12/06/2023
Please join us on Monday, December 11th for Business After Hours at Montana Tech Foundation at their University Relations Building.
Butte Chamber of Commerce is an alliance of individuals, businesses & other organizations.
Please join us on Monday, December 11th for Business After Hours at Montana Tech Foundation at their University Relations Building.
If you haven't made the trip to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this holiday season, you must! Look at this tree!!! What is amazing is the "Christmas Tree Facts".
Let's support our local businesses. Make a night of it and have dinner.
Thank you to the Butte Butte Emergency Food Bank for being our newest member of the Chamber. We appreciate your investment in Butte and EVERYTHING you do for those in need.
Please remember to give this holiday season.
Yesterday was a very special day as we honored our 2023 Local Heroes!

These recipients have made a difference in so many lives and in Butte! Thank you to our heroes!!
Ron Counts
Kate Dennehy and Kelci Thatcher
Mark Dawson
Dorea Wilmoth
Keith Seyffarth – donating to Silver Bow Kiwanis
Sonya and Scott Rosenthal--
Karen Corbin
Julie Wedlake
Amy Schulte
Baylie Phillips
Career Futures
We honored them at a luncheon at the Finlen Hotel which was catered by LaCasa Toscana to over 120 people celebrating our heroes. Each recipient received a check for $1000 to be spent locally.  This would not be possible without our sponsors.
Glacier Bank
Town Pump
TDS Fiber
Montana Resources
Ziply Fiber
Mattress Firm
Steeles Furniture
Rocky Mountain Credit Union
Montana Technological University
Northwestern Energy
Triple S
Butte Community Foundation
McDonalds
Montana Precision Products-
Payne West a business of Marsh McLennan
*St. Patrick, Immaculate Conception and Montana Tech Catholic Campus Ministry
*Montana Standard
*Butte Silver BowChamber of Commerce

A compilation of profiles highlighting the 2023 class of Butte's Local Heroes
Chamber Member News:
Looking for the best Christmas gifts, stop by The Corner Bookstore at 1877 Harrison Avenue. Books make great stocking stuffers!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
This is very exciting news to have another new business in Uptown Butte. We are so excited to welcome Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub - Butte
Thank you for your investment in Butte.
Shop Local This Holiday Season!!
Need a gift idea? Purchase gift cards to local businesses.
Butte Chamber Member News:
Congratulations to Homestake Lodge . This is a huge recognition-USA TODAY's Readers Choice-- #6 in the nation for Top 10 Cross Country Ski Resorts.
Today is the day.  thank you to the Thompson family for continuing this tradition for 35 years and feeding our community.
Butte Chamber E Newsletter--Stroll information
https://conta.cc/3T5L3ys
Butte Chamber Member News:
Look how beautiful Kally's Korner windows are? They are ready for this holiday season. Let's support our local businesses.
We are all ready for the Christmas Stroll tomorrow! Make sure to stop in and check out all the bargains store wide! 🎄
Congratulations Mike Paffhausen! Mike is a former Board of Director for the Chamber and a 20 Under 40 recipient as well as a “Local Hero”
We appreciate everything you do for our community
Butte Chamber Member News:
What a great night for 2 of our Chamber Members to partner with each other Stop by Top Deck Medical Aesthetics as they host Twisted Sisters Boutique during the stroll. We love seeing Butte businesses working together.
I will be tomorrow in uptown butte❤️🎄❤️
It’s a fun pop up🎄I will have a gift card special and some cute little elves❤️🎄❤️ ❤️5-8
We are proud to announce these Local Heroes. We received numerous nominations for this year's Local Heroes campaign and choosing was extremely difficult. We have so many wonderful people in our community doing amazing work and are truly humbled by being recognized.
Congratulations
Tickects can be purchased at:
https://tickets.mtstandard.com/events/local-heroes-recognition-and-celebration-luncheon-12-5-2023
Today's Chamber E-Newsletter:
https://conta.cc/3T0GKVl
Butte Chamber Member News:
Support Local Businesses and dine at Zobaney's.
