MEMBER BENEFITS
Would you like to build your business? Want to grow your network? Aim to gain exposure for your business or non-profit? Is your business in the hospitality and travel industry?
Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce membership is a smart investment in your organization and the development of the Flathead Valley. Join a network of over 725 local businesses and nonprofits. We can’t wait to work for you.
The Discover Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to protecting and promoting the local business community of the Flathead Valley and our primary goal is to help businesses grow and flourish.
Discover Kalispell, a division of the Kalispell Chamber, promotes Kalispell as a travel destination to support the thousands of businesses that rely on visitors. We promote visitations to Kalispell during the off-seasons to build a steady year-round tourism economy as well as attract groups and sports to the area. During the peak summer months, we focus on visitor management – educating folks on how to recreate responsibly, shop locally, and support our community.
Why join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce?
Advertising & Visibility
- Stand out and get noticed as an active member of our community
- Online Business Directory listing (Chamber and Discover Kalispell websites)
- Official Kalispell Relocation and Visitor Guide listing and the ability to advertise in the annual print and digital magazine
- Brochure space in the Visitor Information Center
- Ribbon cutting for new or remodeled businesses
- Post deals, job openings, events, and news releases on our website
- Constant Contact email marketing 25% Discount
- Advertisements in our monthly e-newsletter
- Tourism businesses are featured on a Wander Map, an interactive map and trip building tool
- New member recognition:
- In our e-newsletter
- On our website
- On social media
- At events – 30-second business pitch at monthly luncheon
Business Development
Get a competitive edge over non-members with our training opportunities, seminars, and luncheons on various business topics each month.
- Training sessions
- Seminars
- Multifaceted business topics at luncheons
- Stay up to date on business news with our monthly newsletter
- Use our conference rooms (when available)
- Discover Kalispell offers a variety of services to help plan your next meeting, conference, reunion or event. Such as RFP for lodging and meeting or venue space in Kalispell, coordinating site tours, group activity suggestions and welcoming services. Visitor guides and Discover Kalispell online resources available for new employee recruitment and orientation.
Networking
Our network consists of over 700 influential businesses in the Flathead Valley. Build your referral network while meeting new friends!
- UNWINDs – evening networking events
- Luncheons
- Host an Unwind – show the community your business
- Refer a friend – get a $20 thank you when they join
Credibility
Your reputation matters! Kalispell Chamber membership is respected by our community.
- Official membership decal
- Add the Kalispell Chamber logo to your website
- Added bonus – automatic U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership
- Event sponsorship opportunities
- Discover Kalispell, as the official destination marketing organization, is recognized as the resource on Kalispell and northwest Montana for leisure travel, meetings and conventions, tour groups, sports, and events.
Advocacy
We advocate on behalf of your business. Have a say in what happens in government through our legislative efforts.
- Legislative advocacy at the local, state, and national level
- Chamber committee participation: Ambassadors, Government Affairs, Education & Communication, etc.
- Travel industry representation at the state legislature through the Montana Travel Association.