Ep. 88 – From Downtown to Discover Kalispell: Building Community & Business
What's next for downtown Kalispell? Discover Kalispell Chamber CEO Lorraine Clarno discusses downtown revitalization, favorite winter events, and the Chamber's priorities for 2027—from business advocacy and housing to workforce development and community growth.
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Ep. 8 - 2023 Montana Legislative Update- Rep. Courtenay Sprunger
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 bills that have gained traction this session.
Ep. 7 - Montana Legislative Update
Learn more about current legislation that the Chamber is closely following right now on behalf of the business community with guest, Erica Wirtala, Chair of the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee. Erica will also share more about the Government Affairs Committee itself and how the chamber advocates on behalf of the business community.
Ep. 6 - Flathead Legacy Award Winner - Dr. Jane Karas -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 community through her work at FVCC. Dr. Karas has been President of FVCC for over 20 years, helming the college through a variety of economic climates while steadily growing the college’s programming, facilities, and campus.
Ep. 5 - Educator of the Year 2022 - Micah Hill - 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.
Ep. 4 - Nonprofit of the Year - Immanuel Lutheran Communities
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 innovating and growing ever since. Its Kalispell campus includes independent living villas and apartments, assisted living, rehab care, long term and memory care.
Ep. 3 - Early Childhood Education
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 and growth in the availability of licensed child care locations. Corinne Kuntz is an innovative, entrepreneurial founder and owner of The Birds Nest – Early Learning Village which was recently awarded a $1 million grant to expand her business for caring for and educating young children in Kalispell.
Ep. 2 - Small Business Season with Gabe Mariman of Bias Brewing
In this episode we are talking with a fantastic, award-winning, small business located in the heart of downtown Kalispell: Bias Brewing. Gabe Mariman, Co-owner and General Manager of Bias Brewing, winner of the 2022 Discover Kalispell Chamber Small Business of the Year, shares about building a business, business culture, building community and more.
Ep. 1 - Venturing Boldly with the Discover Kalispell Chamber
In this episode we're talking about the Kalispell Chamber, its core programs, and its Venture Boldly initiatives.