WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE

2018 ANNUALMEMBERSHIP DRIVE

65 E. Broadway, Thornton Building, Fifth Floor | Butte, Montana 59701 | 406.723.4349 | bldc.net

INVESTING IN THE BUTTE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS A COMMITMENT TO ELEVATING BUTTE AS THE IDEAL LOCATION TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY!

In Butte, Montana, we are a community full of economic possibilities! There’s an energy in Butte that invigorates, strengthens, and inspires innovation and entrepreneurism. We have a strong sense of culture and place focused on the importance of protecting and advancing our community and local businesses.

The Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) is proud to be Butte-Silver Bow County’s official public/private organization for economic development. Our mission is to lead our community in building a stronger and more diverse economy through high-quality services and programs designed to make relocation, expansion, or start-up as smooth as possible.

“The BLDC is an instrumental part of our community and has been incredibly valuable for our business. The technical advice they have provided us has helped us increase our sales and grow our fly shop. We are particularly excited about the Basecamp Butte initiative, and look forward to the success that it is going to bring our community.“ Chris Bradley - Owner, The Stonefly Fly Shop

“We opened a Jiffy Lube in Butte at a time when we were operationally ready for the challenge, but were struggling to find conventional financing. BLDC did a great job of educating us on the options, reviewing our business plan with us and helping us make decisions that yielded a great start-up that was on-time, on-budget and a great improvement over what the property had looked like prior to us taking occupancy. I really felt like BLDC approached our arrival in Butte as a win-win for us and the community. While we are very much a small business, BLDC handled our deal with professionalism and respect for our endeavor. I hope we can find ways to do more work in Butte.” Briggs Anderson - Owner, Jiffy Lube

We invite you to become a champion of change in our community by joining the BLDC membership. Your membership represents a commitment to enhancing the future of our business community, neighborhoods, and quality of life.

If you’re ready to invest in the economic development of our community, or would like more information, please call us at 406.723.4349. Our experienced staff is ready to assist you.

MEMBERSHIPLEVELS & BENEFITS

Tax-Deductible Membership

Membership Packet Containing Membership Decal, Contact List, And Much More

Company/Organization Name Posted On BLDC Website At Chosen Membership Level

Receive BLDC Newsletter And E-Mail Updates On Local Activity

Invitation To Members-Only Meet And Greet Social

Access To Professional Educational Courses

Listing In BLDC Annual Report And Membership Directory

Qualify For Member Spotlight Features On BLDC Media Channels

Quarterly Members-Only Forums

Hotlink To Your Company/Organization Website On BLDC Website

Opportunity To Contribute Story Ideas For Inclusion In BLDC Newsletter

Company/Organization Logo Posted On BLDC Website At Chosen Membership Level

Featured As Company/Organization Of The Month On BLDC Media Channels

Preferred Seating At Signature Events

Recognition At All BLDC Events

Company/Organization Logo Prominently Displayed In BLDC Office

Company/Organization Logo On All BLDC Newsletters

Company/Organization Banners At All BLDC Events

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The Butte Local Development Corporation is a 501(c)(6) organization. Your donation may be tax deductible. Contact us at: 65 E. Broadway, Thornton Building, Fifth Floor | Butte, Montana 59701 | 406.723.4349 | bldc.net

PLATINUM

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BRONZEBert Mooney AirportBob Ward’s Sports & OutdoorsC.C.C.S.Express Employment ProfessionalsFairmont Hot Springs ResortFirst Montana Bank

Gamers Cafe & CasinoGlacier BankGranite Mountain BankHeadframe Spirits IncIngraham EnvironmentalMcDonalds

Montana Broom & Brush Co.

WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGEThank you to the 2017 Butte Local Development Corporation Membership

We sincerely thank you for your donation to the Butte Local Development Corporation. Your generous support allows the BLDC to continue promoting increased public/private sector collaboration,

delivering business development initiatives focused on new investment and job growth, and enhancing the competitiveness of Butte’s business climate. Together, we foster economic success in our community.Your contribution is invaluable in elevating Butte’s economy and we are proud to have your support.

