Board of Directors Meeting August 23, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agenda 2

August 1 Minutes 3

Balance Sheet 4

Financial Statements 5

Board Attendance 9

Construction & Business Projects 10

Kalispell Schools Bond Board Resolution 11

Government Affairs Action Report 12

Membership Reports 14

Healthcare Study Executive Summary 16

Healthcare Community Industry Initiative 18

Digital & Marketing Report 23

Senator Daines IP Roundtable Review 24

Media

Buyers a Crucial Part of Livestock Sale – Daily Inter Lake 25

July Attendance Shatters All-Time Record in Glacier National Park 27

Kalispell Chamber Board Support Bond Request for New School, Upgrades 28

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Regular Board of Directors Meeting

Chamber Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 7:00-8:30 am

Agenda

I. 7:00 Call To Order: Lisa Brown, Chairman of the Board II. 7:00 CONSENT AGENDA – Bob Herron, Secretary/Treasurer

• Minutes of the August 1, 2016 special meeting • Financial statement for July 31, 2016 • Board Attendance 2016 (information only)

III. 7:10 BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ON INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS

• Action: Appoint nominating committee for new officers and directors. The executive board will serve and solicit 2-3 volunteers from the board

• Report: Stock Sale, Mark Lalum, Agribusiness Chairman • Action: The executive board intends to have a recommendation of funding and/or

action to take to support the Kalispell Public Schools facility bond issue • Report: Update on health care initiative

IV. 7:10 REPORTS, ACTIVITIES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (information only)

• President’s Report • Activities and Programs:

Aug 30: Economic impact of the health care industry in Flathead County Aug 30: MT High Tech Business Alliance meets in Kalispell Sep 6: China trip orientation Sep 10-11: MT Dragon Boat Festival Sep 20: Manufacturing Day Lunch Sep 20: Board Meeting

V. 8:30 Adjourn Next Meeting: September 20, 2016

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901

Monday, August 1, 2016

MINUTES

Board Members Present: Lisa Brown, Joe Carbonari, Mark Flatau, Dawn Hendrickson, Mark Hensley, Dave Hergesheimer, Bob Herron, Mike Johnson, Mike Nye, Chris Ohler, Mike Pence, Jim Peterson, Maria Phelps, Mike Smith, Courtenay Sprunger, Kary Tonjum, Tagen Vine, Dave Waldenberg, Rick Weaver Board Members Absent: Mark Gronley, Jane Karas, Brian Pelc, Laura Taylor Special Guests: Lance Isaak, Bette Albright, Christine Hensleigh Staff Present: Joe Unterreiner, Katie Brien, Kate Lufkin, Margit Simmer, Richard Terry Notice of the meeting having been given, the meeting was called to order by Lisa Brown at 12:08pm. Board Action & Discussion—Request for Support for $54million facility bond for Kalispell Schools

1. Mark Flatau presented Kalispell Schools’ request for public support for upcoming facility bond. The following questions were presented from the Board:

a. Will the existing gym be converted to usable classroom space? The existing gym will be used for flexible educational purposes. Will not relieve pressure on existing classrooms in a significant manner.

b. Consideration for changing the starting value of the property tax (does $100k really help people evaluate the impact on their taxes). Was done for simple math purposes, not to try and avert publishing the estimated increase in higher value properties (as those tax rates would greatly differ than the $100k level).

c. What funds are available for operations costs? Will continue the public conversation on levy support for long term operating expenses. Are there federal funds available? Only federal monies available are through Title Funding and are very specific on use (mainly for special education purposes).

d. Need more pictures in the mailer…too wordy and does not convince/show the need. e. Would it be possible to show in the property tax breakdown how much of that money is

going to educate a student(s)? What is the cost to educate one student and how does that relate to the amount coming through property taxes?

2. Joe Unterreiner presented information on the Chamber’s prior support on school issues and what a support for this bond would mean for administrative duties.

There being no more questions, the floor was opened for a motion. Ricker Weaver motioned to approve the resolution to support the facility bond, Joe Carbonari seconded; the motion was passed. Respectfully submitted, Katie Brien, Administrative Services Manager

Jul 31, 16 Jul 31, 15 $ Change

ASSETSCurrent Assets

Checking/Savings1000.00 · Checking 124,811.32 270,494.92 -145,683.60

1050.00 · Petty Cash 220.00 220.00 0.001100.00 · Investments 227,545.43 152,869.39 74,676.04

Total Checking/Savings 352,576.75 423,584.31 -71,007.56

Accounts Receivable1150.30 · Accounts Receivable 109,808.50 65,983.46 43,825.04

Total Accounts Receivable 109,808.50 65,983.46 43,825.04

Other Current Assets1200.00 · Other Current Assets 12,219.63 3,835.62 8,384.01

Total Other Current Assets 12,219.63 3,835.62 8,384.01

Total Current Assets 474,604.88 493,403.39 -18,798.51

Fixed Assets1350.00 · Fixed Assets 139,147.15 140,890.67 -1,743.52

Total Fixed Assets 139,147.15 140,890.67 -1,743.52

TOTAL ASSETS 613,752.03 634,294.06 -20,542.03

LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities

Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable

2000.00 · Accounts Payable 24,619.46 25,743.64 -1,124.18

Total Accounts Payable 24,619.46 25,743.64 -1,124.18

Other Current Liabilities2050.00 · Deferred Revenue 34,200.00 0.00 34,200.002100.00 · Payroll Liabilities 3,442.49 3,052.93 389.56

2150.00 · Wages Payable 9,447.57 8,758.70 688.872200.00 · Accrued Vacation 15,351.90 15,802.65 -450.75

