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At the BLDC we are firm believers that we get to live in the best part of our great state.  We come to work every day with a desire to help make our community a better place and are passionate about leading our local economy.  As part of these efforts, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will be hosting Montana’s first ever Economic Development Week, May 6th through the 10th at locations throughout Butte.  The week will begin with the Butte Young Professionals hosting a spring symposium that will focus on the future of our community and trainings that will provide them with tools to grow. This event will be followed up with training for the bedrock of our economy, our entrepreneurs.

On May 7th and 8th, the schedule includes small business training, a women's business trolley tour, workshops and an opportunity to partake in a panel discussion with our communities economic leaders in a facilitated discussion including the BLDC, our local city-county Government, the Chamber of Commerce and the CVB.  The week will be capped off with Workforce Training, formerly known as "Superhost Training" on May 9th as well as a Workforce Fair on May 10th to help grow our workforce and provide an opportunity for job seekers to get 1 on 1 time with employers.  Recruiters from the FCR Call Center will be conducting on-site pre-interviews and assessments at the Copper King Hotel in an effort to begin filling over 300 jobs in their Butte facility.

Whether you are a small business owner, a recent student, a large employer or someone looking to transition into a new career there will be something for you.  For full details, you can click on the link below, and be sure to register for any training or events that require registration. We look forward to a fun and educational week showcasing the best that Butte has to offer!

Thank you,

Joe Willauer
 Times, locations, and details are subject to change so please stay up to date by following our Facebook page or the website page.

 

MAY 6TH   | BUTTE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SPRING SYMPOSIUM

Join the Butte Young Professionals on May 6th at Northwestern Energy for a day of career growth, education, and professional development. Speakers, training, networking and more! $20 per person.

9am – 10pm   Registration

10am – 11pm  Keynote Speaker (TBD)

11-am – 12pm Transition Ladder Session

12pm -1:30pm  Lunch

1:30pm – 3pm  Leadership Training Session

3pm – 4:30pm Fishbowl with Butte Leaders

4:30pm – 6pm  Network Reception at Slainte

To register for the Butte Young Professionals Spring Symposium, click here:

Register for BYP Symposium

MAY 7TH  | SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING

11 am – 1:30 pm |  Social Media Training  (SBDC) | Thornton Building – 2nd Floor Conference Room  (65 E. Broadway) |  This will be a comprehensive training on social media etiquette, tips, and training for small businesses.  Also, a brief overview of the Butte Elevated campaign. For any questions, please call Julie Jaksha at (406) 533-6781or email jjaksha@headwatersrcd.org.

Register for Social Media Training

2 pm – 4 pm |  Grant Writing Workshop for Small Businesses | Thornton Building – 2nd Floor Conference Room  (65 E. Broadway) | Could your business benefit from grant funding?  Learn tips on how to be more successful in writing grants in this grant writing workshop presented by Joe Willauer, Executive Director of the BLDC.

 Register for Grant Writing Workshop

5 pm – 7 pm |  Women in Business Trolley Tour | Butte Chamber of Commerce – 1000 George St. |  Join the Headwaters Women of Business Trolley Tour at 5 pm at the Butte Chamber of Commerce.  They will be touring 4 women-owned businesses around Butte beginning at 5:30 sharp. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.  $15 per person with a limit of 24 for the trolley. You may join at any location, provided that you arrive by your own transportation as well.

The businesses will give an introduction to the owner(s) and the business’ operation and goals and you will have time to speak to the owner, peruse their offerings, and network.  For any questions, please call Julie Jaksha at (406) 533-6781or email jjaksha@headwatersrcd.org. Please make sure to register at this link:

Register for Trolley Tour

MAY 8TH  | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES & TRAINING

9 am – 4 pm |  Lender Training  (SBDC) | Thornton Building – 2nd Floor Conference Room  (65 E. Broadway) | By invite only to financial lenders in the Headwaters Region.  This training covers information regarding the loan programs and financial services provided by Headwaters RC&D and SBDC.  This discussion will also identify the partnerships with partnering financial institutions and keys to success for businesses in our communities.  To request an invite, please call Julie Jaksha at (406) 533-6781or email jjaksha@headwatersrcd.org.

4 – 5: 30 pm  |  Meet the Butte Economic Development Team  | An opportunity to meet the Economic Development Team from Butte-Silver Bow City, Butte Local Development Corporation, Butte Chamber of Commerce, Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, Port of Montana, and Montana Connections Business Development Park.  Open to the public.  Location TBD.

MAY 9TH  | WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING

Sponsored by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry & Butte Job Service

8:30am-11:30 am  |  Workforce Readiness Training (Session 1)  | Copper King Hotel Ballroom | Formerly known as Montana’s “Super-Host Training,” this invaluable training has been tailored to equip you with a powerful thinking approach and workplace strategies to position yourself for success in any employment you choose.  Understand why these skills can make or break your interactions and work results.

12 pm – 1 pm  |  Employer Lunch Reception  | Butte Job Service (2201 White Blvd, Butte)  | The Butte Job Service will be providing a lunch reception to employers and will discuss current programs and assistance the job service offers to employers.  They will provide information on how their organization can help prepare workforce in their efforts in applying to your organization, through training, education, resources, and tools.  They will also discuss how the Butte Job Service can offer your organization. Job Service Workforce Consultants provide a full array of job posting and placement services; up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations; recruiting, retention, and training assistance (such as Incumbent Worker Training,Registered Apprenticeship, and Workforce Training); information about employment laws and employment discrimination; tax and hiring incentives; and more.

