Events

To create a platform for residents of Helena and East Helena to connect, share
perspectives, and discuss issues of mutual concern, fostering a stronger and more unified community.

Showcase the value of Chamber membership by connecting new and renewing members with each other and introducing them to the staff and the wide range of resources and opportunities available.

🎉 We’re Back, Helena! 🍻
After a summer of successful Brews & Bonds events and the historic passing of the Helena school bonds; the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a new monthly series: Brews & Blueprints!

📅 Join us Wednesday, March 25
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Brothers Tapworks

We believe that investing in education is investing in Helena’s future. That’s why the Chamber continues to partner with Helena Public Schools and our amazing community to keep the conversation going. These projects are more than construction—they’re a commitment to our kids, our workforce, and our economy.

👷‍♀️ Come for the updates.
🍺 Stay for the conversation.
📐 Be part of the progress.

Let’s raise a glass to transparency, collaboration, and the future of Helena!

Sponsored by:

🎉 We’re Back, Helena! 🍻
After a summer of successful Brews & Bonds events and the historic passing of the Helena school bonds; the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a new monthly series: Brews & Blueprints!

📅 Join us Wednesday, April 15
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Brothers Tapworks

We believe that investing in education is investing in Helena’s future. That’s why the Chamber continues to partner with Helena Public Schools and our amazing community to keep the conversation going. These projects are more than construction—they’re a commitment to our kids, our workforce, and our economy.

👷‍♀️ Come for the updates.
🍺 Stay for the conversation.
📐 Be part of the progress.

Let’s raise a glass to transparency, collaboration, and the future of Helena!

Sponsored by:

To create a platform for residents of Helena and East Helena to connect, share
perspectives, and discuss issues of mutual concern, fostering a stronger and more unified community

🎉 We’re Back, Helena! 🍻
After a summer of successful Brews & Bonds events and the historic passing of the Helena school bonds; the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a new monthly series: Brews & Blueprints!

📅 Join us Wednesday, May 6
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Brothers Tapworks

We believe that investing in education is investing in Helena’s future. That’s why the Chamber continues to partner with Helena Public Schools and our amazing community to keep the conversation going. These projects are more than construction—they’re a commitment to our kids, our workforce, and our economy.

👷‍♀️ Come for the updates.
🍺 Stay for the conversation.
📐 Be part of the progress.

Let’s raise a glass to transparency, collaboration, and the future of Helena!

Sponsored by:

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new professional development offering for our members:

The Chamber Compass Series – Charting Your Course to Growth and Success

This four‑part series features interactive learning sessions designed to help our business community build connections, strengthen skills, and achieve long‑term success.

Wednesday, May 20
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Helena College Donaldson Campus Lecture Hall

ChatGPT for All: How to Navigate AI for Your Business

Facilitated by: Dustin Stewart
This session introduces Chamber members to practical, responsible ways to use AI tools such as ChatGPT to support daily business operations. Rather than focusing on technical theory, the session will emphasize real-world use cases including writing assistance, research, planning, internal documentation, and workflow efficiency. Participants will learn how to ask better questions, evaluate AI-generated content, and understand where AI is helpful versus where human judgment remains essential.

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new professional development offering for our members:

The Chamber Compass Series – Charting Your Course to Growth and Success

This four‑part series features interactive learning sessions designed to help our business community build connections, strengthen skills, and achieve long‑term success.

Wednesday, September 16
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
TBD

Communication & Collaboration

Facilitated by: William B. Henry & The Experience Architect Team
Creating a positive mental attitude is the single most important tool an individual can have to create success in their personal and professional lives. The workshop will give the team an opportunity to see themselves and the way they show up from another perspective while learning to communicate clearly and effectively.

Goals & Objectives

1. Create an opportunity for the team to be on the same page, speaking the same language.
2. Learn how to live comfortably outside of chaos & rather than in “response and react mode” as their default.
3. Learn how to communicate clearly and effectively and the benefits of doing so.
4. Learn to create a positive mental attitude in all situations and be an overall better team player/member.