Total Other Current Liabilities 62,441.96 27,614.28 34,827.68

Total Current Liabilities 87,061.42 53,357.92 33,703.50

Total Liabilities 87,061.42 53,357.92 33,703.50

Equity3000.00 · Retained Earnings 567,887.27 567,890.27 -3.00

32000 · Unrestricted Net Assets 23,576.58 0.00 23,576.58Net Income -64,773.24 13,045.87 -77,819.11

Total Equity 526,690.61 580,936.14 -54,245.53

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 613,752.03 634,294.06 -20,542.03

3:23 PM Kalispell Chamber of Commerce08/15/16 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of July 31, 2016

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Accrual Basis Kalispell Chamber of Commerce P & L Analysis

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July 2016 Previous Year Comparison Budget vs Actual

2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

Income

100 · Administrative

4300.00 · Membership Dues 190,565.00 184,335.00 6,230.00 190,565.00 341,205.00 -150,640.00

4025.00 · Program Revenue

4050.00 · Advertising 29,382.54 900.00 28,482.54 29,382.54 22,200.00 7,182.54

4100.00 · Affinity Programs 3,499.39 1,333.70 2,165.69 3,499.39 4,380.00 -880.61

4460.00 · Other Income 11,612.19 12,350.97 -738.78 11,612.19 19,000.00 -7,387.81

4400.00 · Grants & Contributions

4400.10 · Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4450.00 · Interest 573.57 237.67 335.90 573.57 500.00 73.57

4460.00 · Miscellaneous Income

4000.00 · Administrative Fee 2,071.88 2,096.22 -24.34 2,071.88 3,705.00 -1,633.12

4750.00 · Rent 7,700.00 7,700.00 0.00 7,700.00 13,212.00 -5,512.00

4960.00 · In-Kind Donations 37,916.69 37,916.69 0.00 37,916.69 65,000.00 -27,083.31

4950.00 · Wage & Benefit Reimburse 159,788.38 124,390.11 35,398.27 159,788.38 259,508.00 -99,719.62

100 · Total Administrative 443,109.64 371,260.36 71,849.28 443,109.64 728,710.00 -285,600.36

200 · Tourism Development

210 · Bed Tax 57,010.42 74,009.03 -16,998.61 57,010.42 130,342.00 -73,331.58

220 · Visitor Center 241.50 182.35 59.15 241.50 350.00 -108.50

200 · Total Tourism Development 57,251.92 74,191.38 -16,939.46 57,251.92 130,692.00 -73,440.08

300 · Membership Services

310 · ABC Clinic 2,755.00 3,240.00 -485.00 2,755.00 3,400.00 -645.00

320 · Banquet 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,350.00 -56,350.00

330 · Luncheon 16,552.00 11,450.00 5,102.00 16,552.00 15,000.00 1,552.00

340 · Unwind 2,699.00 1,987.30 711.70 2,699.00 2,600.00 99.00

350 · Stock Sale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,300.00 -13,300.00

370 · Int'l Travel 23,030.00 31,700.00 -8,670.00 23,030.00 277,400.00 -254,370.00

380 · Newsletter 150.00 750.00 -600.00 150.00 1,200.00 -1,050.00

300 · Total Membership Services 45,186.00 49,127.30 -3,941.30 45,186.00 369,250.00 -324,064.00

400 · Economic Development

410 · Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

450 · KCVB Events 72,560.75 253,935.96 -181,375.21 72,560.75 213,550.00 -140,989.25

490 · Economic Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

400 · Total Economic Development 72,560.75 253,935.96 -181,375.21 72,560.75 213,550.00 -140,989.25

500 · Community Development

510 · Leadership Flathead 43,756.84 36,925.00 6,831.84 43,756.84 47,050.00 -3,293.16

530 · Parade 1,660.00 115.00 1,545.00 1,660.00 2,700.00 -1,040.00

550 · Small Business Saturday 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00

560 · Manufacturing Alliance 3,750.00 3,500.00 250.00 3,750.00 6,000.00 -2,250.00

570 · Tourism Alliance 1,505.00 0.00 1,505.00 1,505.00 0.00 1,505.00

580 · Healthcare Alliance 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00

590 · Community Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

500 · Total Community Development 60,671.84 40,540.00 20,131.84 60,671.84 58,250.00 2,421.84

600 · Government Relations

610 · Natural Resources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

620 · Issue Advocacy 26.70 134.00 -107.30 26.70 0.00 26.70

600 · Total Government Relations 26.70 134.00 -107.30 26.70 0.00 26.70

Total Income 678,806.85 789,189.00 -110,382.15 678,806.85 1,500,452.00 -821,645.15

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

Expense

100 · Administrative

5000.00 · Direct Program

5010.00 · Advertising & Marketing 1,300.85 1,415.52 -114.67 1,300.85 1,000.00 300.85

5020.00 · Apparel 634.15 0.00 634.15 634.15 200.00 434.15

5040.00 · Awards & Recognition 0.00 40.00 -40.00 0.00 200.00 -200.00

5180.00 · Catering 1,845.24 0.00 1,845.24 1,845.24 0.00 1,845.24

5240.00 · Hospitality 1,340.30 293.78 1,046.52 1,340.30 400.00 940.30

5320.00 · Leased Equipment/Space 2,592.58 2,730.44 -137.86 2,592.58 4,846.00 -2,253.42

5460.00 · Permits & Fees 51.00 46.00 5.00 51.00 100.00 -49.00

5670.00 · Supplies 70.08 89.99 -19.91 70.08 100.00 -29.92

5680.00 · Tierred Dues 600.00 2,550.00 -1,950.00 600.00 3,150.00 -2,550.00

5600.00 · Salaries & Employee Benefits

5600.10 · Salary & Wages 245,029.13 199,737.42 45,291.71 245,029.13 433,598.00 -188,568.87

5610.00 · Employer Taxes 21,966.87 19,161.61 2,805.26 21,966.87 39,859.00 -17,892.13