Chamber Member News:
Saffron. Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering is available for your catering needs.
For catering please call 218-329-2945.
The Uptown Christmas Stroll is Friday, December 1st.
Come early and support our local businesses.
OPENING DAY for the 2023/2024 Ski Season!
Get ready for our first day of the season this weekend on Dec 2nd and 3rd! We're kicking off the season with FREE lift tickets for Easy Chair and Totemoff Carpet. Perfect for families wanting to enjoy the slopes, catch the weekend football games at the Tap’er Lite Bar, and indulge in some delicious Disco food and drinks 🏔️🏈🍻
For the little ones, we have Kinderski (3-6 yrs old) and Kruizer (7-12 yrs old) Lessons at a special discounted rate of $50! Limited slots available, so book now for an unforgettable Experience Butte
We'll be closing Mon-Fri and reopening on Dec 9 & 10. Stay tuned as we assess terrain availability!
Spread the word, grab your gear, and join us for a weekend of winter fun at Discovery Ski Area! ❄️🎿
*PLEASE NOTE - the only run open will be the beginner hill with the easy chair. We will announce when further terrain will be opening - weather dependent
Here is a heartwarming story on Montana Moments with our own, Sue MacPherson. The Chamber is lucky to have her be a part of our tribe and to be one of the best ambassadors for Butte.
It's been almost 50-years since the war in Vietnam officially ended.In 1973, there were 22 Montana service people listed as Missing in Action in Vietnam.The ...
Oredigger Men's Basketball vs the University of Montana Grizzlies
Join Oredigger Nation on a trip to Missoula, MT Friday, December 8th to watch the men's basketball team take on the Grizzlies.
Open to all Oredigger alumni, supporters and friends we will travel via Trucker Transportation. The trip will depart from the University Relations Center (URC) on the beautiful campus of Montana Tech at 1408 West Granite at 1:00 am Friday, December 8th, 2023 and will return to the URC immediately following the game.
Packages are $50.00 per person and include:
Round trip transportation from Butte, MT to Missoula, MT
Pre-Game Social at the Press Box in Missoula, appetizers and one drink ticket will be provided
Ticket to the game in Section 202, tipoff at 7 pm
Seats are limited to 50 so reserve early!
Be part of Digger Basketball excitement!
For more information call 406-496-4405
Save The Date for Warm Winter Glow at The Clark Chateau
Support local businesses.
Mark your calendar! Dec 9th from 4-8pm join us at the Clark Chateau to raise money for our free youth programs!
For $10 we will have cozy soups, warm drinks, a silent auction and live music. We hope you can join us for a Warm Glow at The Clark Chateau!
Tickets are available online at www.clarkchateau.org, at the link in our bio or in person at the Chateau and the .
Chamber Platinum Member News:
Nov. 27, 2023
TDS Telecom Associates to Volunteer and Donate during its Second Annual Week of Giving in Butte
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is once again increasing its philanthropic activities this holiday season through a companywide Week of Giving campaign. One of the company’s core values is giving back to the communities it serves through TDS Cares initiatives. Themed giving events will be held throughout TDS communities from Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1.
“Now more than ever, it’s important that we help TDS communities thrive,” said Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Drew Petersen. “We hope this week will inspire others to give back to their own communities throughout the holiday season.”
In Butte, here are the TDS activities during this Week of Giving:
• On Giving Tuesday, TDS will donate to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Butte.
• On Wellness Wednesday, TDS associate Tom Cronnelly will volunteer at the Butte Cares clothing drive.
• On Thankful Thursday, TDS associate Tom Cronnelly will volunteer for the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• On Food Pantry Friday, TDS will donate food to the Butte Rescue Mission.
“TDS associates are excited for the Week of Giving,” said Senior Manager of Field Marketing Brenda Cody. “Whether it’s honoring our first responders or volunteering at a food pantry, our field marketing associates have found effective and creative ways to serve their communities.”
