We invite BPW members and the community to our December luncheon—a chance to connect, reflect, and make your voice count.

BPW members will vote in our 2025 board officers during this important event. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of BPW while celebrating the hard work and contributions of our outgoing board members. We’ll also welcome our new board and look ahead to an exciting 2025.

In addition to the election, we’ll reflect on BPW’s accomplishments in 2024 and celebrate the strength of our community. It’s the perfect way to close out the year and step into the holiday season together.

Thank you for being part of BPW and making it a success. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for the December social at Apricot Lane in the Gallatin Valley Mall! Enjoy tasty appetizers and beverages. We’ll do a gift exchange again this year with a $20 limit. Gifts will be available to purchase at the boutique for the exchange if you run out of time.

For convenient parking and entrance closest to Apricot Lane, park near the surgery center entrance on the north side of the mall.

NOTE: This event is at a different location than First Security Bank on N 19th. We are meeting at Bank of Bozeman, 875 Harmon Stream Blvd, Bozeman, 59718.

Self-care is a vital practice involving taking steps to promote your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Encompassing different methods of activities and habits changes your life for the better. But how do we follow-through with this in our day to day? In this discussion, discover ways through this interactive presentation, to follow through with self-care through treatments in a treatment room, and how to continue applying it at home by exploring how to use essential oils, plant based organic skincare, and an array of different modalities.

Jessica Nearing, Owner of Jessica Nearing LMT, is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has dedicated her practice to helping you take action in taking care of yourself by creating a specialized massage treatment which incorporates a number of different techniques and benefits.

Caylyn Omdahl, Founder of Eunoia Esthetics, has been in the esthetic’s field for a little over two years and specializes in holistic skincare services. Her approach is centered around mind and body to help better treat both the mental exhaustion of our world, and the physical appearance of your skin. Leaving you renewed from the inside out.

Bring your business cards to enter for a chance to win a spa themed prize!

Essential Health is a premiere, nationwide health and wellness company that provides exclusive and highly personalized services, including direct primary care, comprehensive wellness assessments and consultations, hormone balancing, medical weight loss, gut health, peptide therapy, IV nutrition therapy, and much more. Our providers in Bozeman are board-certified in conventional primary care and hold the highest level of training in functional medicine and integrative medicine. Our approach to care is designed not only to manage disease and address symptoms, but to uncover the root cause of your condition and guide you to optimal health and longevity.

We are thrilled to offer Essential Health “swag” prizes and a grand prize of our signature Wellness Intake Exam ($650 value), a deep dive into your current state of wellness through the lens of functional medicine. A special thanks to Costco for providing snacks and beverages. We look forward to seeing you!

In honor of National Business Women’s Week®, Bozeman Professional Women would like to invite you to our 2024 Celebrations Event: Sapphires & Success! Please join us on October 24th at 5:30pm at the Best Western GranTree Inn in Bozeman for this Celebration and Fundraising Event!

The purpose of the Celebration is to recognize BPW’s 2024 educational and small business grant recipients, along with the recipients of our annual awards for Woman of Achievement, Employer of the Year, and Young Careerist. Come celebrate the queens of our community by applauding these women and their outstanding achievements!

This event is also our primary fundraiser for the next year’s grants. Net proceeds from our event silent auction, raffle, and entry tickets will go directly to the grants fund for 2025! We look forward to having you join us for cocktails, appetizers, networking, door prizes, fundraising, and celebrating women!

National Business Women’s Week® is a significant way to observe and raise awareness about women in business and women-owned businesses in Bozeman and across the state of Montana. The National Business and Professional Women organization has honored the contributions of working women and employers who support working women and their families since 1928.

The 2024 BPW Celebration is Sponsored By:

When you Google “who is the most successful person,” it says it is Elon Musk. Is that who comes to your mind? Does a person need to have the most money to be the most successful person? Kris Specht, an Account Executive with Spectrum REACH, will be talking about her journey from Wisconsin to Montana and the successful people in her life that made it happen and their traits that made them so very successful. This will be an interactive presentation.

Join us for Bozeman Professional Women's September social as we savor the final days of summer in a garden oasis inspired by the creativity at Blanchford Landscape Group. Enjoy refreshing drinks, lively yard games, and, most importantly, connect with inspiring women from our community. Hosted by Abby and Blake Dobson.

Kris is known to describe being part of BPW like “a big warm hug.” Join us for hugs (if you want them!) and networking in her picturesque backyard. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Come for fun networking and to reconnect after the July break.