5620.00 · Employee Benefits 35,767.34 29,117.72 6,649.62 35,767.34 66,724.00 -30,956.66

5060.00 · Bank Fees & Service Charges

5060.10 · Bank & Credit Card Fees 2,186.02 2,002.49 183.53 2,186.02 4,000.00 -1,813.98

5280.00 · Interest Paid 0.00 0.43 -0.43 0.00 0.00 0.00

5560.00 · Building & Maintenance 12,055.97 11,674.86 381.11 12,055.97 14,256.00 -2,200.03

5190.00 · Depreciation/Amortization 5,449.77 4,963.05 486.72 5,449.77 8,400.00 -2,950.23

5260.00 · Insurance 3,030.81 2,912.30 118.51 3,030.81 5,055.00 -2,024.19

5520.00 · Professional Fees

5760.00 · Web Site 600.99 1,721.34 -1,120.35 600.99 3,660.00 -3,059.01

5520.10 · Professional Services 17,061.50 23,696.75 -6,635.25 17,061.50 30,696.00 -13,634.50

5320.20 · Rent In-Kind 37,916.69 37,916.69 0.00 37,916.69 65,000.00 -27,083.31

5700.00 · Training & Education 1,553.00 1,888.00 -335.00 1,553.00 5,475.00 -3,922.00

5360.00 · Meetings 1,655.02 1,358.20 296.82 1,655.02 4,000.00 -2,344.98

5500.00 · Printing & Publications 3,173.55 2,414.49 759.06 3,173.55 1,000.00 2,173.55

5760.00 · Utilities & Phone

5120.00 · Communications 5,071.84 5,309.38 -237.54 5,071.84 9,000.00 -3,928.16

5760.00 · Utilities 2,667.39 3,245.45 -578.06 2,667.39 6,400.00 -3,732.61

5400.00 · Miscellaneous

5200.00 · Dues & Subscriptions 5,302.00 4,436.00 866.00 5,302.00 6,700.00 -1,398.00

5580.00 · Research & Survey's 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5400.10 · Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5420.00 · Office

5420.10 · Office Supplies 12,604.36 12,052.29 552.07 12,604.36 20,300.00 -7,695.64

5420.10 · Small Equip. Purch. 0.00 708.07 -708.07 0.00 0.00 0.00

5740.00 · Travel

5740.10 · Travel/Mileage 4,776.65 4,002.68 773.97 4,776.65 13,200.00 -8,423.35

5720.00 · Transportation 671.46 0.00 671.46 671.46 1,300.00 -628.54

5050.00 · Bad Debt 0.00 5.00 -5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

120 · Board 349.86 2,191.39 -1,841.53 349.86 3,650.00 -3,300.14

130 · Social Media 59.64 1,800.00 -1,740.36 59.64 1,000.00 -940.36

140 · Member Drive 0.00 12,040.83 -12,040.83 0.00 8,200.00 -8,200.00

150 · Accreditation 404.00 0.00 404.00 404.00 0.00 404.00

160 · Membership 19,640.43 0.00 19,640.43 19,640.43 0.00 19,640.43

100 · Total Administrative 447,428.49 391,522.17 55,906.32 447,428.49 761,469.00 -314,040.51

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

200 · Tourism Development

210 · Bed Tax 103,856.49 66,843.65 37,012.84 103,856.49 130,342.00 -26,485.51

220 · Visitor Center 1,986.22 3,857.55 -1,871.33 1,986.22 6,670.00 -4,683.78

200 · Total Tourism Development 105,842.71 70,701.20 35,141.51 105,842.71 137,012.00 -31,169.29

300 · Membership Services

310 · ABC Clinic 2,620.60 2,604.32 16.28 2,620.60 2,700.00 -79.40

320 · Banquet 3.15 1.00 2.15 3.15 41,800.00 -41,796.85

330 · Luncheon 18,291.37 10,659.00 7,632.37 18,291.37 14,600.00 3,691.37

340 · Unwind 42.51 148.00 -105.49 42.51 1,050.00 -1,007.49

350 · Stock Sale 1,444.18 1,756.28 -312.10 1,444.18 12,500.00 -11,055.82

370 · Int'l Travel 11,664.99 2,033.16 9,631.83 11,664.99 223,700.00 -212,035.01

380 · Newsletter 0.00 118.01 -118.01 0.00 120.00 -120.00

300 · Total Membership Services 34,066.80 17,319.77 16,747.03 34,066.80 296,470.00 -262,403.20

400 · Economic Development

410 · Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

420 · Community Visits 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

430 · Trade Projects 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

440 · BEAR 4,800.39 930.35 3,870.04 4,800.39 7,200.00 -2,399.61

450 · KCVB Events 107,587.06 265,117.78 -157,530.72 107,587.06 213,550.00 -105,962.94

490 · Economic Development 587.84 428.02 159.82 587.84 425.00 162.84

400 · Total Economic Development 112,975.29 266,476.15 -153,500.86 112,975.29 221,175.00 -108,199.71

500 · Community Development

510 · Leadership Flathead 25,740.82 14,529.48 11,211.34 25,740.82 46,075.00 -20,334.18

520 · Ambassadors 1,016.78 249.56 767.22 1,016.78 450.00 566.78

530 · Parade 1,923.06 1,330.19 592.87 1,923.06 2,130.00 -206.94

550 · Small Business Saturday 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 -4,000.00

560 · Manufacturing Alliance 1,300.93 1,877.50 -576.57 1,300.93 8,260.00 -6,959.07

570 · Tourism Alliance 1,508.82 0.00 1,508.82 1,508.82 0.00 1,508.82

580 · Healthcare Alliance 164.20 0.00 164.20 164.20 0.00 164.20

590 · Community Development 305.47 0.00 305.47 305.47 0.00 305.47

500 · Total Community Development 31,960.08 17,986.73 13,973.35 31,960.08 60,915.00 -28,954.92

