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Venture BoldlyCatapult Your Career with the Kalispell ChamberSend us your feedback!Ready to transform your professional trajectory? The Discover Kalispell Chamber unveils Catapult Collective, an innovative leadership and career development program poised to revolutionize how professionals grow in the Flathead Valley.Catapult Collective serves professionals at every career stage—from emerging leaders to seasoned executives contemplating retirement. What truly distinguishes Catapult Collective is its three-pronged approach: career-focused educational events, structured mentorship opportunities, and meaningful relationship building beyond surface-level networking. The mentorship component pairs emerging professionals with established leaders from key Flathead industries including technology, banking, manufacturing, and tourism. The program lau...2025-05-1220 min
Venture BoldlyVenturing Boldly in 2024Send us your feedback! Join us as Lorraine Clarno, President and CEO of the Discover Kalispell Chamber, shares an exciting look into the Chamber's 2024 initiatives. From the strategic relocation to Main Street to a strong emphasis on a vibrant downtown and a focus on education, this episode is your personal roadmap to understanding the growth and vitality being cultivated in our town.We tackle the complexities of expansion with a keen eye on the infrastructure needs, property values, and the delicate dance of honoring heritage while welcoming new energy. Lorraine provides a nuanced perspective on t...2024-02-0531 min
W.A.C.E.'s Chamber Leadership PodcastReflections and Inspiration for the FutureIn this episode we are joined by Lorraine Clarno, ACE, 2023-2024 Board Chair and Whitney Diver McEvoy, Board Chair Elect as they reflect on the Association's past year and set intentions and inspiration for the year ahead.
2024-01-2314 min
Venture BoldlyEp. 1 - Venturing Boldly with the Discover Kalispell ChamberSend us your feedback!Featuring:Lorraine Clarno, President & CEO of the Discover Kalispell ChamberTagen Vine, Chamber Board Chair and Chief Development Officer for the Flathead Valley Community College FoundationThis episode sponsored by: Nomad GCS | Discover Kalispell Chamber | Workforce FlatheadIn this episode we're talking about the Kalispell Chamber, its core programs, and its Venture Boldly initiatives. Topics include:Tagen's role as the new Board ChairWorkforce issues: The role of the Workforce & Special Initiatives Director, child care, Workforce Flathead, workforce housing solutionsKalispell & Flathead Valley tourism: Destination Marketing, sustainable tourism, the Park Line Trai...2022-10-2028 minW.A.C.E.'s Chamber Leadership PodcastAdvice for New CEOs or Anyone Thinking of Making a MoveIn this week’s episode Dave Kilby is joined by Lorraine Clarno, ACE, President/CEO of the Kalispell (MT) Chamber and W.A.C.E. Chair-Elect. Lorraine shares lessons learned from her twenty-seven years of experience in the chamber industry and offers advice to both professionals new to the industry and executives moving from one chamber to another. Listen to the end for a sneak peek of our new CEO Peer Group Program which will be coming soon!
2022-04-1219 min
Inside Washington County with Rob SolomonBeaverton and Hillsboro Chambers of CommerceOur guests today are Lorraine Clarno, Executive Director for Beaverton’s Chamber of Commerce. Lorraine has served the Chamber more than twenty years and is well known in the community.
Also joining us today is Deanna Palm, President of the Hillsboro Chamber. Deanna has been with Hillsboro Chamber for over 18 years.
We have been living in a pandemic for months. In this interview we explore the impact COVID-19 has had on our economy in Washington County and how we’ve been responding. We also discuss what’s likely to happen as we struggle on with the ba...2020-09-0627 min
You Don't Say...Episode 1 - This Ain't Your Daddy's Chamber... and Why Would You Want to Go There AnywaySend us feedback!We're talking with Lorraine Clarno, President and CEO of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce about the role that Chambers play for their members. In particular we address the need for younger entrepreneurs to become engaged with local chambers. We're also talking about what Lorraine and the Beaverton Chamber is doing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support You Don't Say via Venmo or PayPal. Follow us! | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin 2020-04-0150 min