BOZEMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, over 60 members strong, represents the Bozeman business community before the public and the city, county and state governments. It houses the Bozeman SCORE chapter and the Bozeman Business Information Center. The Chamber supports or conducts a wide variety of business oriented meetings, seminars, lectures and special events including the annual BACCII and Business Expo exhibitions. The Chamber building is located at 2000 Commerce Way at the corner of Baxter Lane and N 19th. 406-586-5421 is the Chamber phone number and info@bozemanchamber.com is the Chamber’s email address.

CAREER TRANSITIONS: Career Transitions offers a variety of classes to train individuals entering the workplace or changing careers. Training offerings include basic computers, time management, goal setting, resume writing, cover letter design, verbal and written communication, interview techniques, workplace attitudes, business planning, etiquette and other subjects. For information, call 406-388-6701.

BOZEMAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Whether you are starting a new business or expanding an existing enterprise, we can help. Our business advisors can provide one on one consulting, business training, financial assistance, and tools to help guide your business to success.

NATIONAL SCORE OFFICE: SCORE’s National Office (the NSO) web site, SCORE.org, contains a wealth of “how to” small business articles and other linked information on SCORE small business assistance.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA): SBA.gov, the web site of the Small Business Administration, offers information about starting and financing a small business, preparing business plans, small business laws and regulations, SBA guaranteed loans, grants and much more. This web site includes an extensive on-line library.

PROSPERA BUSINESS NETWORK: Prospera Business Network is a private, non-profit, member-supported economic development organization in southwestern Montana. Originally established in 1985 as the Gallatin Development Corporation, Prospera plays a leading role in economic development serving a region that is one of the fastest growing economic areas in the northern Rocky Mountains. Prospera is dedicated to encouraging and supporting business expansion, retention and relocation by providing access to business consulting, financing, professional development and economic research.