600 · Government Relations

610 · Natural Resources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

620 · Issue Advocacy 11,306.72 12,137.11 -830.39 11,306.72 16,600.00 -5,293.28

600 · Total Government Relations FALSE 12,137.11 -830.39 11,306.72 16,600.00 -5,293.28

Total Expense 732,273.37 776,143.13 -32,563.04 743,580.09 1,493,641.00 -750,060.91

Net Income (less TBID, Foundation) -53,466.52 13,045.87 -77,819.11 -64,773.24 6,811.00 -71,584.24

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

Income:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax 57,010.42 74,009.03 -16,998.61 57,010.42 130,342.00 -73,331.58

KCVB Events 72,560.75 253,935.96 -181,375.21 72,560.75 213,550.00 -140,989.25

Foundation 5,101.19 1.11 5,100.08 5,101.19 20,000.00 -14,898.81

Chamber Program Income 549,235.68 461,244.01 87,991.67 549,235.68 1,156,560.00 -607,324.32

Total Income 683,908.04 789,190.11 -105,282.07 683,908.04 1,520,452.00 -836,543.96

Expense:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax 103,856.49 66,843.65 37,012.84 103,856.49 130,342.00 -26,485.51

KCVB Events 107,587.06 265,117.78 -157,530.72 107,587.06 213,550.00 -105,962.94

Foundation 3,940.93 8,339.65 -4,398.72 3,940.93 20,000.00 -16,059.07

Chamber Program 520,829.82 444,181.70 76,648.12 532,136.54 1,149,749.00 -617,612.46

Total Expense 736,214.30 784,482.78 -48,268.48 747,521.02 1,513,641.00 -766,119.98

Net Income:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax -46,846.07 7,165.38 -54,011.45 -46,846.07 0.00 -46,846.07

KCVB Events -35,026.31 -11,181.82 -23,844.49 -35,026.31 0.00 -35,026.31

Foundation 1,160.26 -8,338.54 9,498.80 1,160.26 0.00 1,160.26

Chamber Program 28,405.86 17,062.31 11,343.55 17,099.14 6,811.00 10,288.14

Total Net Income (Incl Foundation) -52,306.26 4,707.33 -57,013.59 -63,612.98 6,811.00 -70,423.98

Chamber Events 28,405.86 17,062.31 11,343.55 17,099.14 6,811.00 10,288.14

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

/-------------------------2016--------------------------/ /-------------------------2015--------------------------/

Chamber Programs Analysis Income Expense Net Income Expense Net

Wages 159,788.38 302,763.34 -142,974.96 124,390.11 248,016.75 -123,626.64

Other Admin 283,321.3 124,211.22 159,110.04 246,870.25 127,473.20 119,397.05

120 · Board 0.00 349.86 -349.86 0.00 2,191.39 -2,191.39

130 · Social Media 0.00 59.64 -59.64 0.00 1,800.00 -1,800.00

140 · Member Drive 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,040.83 -12,040.83

150 · Accreditation 0.00 404.00 -404.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

160 · Membership 0.00 19,640.43 -19,640.43 0.00 0.00 0.00

220 · Visitor Center 241.50 1,986.22 -1,744.72 182.35 3,857.55 -3,675.20

310 · ABC Clinic 2,755.00 2,620.60 134.40 3,240.00 2,604.32 635.68

320 · Banquet 0.00 3.15 -3.15 0.00 1.00 -1.00

330 · Luncheon 16,552.00 18,291.37 -1,739.37 11,450.00 10,659.00 791.00

340 · Unwind 2,699.00 42.51 2,656.49 1,987.30 148.00 1,839.30

350 · Stock Sale 0.00 1,444.18 -1,444.18 0.00 1,756.28 -1,756.28

370 · Int'l Travel 23,030.00 11,664.99 11,365.01 31,700.00 2,033.16 29,666.84

380 · Newsletter 150.00 0.00 150.00 750.00 118.01 631.99

430 · Trade Projects 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

440 · BEAR 0.00 4,800.39 -4,800.39 0.00 930.35 -930.35

490 · Economic Development 0.00 587.84 -587.84 0.00 428.02 -428.02

510 · Leadership Flathead 43,756.84 25,740.82 18,016.02 36,925.00 14,529.48 22,395.52

520 · Ambassadors 0.00 1,016.78 -1,016.78 0.00 249.56 -249.56

530 · Parade 1,660.00 1,923.06 -263.06 115.00 1,330.19 -1,215.19

550 · Small Business Saturday 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

560 · Manufacturing Alliance 3,750.00 1,300.93 2,449.07 3,500.00 1,877.50 1,622.50

570 · Tourism Alliance 1,505.00 1,508.82 -3.82 0.00 0.00 0.00

580 · Healthcare Alliance 10,000.00 164.20 9,835.80 0.00 0.00 0.00

590 · Community Development 0.00 305.47 -305.47 0.00 0.00 0.00

610 · Natural Resources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

620 · Issue Advocacy 26.70 11,306.72 -11,280.02 134.00 12,137.11 -12,003.11

Total Programs 106,126.04 105,161.98 964.06 89,983.65 68,691.75 21,291.90

Total Chamber 549,235.68 532,136.54 17,099.14 461,244.01 444,181.70 17,062.31

2016 Board AttendanceJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Brown, Lisa X X X X X ~ XCarbonari, Joe X X ~ X X X XFlatau, Mark X X X ~ X ~ XGronley, Mark ~ X ~ X ~ X ~Hendrickson, Dawn X X ~ X X X XHensley, Mark X ~ X X ~ X XHergesheimer, Dave X X X ~ X X XHerron, Bob X X X X ~ X XJohnson, Mark X X X X ~ X XKaras, Jane X ~ ~ X ~ X ~Nye, Mike X X X X X X XOhler, Chris X X ~ X X ~ XPelc, Brian X X X ~ X X ~Pence, Mike X X X X X X XPeterson, Jim X ~ ~ X ~ X XPhelps, Maria ~ X X ~ X X XRussell, Doug ~ X ~ X ~ X XSmith, Mike X X ~ X X X XSorensen, Jerry XSprunger, Courtenay X X ~ X ~ X XTaylor, Laura X X X X ~ X ~Tonjum, Kary X ~ ~ X X X XVine, Tagen X X X X X X XWaldenberg, Dave X X ~ X X X XWeaver, Rick ~ X X X ~ X X