BRONZE (CONTINUED)Montana ResourcesMontana Tech FoundationMontana Tech of the

University of Montana

National Center for Healthcare Infomatics

National Center for Appropriate Technology

PayneWest InsuranceProBuild North LLCTown Pump - Comfort InnWater & Environmental Technology

COPPERA&M Fire and Safety, IncACK PropertiesAnderson ZurmuehlenAndrew Durkin CPABella Vino Casagranda’s

SteakhouseBenjamin NewsBentley Construction Co.Big Sky Weed Control

& ReclamatioBiggers TransportButori Collision CenterButte Community FCUButte Granite WorksButteNews.net LLCButte StuffButte ToyotaCampbell Investment

ManagementCareer Futures IncCherry Creek RadioContinental Steel, IncCopier DoctorsCorette, Black, Carlson

& MickelsonCreative IllusionsD. A. Davidson & Co.Daniel Financial Serivces, IncDaniel Insurance Agency

Dave Svejkovsky Construction IncDennehy Eyecare - Brandt

Dennehy ODDennehy Flooring LLCDenny Menholt FordDriscoll DrugEarhart Builders, IncEddy’s Motel, LLCErik H Johnson DMD PCHampton Inn of ButteHarrington Pepsi ColaHertz Rent A CarInsty Prints of ButteJefferson Energy Trading, LLCKBOW/KOPR/KGLMLeo McCarthy Insurance AgencyLisac’s IncLydia’s Supper ClubMark Rule & CompanyMarkovich Construction

& Real EstateMcGree TruckingMcLeod Realtors, LLCMcQueen Athletic ClubMichael M Monson O.D. P.C.Miller’s Boot’s & Shoe’sMontana Craft MaltO’Keefe DrillingPacific Steel

Papa Murphy’s PizzaPioneer Concrete & Fuel, IncPort of MontanaQuiznos SubRocky Mountain Association

of RealtorsRoyse’s HamburgersRudolph’s FurnitureShea RealtorsSheri Broudy, RealtorSteele’s WarehouseSummit BeverageSummit Financial AdvisorsSummit Surgery CenterSummit Valley Title Co.Sun Rental Center/Party TymeSuper 8 MotelThe PEAK IncThriftway Super Stops -

Sutey Oil Co, Inc Triple “”S”” Building Center, IncTucker Transportation, IncUeland RanchesUptown CafeUS BankWayrynen-Richards Funeral HomeWordz & Ink PublishingZip Beverage

FRIEND5518 DesignsBrad L. Belke Attorney at LawCenter for Innovation (CFI)Interstate Body Shop

Motel 6Murphy Business & FinancialOur Lady of the RockiesRawson Welding & MFG, Inc

Ray Scan IncSilver Bow PizzaStaack’s MotorsportsThe Stone Fly

Introducing Basecamp ButteFollowing BLDC’s initiative to expand the outdoor industry, Basecamp Butte will be your guide to recreation and adventure around Butte, MT!Visit basecampbutte.com and #PlayElevated

Elevating Butte’s Networking CommunityEach month, the BLDC hosts the Mile High Innovation Network, a meetup focused on igniting entrepreneurial growth and success.

Stay updated by visiting:meetup.com/mile-high-innovation-network

$2,500,000In Loans Distributed

133 Jobs Created or Retained

WHAT HAS THE BLDC DONE?

8Property Acquisitions or Renovations in the Uptown Revitalization District

On behalf of our team at the BLDC, I would like to say thank you for your support of our organization and for attending the Butte.Elevated. Awards Ceremony. We know we live in the best community in Montana, and we appreciate your support in helping us spend every

day working to make Butte the best place to live, work, and play. We are incredibly excited to continue working to support our local businesses, striving to recruit new companies, and fostering a strong, sustainable economy. 2017 was a great year, and we look forward to working with you in 2018 to advance the economy of Butte!

Message from the Executive Director

Since January 2016, the BLDC has assisted in:

A Very Special Thanks!The BLDC Board of Directors are business and community leaders

who strive to make Butte the ideal place to live, work and play. Their leadership is integral to the

success of the BLDC, and we are very thankful for their service!

Board of DirectorsRay Rogers, Chairman

National Center for Health Care InformaticsMark O’Neill, Vice ChairOpportunity Bank of Montana

Lynn Lloyd, Secretary/TreasurerThe Montana Standard

Dave PalmerButte-Silver Bow Chief Executive

Bill KebeCorette, Black, Carlson & Mickelson

John MorganCouncil of Commissioners

Cindi ShawMember at LargeBill Markovich

Markovich Real EstateRick Edwards

NorthWestern EnergySusanne DauenhauerPapa Murphy’s & Quiznos

Trent HolmsMile High Motors

Chris AckermanCherry Creek Radio

Maria PochervinaButte Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Chuck WrightU.S. Army Retired Reserve

Doug CoeMontana Tech

LOAN COMMITTEEBill Kebe, Chairman

Mark O’NeillJohn Winston

Susanne DauenhauerJim BennettJim McGree

Rick EdwardsDave PalmerHarp Cote

In Butte we are a community full of economic possibilities! There’s an energy in Butte invigorating, strengthening, and inspiring innovation and entrepreneurism. We have a strong sense of culture and place focused on the importance of protecting and advancing our community and local businesses.The Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) is proud to be Butte-Silver Bow County’s official public/private organization for economic development. Our mission is to lead our community in building a stronger and more diverse economy. We use a multi-pronged approach to advancing the Butte economy. This includes the recruitment of businesses to expand their operations to Butte, growth of existing companies, and partnerships with entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes to promote job creation in our community.