TDS Cares initiatives occur throughout the year and through the Be Good Citizens program, TDS provides associates with 16 hours of paid time off every year to volunteer at the 501c3 organization of their choice.
MEDIA CONTACT: Cheryl McCollum | Associate Manager - Communications | TDS | 608-664-2388 | [email protected]
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading provider of fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience, the growing communications company is building and deploying new, fiber optic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internet speeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TV entertainment and advanced phone services. Visit tdsfiber.com to learn more.
TDS provides communications services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States. The company employs more than 3,600 people nationwide and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.), a Fortune 1000® company [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com for more information.
Save The Date for this year's 35th Annual Thompson Family Food Drive.
Hopefully everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! With December 2nd coming faster and faster, we wanted to get the message out again. This will be our 35th year of doing the Thompson Family Food Drive and we are shooting for the biggest year we have ever had by far! Please remember to put your non-perishable food items, or toiletries out by your mailbox or doorstep on the 2nd by 10am. If you have cash, or a check written out to Butte Emergency Food Bank, please hold on to them and hand them to our volunteers when they come by the door. We are so proud to be a part of this amazing community we call home! Without the wonderful people here, we would not be able to make this the biggest food drive that happens in Montana every year!! Thank you to each and every one of you that donate and volunteer!!
Today's Chamber E-Newsletter
https://conta.cc/49SsJiq
Small Business Saturday is taking place throughout Butte today!
Bring your cards to the Butte Elks today by 2:45pm for the drawings at 3:00pm. Thank you to our Butte businesses for these wonderful gifts provided to the winners!!
Thank you for supporting our local businesses this holiday season. Please join us on Saturday, November 25th from 12-4pm at the Butte Elks Lodge 240 for our Small Business Saturday.
Support our Butte businesses this holiday season.
Shop Small this holiday season! Thank you to all of those small businesses for participating in Small Business Saturday.
We will see you Saturday at the Butte Elks Lodge 240 from 12pm-4pm
Support Butte Businesses
Shop Small This Saturday!!
Shop Local this Saturday in Butte for a chance to win one of several prize baskets!
How to Participate:
1. Drop by any of the featured businesses on November 25, 2023. During your visit, grab a 'Shop Small Card' and collect signatures.
2. Earn signatures on your card. Signatures can be earned in two ways:
-Simply for visiting (no need to make a purchase).
-Earn bonus signature by making a purchase at any of the participating businesses.
3. Join us from 12pm to 4pm, where you can shop at our vendor booths and enjoy fresh cookies. Every signature on your card equals one ticket, which you can then use to enter a raffle for a chance to win various prize packages generously provided by our participating businesses.
4. Bring your card at the Elks Lodge in Butte no later than 2:45 pm on November 25, 2023. The drawing will be begin at 3pm. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by: Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC), Headwaters RC&D and the Butte Chamber of Commerce
On Saturday we did a ribbon cutting for Plantosaurus Rex! What a fun time we had learning about plants!
Thank you to Myles and his crew for having us. Stop by and say hi. Shop local and support our businesses!
Last night, the Butte chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting at Top Deck Medical Aesthetics! Congratulations to owner, Jamie Decker and her team on their beautiful new building!!
Get your tickets early at www.butteciviccenter.com
Come out and support the Diggers at 1:00pm as they play Dickinson State.
Volleyball at 5:00pm in the HPER
Today's Chamber E Newsletter:
https://conta.cc/40HqdaE
Butte Chamber Member News:
Join us TONIGHT at 5:00pm for a ribbon cutting at Top Deck Medical Aesthetics
We will be celebrating in their new location at 160 W Granite.
Stop by and thank them for their investment in Butte.
What a great event at the Butte Civic Center this weekend
Stop by and check out all of their vendors.
Get your tickets at www.ButteCivicCenter.com
Wear your Digger gear on Friday and Saturday to support our hometown heroes.
