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Leadership Flathead program seeks participants

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, Leadership Flathead, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023. Businesses and organizations interested in sending an individual through the program can find more information and complete the application process at https://kalispellchamber.com/leadership-flathead-application/.

The program requires a two-year commitment from participants. The Class of 2023 will begin with an opening reception and a full-day retreat in September followed by nine monthly skills-building sessions through June 2022. To supplement the training they receive during the first year, participants are expected to assume a new leadership role with a community organization or engage in a community-based project of their choosing during their second year of the program in addition to assisting with curriculum planning.

Leadership Flathead is intricately designed to develop tangible leadership skills, increase awareness of significant local issues, and build a tightly knit network of community leaders – all while strengthening the ability of current and emerging leaders to drive positive change in the Flathead Valley.

Throughout the course of the program, a variety of custom-designed sessions from community and industry leaders focus on topics such as education and workforce training, public safety, culture and tourism, human services, and planning, growth and government. Additionally, a skills-building theme is integrated into each of the sessions and includes activities that reflect conflict resolution, strategic planning, organizational change, and collaboration.

For more information contact Program Director Margit Baake at [email protected] or 406-758-5054.

Empire Builder 'back on track' for Memorial Day

After being reduced to service of only three days a week during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Amtrak's Empire Builder line, which stops in Whitefish and East Glacier, will be restored to full service one week before Memorial Day.

The line will return to seven-day-a-week service for the first time in about a year on May 24.

Kalispell Regional plans job fair

Kalispell Regional Healthcare will hold a Spring Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Glacier Conference Center, 1375 U.S. 93 North in Kalispell.

There are a wide range of job opportunities available, from entry level positions requiring no experience to professional and clinical positions for new graduates and those with experience. All positions are eligible for sign-on bonuses starting at $500.

Recruiters will be on site all day and are prepared to make some job offers on the spot. Schedule an interview appointment online at krh.org/jobfair. Bring your resume, work history and reference contact information. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Suicide prevention in the workplace

The Nate Chute Foundation, in coordination with the Flathead City-County Health Department, is offering a free one-hour virtual training session at noon on Monday, May 17, to help Whitefish businesses gain knowledge and build skills in suicide prevention.

To register, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0udeqorTIoG9x3zWy0EMfaTcFqKY1BfK8K