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Joseph WillauerExecutive Director406.496.3171jwillauer@bldc.net

Adam BensonDirector of Loan Services406.496.3172abenson@bldc.net

Audrey ComboAdministrative Manager406.496.3174acombo@bldc.net

Cooper FisherMarketing Director406.496.3173cfisher@bldc.net

We are incredibly excited about the opportunities we have coming up in 2018 for our community. As we work to strengthen and diversify our local economy, there are several initiatives coming to the forefront of the BLDC mission.• The Mile High Innovation Network will continue to expand with

new locations and entrepreneurial speakers.• The Butte Young Professionals are starting their second year

and will be hosting the statewide Montana Young Professionals Summit this year in Butte.

• The Butte.Elevated. campaign will continue forward momentum with community outreach and expanded marketing initiatives.

• Small Business Tuesday, a business retention program, will be finalized and implemented throughout Butte.

• A workforce development program for Butte-Silver Bow will begin strategic planning and implementation.

• Continued work with the Butte Chamber of Commerce, Headwaters RC&D, Butte-Silver Bow, Bert Mooney Airport, major employers, local business owners, employees, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyone who wants to join us in ensuring Butte is the place to live, work, and play!

Looking Forward to the Future

BUTTE.ELEVATED.MONTANA

Entrepreneur of the Year - Tony Blacklock of Blacklock Block ManufacturingThis award recognizes the achievements of an entrepreneur who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by starting and successfully managing one or more businesses in a way that demonstrates notable entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements.

Business of the Year - Copper King Hotel & Convention CenterThis award recognizes a business who contributes significantly to the economic development of our community through steady job creation, significant revenues from out of state, support for community events or organizations, and sustainable business practices.

Woman Entrepreneur of the Year - Cari CoeThis award recognizes the achievements of a female entrepreneur

who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by starting and successfully managing one or more businesses in a way that demonstrates entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements.

Non-Profit of the Year -Career Futures Inc.This award recognizes a nonprofit who works hard for a range of

social, civic, and healthy causes. Their mission, innovation, impact and sustainability, and work makes a difference in our community.

Educator of the Year - Pat KissellThis award recognizes an individual who has performed above and

beyond in the education sector of our community, developed innovative educational programs to motivate students beyond the classroom, or made a positive impact on a student’s life that inspired them to excel.

Young Professional of the Year - Mark HuntingtonThis award recognizes a young professional who has served as a role model to other professionals, especially through the demonstration of perseverance, character, and personal/professional integrity.

Volunteer Organization of the Year - The Science MineVolunteers are the cornerstone of a successful organization or community. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes one or more outstanding volunteers for their valuable and selfless commitment to Butte-Silver Bow citizens.

The My Business - My Future Essay Contest is a part of the BLDC’s initiative to get high school students to consider

entrepreneurship as a viable career path and to dream about launching their own business or product. Student entrepreneurs

were asked to write an essay describing their business idea, what problem it would solve, and who their market/customers will be. With well over 150 entries, we are proud to showcase our essay winners who wrote about innovative projects including reviving

the Columbia Gardens through virtual reality, developing a breathtaking restaurant on top of the Finlen Hotel, and

transforming the mall into an indoor/outdoor activity center!

BUTTE.ELEVATED. AWARDS

The Butte Local Development Corporation held its annual Butte.Elevated. Awards Ceremony in November of 2017. These awards recognize individuals and businesses making a significant contribution to improving our local economy and quality of life. We are proud to showcase the 2017 Butte.Elevated. Award recipients below, and wish them continued success. For more information on last year’s award recipients, please visit www.bldc.net.

Celebrating Butte’s Champions of Change

My Business - My Future Essay Contest Winners

Left: 1st Place - Abby BiastochRight: 3rd Place - Taryn Stratton

Not Pictured: 2nd Place - Declan McMahon

MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATION

Please send your completed application and donation to the Butte Local Development Corporation by mail to P.O. Box 507, Butte, MT 59703. For further questions, please call us at 406.723.4349 or email us at bldc@bldc.net.

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THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN BUTTE! Your generosity continues to elevate our community and foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth.

The BLDC is a 501(c)(6) organization. Your donation may be tax deductible.

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