After 21 years, the Business Appreciation Days (BAD) organization asked to become an official committee of the Chamber. The Cut Bank Chamber board of directors approved the request and firmly believes the free barbecues and socials are a great way to say thank you to our valued customers in Cut Bank and the surrounding area. For over two decades, Cut Bank businesses have sponsored these events and those who have participated feel they are an effective means of promoting themselves and our community.

The dates for the 2009 barbecues have been set and will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

•Monday, June 22 in Sunburst at the City Park.

•Tuesday, June 23 in Valier at the Lake Frances Pavilion.

•Wednesday, June 24 in Browning at the Rodeo Grounds.

Cut Bank patrons will get a double-dose of BAD hospitality this year. The Chamber will sponsor a barbecue on Saturday, June 27 for everyone who participates in the cooperative effort of the Chamber, City of Cut Bank and Glacier County in spraying for weeds Later, in November, the Chamber will host the post-parade Festival of Lights social at the Joe Meagher Memorial Civic Center.

To help defray expenses, those who wish to participate are asked to contribute $125. The money will be used to purchase food and beverages, and also to buy a vinyl banner listing the names of this year’s participating businesses. The banner will be displayed at each event. The Chamber will also give away a total of $300 in Chamber gift certificates in Valier, Sunburst and Browning. In November in Cut Bank, the Chamber will give away twice that amount, or $600 in Chamber gift certificates.

The Chamber would like to thank the 2009 Business Appreciation Days members:

1st Liberty Federal Credit Union

B & B Auto & Equipment Inc.

Bank of Glacier County

Bell Motor Company

Ben Franklin

Billman's Home Décor

Billman's Inc.

BTI Feeds

Cattlemen's Meat Company

Charlie's Pizza

CHS

Chuck's Paint & Body, Inc.

Cold Country Bottled Water, Inc.

Columbia Grain International, Inc.

Cut Bank Auto Body

Cut Bank Gas Company

Cut Bank Pioneer Press

Cut Bank Tire, Inc.

Dr. Mark Haemig DDS

Dr. Mark Stanchfield O.D.

Edward Jones

Fine Wine on Main

First American Title Company

Glacier Care Center

Glacier Community Health Clinic

Glacier Electric Cooperative

Glacier Motor Sales & Service, Inc.

Glacier Park, Inc.

Hegles Sales & Service

High Plains Realty

In-Line Chiropractic Center

Liquid Gold

Main Street Car Wash

Mark Olson State Farm Insurance

Northern Chrysler

Northern Ford

Northern Veterinary Clinic

NorthWestern Energy

Porky's Casino

Rose Petal Floral & Gift

Simons Petroleum Inc.

Stockman Bank

Stockman Oil

The Wolves Den

Triangle Glass

Utterback Accounting

For more information on Business Appreciation Days, please contact Chamber Executive Director Amy Overstreet at 873-4041 or Chamber President Jeff Billman at 873-4123.