JUNE 2018
Highlighting young professionals at the 2017 20 Under 40 Awards Luncheon
KALISPELL CHAMBER NEWSLETTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Click each for more information
JUN 4-8
Deep Dive public input on core-area See pg 2.
JUN 5
Flathead County Primary Election
JUN 7
After Hours Networking with FAYP
NATIONAL TOURISM MONTH CELEBRATE WITH US
5:30 - 7:00pm | Town Pump Bar, W Reserve Dr.
JUN 12
Assistance for Business Clinic
7:30am - 5:00pm | Hilton Garden Inn
JUN 12
UNWIND with PTA
5:00 - 6:30pm | 105 Village Loop, Kalispell
JUNE LUNCHEON: 2ND ANNUAL 20 UNDER 40 AWARDS Tuesday, June 19 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell Register by 5:00pm Friday, June 15. Click here.
JUN 19
Monthly Luncheon: Annual 20 Under 40 Awards
11:45am - 1:15pm | Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell
JUN 21
Thinking Thursday: Credit & Finance Strategies for Starting a Business & Buying a Home 8:30 - 10:00am | Kalispell Chamber
JUL 4
Kalispell 4th of July Parade
For the second year in a row, we’ve partnered with Whitefish Credit Union, the Daily Inter Lake and our Flathead Area Young Professionals group to bring you the 2nd Annual 20 Under 40 Awards. This year community members submitted over 100 nominations for outstanding young professionals, proving the fact that our valley is packed with extremely talented people. Be part of the excitement as we announce the winners at our June luncheon! Attendees will receive a special insert from the Daily Inter Lake featuring profiles on this year’s winners. For advertising information, please contact Anton Kaufer, Advertising Director for the Daily Inter Lake at (406) 758-4410. Sponsored by:
10:00am | Main St. Kalispell
SUPPORT WIDENING THE KALISPELL BYPASS!
You are invited to join our sign-on letter in support of a $10-12M federal grant to help widen a portion of the south half of the bypass. The last letter we sent in support of the bypass listed 250+ businesses and individuals and helped to secure $34M in funding. For more information, click here.
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ADD YOUR INPUT TO THE KALISPELL TRAIL AND COMPLETE STREET PROJECT The City of Kalispell is kicking off the Trail & Complete Street phase of the Core+Rail TIGER project and is seeking public input. During June 4-8, the City will host a “deep dive” design week to gather feedback on preferred trail design concepts and complete street alignment options. Consider attending one of the following round-table gatherings from 5:00-7:00pm: Mon, June 4: Kalispell Brewing Co. Tue, June 5: SunRift Beer Co. Wed, June 6: Kalispell ImagineIF Library Thurs, June 7: Kalispell Center Mall
ANNUAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS CLINIC Tuesday, June 12 | 7:30am - 5:00pm | Hilton Garden Inn The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist new and established businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and attorneys with proactively preventing unnecessary claims and/or charges by providing updated information on unemployment insurance tax requirements, workers’ compensation coverage, safety and OSHA regulations, tax incentives, minimum wage, overtime, new hire reporting, USERRA laws and regulations, and more.
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UNWIND WITH PROFESSIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES Tuesday, June 12 | 5:00-6:30pm | 105 Village Loop, Kalispell Join us and UNWIND with Professional Therapy Associates. PTA operates several locations across the Flathead Valley and invites you to celebrate at their brand new location at 105 Village Loop in Kalispell. They’ll have beer, wine, water, and non-alcoholic beverages, a variety of appetizers, and will be giving away PTA swag bags as well as growler fills and gift certificates. Be sure to bring your business cards and take advantage of this month’s professional networking event.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ON WWW.KALISPELLCHAMBER.COM Last year we completely overhauled our website and brought it up-to-speed to be user friendly, mobile responsive, and beautifully designed along with strong positioning using the most up-to-date SEO best practices. Now is your chance to advertise your business on not only our site, but also on our Convention and Visitors Bureau website, www.discoverkalispell.com, starting at just $348/year! Contact Krista Borgardt, our Membership Development Manager, at (406)758-5054 today about getting your business in front of thousands of new eyes!
THINKING THURSDAY: CREDIT & FINANCE STRATEGIES FOR STARTING A BUSINESS & BUYING A HOME Thursday, June 14 | 8:30 - 10:00am | Kalispell Chamber Do you own a business? Want to buy or start a business? Do you have questions about your credit? Have you ever thought about buying a house? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this Thinking Thursday is for you. The lending experts at Glacier Bank will be presenting a compelling workshop designed to help everyone understand the ins and outs of personal credit, the options and strategies available when it comes to financing for starting, building, or buying a business, and how credit and/or business ownership can influence lending options when it comes to purchasing a home.
This event is free. Sign up HERE.
