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The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Polson Chamber of Commerce to take action. – Polson businesses learn strategies to boost year-round revenue at prosperity conference

One key strategy discussed at the conference involves rethinking how customers find businesses online.

Multiple Studies Suggest Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Is Critical for Success and Can Be Learned

Numerous studies now suggest academic success alone may not be the best preparation for the 21st century workplace.

Don’t Miss February Events! Kalispell Chamber TODAY – Business Matters! Luncheon Tuesday, Feb 17th, 11:30-1:00

Business Matters! Luncheon Tuesday, Feb 17th, 11:30-1:00 Only a few seats remaining! Join us for the February Business Matters Luncheon focused on strengthening STEM education in the Flathead Valley. Hear from Kalispell Public Schools and the Kalispell Education Foundation on local classroom and career-pathway efforts.

Here’s How the AI Crash Happens – The U.S. is becoming an Nvidia-state.

For Montana, which has been actively recruiting data center development due to its cool climate, available land, and energy potential, this dynamic carries serious weight. A surge in AI driven construction could bring high paying tech jobs, new tax revenue, and infrastructure upgrades, but it could also strain local power grids, water supplies, and housing markets, especially in rural communities unaccustomed to large scale industrial expansion.

Mega Railroad Merger Could Reshape Freight Costs and Competition for Montana

If approved, the merged railroad would handle more than 40 percent of all U.S. freight rail traffic, a level of consolidation that could influence rates and service reliability for shippers nationwide, including businesses and agricultural producers in Montana.

11 Of The Best Affordable Towns To Retire In Montana + 10 Where You can Live on $1200 a Month

Montana is as rugged as it gets. It’s 147,000 square miles and includes landmarks such as Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and Flathead Lake. The views are spectacular, and the weather can be tough, especially during the winter. But for retirees looking to spend their golden years among the wilderness with all the scenic beauty the state can offer, Montana never falls short.

NorthWestern Energy to provide free impact studies for up to 100 projects within our service area in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.

NorthWestern Energy will provide the grants valued at approximately $1,500 each to fund eligible studies that are conducted by Circle Analytics. 

Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke

Two major studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and higher rates of autism diagnoses in young children, a finding that carries serious implications for Montana where significant forest fires blanket communities in smoke almost every year.

Data centers and Montana’s energy future – Northwestern Energy

Data centers bring new jobs, tax revenue and long-term investment to towns and cities.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 6

The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.