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Chamber Benefits

The Chamber

Our mission is to enhance the economic vitality of the Bitterroot Valley

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The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, dedicated to representing each and every one of its members while amplifying the collective voice of business in an effort to advocate economic vitality, quality of life and the preservation of the competitive enterprise system.

Membership Benefits

  • Web

    • Two (2) category listings on the Membership Directory on bitterrootchamber.com
    • One Membership Monday feature on social media when available
    • Announcement of new membership in the weekly E-Newsletter
    • Unlimited shares to the Chamber social media pages to share events and announcements

  • Business Referels

    • Business referrals via Chamber Staff, Membership Directory, Website, Relocation Packets, Etc.
    • Your business brochures or business cards displayed in chamber lobby
    • Option to be a participating business in the Bitterroot Gift Card Program at no extra cost.

  • Print

    • Two (2) category listings in the printed Membership Directory
    • One (1) business listing in the annual Bitterroot Tourism & Relocation Guide

  • Educational

    • Discounted rate of admission to the Annual Assistance for Business Clinic
    • Chamber Weekly E-Newsletter subscription. Sent every Tuesday.

  • Connections

    • Option to host a Ribbon Cutting or Business After Hours for your business
    • May join any of our social groups or attend chamber events (listed on the following page)

The Networking Opportunities

  • Ambassadors

    Chamber representatives that welcome new businesses, organize banquets, and attend Chamber hosted Ribbon Cuttings & Business After Hours events. Ambassadors are the Social Arm of the Chamber of Commerce! Meet every 1st Wednesday at 12pm.

  • Leadership Bitterroot

    A 9-month program, September - May, designed to educate and groom potential leaders within our communities (additional fee).

  • North Valley Connections

    A casual networking event hosted at rotating businesses between Stevensville & Florence on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5pm–6pm. Open to all—no membership required.

  • South Valley Connections

    A casual networking event hosted at rotating businesses in the Darby area on the last Tuesday of each month from 5pm–6pm. Open to all—no Chamber membership required.

  • Monthly Luncheons

    A no-host event held by a chamber member restaurant with the purpose of meeting new colleagues and sharing information about your business. Held every 4th Thursday at 12pm, January - October.

  • Ribbon Cutting

    Typically held during the lunch hour, these events highlight the host Chamber Business and new developments for the business. The Chamber provides a banner, ribbon, and encourages representatives to attend for photo opportunities.

  • Business After Hours

    These monthly Business After Hours events spotlight a Chamber business and give them a chance to showcase their offerings to the community. The Chamber provides a banner, door prizes, and photo opportunities, while the host business supplies hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Events are held on the second Thursday of each month from 4pm–6pm.

Annual Events

  • State of the Valley Address

    Our annual meeting is a luncheon held every Feb/March that highlights accomplishments from the previous year and the goals and focuses for the upcoming year.

  • Annual Chamber Awards Banquet

    Our annual gala honoring members who have been nominated by their peers for community awards.

  • Annual Chamber Membership BBQ

    An end-of-summer gathering in September to show appreciation and say thank you to our members for their support.

  • Annual Bitterroot Brewfest

    To create a gathering for family and friends to enjoy great food, music, ciders, wines and microbrews throughout the northwest.

Business Annual Membership

The Membership Fees

These fees are based on number of employees and associates.

  • 1-5

    Small business with up to 5 people

    $225.00

  • 6-10

    Businesses that need under 10 people to run

    $315.00

  • 11-20

    Growing businesses with up to 20 members

    $365.00

  • 21-30

    Establishes businesses with up to 30 people

    $425.00

  • 31-40

    Medium sized businesses with up to 40 people

    $515.00

  • 41-50

    Businesse that require up to 50 people to run

    $600.00

  • 51+

    For large businesses that need lot of manpower

    $725.00