21/25 20/24 13/24 20/24 14/24 21/24 20/242015 = 79%2014 = 84%2013 = 82%

Construction and Business Projects 2016Compiled By: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce - August 15, 2016

Est. Est. Est. Est.Project Place Start Complete SF $ millions

CFalls Cedar Creek Lodge (64 rms) CF Oct-15 Jul-16 25,000 $4.5CFalls NAPA Auto Parts CF $0.7CFalls SmartLam CF 140,000CFalls Super One CF Apr-16 Nov-16 $1.0Oral Surgery Center Kal Mar-16 Oct-16 7,800 $1.5Flathead Co Jail renovation/expansion Kal Jun-14 May-16 10,760 $4.0Flathead Co South Campus Bldg Kal Mar-15 Jul-16 30,500 $7.0FVCC housing (124 beds) Kal Aug-16 Aug-17 41,294 $7.7Glacier Rail Park Kal $22.0Glacier Steel Kal May-15 Feb-16 30,280 $2.2Imm. Lutheran: Memory Care Kal May-16 Jun-17 31,751 $8.2Imm. Lutheran: Retreat Expansion Kal May-16 Jun-17 21,925 $4.0Kalispell Bypass Kal Oct-15 Nov-16 NA $33.8Kidsports Kal May-16 May-18 NA $2.5KRMC: Gastrointestinal Clinic Kal Aug-16 Jun-18 30,000 $12.0KRMC: ER Kal Mar-16 May-17 37,516 $14.0KRMC: Pediatrics Kal Aug-16 182,813 $37.8NW Family Medicine Kal Jun-16 May-17 8,250 $1.8SPIII: Chick-Fil-A Kal Apr-16 Oct-16 4,500 $2.0SPIII: Tenant 1 Kal Aug-16SPIII: Tenant 2 Kal Aug-16SPIV: Costa Vida Kal Apr-16 Oct-17SPIV: Hobby Lobby Kal Oct-16 Jun-17 55,000 $2.4SPIV: Krispy Kreme Kal Apr-16 Oct-16 2,700 $0.7SPIV: Mariott Springhill Suites (101 rms) Kal Sep-15 Jun-16 38,827 $10.6SPIV: Mattress Firm Kal Apr-16SPIV: Various Kal Apr-15 263,454Town Pump - Reserve/US 93 Kal Sep-15 Jun-16 16,000 $2.8WF City Hall & Parking WF Aug-15 Oct-17 30,000 $16.0WF Firebrand Hotel (89 rms) WF Mar-15 Jul-16 57,000 $11.0WF Glacier Restaurant Group HQ WF Apr-16 Nov-16 15,000 $3.8WF Hampton Inn (76 rms) WF May-15 Apr-16 53,445 $8.0WF Marriott Townsuites(81 rms) WF Oct-16 Jun-17 63,171 $17.3WF Mtn Resort Summit WF May-15 Sep-16 1,700 $2.0WF Richatti Investment Group WF Apr-16 Nov-16 9,800 $2.5Total 1,208,486 $243.7

Construction and business projects.2016

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2016 Government Affairs Action Report - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce & CVB August 15, 2016

Issue/Bill Action Status LOCAL Ban on over-flights at GNP Monitor Quite! Glacier Coalition started petition to ban commercial flights over GNP Expand commercial air service (AERO) Support AERO providing guarantee for winter direct service to Chicago and San Francisco Glacier Rail Park Support $10M TIGER grant award announced Oct ’15; agreement pending satisfactory enviro. assessment Kalispell Bypass Support Drivable by Nov ‘16 Kalispell Core Area Plan Monitor City approved higher density and reduced parking requirements Kalispell Downtown Plan Monitor Kalispell Growth Policy Update Commented Advocating 1) healthcare a priority 2) greater density in H-1 zone Kalispell Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan Monitor Kalispell South Urban Renewal Plan Monitor Board reaffirms support for Kalispell City Airport at July 5 Council meeting Kalispell Transportation Plan Monitor Peccia Courthouse Couplet Study presented and Council workshop Mar 14 Kidsports Support $1.4M grant awarded; Chamber raised $100,000; signatures of support from 235 businesses VRBO zoning Commented Support 1) reasonable conditions for CUP in residential zones 2) pay all applicable taxes Westside Neighborhood Parking Plan Commented Pending STATE Four-year curriculum bill Monitor Possible bill to amend language on four-year degrees at two-year schools MT Infrastructure Coalition Monitor Joint meeting in Kalispell 6/14 with government affairs and transportation committees MT small community air service grant Support Working with MT Airport Managers Assoc. on a bill to create state tool for air expansion Workman’s compensation Monitor Possible bill to strengthen penalties for misrepresentation of pre-employment injuries FEDERAL DOL Overtime Rule Oppose Approved for Dec 1 start. Congress considering changes to reduce impact EPA Clean Power Plan Regulations Amicus brief Joined amicus brief of the US Chamber with 166 organizations from 40 states. Arguments 9/27 Fiduciary Rule Oppose Disadvantages small businesses with less than $50M of retirement assets HR 712 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees Support Takes important steps to stop abusive practice of “sue and settle”; greater participation in rules Trans Pacific Partnership Monitor Supported: nationally USCOC, NAM; locally CHS, Applied Materials; likely taken up 1Q17 POLITICS: Federal Offices: U.S. House Rep Monitor Zinke (R-Inc.) vs Juneau (D) Kalispell Schools Facility Bond Support Mail-in ballot scheduled for $52M