MONTANA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT, JUNE 20-22 IN BUTTE The statewide network, Montana Young Professionals, is hosting its third annual summit in beautiful Butte this coming June 20-22. Young professionals ages 21-40 from across the state are encouraged to come prepared to network, learn, and connect with other young professionals while taking in Butte’s historic roots and access to the outdoors. Highlights of this year’s summit will include the renowned Gracious Space training from Leadership Montana and breakout sessions on career growth, civic engagement, leadership, and relationship building. Conference cost is $100 plus lodging. Click here for more information. BONUS: Kalispell will host this conference in 2019!
ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT INTERNATIONAL TRIP! Monday, July 9 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Hilton Garden Inn We have picked a destination for our next international trip and are so excited to share details with you! Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for the announcement, but be sure to mark your calendars for Monday, July 9 from 5:30-6:30 for the informational kickoff meeting! We’ll be bringing the general manager of our travel company, Ian Scott, to Kalispell to answer all of your questions and help you sign up before this exciting trip sells out. We’re looking forward to traveling the world with you!
KALISPELL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER TO OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK On Saturday, June 23, the Kalispell Visitor Information Center will be open seven days a week though the busy visitor season. Please recommend a stop at the VIC for your customers, guests, and visiting friends and family, as it is a great resource for a variety of free brochures, maps, and suggestions for things to do across Northwest Montana. The VIC will be open from 8:00am5:00pm Monday - Friday, from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, and from 10:00am -3:00pm on Sundays. Don’t forget, chamber members can advertise for free in the VIC!
ALL ABOARD THE FAR WEST FOR THE KALISPELL CHAMBER FOUNDATION Thursday, July 26 | 4:00-7:00pm | Flathead Lake It’s been several years since we have had a real summer party! Join us this July as we cruise around the pristine waters of Flathead Lake aboard the Far West. Tickets are $50 each ($450 for 10), and a maximum of 149 tickets will be sold. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided, beer, wine and cash bar available. All proceeds from this event will go toward the projects of the Kalispell Chamber Foundation, which include programs like KRMC’s ALERT helicopter, FVCC’s Student & Performing Arts Center, our Development Information Center, AERO, completion of the Kalispell Bypass, and scholarships for students pursuing occupational trades.
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IN THE NEWS Kalispell Hosting ‘Deep Dive’ to Help Plan New Downtown Trail - Flathead Beacon, 5/28 Grant Eyed for US 93 Bypass Completion - Daily Inter Lake, 5/23
LEADERSHIP FLATHEAD MAY RECAP In May, Leadership Flathead focused on energy and natural resources. Responsible land management requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders and determines how we use our valley’s natural resources. A focus on collaboration was exemplified with a tour of Algae Aquaculture Technologies and their bioprocessors that are producing renewable energy from the Stoltze property. The class also toured the annual Forestry Expo, an event created and sponsored by a varied group of organizers and individuals who share the benefits of forestry stewardship with our community. For more information on Leadership Flathead, please click here. Also, thank you to the sponsors of Leadership Flathead’s Brave Leadership event - Kalispell Regional Hospital, North Valley Hospital, and Valley Bank. Kimberly Davis shared her inspirational message anout the impact leaders have on organizations and the importance of connections and relationships with effecting change.
KALISPELL IS MONTANA’S MEETING AND CONVENTION DESTINATION Do you know of a state, regional, or national group that might be interested in holding a meeting or conference in Kalispell? Bring It Home by sharing the lead with the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau. Your referrals can earn you local gift cards and cash! Contact our group sales manager, Dawn Jackson, at dawn@discoverkalispell.com or (406) 758-2820. Click here to read more.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS June 6: Glacier Homestead (400 Seville Lane, Coram) 6:00pm June 7: United Blood Services (2539 HWY 2E, Kalispell) 5:15pm June 14: Inspired Women (255 Summit Ridge Dr, Kalispell) 11:45am June 19: Builders First Source (41 W. Reserve Dr, Kalispell) 6:00pm June 27: Flathead Chiropractic/A Dream Boutique (17 2nd St E #214, Kalispell) 5:15pm Be sure to check out our Facebook page for full event details!
JUNE MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES 30+ YEARS
• Glacier Outdoor Center/Glacier Raft Co. • KOFI/KZMN Radio
20 YEARS
• Blue and White Motel
15 YEARS
• Subway - US HWY 2
10 YEARS
• Animal Clinic of Kalispell • Kalispell Downtown Assoc.
5 YEARS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
• Scott Company • NWMT Head Start
1 YEAR • • • • • • • • •
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill Glacier Hope Homes, Inc. Hog & Saw Farm and Vacation Rental John’s Angel’s Catering LLC Sandy Johnson - Realtor with Keller Williams David Fetveit - PureWest Real Estate Cedar House Partners LLC Staggering Ox Montana Marie
AROUND THE COMMUNITY June 9: Veterans Appreciation Day with NWMT Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building June 9: Moose Lodge Brewfest from 2:00-5:30pm at the Whitefish Moose Lodge June 23: The Big Shindig from 11:00am-4:00pm at Desoto Grill July 4: Kalispell 4th of July Parade starting at 10:00am on Main Street, Kalispell
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