About Kris:
Kris and her family moved from Wisconsin to Montana in 2018 after having the BEST vacation in Yellowstone National Park.  That is when she really got to understand and develop her WHY.

That is one of the many reasons why she greatly enjoys being an Account Executive for Spectrum REACH. She thrives at establishing authentic and meaningful connections. You see, her true passion is supporting people in the community by often “knowing a person.” 

Kris’s BPW peers describe her role with BPW as a “warm hug.”  Meaning she will make you feel important and welcome. Please join us for this feeling and to do some networking in her picturesque backyard.  Light appetizers and beverages will be served. 

Join us for the next BPW luncheon experience with Alishia Zemlicka, owner of Ivory Pursuits, outdoorswoman, and hunter extraordinaire. She will help us be prepared for safety, awareness, and nutrition for successful outdoors activities. Get yourself confidently ready for a wonderful summer outdoors season!

Topics to be covered:

1. Hiking pack and what should be in it.

2. Tiny survival kit all must have in the backcountry.

3. Location location location! Making sure you don’t get lost.

4. Proper nutrition to fuel your activity so you’re not left stranded.

5. How to plan for predator awareness. What protection you need.

6. Bringing along your kids! 

Join us for the next BPW luncheon experience where Molly Whalen with Synergy Growth Coach will provide actionable strategies and invaluable insights to unlock your business's untapped potential. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to uplevel your business to achieve unprecedented success. 

Key Takeaways:

• Clarity of who you are and how you want to make your money

• How to stay ahead of your competition 

• Client Attraction - The lense and language you use matters 

• The Winning Formula - Actors vs Doers vs 1%

• Systems - Far from exciting yet critical for upleveling success

• Speed of Business and how to leverage it to your benefit

• Scaling Your Business - linear to exponential growth

Whether you're an entrepreneur, founder, inventor, or part of a dynamic support team, this luncheon is tailor-made for those ready to make a lasting impact in the business world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded women in business and ignite your spirit. Reserve your seat now and join us for an unforgettable event that promises actionable insights and tangible strategies you can implement immediately.

Meet Molly Whalen, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader known for her expertise in upleveling businesses. With over two decades of experience, Molly has guided numerous entrepreneurs and organizations towards unprecedented success through strategic guidance and innovative solutions. As the founder of Synergy Growth Coach, she specializes in unlocking hidden potential within businesses, offering actionable insights to drive growth and profitability. In addition to her business coaching services, Molly is also a certified life coach, empowering individuals to overcome personal barriers and achieve their full potential. As the co-owner of Mountain Maids of Montana, a thriving business with sales over $1 million and 20+ employees, Molly's leadership and vision have been instrumental in guiding the company through significant challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to employee empowerment and company culture. Recognized as a dynamic speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, Molly continues to inspire businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Presented by Lori Addicks

Everyone is creative.  Research has shown that various stages of the creative process require different kinds of thinking, and each thinking preference is involved at some point. 

Interestingly, the things we fear most in our organizations – fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances – are the primary sources of creativity.  

Attendees will learn about Whole Brain® Thinking and how to approach creativity based upon their preferred thinking style.

Whole Brain® Thinking is based on more than 30 years of proven research into how people think and communicate, as well as build relationships, learn, create, and solve problems. 

The Whole Brain® Model, which serves as an organizing principle for how the brain works, depicts four different thinking styles: logical, detailed, people-oriented, and conceptual. Although an individual may prefer certain modes of thinking, everyone has access to all four quadrants.

Through several interactive activities and discussions, attendees explore the basics of Whole Brain® Thinking and its impact on our approach to creativity. 

Content:

• What is Whole Brain® Thinking?

• Explore our Four Creative Selves.

• Learn two frameworks for Exercising Greater Creativity.

Once creative thinking is understood as a series of thinking steps that can be learned and applied, creativity suddenly becomes available to us all.

Once a month BPW members are offered a FREE informal, intimate and low-pressure time to connect with like-minded Bozeman professionals. Our making connections socials are designed to bring together women in discussions to support good relationships, to exchange knowledge, to develop the capabilities of businesswomen and to support a new generation of businesswomen. We look forward to seeing you!

When: Wednesday, March 6 - Come & go from 5-7PM
Location: Engel & Volkers at 106 E Babcock St Suite 1-c, Bozeman MT 59715

Special thanks to Courtney King for providing the refreshments.

Members please RSVP. Non-Members, please purchase a Guest Ticket below. We look forward to having you at all of our events!