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Kalispell Schools Levy Monitor No levy request in 2016 State House – Flathead seats Monitor State Officers: Governor, others Monitor Bullock (D-Inc) vs Gianforte (R) State Senate – Flathead seats Monitor Government Affairs Committee Meetings – Meets every other Friday during the Session; second Monday at noon for balance of year Date Topic Presenter Action Attend Jan 11 Local issues in 2016 Russell, Pence, Flatau City, County, Kalispell Schools goals and projects on the table for 2016 16 Mar 14 Couplet, state report Baker, Myhre Montana infrastructure coalition, couplet, growth policy 18 May 9 Fiduciary, Overtime, Infrastructure Baker, Myhre Also, growth policy, Gianforte meeting, VRBO’s 9 Jun 20 Elections update; airport Baker, Mayor MT primary elections recap by Baker; city airport discussion of options 11 Sep 6 Oct 10 Nov 14 Dec 12 Letter to the Editor and Guest Editorial: Date Title Author Published Jan 3 5 takeaways on Flathead economy Joe Unterreiner, President Daily Inter Lake 1/3; Beacon 1/7

2016Membership Report

2016Starting

Base Accounts (Drops) Downgrade Upgrade Adds

Total Paid Accts

Starting Base $ $ Downgrade $ Drops $ Upgrade $Adds$ Ending Base

Attrition Accounts

Attrition Dollars

Jan 63 8 0 0 4 59 $25,965 $0 -$2,825 $0 $1,415 $24,555 12.7% -10.9%Feb 81 9 0 0 6 78 $40,375 $0 -$2,910 $0 $2,360 $39,825 11.1% -7.2%Mar 68 2 0 0 6 72 $36,745 $0 -$710 $0 $2,040 $38,075 2.9% -1.9%Apr 69 6 1 0 14 77 $27,220 -$685 -$3,045 $0 $5,280 $28,770 8.7% -11.2%May 56 3 0 0 12 65 $22,145 $0 -$1,065 $0 $4,400 $25,480 5.4% -4.8%Jun 33 1 0 0 15 47 $11,435 $0 -$195 $0 $5,850 $17,090 3.0% -1.7%Jul 41 0 0 0 7 48 $16,900 $0 $0 $0 $2,325 $19,225 0.0% 0.0%Aug 19 0 0 0 4 23 $18,775 $0 $0 $0 $1,420 $20,195 0.0% 0.0%Sep 72 0 0 0 0 72 $31,415 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31,415 0.0% 0.0%Oct 36 0 0 0 0 36 $14,670 $0 $0 $0 $0 $14,670 0.0% 0.0%Nov 34 0 0 0 0 34 $19,625 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,625 0.0% 0.0%Dec 69 0 0 0 0 69 $49,275 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,275 0.0% 0.0%

YTD 641 29 1 0 68 680 $314,545 ($685) ($10,750) $0 $25,090 $328,200 4.5% -3.4%

Year End Goal: $341,205

Percentage of Goal Met: 96.19%

The Contribution of Health Care to Kalispell’s Economy 1

Summary Health care is Kalispell’s largest industry, and one of its fastest growing.

Kalispell’s health care industry employs nearly 6,300 people (15.9 percent of total employment) and pays more than $313,000,000 in wages (20.8 percent of total wages). Since 1990, health care employment in Kalispell grew by 180 percent, and health care wages grew by 340 percent (adjusted for inflation).

How does health care contribute to Kalispell’s economy? While size matters,

looking only at the jobs and incomes tied to the health care sector fails to capture the full contribution of health care to the regional economy.

Health care is essential. It is essential for healthy people, and it is essential for

healthy economies. In this report, we describe the different ways that health care contributes to Kalispell’s economy, and we provide some numbers that help describe the magnitude of its contribution.

Highlights of this report include:

Kalispell’s health care sector is necessary. Health care produces health, and health is very valuable. People want to live and live well. They recognize that access to health care is an important part of enjoying a healthy life. As such, without its health care sector many people and businesses would move away from (or never move to) Kalispell. Some people would remain in Kalispell, but travel for care, draining potentially hundreds of millions of dollars from Kalispell’s economy. Losing people, firms, or health care spending would harm Kalispell’s economy. It would reduce economic activity (i.e., the number of jobs and amount of income) in Kalispell, and it would reduce Kalispell’s capacity to grow.

Kalispell’s health care sector directly or indirectly accounts for over 30%

of the regional economy. Quantifying the effects of the loss of health care is tricky. Because economists have not seen what happens when a large community loses health care, our ability to describe the full effects of health care is limited. However, we can use existing models to provide an imperfect answer the question, “how much would total employment, income, and output fall if Kalispell lost roughly 6,300 health care jobs and $313 million in health care payroll?” If no one could purchase health care in Kalispell, the direct and ripple effects of this loss would shrink Kalispell’s economy by more than 30 percent. It would reduce total employment in Kalispell by over 12,000 jobs, reduce total income by nearly $500 million, and reduce total output by approximately $1 billion. These estimates understate the true impact of health care on economic activity in Kalispell by a large amount. It does not account for the fact that many people and businesses would not locate in region that did not offer health care.

