Committee Activity

Tourism & Marketing:

(Carol Smith)
To promote tourism in the valley thus enhancing the economy of our communities.

Government Affairs:

(Fred Thomas, Western States Insurance)
(Teri Polumsky, By Owner)
To study, monitor and attempt to influence local, state and national legislation and to keep the Chamber membership and community informed on such issues.

Special Events:

Promotions and events that will bring revenue to valley businesses. The Bitterroot Valley Micro Brew Festival is an annual event.

Leadership:

(Greg Carter, Greg Carter Inc.)
Leadership Bitterroot is designed to help develop tomorrow's leaders with an insight plus an understanding of different perspectives on the vital issues in our community.

Ambassadors:

(Donna Larson-Shulund – Lambros Real Estate and Rosie Huckstadt Old West Gallery, Gifts & Antiques)
Welcome new businesses and host functions.

Leads:

(Chair: Ray Tipton, Big Sky Builders)
To increase business through a structured system of giving and receiving with other success oriented business people.

Natural Resource:

(Patrick Connell, Timberland Forestry and Wayne Hedman, Retired)
To investigate resource issues and how they affect economics and the quality of life.

Tournaments:

(Al Mitchell, The Paper Clip)
Tournament events that will bring revenue into the Valley.

Agri-Business Committee:

(Bob Rummel, Murdoch’s)
To act as a liaison between the agriculture, residential, and business communities, promoting a better understanding of and appreciation for agriculture in Western Montana and encourage the Ag Community to do business in Ravalli County.

Membership Outreach:

Don Johnston, Sterling Savings Bank