 |
|
|
|
Why Join?
The Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership drive is underway and we believe there are many good reasons why you should renew your membership. We hope that prospective and former members will take a moment to find out why we think belonging to your local Chamber is not just a good idea, but an investment in our community!
Your Chamber sponsors and supports many community events all year long. A few of these include our annual Banquet, Montana’s Distinguished Young Women, Hi-Line Relay for Life, Festival of Lights, Lewis and Clark Festival, the Gift Certificate Program, Shakespeare in the Parks, Business Appreciation Days BBQ’s, Chamber Up After 5 Social and most recently the Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament. While all of these events have been successful, we would like you to know more about some of 2010’s highlights.
After many years, the Chamber and the City of Cut Bank finally received permission to paint the dilapidated train depot for our Make a Difference Day project. The transformation has been more profound than we ever imagined. We are very grateful to the many volunteers and financial donors who made this possible.
The Chamber started a Welcoming Committee to distribute welcome bags to new Cut Bank residents. In 2010 we distributed over 80 totes filled with various goodies from local businesses. The response has been very positive and the Chamber feels this is a good way to welcome new residents into the community and to help promote local businesses. Also new for this last year was the addition of the new wire and LED light bulbs over Main Street. Last year the Chamber invested over $10,000 to update the communities Christmas display. These new high efficiency bulbs will more than pay for themselves over their lifetime in energy savings.
The Cut Bank community saw the Grand Opening of the new Splash Park at the City swimming pool. The Chamber played a key role in fundraising for this project over the past few years and we believe the new park will be a great asset to our community for years to come.
Don’t forget that every summer the Chamber takes on the responsibilities of the Visitor’s Information Center. As you’ve probably noticed, the VIC received a major renovation last year. We were able to use CTEP grant money and volunteer labor to greatly improve the appearance of the property. The staff at the VIC did an outstanding job of promoting Cut Bank as a great place to visit and live. Promoting Cut Bank doesn’t stop when the VIC closes. When inquiring minds are seeking information on Cut Bank, we’re here to respond to their e-mails, letters and phone calls. For many, the Cut Bank Chamber is their first impression of Cut Bank and we strive to make it a positive one.
Moving into 2011 your Chamber of Commerce has set a goal to focus more on Economic Development in Cut Bank. With the dissolution of CBDC, the Chamber will be looking to fill this void by actively promoting Cut Bank and seeking out businesses to bring to town. With all the positive things going on around the area, we feel it is imperative that Cut Bank stays active in recruiting new businesses to town as well as supporting our existing ones.
Please mark your calendars for the 2011 annual business meeting which will be held on Wednesday, January 19 from 12-1pm at Glacier Electric’s hospitality room. All Chamber members and interested individuals are encouraged to attend. This meeting will recap the Chamber’s 2010 activities and is required under the bylaws. Please note, this is not the Chamber banquet, which is on January 28.
Enclosed in this mailing you will find a membership application form and ballot. Please complete the application form and return it along with your membership dues payment of either $100 (business) or $35 (individual) by December 31, 2010. If you were a Chamber member in 2010, please cast your ballot for three directors and return your ballot to the Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1243, Cut Bank, MT 59427, no later than November 29, 2010.
Please help us help you in 2011 by renewing your membership or joining the ranks of the Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce.
Montana Chamber Choices is a membership benefit, read more about Montana Chamber Choices.