Workshop Includes

• Perception
• Moments of Truth
• “Try”
• The importance of GOALS
• Ripple Effect
• 10/80/10
• Attitude

William’s Background

William specializes in leadership development, strategic planning, employee engagement, and culture building. He has more than 20 years of experience enhancing the performance of individual executives, teams, and organizations. His background encompasses a wide range of programs and initiatives for organization design, cultural change and personal development. His unique approach to leadership and organization development began during his 20 years in the blood banking industry where William served as Regional Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Region, Regional Director of Blood Operations, and Vice President of Production Planning. William is also the founder of Be Better World LLC, a self-empowerment movement geared toward developing professionals and youth to deal with the real time issues that stand in their way and how to take the next steps to success. His stance takes a different approach as he works directly with clients to implement strategies and teach skills that can be carried through every phase of life. Be Better World is gaining national attention and his motto is “We All Play A Role”.

Clients

William has assisted clients in a wide variety of industries including community corrections, blood banking, professional service organizations and school systems (grades K-12). In addition, William has worked one-on-one with leaders and future leaders to address issues ranging from communication styles, diversifying the work culture, and personal development.

Coaching Approach

William meets leaders where they are in their career path: whether it’s newly hired leaders of an organization, key stakeholders taking on challenging new assignments, leaders with management issues, or other high-potential stakeholders who can benefit from clear and constructive feedback.

He works hard to understand the culture of each organization and adapts his coaching style to ensure the skills and strategies being taught set clients up for the most success possible in their current environment. William’s primary focus is to help clients better understand their personal strengths and the assets they bring to an organization. From there, William aids in creating strategic plans that allow both the employee and the organization to benefit from the work that is done by the team or an individual!

Other Dates:

Wednesday, May 20
11:30 AM – 1:00PM
Helena College Donaldson Campus Lecture Hall
ChatGPT for All: How to Navigate AI for Your Business
Facilitated by: Dustin Stewart
This session introduces Chamber members to practical, responsible ways to use AI tools such as ChatGPT to support daily business operations. Rather than focusing on technical theory, the session will emphasize real-world use cases including writing assistance, research, planning, internal documentation, and workflow efficiency. Participants will learn how to ask better questions, evaluate AI-generated content, and understand where AI is helpful versus where human judgment remains essential.

Wednesday, August 19
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Opportunity Bank Conference Center
Accountability Balance Beam: Achieving Results Through Engineering Accountability
Facilitated by: Curt Swenson
An important skill to develop for all teams is the ability to navigate conflict with teams and hold each others accountable to agreed-upon standards of behavior. This workshop will help guide leaders and team members to overcoming their own fears of conflict by developing effective tools to have difficult conversations. This workshop will also create a foundation for holding to the accountability balance beam with others to achieve organizational targets in highly effective ways.

Wednesday, October 21
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Opportunity Bank Conference Center
Leading Across Generations: Building Intelligent, Engaged Teams
Facilitated by: Curt Swenson
Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever—spanning multiple generations, experiences, and expectations. Leaders can no longer rely on individual engagement alone; they must cultivate team intelligence, foster environments where employees feel valued, and build pathways for workforce development. This workshop equips leaders with proactive approaches to relationship management that elevate engagement, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and create synergy within teams.

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new professional development offering for our members:

The Chamber Compass Series – Charting Your Course to Growth and Success

This four‑part series features interactive learning sessions designed to help our business community build connections, strengthen skills, and achieve long‑term success.

Wednesday, October 21st
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Opportunity Bank Conference Center

Leading Across Generations: Building Intelligent, Engaged Teams

Facilitated by: Curt Swenson
Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever—spanning multiple generations, experiences, and expectations. Leaders can no longer rely on individual engagement alone; they must cultivate team intelligence, foster environments where employees feel valued, and build pathways for workforce development. This workshop equips leaders with proactive approaches to relationship management that elevate engagement, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and create synergy within teams.