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2

Kalispell’s health care sector is efficient. Life expectancy at age 40 is 2-4 years longer in Kalispell than in other parts of the country. This ranks Kalispell in the top 5% of areas. Kalispell’s health care facilities receive high quality ratings from the federal government. Health care spending per person in Kalispell is thousands of dollars less than in other parts of the country. Thus, Kalispell residents enjoy great health outcomes, high quality facilities, but lower than average health care spending. This indicates that Kalispell’s health care system generates great value.

Health care is expected to continue to grow. Bureau of Labor Statistics

projects that health care employment will grow by 21 percent between 2014 and 2024. This projected growth rate exceeds the projection for every other industry. A 21 percent increase in health care employment would mean 1,300 additional health care jobs in Kalispell by 2024. Of course, Kalispell’s health care growth has exceeded the U.S. rate in recent decades. If Kalispell continues to grow its population at a relatively fast rate (and a more robust health care sector may contribute to this), Kalispell’s health care employment will likely rise by much more than this estimate.

By the Numbers

6,300 Number of workers in health care industry, 16 percent of Kalispell’s employment.

$313,000,000 Total payroll paid to health care workers, 21 percent of total payroll.

12,000 Total number of jobs in Kalispell directly or indirectly attributable to health care, 30% of total employment.

$500,000,000 Total payroll directly or indirectly attributable to health care.

$147,000,000 Spending on new health care facilities, 2012-2018

4,025 Number of health care jobs added since 1990. A 180% increase and nearly 50% more new jobs than next highest industry.

$243,000,000 Growth in health care wages since 1990. A 340% increase (adjusted for inflation.

20 Percent of patients who come from outside of Kalispell for care.

42 Number of counties (out of 1600 with data) that offer a longer life expectancy at age 40..

$2500 How much less Medicare spends per beneficiary than the US avg.

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce – Digital and Marketing Report

Kalispellchamber.com July 2016 % Change vs. June 2016 Users 10,288 +27.6% Page Visits 31,713 +20.9% New Users 9,508 +26.9% Returning Visitors 6,880 +38.6% Growth in Mobile Desktop: 7,425 -2% Mobile: 7,166 +105.7%

Tablet: 1,794 28.2% Current Projects Give Consumers an Inside Look – Google 360 Street View Indoors

o Next Photography Date scheduled for September 29 Confirmed: Sportsman Ski Haus, Hops Downtown Grill, Professional Therapy Associated (5

locations) Flathead High School XQ Challenge, Community School

o Sits on the planning committee Adventure to China 2017

o Building marketing materials Will build and send newsletters to all travelers again

Flathead Healthcare Council o Building 2-Page summary for August 30 luncheon o Building final report & working with local printing companies for bids o Working with Partners Creative for all language, press releases, media releases, etc.

Flathead Manufacturing Day

o Taking over scheduling businesses for tours o Building marketing materials

NWMT Fair and Rodeo Events

o Marketing materials for UNWIND, Parade and Stock Sale o Photographing all Stock Sale events

Planning For:

o Manufacturing Day, October 7 o Annual Banquet, November 10 o Small Business Saturday, November 26

Ongoing Projects:

o Luncheon promotions E-blasts, social media, newspaper creatives

o UWNIND promotions E-blasts, social media

o Website Updates

Intellectual Property Event with Senator Steve Daines

On Monday, July 18th Senator Steve Daines led a roundtable discussion on trade and intellectual property at Applied Materials. Co-hosting the event with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center.

Other speakers at the events included Applied Materials, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s GIPC, and the Montana High Tech Business Alliance. In addition to the discussion, Daines was awarded the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigous Spirit of Enterprise Award for his exemplary work in Congress supporting pro-growth, pro-job policies.

There were approximately 70 community members and business leaders in attendance and post-event coverage by both the Daily Inter Lake and KAJ News.

Buyers a crucial part of fair livestock sale Posted: Sunday, August 14, 2016 6:45 am

By KATE LUFKIN Special to the Inter Lake |0 comments Editor’s note: This is the second of three feature stories about the community impact of the market livestock sale to be held Aug. 20 at the Northwest Montana Fair. The first article appeared in a special fair insert in Sunday’s Daily Inter Lake. Each year more than 200 4-H and FFA students from Flathead County gather at the Northwest Montana Fair to sell the lambs, hogs, steers and heifers they have been raising for months. There are kids and animals everywhere under the roof of the Trade Center Building. Soapy buckets to keep animals clean, pitchforks to keep stalls dry and signs adorned with pictures of students and their animals seem to occupy every square foot of leftover space. While the energy and excitement in the building is undeniable, the real action starts Saturday morning in the auction ring. The students look up in the stands to see their friends, family and some spectators, but most importantly they’re searching the crowd for buyers. A buyer of an animal in the stock sale can expect to take home more than enough premium quality meat to feed a family and friends. In fact, on weigh-in day steers at the sale have been averaging 1,324 pounds, lambs 135 pounds and hogs 263 pounds. With such large animals, many potential buyers wonder what they’ll do with all the meat. For Flathead Electric Cooperative, the purchase has turned into something truly special. The co-op participates as a way to support the Flathead Valley’s agricultural roots and has been participating as a buyer since most longtime employees can remember. Each year the co-op purchases a few lambs, hogs and at least one steer. As soon as the meat has been processed it is delivered to food banks across the valley. This year they’re taking their support one step further. Look for the Flathead Electric Cooperative booth at the fair to enter the new Rib-eye Raffle. One lucky winner will take home 60 premium steaks and the food banks will not only receive the remaining meat, but also all of the money raised from the raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Glacier Precast Concrete also has been creative in its thinking for making sure the purchased meat is enjoyed by many. For the owners of the manufacturing company, Tom Anderson and his wife Tammy, this will be the 15th year they have participated in the sale. Tom helps with the weigh-in for beef, Tammy is a clerk at the sale and they purchase several animals each year as a way to support local students and say thank you to their employees. “The idea that they’re getting prime 4-H or FFA meat is huge to [the employees] and the guys know our company is actively supporting the community and their kids,” Tom said. “They look forward to our contribution every year and feel like we’re buying them dinner for a few nights.” Tom also believes supporting the sale is one of the best ways for a business to connect with its potential workforce — students. “Young people just don’t have much interaction with local businesses anymore. Being prominent at the sale helps us build a relationship with some of the kids. When they’re looking for work after graduation they may just look to us for a job,” he said. Glacier Precast has a number of current employees who came out of local 4-H and FFA programs.

