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Accreditation - Terry Kramer, 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 - Mark Lalum, 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
Cary Aubrey - Tickets & Volunteers
 Produces the Glacier International Air Show. Coordinates performers, operations, marketing and publicity, sponsorship. Meets as needed. Occurs every 6 years. Next show will be 2011.
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Ambassadors - CJ Getty, Chairman
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 - Chris Parson, 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
Deb Snellen, Chairman
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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Leadership Flathead - Brad Buls, Chairperson
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
Steve Robbins, 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 - Chris Parson, Director
 Assists small business with business plan preparation, management, finance, marketing, production, organization, technical problems and feasibility studies.
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Transportation - Ted Luehr, 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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