was sponsored by the following Chambers (Missoula, Helena, Big Sky, MT Chamber, Kalispell, Great Falls) and provides every citizen, business, state agency, organization in Montana the following:
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 2023 Montana Legislature is fast approaching. The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce in looking forward to collaborating with the Montana Chamber of Commerce, 70 local Montana chambers and the U.S. Chamber all in support of business. Look for more information on how Chamber member businesses can be part of this year’s legislative session. If you need help bringing a legislative concern forward refer to The Chamber blog article "How to Bring Advocacy Issues Forward to the Board." to familiarize yourself with the process. Check out our Advocacy page for city, county and state engagement links.
Have a Goal: Ask yourself "Why am I going?" and set two outcomes you want to accomplish.
2. Dress to Impress: First impressions mean a lot. 3. Bring Business Cards: Don't waste the opportunity to exchange information - bring more cards than you think you will need. 4. Have a Good Introduction: Make eye contact when you introduce yourself, giving your first and last name and a firm hand shake. 5. Listen then Speak: Engaging someone with questions will get their full attention, then share about yourself. 6. Show Sincerity & Interest: Ask open ended questions about the other person's background and work. 7. Be Clear & Concise: You can always share more later but keep people's attention by giving succinct answers. 8. Take Notes: Use the back of a person's business card to jot down information you want to keep. 9. Follow-Up: After a few days email people you met to build the connections you've made. INTERNAL REVIEW FORMAT
Any Information and Position paper submitted to the Board of Directors, should meet the following Guidelines for Action: 1. Does the issue comply with the mission and values of the Chamber? 2. Is the issue business oriented, having an impact on the conduct of business in the Missoula area? The Missoula Chamber represents the general business community and not specific business or industry interests. 3. Is involvement with the issue cost effective? The Missoula Chamber may act on an issue if required resources can be justified, and if an obtainable goal may be reasonably expected. 4. Is involvement with the issue a duplication of effort? The Missoula Chamber may act on an issue individually or in cooperation with other organizations if it may be demonstrated that its participation will enhance the efforts but should avoid being duplicative of other organizations or individuals Advocacy Consideration Timeline: Government Affairs Committee reviews requests, discusses and makes recommendations for the board of directors monthly. Board of directors discuss at regular meeting and take action if desired. With appropriate time to consider the issue, representatives from both sides of the issue may be invited to attend the board meeting and share with the board. Send time sensitive advocacy consideration requests to Bob Homer at bobh@missoulachamber.com Government Affairs Committee contacts Chad Bauer, Republic Services Steve Clawson, Northwestern Energy Bob Homer, Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber |
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