The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture in collaboration with Richland Economic Development Corp. invites the public to a joint annual meeting of both organizations on Jan. 18 at the Yellowstone Mercantile Co. building. The joint annual meeting will begin with a pre-social featuring the second annual New Business Showcase. The New Business Showcase boasts over 10 new businesses from the past year and features the entrepreneurs behind the business along with demonstrations, samples, and product displays. The New Business Showcase will run from 6–6:30 p.m. Attendees will be treated to a performance from the Sidney High School Band under the direction of Kilee Sundt.
Richland County saw substantial small business growth in 2023 including the addition of businesses such as Ace Hardware, Wrangler Electric, Pivotal Services, Messer Heating and Cooling, Sunrise Berry Bowls, Sunrise City Coffee Company, Lovegren Tree Service, Jeab’s Thai Kitchen, Crooked Creek Farms, Crate Montana, Safety Risk Management Consulting, South of the Border Street Food, The Bargain Garage, and Angela Miller Media & Marketing.
The annual meeting officially kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Addressees from Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture President, Ryan Kopp and Richland Economic Development Corp. President, Jason Brothen will pave the way for the organizations in 2024. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte will be in attendance and will offer his remarks on business development in Montana and the opportunities for Richland County.
Annual Awards including: Excellence in Business, Educator of the Year, Partner in Progress, Police of the Year, and Emerging Leader will be presented to local recipients. The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will honor Lindsey Lawrence for her service as the 2023 Past President and Richland Economic Development Corp. will honor Leif Anderson as their 2023 Past President.
Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and a cash bar will be served.
This Joint Annual is presented by Kraken Resources, Stockman Bank, Stockman Wealth Management and Tri-County Implement.
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