Go Diggers!!
It is TIME!! Playoff Tickets are now on sale.
https://tickets.butteciviccenter.com/
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Small Business Saturday is taking place throughout Butte today! Bring your cards to the Butte Elks today by 2:45pm for the drawings at 3:00pm. Thank you to our Butte businesses for these wonderful gifts provided to the winners!! #buttechamber
Thank you for supporting our local businesses this holiday season. Please join us on Saturday, November 25th from 12-4pm at the Butte Elks Lodge 240 for our Small Business Saturday. Support our Butte businesses this holiday season. #buttechamber
Shop Small this holiday season! Thank you to all of those small businesses for participating in Small Business Saturday. We will see you Saturday at the Butte Elks Lodge 240 from 12pm-4pm Support Butte Businesses #buttechamber
The Chamber Annual Dinner is on November 9th at the Butte Civic Center. Purchase your dinner tickets at https://tinyurl.com/111thDinner (Tickets for dinner and tables can be found here to purchase online). You can purchase one of our awesome raffle tickets for a Fairmont package at the Chamber or from one of our Board of Directors. Decorate a table with your swag.This will allow another business to bring home your business' swag and be an ambassador for you. We will be celebrating and recognizing our 20 Under 40 Recipients at this year's dinner. Come join us for a night of fun and networking. #buttechamber
Setting up for the Big Butte Brewfest at the World Museum of Mining. The Chamber is partnering with Slaiente and the World Museum of Mining. There are 18 breweries and distilleries, food vendors and music. Stop by the World Museum of Mining from 12 to 6 today. See you there.  
Butte's Freedom Fest will be bigger than ever with back to back events for days and days! Mining City Tommyknockers Baseball Club home games, LANCO LIVE July 3 Celebration, Montana's Best Fireworks Show & Photo Contest presented by Town Pump, Butte's Renowned Parade, and more! Don't miss it. All the details on events are at www.townpump.com/freedom
Congratulations to Kim Steele. She is this months winner of the Chambers Progressive Raffle. She will be enjoying over $1000 in gift certificates from our Chamber business members retail stores. You can buy your ticket today for future drawings. We will be drawing the tickets on the 25th of each month. The sooner you buy the more chances you have to win 
Butte’s George and Demi Skuletitch and Ed Lester plunging at SnOFLINGA today benefiting Special Olympics
Congratulations to Basal Skin & Apothecary! Ribbon has been cut, but come on down for their Grand Opening.
Congratulations to Alycia Holland Photography on cutting the ribbon in a beautiful new studio space.
Great turnout and support for this new venture in Butte for their ribbon cutting! Olive Pit has some great holiday shopping options!
Congratulations Ted, Cheryl and Derek Ackerman and their daughters Krystal Carlson and Katrina Stout for your investment in the Miner’s Hotel! What a beautiful place!
Today during the Naturalization Ceremony, Dylan Grady, was home on leave from the United States Navy and sang, God Bless America! Truly an honor to witness this today!
Ribbon Cutting for Let’s Get Moving at the Butte Chamber of Commerce-welcoming another new business to our community!
A huge thank you goes out to our Platinum and Major Sponsors for this years Annual Banquet. It is because of their generous support and commitment to the Butte community that we can continue our mission of growing, developing, and enhancing the economy and quality of life in Butte, Montana. If you haven't already, make sure to check out these fantastic businesses: St. James Healthcare, NorthWestern Energy, Town Pump, Comfort Inn of Butte, Opportunity Bank of Montana, Newland and Company-A Professional Corporation, The Montana Standard, KXLF Butte, Glacier Bank, Copper Ridge Health & Rehab, Steele's Warehouse, Community Counseling and Correctional Services, Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn, Hampton Inn Butte, Montana Tech Orediggers, Triple S Building Center Inc, Butte Civic Center, Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, McDonald's at 3001 Harrison, Rec Silicon, and Montana Resources.
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