Leadership Flathead Application

Leadership Flathead
Discover Kalispell Chamber's two-year leadership development program.
Established in 1991.


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Please complete the online submission form. Applications will be reviewed in June and you will be invited to a brief interview. We do accept waitlist applications, and you will be notified if you are waitlisted.

By applying for the Class of 2026, you agree to the following:
Attending the September 11 Orientation from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Attending the Opening Retreat September 19 - 20 (Noon Friday until 5:00 pm Saturday)
Attending the program days on the 1st Wednesday of each Month, October - June, 2026
Serving as a program day planner for at least one day for the Class of 2027
Attending your Graduation Ceremony, which will be held June 3, 2026

By submitting this form, you consent to the use of your name, picture, silhouette, video reproductions of your physical likeness or verbal statements in print - for the marketing communications of Leadership Flathead.

Withdrawal by a participant from the program after July 31st will result in a 75% refund of tuition. After September 1st, refunds will not be issued. Credits may not be given for the next program year.


For more information, please click here or contact Lorraine Clarno at l.clarno@kalispellchamber.com or 406.758.2804.


Please note the dates and times of the program.
Our attendance policy is:
-Full attendance at the Retreat is required. (Sept. 19 - 20, 2025)
-A maximum of two excused absences are permitted for graduation eligibility in 2026.


Fields marked with an * are required.

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Personal Information

Home address

Mobile #

Personal Email Address

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Business Information

Business Address

Business Phone

Business Email

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Application Information




* Citizenship is NOT required for Leadership Flathead - however, it may limit participation on tours of secure areas. 


Please list any Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions. We try our absolute best to accommodate everyone when deciding on meals for meetings and events.  Please list ADA Accommodation Requests. 

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Educational Background

Please list any/all Degrees you have obtained.

Please list any/all Professional Institutions attended. 

Please list any/all Professional Training Programs you have completed. 

Please list any major social, business, or professional activities you have participated in over the past five years

Please list up to 3 MAJOR issues facing the Flathead Valley that you, as a LEADER, would like to effect change.

How do you think Leadership Flathead will help you fulfill your aspirations and goals as a Leader in the Community?

References
(List 2 individuals who may be contacted regarding your leadership qualifications.)

  • Please list 2 individuals who may be contacted regarding your leadership qualifications.

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Tuition

Tuition for Leadership Flathead Class of 2026: 

Discover Kalispell Chamber MEMBERS- $1400 per participant 

Non-Chamber members- $1600 per participant

Tuition is payable after acceptance into the program and must be received by July 15th, 2024.* 

*A 3% processing fee will be added to all payments made by credit card/debit card.

Please make checks out to:
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
2 S Main Street, Suite 205
Kalispell, MT 59901


Full Tuition for Leadership Flathead will be paid by: 

  • First Year:
    1. Attend orientation (September 12, 2024 | 6:00-8:00pm)
    2. Attend retreat (September 20-21, 2024 | Noon Friday - 5:00pm Saturday)
    3. Attend 9 monthly sessions scheduled October 2024 – June 2025 (Two excused absences are permitted.)
    Second Year:
    1. Help plan and present at 1 monthly session for the Class of 2027
    2. Attend your graduation ceremony in June 2026
    3. Volunteer 20 hours in our community and/or join a community service orientated board of directors

  • *Please Note: Withdrawal by a participant from the program after July 31st will result in a 75% refund of tuition. After September 1st, refunds will not be issued. Credits will NOT be given for the next program year.

  • By submitting this form, you consent to the use of your name, picture, silhouette, video reproductions of your physical likeness or verbal statements in print and/or digit - for the marketing communications of Leadership Flathead.