Manufacturing Alliance

2024 Manufacturing Tours start October 1; registration is OPEN on the Kalispell Chamber Manufacturing Calendar.

The Kalispell Chamber founded the Manufacturing Alliance in 2013 as a vehicle to inform policymakers, legislators, the public, and the media about manufacturing’s vital leadership role in innovation, job creation, and economic vitality. The Manufacturing Alliance works to encourage policies and activities that support innovation and business success while simultaneously engaging with the Kalispell community to ensure manufacturers have access to the workforce they need. The Kalispell Chamber also assists manufacturers in expanding internationally by being the local organization to provide official Certificates of Origin.

Flathead Manufacturing (MFG) Day and Manufacturing Month is the signature event series for the Manufacturers Alliance, which falls on the first Friday in October, in line with National MFG Day. Manufacturing Month kicks off on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.  Flathead manufacturers are offering over 40 tours, with tours focused on the community, job seekers, and students and educators.  Additional activities in the month included business networking opportunities at the UNWIND at the Daily Inter Lake, the Coffee Connect at FVCC, the manufacturing luncheon, and the Flathead Timber Tour.

Learn more about Manufacturers Day programs and events here.

2024 Manufacturing Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors: Weyerhaeuser and Nomad GCS

Platinum Sponsor: Applied Materials

Gold Sponsor: Daily Inter Lake

View the 2024 Manufacturing Tour Program here: