through the foundation, we Promote economic education, economic development, AND COMMUNITY VIABILITY.


Our mission is to educate Montanans about the fundamentals of business operations, business needs and responsibilities and contributions of business to society.

The Foundation promotes and improves the economic development opportunities of the state and its communities by participating in educational projects and research.

The Montana Chamber Foundation is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization run by our Board of Directors. The major projects of the Foundation include the Governors’ Cup Golf Tournament, the High School Business Challenge, Economic Updates and Summits, the Montana Infrastructure Coalition, and The Kelly Kuntz Memorial Scholarship fund.

Foundation Research

Check out the latest reports from the Montana Chamber Foundation.

Board of Directors

Ed Bartlett
Ed Bartlett LLC
Helena

Chad Bauer
Republic Services
Missoula

Don Chery
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
Kalispell

Aimee Grmoljez
Immediate Past President
Crowley Fleck
Helena

Steve Holland
Retired- Montana State University
Bozeman

Laurence Hubbard
Montana State Fund
Helena

Kyle Lingscheit
PayneWest Insurance
Missoula

Jessie Luther
President
Taylor Luther Group
Helena

Michael Mattmiller
Microsoft

Richard Miltenberger
Montana Health Co-op
Helena

Angela Murdo
Anderson ZurMuehlen
Helena

Carl Nystuen
Davidson Companies
Missoula

Todd O’Hair
Executive Director
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Helena

Vu Pham
Endgame Solutions, LLC
Billings

Marty Schuma
Dick Anderson Construction
Helena

Economic Update Series

This series is held in seven locations around the state, providing brief updates on local, state and national economic projections.

GOVERNORS’ Cup

In honor of Montana’s Governors—past and present—this fundraiser and networking event draws hundreds of participants.