Venture Boldly

Send us your feedback! Leadership Flathead is a 2-year program that helps to shape the Flathead Valley's leaders of tomorrow. In this episode, we'll learn all about this decades-long leadership program that has developed over 1000 community leaders over the years, and how the program stays current, developing local leaders for the 21st century. We'll learn more about the program ben...

Send us your feedback! Join Joel Rosenberg, banking executive and Executive Director of Highlander Track, as he unfolds the story of this legacy, free youth track and field and cross-country program's impact in the Flathead Valley. Established in the '70s by Jack King and Three Rivers Bank of MT, Highlander Track has evolved into an annual signature spring youth event for kids ages 6-12,...

Send us your feedback! Ever wondered how a leap of faith from legal practice to launching a tech business feels? Bill Moseley, CEO of GL Solutions, shares how he pivoted from the world of law and government to the tech frontier, crafting software that transforms regulatory operations. Bill recounts GL Solutions' move from Bend, Oregon to Kalispell, with first-hand insight into the trials and...

Send us your feedback! Join us as we visit with Todd O'Hair, the President and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce,  in this week's Venture Boldly episode where we dissect the multitude of strategies fueling Montana's economic engine. Todd brings a wealth of experience from his roots on a family ranch to the halls of government affairs, offering a unique vantage point on the chal...

Send us your feedback! Dive into the hidden dynamics of the Flathead Valley's economy and housing market as we team up with James Williamson from Sage Appraisal and Strategy.  With James's expert analysis fresh from a presentation at the University of Montana's local BBER presentation, we dissect the local economic trends that show a slight deceleration yet maintain an upward moment...

Send us your feedback!  Join us as Lorraine Clarno, President and CEO of the Discover Kalispell Chamber, shares an exciting look into the Chamber's 2024 initiatives. From the strategic relocation to Main Street to a strong emphasis on a vibrant downtown and a focus on education, this episode is your personal roadmap to understanding the growth and vitality being cultivated in our town. We tac...

Send us your feedback! Evan Eleff from the Sports Facilities Companies joins us to dissect potential impact of a tournament-quality sports facility in the Flathead Valley.  We'll touch on the economic, social, and community benefits that such a development would entail—not just a mere venue for sports, but a powerhouse for local businesses during shoulder seasons and a catalyst for stronger c...

Send us your feedback! As a community bank, Glacier Bank has been a foundational part of the Flathead Valley and northwest Montana economic landscape for decades.  In today's episode we talk with Mike Smith, the influential Market President of Glacier Bank.  In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the history of Glacier Bank and its relationship with Glacier Bancorp, new technology, consum...

Send us your feedback! In this episode we're talking with Doug Russell, the Kalispell City Manager.  Doug, a certified manager and public finance officer, navigates us through  world of local government management and the upcoming 2024 spring vote for a dedicated emergency responder levy in Kalispell. We shine a light on the council-manager form of government, a form that is becoming increasi...

Send us your feedback! Join us as we sit down with John Hendricks, the dynamic owner of KGEZ Radio, and proud winner of the 2023 Kalispell Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. We delve into his extraordinary career, gain insider wisdom on navigating the radio industry, discuss grasping the wave of technological change and reenergizing a local radio station. A conversation rich in experience a...

Send us your feedback! Ever wondered what it takes to earn the coveted Flathead Legacy Award by the Discovered Kalispell Chamber? This episode of Venture Boldly is where you'll find out! We sit down with the 2023 winners, Joe and Colleen Unterreiner, a couple whose inspiring journey from Washington DC to Montana's Flathead Valley has left an indelible mark on the business community in Ka...

Send us your feedback! Do you ever wonder about the future of the timber industry in our rapidly changing world? This episode will take you deep into the heart of Northwest Montana, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of the timber sector. Together with our expert guests, Cameron Wohlschlegel, Lands & Resources Manager for F.H.  Stoltze Land and Lumber, Ali Ulwelling, Mont...

Send us your feedback! Wondering what it takes to navigate workforce development in a male-dominated industry like manufacturing? Join us as we glean wisdom from the remarkable Dorothy Meyer of Nomad GCS, a change-maker with an eclectic background spanning childcare, gardening, hospitality, and marketing. As the workforce development and community outreach specialist for Nomad GCS, she's been...

