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Send us your feedback! Erica Wirtala, Chair, The Discover Kalispell Government Affairs Committee It’s Montana’s 68th legislative session – every two years, for 90 days, the state’s legislators work intensively and tirelessly to move forward bills that will craft the newest legislation for the state.  As the voice of business for our member businesses, the Discover Kalispell Chamber is actively inv...

Send us your feedback! Dr. Jane Karas, President of Flathead Valley Community College Visionary. Leader. Innovator. These are words often used when describing our podcast guest, Dr. Jane Karas, President of Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC).  Dr. Karas was awarded the Kalispell Chamber’s highest honor, the Flathead Legacy Award, for her outstanding contributions to the Flathead Valley commu...

Send us your feedback! Micah Hill, Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools Join us for this podcast with Micah Hill, the award-winning Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools.  As the leader of the largest school district in northwest Montana, Micah has deftly navigated the waters through Covid and is helping to usher in  transformational education for the district.  Micah, a northwest Monta...

Send us your feedback! Featuring Jason Cronk, CEO Immanuel Lutheran Communities This episode is sponsored by Nomad GCS, Discover Kalispell Chamber, and Workforce Flathead. In November 2022, Immanuel Lutheran Communities (ILC) was awarded the nonprofit of the year award by the Discover Kalispell Chamber.  ILC has been providing homes and care for seniors for over 65 years in Kalispell, and has been...

Send us your feedback! Featuring Corinne Kuntz, Founder/Owner of The Birds Nest – Early Learning Village This episode is sponsored by Nomad GCS, Discover Kalispell Chamber, and Workforce Flathead. Quality child care is a critical need throughout the country and it’s no different for Kalispell.  The Kalispell Chamber initiated a child care study in 2021 and has been facilitating conversations about...

Send us your feedback! Featuring: Gabe Mariman, Co-owner and General Manager of Bias Brewing, winner of the 2022 Discover Kalispell Chamber Small Business of the Year This episode sponsored by: Nomad GCS   |  Discover Kalispell Chamber   |  Workforce Flathead November 26-December 24 is Small Business Season, and in this episode we are talking with a fantastic, award-winning, small business located...

Send us your feedback! Featuring: Lorraine Clarno, President & CEO of the Discover Kalispell Chamber Tagen Vine, Chamber Board Chair and Chief Development Officer for the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation This episode sponsored by: Nomad GCS   |  Discover Kalispell Chamber   |  Workforce Flathead In this episode we're talking about the Kalispell Chamber, its core programs, and...