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The Montana Chamber of Commerce is a growing and dynamic group of businesses interested in enhancing the economic viability of Montana and improving the environment in which companies conduct business. We work closely with our members to keep them informed and we work with local and national affiliates such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce to develop unity and strength.

Membership Benefits:

Eye on Business – a monthly publication
Chamber Choices-Member Group Health Insurance Plan
Weekly Legislative Updates during the Legislative Session
Informational Website with news releases and top stories
Quarterly Membership meetings hosted around Montana. Membership meetings often include a panel discussion on top issues such as energy, economic development, education and the environment.
Annual Meeting and Business Week where members learn about the legislative process
Legislative Voting Review published at the conclusion of each legislative session
The Montana Supreme Court Business Evaluation. A report evaluating the Justices and their decisions.
Participation in the Montana Business Agenda (MBA) tours. These tours take us all around the state to hear what impacts the newest legislation is having and what problems businesses are facing.
The Montana Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a one-year subscription to Inc. magazine, valued at $10*, will now be included as part of your membership. Inc. has been called the “small-business bible” by many and we’re excited to bring you this great new resource.

*This subscription is refundable for its stated value. Please click here for full details of the offer.

Although we work with these other affiliates, membership in them is not automatic membership in the Montana Chamber of Commerce. We are a separate organization.

We have accomplished some very important goals for Montana businesses.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance. The Montana Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in passing SB323, a critical bill in the 2001 Legislature that restored the exclusive remedy protection for employers under the Workers’ Compensation Act in Montana. We have also helped turn a huge unfunded liability into a streamlined system with private insurers in the market, saving employers millions of dollars in workers’ compensation premiums. We monitor workers’ compensation benefit changes and advocate a strong, balanced three-party system.
Business equipment tax. The Chamber led efforts to reduce the tax from 9% to 6% and in the 1999 Session from 6% to 3%, saving millions of dollars for businesses to expand, invest, or just keep operating. We continue to defend this reduction to the Legislature and consider other progressive changes in the business equipment tax system.
Minimum wage. We believe the employment market and employee skill level should dictate the wages paid by employers. We have consistently fought legislative and initiative efforts to increase the minimum wage. We support proposals for retraining and educational opportunities that will ultimately help workers obtain new and improved skills and increased wages.
Human Rights. We changed Montana’s Human Rights Bureau from its own judge, jury, and bailiff to the Human Rights Commission, with oversight and procedural limitations. Some of our members credit this as a tremendous savings in their business.
Reference checking. We successfully argued that employers should have the right to refer good employees for other jobs, as well as caution other employers about proven, problem employees.

Montana Chamber of Commerce
2030 11th Avenue, Suite 21
P.O. Box 1730
Helena, MT 59624-1730
406-442-2405
Fax 406.442.2409
Montana Chamber Foundation 406.443.7888
Tourism Information 800.VISITMT ( 800.847.4868)

Your membership to the Montana Chamber of Commerce includes a one-year subscription to Inc. magazine (12 issues). If you are a current subscriber, your subscription will be extended for another year. This is a paid subscription with no hidden charges, obligations, or automatic renewals.

If you do not wish to receive a one-year subscription to Inc. magazine (valued at $10) as part of your membership, simply send a copy of your receipt within 30 days of applying to Inc. Magazine Customer Service, PO Box 5752, Harlan, IA 51593-1252 and you will receive a refund in the amount of $10. Offer available to US residents only, limit one per household. Thank you again for your membership.