Send us your feedback! Are you curious to uncover the hidden dynamics of workforce trends in Flathead County, Montana? Today, we're giving you an exclusive seat at our table as we talk with Laura Gardner from JobService Kalispell. With her robust 40 years of experience with the Job Service, Laura brings forth fascinating insights into how reduced business hours, low unemployment rate, and pop...

Send us your feedback! Ever wondered how education systems are evolving to meet the dynamic needs of industries and businesses? Let's explore the innovative strategies being implemented by Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) to fulfill these transformations in this fascinating conversation with Lisa Blank, the Executive Director of Workforce Development. Lisa shares her experience and pr...

Send us your feedback! If you've ever questioned the traditional education model and wondered how we can better prepare students for the real world, then this episode is for you. We sit down with Mike Kelly, the Work-Based Learning Director for Kalispell Public Schools, who is at the forefront of transforming education through personalized learning and work-based opportunities. Mike shares a...

Send us your feedback! Meet Adam Cebulla, Discover Kalispell Chamber's Rising Star of 2022, as he takes us on a journey through his personal and professional leadership experiences from his days as an Eagle Scout to his role in leading a championship-level track team in college. Tune in and learn how his approach to leadership is deeply rooted in understanding team dynamics and leveraging ind...

Send us your feedback! What does it take to make a real impact in your community? Join us as we sit down with Tony Brockman, the 2022 Community Spirit Award winner from the Discover Kalispell Chamber and Montana House District 9 Representative, to find out! Tony shares his story of growing up in the Evergreen community and how his father instilled a strong work ethic in him. He reflects on his edu...

Send us your feedback! Anton Kaufer, Publisher of The Daily Inter Lake The Daily Inter Lake delivers the news to thousands of subscribers throughout the Flathead and beyond. Its papers include the area’s signature daily, the Daily Inter Lake, as well as the Hungry Horse News, the Whitefish Pilot, and the Bigfork Eagle. And while they publish a traditional newspaper delivered to doorsteps 6 days a...

Send us your feedback! Jenn Cronk, Workforce & Special Initiatives Director, Discover Kalispell Chamber On a hot summer day, who doesn’t love a glass of lemonade, especially when it’s sold by kids at a Lemonade Stand? My guest today is Jenn Cronk, the Discover Kalispell Chamber’s Workforce & Special Initiatives Director, and we’ll be talking about Lemonade Day - a program of the Kalispell...

Send us your feedback! Dave Roemer, Superintendent, Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is a crown jewel of the National Park System. Its over 1 million acres, located in Northwest Montana and situated just outside of Kalispell in the Flathead Valley, provides stunning mountain, valley, and glacial views via the Going-to-the-Sun Road, plentiful hiking and recreation opportunities, historic...

Send us your feedback! As the snows of winter fade in the Flathead and tourism to the valley picks up as we head toward summer, Venture Boldly takes time to talk with Diane Medler, the Executive Director of Discover Kalispell, a destination marketing and stewardship organization as part of the Discover Kalispell Chamber. With top tourism destinations such as Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, a...

Send us your feedback! Ashley King-Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations Three Rivers Bank of Montana is a key community bank in the Flathead Valley. Founded in 1973 by Jack King along with 11 local businessmen, First Security Bank of Kalispell, now Three Rivers Bank of Montana, has established itself over nearly five decades as a community bank that is deeply invested in the local community....

Send us your feedback! Clay Binford, Chief of People and Development and Co-Founder In this episode we’re talking with Clay Binford, Chief of People and Development and Co-founder of Nomad Global Communication Systems.  Nomad GCS designs and manufactures cutting-edge connected mobile operations centers for clients worldwide.  The company was founded in 2002 by 4 friends and rafting guides, Will &a...

Send us your feedback! Representative Courtenay Sprunger, House District 7 In this episode we’re diving deeper into specific legislation in this 68th Montana Legislative Session in our interview with Representative Courtenay Sprunger.  Representative Sprunger, who is a former chair of the Kalispell Chamber board and is also the CEO and founder of Big Sky Public Relations, has sponsored a number of...