About Engel and Volkers:

Welcome to Engel & Völkers Southwest Montana, where you can search for Bozeman Real Estate, Big Sky Real Estate, Ennis Real Estate, and Livingston Real Estate.  Engel & Völkers prides itself as the premier, boutique real estate sales and brokerage practice in the Big Sky, Bozeman, Ennis & Livingston real estate markets.  We have combined state-of-the-art technology, with the relationships we honor, in order to create a boutique and personal experience that enhances and optimizes your Bozeman real estate searches.

Tax Information Ins and Outs by Katrina Ivancic
Presented by Katrina Ivancic

Join BPW and Katrina Ivancic for a presentation about tax issues for business owners and tax savings opportunities. She will share details on two types of deductions:

• Business expenses that reduce income taxes as well as self-employment taxes

• Above-the-line deductions that reduce the business owner’s income tax liability

She will also inform about different business structures (Sole proprietorships, partnerships and s-corps) with a particular emphasis on the tax and administrative implications of the s-corp election.

Pre-registration: Advanced registration is requested for food planning and room setup (by Noon the Monday prior to the Wednesday luncheon). Members bringing guests can register and pay for their guest online. Guests can also register separately and pay for their own attendance. Non-members may attend up to 3 luncheons before becoming a BPW member. Pre-registration may only be paid online with a credit or debit card. Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours in advance. After that, RSVPs will be transferred to a future event.

BPW Members can register below. Guests can register as a non-member attendee. If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@bozemanbpw.org.

Need to renew your membership or want to join? Click here!

Once a month BPW members are offered a FREE informal, intimate and low-pressure time to connect with like-minded Bozeman professionals. Our making connections socials are designed to bring together women in discussions to support good relationships, to exchange knowledge, to develop the capabilities of businesswomen and to support a new generation of businesswomen. We look forward to seeing you!

Celebrate Galantines with BPW and Prospera! Join like-minded businesswomen for an evening of fun, networking, and connections.

When: Wednesday, February 7 - Come & go from 5-7PM
Location: 865 Technology Blvd, Ste A, Bozeman, MT 59718

Members please RSVP. Non-Members, please purchase a Guest Ticket below. We look forward to having you at all of our events!

About Prospera:

Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver, and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

We do this by offering:

• Access to Capital

• Business Advising & Trainings

• Community Development

• Peer Networking

Breath, Posture & the Pelvic Floor
Presented by Turi Hetherington

Did you know 50% of women experience some degree of incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse?

If you're in this group (or want to prevent being in it), join us to learn about Low Pressure Fitness, a research-backed  hypopressive training system that helps you regain control of your pelvic floor, strengthen your core, and so much more!

Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) is a series of breathing and postural exercises that safely strengthen your deepest core muscles. These are the muscles that create the foundation for upright posture and joint stability. They also help you control normal bodily processes and function of our bladder, bowels and sexual health. Oftentimes, these inner muscles can be affected from an injury, surgery, pregnancy, illness or sedentary lifestyle.

LPF exercises turn on these muscles by reducing the pressure through your thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities. It's a whole body routine administered in a specific sequence, with postural cues and a unique breathing pattern called hypopressives. This change in pressure along with maintaining the postures are key to the effectiveness of LPF exercises.

Join us to learn the more about this innovative practice and how you can integrate it into your daily routine to

• Tone & strengthen deep core & pelvic floor muscles

• Improve urinary incontinence problems

• Reduce the effects of organ prolapse

• Posture & respiratory re-education

• Enhance sports performance

• Decrease abdominal girth 

• Enhance sexual activity

• Reduce back pain, and more! 

Turi Hetherington - Wellness Therapist, iRest® Certified, E-RYT500, LPF-Certified Trainer

After working in both the hospitality and non-profit worlds for decades, Turi shifted gears and immersed herself in the study of mind-body practices. Fascinated by the correlation between the ancient teachings of yoga and those of modern-day psychology and neuroscience, Turi pursued teacher trainings in yoga, mantra, meditation, breath and posture. 

Currently, Turi teaches meditation for-credit courses at MSU, breath, posture and wellness education at Health in Motion Physical Therapy + Wellness, and yoga at the Gallatin County Detention Center. She also facilitates yoga, meditation and mindset programs for the Concussion Resource Center and LoveYourBrain Foundation. 

Pre-registration: Advanced registration is requested for food planning and room setup (by Noon the Monday prior to the Wednesday luncheon). Members bringing guests can register and pay for their guest online. Guests can also register separately and pay for their own attendance. Non-members may attend up to 3 luncheons before becoming a BPW member. Pre-registration may only be paid online with a credit or debit card. Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours in advance. After that, RSVPs will be transferred to a future event.

