Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Civic and Social OrganizationsMontana, United States11-50 Employees
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit civic and business organization based in Kalispell, Montana, that serves the Flathead Valley and surrounding trade area. Founded in 1904, it acts as an advocate for the local business climate and provides programs and services aimed at economic prosperity and sustainability, with a focus on opportunity, infrastructure, development, tourism, and education. The chamber's 725 member businesses and organizations employ more than half of Flathead County's workforce and serve a regional population of about 103,800 in the Kalispell micropolitan area and 180,100 in the broader trade area. The organization evolved into a nonprofit tourism representative for Kalispell in 1987, and it established the Kalispell Chamber Foundation in 1991 to support its mission through a 501(c)(3) structure. It pursues its mission by connecting local businesses, services, and opportunities to foster an environment conducive to living and working in the Flathead Valley and Kalispell Trade Area. In 2022, the board adopted a Public Policy Handbook to guide government affairs decisions, reflecting ongoing alignment with community priorities.