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm  |  Workforce Readiness Training (Session 2)  | Copper King Hotel Ballroom | Formerly known as Montana’s “Super-Host Training,” this invaluable training has been tailored to equip you with a powerful thinking approach and workplace strategies to position yourself for success in any employment you choose.  Understand why these skills can make or break your interactions and work results.

11 am – 6 pm  |  Workforce Resource Lounge (Sponsored by the Butte Job Service)  | Copper King Breakout Room 1 | An opportunity to work on resumes, mock interviews, and connect with other resources that may help job seekers amplify their interactions the following day at the Workforce Fair.  Resources may be limited at the Copper King, but their full array of resources will also be available from 7am-5pm at the Butte Job Service located at 2201 White Blvd in Butte.

Register for Workforce Training

MAY 10TH  | WORKFORCE FAIR

Sponsored by the Butte Local Development Corporation Career Futures

11am-6pm Workforce Fair | Copper King Hotel Ballroom | The Workforce Fair will bring together employers, job seekers, and other resources to help connect our workforce to the right individuals and organizations.  We will be joined by FCR in one of the Copper Breakout Rooms, where they will be conducting on-site pre-screening interviews, presentations, and providing on-site assessments for one of over 300 jobs they need to fill in their Butte location.

11 am – 6 pm Workforce Resource Lounge (Sponsored by the Career Futures) | Copper King Lobby | An opportunity to work on resumes, mock interviews, and connect with other resources that may help job seekers amplify their interactions the following day at the Workforce Fair.

6 pm – 8 pm Workforce Fair Reception  | Copper King Hotel Ballroom  | A networking reception will immediately follow the Workforce Fair at 6 pm. There will be color-coordinated badges to identify employers, attendees who are seeking employment, and resources/supporters during this facilitated reception. Appetizers will be provided, as well as a cash bar. Professional dress attire is recommended.

Workforce Fair Attendees:

Register for Workforce Fair & Reception

Employers or Resource Partners Booth Application:

Workforce Booth Price SheetWorkforce Fair Booth Application


For more information, sponsorship, Workforce Fair booth opportunities, or any other questions, please email Cassandra at csunell@bldc.net or call 406-723-4349.

The Butte Young Professionals are excited to announce their first annual spring symposium!  The symposium will be at the Northwestern Energy Headquarters in Uptown and will feature a keynote speaker, training on leadership, career growth and opportunities to provide feedback to community leaders in a fishbowl environment.  The event will start with registration at 9:00 a.m. on the 6th and will conclude with a networking reception sponsored by Headframe Spirits at Slainte.

 

“We have unlimited potential for young people in our community,” says Joe Willauer, BYP President, “With our affordable cost of living, access to the outdoors and unmatched community spirit, Butte provides young professionals with the things they need to build a strong foundation for both their personal and professional lives”.

 

The event will be a part of Montana’s first ever Economic Development Week, a local celebration of national economic development week.  Along with the Spring Symposium, the BLDC will be hosting events for job seekers, employees, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. A full list of events can be found here:  http://bit.ly/EcoDevoWeek

The BLDC and Headwaters RCD has just finished the first round of Brownfields Program meetings in the Headwaters region.  If you did not have a chance to attend one of the meetings, but would still like to receive more information or an application, please email Joe Willauer at jwillauer@bldc.net.

The funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designed to conduct Phase I and II Brownfields assessments in the seven-county region. The funds are applicable to sites that have been impacted by petroleum as well as hazardous materials and are designed to support the redevelopment of the property, leading to economic growth.

FCR Call Center is Hiring!

From 2010 to 2017, Butte only grew by about 400 people, or a growth rate of .2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“We definitely aren’t headed backward, but we also aren’t skyrocketing like some of our neighboring communities,” said Butte Local Development Corporation Executive Director Joe Willauer.

The Butte Plaza Mall has lost several tenants over the years including Herberger’s, JCPenny, and Payless. Kmart also closed for business, leaving that strip of Harrison Avenue fairly bare.

Now, First Call Resolutions (FCR), an Oregon-based call center, plans to move into the former JCPenny location at the mall. According to Willauer, this is a positive sign for the future of Butte’s economy.

“I don’t know of any other communities that have the can-do attitude and I think that stems from our mining legacy. But as we grow in an incremental fashion, we are able to keep that culture what it is and such a great place to live, while also looking to the future and enticing new companies like FCR to join us.”

Butte-Silver Bow Community Development Director Karen Byrnes believes new jobs at the call center will result in more money being spent in various areas of the community including retail, the food industry, and real estate.

“I always like to say the rising tide lifts all boats,” said Byrnes. “But it will in all areas because we do have an opportunity, because we have housing that is available. It might need to be upgraded or things might need to happen to that, but those owners will be able to provide housing to our community, so I look at it as a very great opportunity.”

This last week, FCR has started the hiring process by regionally recruiting employees throughout the northwest region of the county.

Story by Madeiras Babb
KXLF
The Mile High Innovation Network will be hosting our April meet-up the following week in conjunction with Economic Development Week and providing an opportunity to meet the Economic Development Team from Butte-Silver Bow City-County, Butte Local Development Corporation, Butte Chamber of Commerce, Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, Port of Montana, and Montana Connections Business Development Park. 

The Economic Development Team will provide an overview of their organization and the programs or services they provide.  As well, there will be a facilitated discussion to the panel with a Q&A from the public.  

Refreshments will be provided and the event is open to the public.
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In recognition of National Economic Development Week, we will be hosting a week full of economic development-themed events, workshops, training, and more.  This is a collaboration between local, state-wide, public, private, education, and government partners to educate and elevate Butte-Silver Bow's economic growth through educational training and opportunities to connect with resources, employers, and workforce. 

We look forward to releasing details on the programming to the public soon.  Stay tuned by providing your email below:

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