BPW Members can register below. Guests can register as a non-member attendee. If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@bozemanbpw.org.

Once a month BPW members are offered a FREE informal, intimate and low-pressure time to connect with like-minded Bozeman professionals. Our making connections socials are designed to bring together women in discussions to support good relationships, to exchange knowledge, to develop the capabilities of businesswomen and to support a new generation of businesswomen. We look forward to seeing you!

When: Wednesday, January 10th. Come & go from 5-7PM - Cash bar and appetizers by The Mint
Location: 27 E Main, Belgrade, MT 59714

Members please RSVP. Non-Members, please purchase a Guest Ticket below. We look forward to having you at all of our events!

The Bozeman Professional Women Board meet on the 4th Thursday of the month for our Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom. BPW Members are welcome to attend and observe the board meeting.

If you would like to be sent the the board meeting zoom information, please email president@bozemanbpw.org.

What’s your story? – Health, Business, and Life. Influencing your future, by the stories you tell.
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Maxwell

Wednesday, December 20, 11:30am networking, Noon lunch and presentation

This is our annual meeting. Please plan to attend in order to vote on 2024 Board of Directors and by-laws updates.

Registration opens December 2
Public Safety Center, 121 N Rouse Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715

About Dr. Maxwell:

Born and raised in Lewistown, Dr. Kimberly Maxwell grew up as an adventuring child of Montana, immersed in the outdoors, athletics, and ranch life. After earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, she first practiced in London, England.

In 1998, Dr. Maxwell opened a clinic in the Bitterroot Valley, where she practiced for nine years. In 2008, she opened Abundant Health Family Chiropractic in Bozeman, where she became known as the Bozeman family chiropractor for adults, children, and infants.

Please note, we will be hosting our annual member meeting at the start of the luncheon to vote and approve our 2024 Board Slate. If you are a BPW member, you are encouraged to attend!

Pre-registration: Advanced registration is requested for food planning and room setup (by Noon the Monday prior to the Wednesday luncheon). Members bringing guests can register and pay for their guest online. Guests can also register separately and pay for their own attendance. Non-members may attend up to 3 luncheons before becoming a BPW member. Pre-registration may only be paid online with a credit or debit card. Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours in advance. After that, RSVPs will be transferred to a future event.

BPW Members can register below. Guests can register as a non-member attendee. If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@bozemanbpw.org.

Once a month BPW members are offered a FREE informal, intimate and low-pressure time to connect with like-minded Bozeman professionals. Our making connections socials are designed to bring together women in discussions to support good relationships, to exchange knowledge, to develop the capabilities of businesswomen and to support a new generation of businesswomen. We look forward to seeing you!

This is our Holiday Social. If you would like to participate in a gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift no greater than $20.

When: Wednesday, December 6th. Come & go from 5-7PM – Beverages and appetizers provided by Apricot Lane.
Location: 2825 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59718, in the Gallatin Valley Mall.

Members please RSVP. Non-Members, please purchase a Guest Ticket below. We look forward to having you at all of our events!

*CURRENTLY SELLING TABLE SPONSORSHIPS ONLY – GENERAL ADMISSION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING SEPTEMBER 16, 2023*

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Apricot Lane – Gold Sponsor        Bank of Bozeman – Gold Sponsor

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JTech Communications – Silver Sponsor        Laundry Liberator – Silver Sponsor

      Jill Russel – Silverman Law Office, PLLC – Silver Sponsor       

Amanda Torgerson – Prime Lending– Silver Sponsor        Realty One Group Peak – Silver Sponsor

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In honor of National Business Women’s Week®, Bozeman Business & Professional Women would like to invite you to the 2023 Celebrations Event: Women of Many Hats!

National Business Women’s Week® is a significant way to observe and raise awareness about women in business and women-owned businesses in Bozeman and across the state of Montana. Since 1928, NBPW has honored the contributions of working women and employers who support working women and their families.

Please join us on October 18th at 5:30 PM at the AC Hotel in downtown Bozeman (110 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman MT 59715) for this Celebration and Fundraising Event! We look forward to having you join us for fundraising, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, networking, awards, door prizes, raffle items, a silent auction, and plenty of fun. Come Celebrate Bozeman’s Women of Many Hats! (Check out our dress mood board here).

BPW’s 2023 grant recipients will be recognized, along with honoring the winners of our annual awards for Woman of Achievement, Employer of the Year, and Young Careerist.

Proceeds from this event go directly to our Small Business & Educational Grants fund for 2024! Your generosity helps support women in our community go to college, open businesses, expand their businesses, and more! Thank you!