Whether buyers keep the meat for themselves, their family and friends or donate it to someone else, they’re making a difference in the lives of local agricultural students. Last year, beef sales averaged $4,950, lambs sold for an average of $895, and pork for $1,550. For most students, the money earned from the sale of their animal goes toward purchasing another for next year’s sale and many of them have even started a savings account for college. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a buyer at the sale, or want to know other ways to share your purchased meat, contact the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, an organizing partner of the sale at (406)758-2806. The market livestock sale begins with a buyers breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Trade Center. The sale starts at 8:30 a.m. The Kalispell Chamber will host an Unwind social gathering from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Depot Park in Kalispell, where participants will be able to meet local 4-H and FFA students along with several of their animals; a free pig roast is part of the event.

Kate Lufkin is a marketing and communications specialist for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

July Attendance Shatters All-Time Record in Glacier National Park More than 1.5 million visitors have passed through the park’s entrances this year BY BEACON STAFF // AUG 8, 2016 // OUTDOORS

Glacier National Park experienced its busiest month on record in July, according to the latest statistics released by the National Park Service.

Nearly 818,500 people visited the park last month, almost 113,000, or 19 percent, more than last July, according to the NPS. The previous all-time single-month attendance record was 699,650 in July 2014.

With the full opening of Going-to-the-Sun Road and favorable weather conditions, July became the third month in a row with record crowds this year. A total of 178,200 people visited Glacier in May, a new all-time record for the month, while nearly 430,000 people visited the park last month, 15,000 more than last year.

Overall visitation is up 13.8 percent in 2016. More than 1.5 million people have toured Glacier Park so far this year, compared to 1.3 million at this point in 2015.

To put the figures into perspective, about 11,400 people went through the west entrance of Glacier Park every day in July 2016, about a thousand shy of the total number of visitors to the park in 1916.

Visitors to St. Mary spiked more than 50 percent in July compared to the previous year. A total of 196,781 people entered the park through that section.

Visitation at the West Entrance spiked 13 percent with 354,660 people, compared to 313,784 last year. The Walton/Goat Lick area saw an 8.1 percent increase in visitors with 41,582 people, while Polebridge drew 22,132 visitors, up 15.2 percent from last year.

The number of overnight lodgings at park concessions grew 9.2 percent last month with 33,092 stays compared to 36,447 in July 2015. The number of RV overnight stays jumped nearly 10 percent to 36,177 and the tent overnight stays increased 10.3 percent to 43,496. The backcountry overnight stays jumped 3.8 percent to 11,143.

Glacier is in the midst of its busiest time of year. The months of June, July and August are historically the most crowded by wide margins. Last year, July saw more than 689,000 visitors. August numbers dipped due to wildfires but still reached 579,000 people. There were 675,000 visitors in August 2014.

Glacier Park has broken annual visitation records the last two years.

Kalispell Chamber Board Supports Bond Requests for New School, Upgrades School district to seek $54 million for school upgrades in Oct. 4 ballot election BY DILLON TABISH // AUG 9, 2016 // NEWS & FEATURES

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is endorsing a pair of bond requests for roughly $54.76 million to build a new elementary facility and renovate the city’s existing schools.

The board, encompassing 21 voting directors, agreed on its show of support on Aug. 1, citing the educational and community-wide benefits of the two bonds, which will be floated to voters this fall.

“Kalispell Public Schools provide diverse educational opportunities for all students that engages and challenges them, prepares them to be college and career ready, and results in responsible citizens for our community, state and nation,” the board’s resolution stated.

It added, “Good schools are one of the primary considerations in business and personal relocations to Kalispell and the Flathead Valley.”

Kalispell Public Schools is seeking two bonds this fall to address overcrowding and deferred maintenance. The elementary district was over capacity by 219 students last year.

The mail-in ballot election is slated for Oct. 4. Ballots go out in September.

Voters in the Kalispell elementary district, which spans city limits and the surrounding area, will decide whether to approve a roughly $26 million bond to build a new kindergarten-through-fifth grade school on the south end of town and remodel the existing elementary sites and middle school.

For the 20-year bond, property taxes would increase an estimated $99 annually on a home in the district valued at $170,000, according to school officials.

Residents in the elementary district will also vote on a separate bond request with residents in the larger high school district, which includes Kalispell and 13 partner districts in the outlying valley. The request is for a $28.76 million bond that would go toward remodeling sections of Flathead High School that are over 100 years old as well as deferred maintenance, along with an expansion of the Agricultural Education Center and upgrades at Linderman Education Center. The bond would also fund maintenance needs at Glacier High School, rebuild the main field at Legends Stadium and expand parking opportunities near Flathead.

For the high school bond, property taxes would increase roughly $48 annually for a home valued at $170,000, according to school officials.

If both bonds were approved, property taxes would increase roughly $147 annually for a $170,000 home in both the elementary and high school district.

“Recent Smarter Balanced Assessment data demonstrates that students at Kalispell Public Schools achieve above the state averages and in many cases are some of the highest among AA districts and it is important to continue to advance student performance,” the chamber board resolution stated.