BUTTE HOSTS NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK CELEBRATION –

MAY 6-11, 2019

Butte joins cities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact

BUTTE, MT (DATE) – The Butte.Elevated. campaign and its partners including, the Butte Local Development Corporation, Headwaters RC&D, Butte Chamber of Commerce, Butte-Silver Bow City/County, Career Futures, Job Service of Butte, Port of Montana, Montana Connections Business Development Park, and the Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau are marking National Economic Development Week from May 6-11, 2019 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in our local community, including stewardship of:

·      Policies that government undertakes to meet broad economic objectives including inflation control, high employment, and sustainable growth.

·      Policies and programs to provide services such as building highways, managing parks, and providing medical access to the disadvantaged.

·      Policies and programs explicitly directed at improving the business climate through specific efforts, business finance, marketing, neighborhood development, business retention and expansion, technology transfer, real estate development, and others.

The week will consist of training, workshops, business & professional development events, an economic development team panel, workforce fair, and other opportunities to engage in economic development.

The Workforce Fair will feature employer booths from the Butte-Silver Bow area, including Butte’s newest major employer, First Call Resolutions (FCR,) whom will have representatives that will be presenting information on the company and available positions. Events will be hosted at locations throughout Butte, and many will require prior registration.

For more details and to register for any of the events, visit: http://bit.ly/EcoDevoWeek

About IECD Economic Development Week

Now in its fourth year, National Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council, the largest professional membership organization for economic developers, in 2016 to recognize the unique role that economic development has in creating vibrant communities with strong economies. More than 250 communities participated in the 2018 campaign across the U.S. and Canada. Cities, counties and states recognized the week in past through official proclamations, local community events, and informational campaigns online and through social media. The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) has also issued a statement commemorating Economic Development Week in past years.

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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

9 am – 12 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  |  Northwestern Energy - 11 E. Park  |  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. 

MAY 9TH  | WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING

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

8:30am – 11:30pm  |  406 Workforce:  Workplace Success Skills (Session 1) | Copper King Hotel Ballroom | This highly interactive, custom training will provide you with tools and tricks to excel at your current job or to build the career of your dreams. Learn skills like conflict resolution, professionalism, critical thinking 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.  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.

1:30pm – 4:30pm  |  406 Workforce:  Workplace Success Skills (Session 2) | Copper King Hotel Ballroom | This highly interactive, custom training will provide you with tools and tricks to excel at your current job or to build the career of your dreams. Learn skills like conflict resolution, professionalism, critical thinking 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 Workplace Success Skills    Register for Employer Lunch

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 at the Workforce Fair will be offered at the Copper King with Career Futures.

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

Employer Booth Price Sheet & Application:

Workforce Booth Price Sheet   Workforce 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.

Economic Development Week Partners & Supporters