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Accreditation - Mark Lalum, Chairman
Joe Unterreiner - Executive Staff
Oversee the process of Reaccredidation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Meets as needed.
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Agribusiness - Jim Strainer, Chairman
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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Airshow - John Vander Lann, Chairman
Joe Unterreiner - Executive Staff
Bridgette Evans - Sponsors & Marketing
Cary Aubrey - Tickets & Volunteers
 Produces the Glacier International Air Show. Coordinates performers, operations, marketing and publicity, sponsorship. Meets as needed. Occurs every 5 years. Next show will be 2011.
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Ambassadors - Robbie Mathiason, Chairman
Bridgette Evans - Executive Staff
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 - Bridgette Evans, Program Manager
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
Susie Burch, Chairman
Joe Unterreiner - Executive Staff
Bridgette Evans - Communications
 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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Leadership Flathead - Denise Germann, Chairman
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
Roger Noble, Chairman
Joe Unterreiner - Executive Staff
 Advocate sound stewardship of the Flatheads 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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Procurement Technical Assistance - Doug Bolender, Director
 Helps businesses with government contracting, including bid opportunities, quote preparation, interpreting bid specifications, and help with contract specifications.
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Small Business Development Center - Lad Barney, Director
 Assists small business with business plan preparation, management, finance, marketing, production, organization, technical problems and feasibility studies.
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Transportation - Marc Rold, Chairman
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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Workforce - Vicki Billmayer, Chairman
Joe Unterreiner - Executive Staff
Bridgette Evans - Communications
 Builds a competitive, promotable and sustainable workforce by addressing the issues of recruiting, training and retaining skilled workers. Committee responsibilities also include the workforce issue areas of housing, transportation, childcare, and wages. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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