A podcast from The Discover Kalispell Chamber about the initiatives, programs, people, news and businesses you need to know about in Kalispell and the Flathead Valley.
Latest episodes
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29 min
From Downtown to Discover Kalispell: Building Community & Business
Send us your feedback!What’s happening in downtown Kalispell, and what’s ahead for 2027? Join us as we turn the tables on Discover Kalispell Chamber President and CEO Lorraine Clar…
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21 min
Job Service Kalispell & the NWMT Jobs & Opportunity Fair
Send us your feedback!Employers across Northwest Montana are hiring, and many are looking beyond the perfect resume. Dependability, communication, customer service, and a willingne…
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22 min
The FVCC Trades Institute with Dr. Lisa Blank
Send us your feedback!Skilled trades are changing fast, and the career opportunities are growing with them. Dr. Lisa Blank, Executive Director of Workforce Development at Flathead…
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21 min
Meet Kelsie, Chris & Marisa: New Faces at the Chamber & Discover Kalispell
Send us your feedback!Kalispell is more than the gateway to Glacier National Park, and three new members of the Kalispell Chamber and Discover Kalispell team are helping tell that…
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21 min
The Glacier National Park Conservancy with President, Tagen Vine
Send us your feedback!Glacier National Park may look timeless, but protecting it takes ongoing work and strong community support. In this episode, Brenden Craig sits down with Tage…
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26 min
Growing Flathead: Building for the Future with Pete Melnick, County Administrator
Send us your feedback!How does Flathead County manage rapid growth without losing its rural character or overextending taxpayers?Brenden Craig talks with County Administrator Pete…
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22 min
Community Over Competition with Beth Kornick of Princess & Buck
Send us your feedback!What makes a downtown truly come alive? It’s the small businesses that create experiences, build connections, and turn visitors into loyal customers.In this e…
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31 min
Flathead Electric Cooperative: Powering the Flathead with Katie Pfennigs
Send us your feedback!In this episode of Venture Boldly, we sit down with Katie Pfennigs of Flathead Electric Cooperative to break down the forces shaping the future of electricity…
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28 min
Raised on Freedom - Rooted in Montana's Best: the 2026 NWMT Fair & Rodeo
Send us your feedback!The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is back for 2026, and summer in the Flathead is about to get a whole lot louder. In this episode, we sit down with Flathe…
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32 min
Glacier Range Riders: Building More than a Baseball Team
Send us your feedback!The Glacier Range Riders and Glacier Bank Park have, in a few short years, become an integral part of the Flathead Valley's sports and recreation scene. Glaci…
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28 min
The Case for Agritourism in Montana with Mike Sullivan of Longview Lavender Farm
Send us your feedback!Mike Sullivan planted lavender in Northwest Montana and lost it all. Twice. What kept him going is a story about more than farming.At Longview Lavender Farm i…
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32 min
Child Care Center Business Insights with Corinne Kuntz, The Birds Nest Early Learning Village
Send us your feedback!Infant child care is one of the biggest hidden barriers to workforce participation—and one of the hardest services to sustain. In this episode, Corinne Kuntz…
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35 min
Entrepreneurship in the Flathead: Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center with Eric Harry
Send us your feedback!In this episode, we sit down with Eric Harry of the Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Flathead Valley Community College to tackle a key quest…
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29 min
Downtown Kalispell Forward: A New Chapter for Kalispell’s Core
Send us your feedback!Downtown Kalispell is evolving quickly, and community leaders are working to ensure that growth happens with intention. In this episode, Brenden Craig of Firs…
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30 min
Smart Growth, Strong Community: Inside Kalispell’s Next Chapter with City Manager, Jarod Nygren
Send us your feedback!Kalispell is growing, and the decisions we make now will shape the next decade. In this episode, City Manager Jarod Nygren breaks down how the city is plannin…
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27 min
Growing Roots Early Learning Center: A Conversation with Center Director, Leigh Ann Downie-Economy
Send us your feedback!Childcare is essential workforce infrastructure. In this episode, Leigh Ann Downie-Economy, Director of Growing Roots Early Learning Center in Kalispell, shar…
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29 min
Kalispell Education Foundation: Community Support, Classroom Impact
Send us your feedback!Public funding covers the basics in Montana schools, but targeted donations drive innovation. In this episode, Dorothy Drury of the Kalispell Education Founda…
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28 min
2025 Business Person of the Year: Mark Johnson
Send us your feedback!A bitter cold snap can turn the grid into a high-wire act, and few people understand those stakes like Mark Johnson, CEO and General Manager of Flathead Elect…
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26 min
A Conversation with Kalispell Mayor-elect, Ryan Hunter
Send us your feedback!Growth is here, and today’s choices will shape Kalispell for decades. In this episode, Kalispell mayor-elect Ryan Hunter lays out a clear, practical agenda: p…
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22 min
2025 Rising Star Award Winner- Miles Terry
Send us your feedback!Join us as we meet with Miles Terry, Vice President of Terry Homes and the Kalispell Chamber’s 2025 Rising Star. As the VP of Terry Homes, a family-owned home…