Committees

Agribusiness – Mark Lalum, Chairperson
Joe Unterreiner – Executive Staff
Promote a greater awareness and better understanding for the importance of the agriculture industry in Flathead County. Coordinates the Ag appreciation Day and “Market Stock Sale” for the Northwest Montana Fair. Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday.
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Ambassadors – Amy Larson, Chairperson
Provides Chamber public relations for business and community events. Coordinates the Fair, Christmas, and 4th of July parades. Plans the annual Chamber banquet, conducts 1st dollar calls to welcome new businesses, UNWINDS for business networking, assists in membership recruitment efforts and conducts ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses. Meets monthly 2nd Wednesday.
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Business Expansion and Retention – De Ann Thomas, Director
NW Montana BEAR is a cooperative partnership of local economic, community and workforce development organizations. Our common purpose is to build local companies while enhancing our business climate.
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Education & Communication
Lori Alsbury – Chairperson
Joe Unterreiner – Executive Staff
Build economic opportunities by providing a forum for relevant issues while promoting effective communication with Chamber members and the community at large. Build relationships with the education system to ensure a skilled workforce. Meets monthly 1st Wednesday.
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Government Relations – Jim Ness, Chairperson
Joe Unterreiner – Executive Staff
The Government Relations Committee provides advice and counsel to the Board of Directors on issues not covered by other standing policy committees including:  Montana legislative issues, city and county land use and development issues, and local taxation issues.  Meets monthly on the first Friday.
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Leadership Flathead
Jill Seigmund – Executive Staff
Leadership development program for members of the community, designed to identify and motivate the emerging leaders, acquaint them with community information, provide them with key leadership training skills. Meets monthly prior to session. Must apply for session. Costs apply.
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Natural Resources
Cheryl Talley – Chairperson
Joe Unterreiner – Executive Staff
Advocate sound stewardship of the Flathead’s natural resources on public and private lands. Educate the public about the importance of natural resource industries and stewardship of the local economy. Committee responsibilities include issue areas of forest management, wood products manufacturing, clean air, water quality and quantity, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday.
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Transportation – Ted Luehr, Chairperson
Joe Unterreiner – Executive Staff
Promote, monitor, and strengthen surface, rail and air transportation in the Flathead Valley. Works closely with city and county developments to coordinate traffic and transportation issues, supports and assists to further air transportation availability to the Valley. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.

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