who are mwed investor‐members?

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Who Are MWED Investor‐Members?

Whether you’re laying the early foundations of your business success or at a point where you’re ready to reinvest your expertise and resources into the growth of others, Montana West Economic Development has a place for you as a Member‐Investor. Every investment level with MWED marries the opportunity of giving with that of growing in the Flathead Valley. At no other organization can you network with the area’s top business leaders, on topics uniquely relevant to entrepreneurs, in the way you can at MWED. You will gain cutting‐edge insights of economic development, and even become an influencer of your community’s growth and stability. In true Montana spirit, MWED Member‐Investors are ever ready to roll up their sleeves and work together to bring growth and strength to our Valley. Economic success doesn’t happen in isolation—so we work as a team, knowing that as we build strong communities we help ensure that our businesses thrive.

We work as a team, knowing that as we build strong

communities we help ensure that our businesses thrive.

Together as a Community, MWED makes Economic Development a reality. Who are WE? Community and

Business Leaders driven to infuse economic excellence in the Flathead Valley. At MWED, there is a place for

YOU to thrive and grow, and help others in your community do the same. You care about a focus on local

and county economic development and desire a broader, horizontal reach. That’s why you invest in MWED’s

efforts to grow the Flathead Valley’s economic outlook.

MWED Member-Investor Community

By joining MWED you can:

Support and cultivate an environment for entrepreneurs to grow

Garner the support of a team of professionals

Gain access to Member-Only events

Engage in networking opportunities

Offer input and influence through collaboration

Lead as a Board Member

Support Community Development Initiatives and large community projects throughout the Flathead Valley in conjunction with Flathead County Economic Development Authority

Benefit from strategic alliances with other statewide organizations to increase awareness, leverage resources and expand MWED’s area of influence

Patron

Large corporations, established as leaders in the economic community. Your organization

employs a significant number of people, and you want to ensure quality jobs remain and increase,

and that the Valley attracts and equips qualified people to fill these positions. You are capable,

willing and prepared to stand in the role of leader and advisor.

Anchor

Embracing the power of collective action is the driving force of your commitment to improving

the business environment by acting as a voice and advocate. You recognize the relationship

between the prosperity of the region and the success of your own business by investing in and

supporting influential initiatives and projects on behalf of your industry and the community. You

broaden your reach and gain strength through impactful collaboration, providing valuable insight

and influence to your peer businesses.

Cornerstone

Medium-sized businesses, with a record and reputation for stability and improvement. You

have wisdom and advice to pass along based on your experience of struggle and success.

You know that a rising tide raises all boats and business of every size benefits from a diversified

economy.

Pillar

You have a proven track record in business, but you’re not through growing. You realize the

value of having an active role in your community and support measures to improve and increase

the economy that are beneficial to your business or organization. You can give

empathy and insight to the start-up business owners, but realize you’re not beyond learning from

more seasoned entrepreneurs.

Trailblazer You’re in those beginning years of business ownership, just getting started or sacrificing for the

sake of growth. Or, you may be a small business by design, stable and ready to share the kind of

wealth called experience, encouragement and know-how.

Partner and

Contributor

Community service motivates your decisions and actions. You are Chamber Representatives,

Non-Profit Organizations, Educators, Members of Local Government and Interested Individuals.

You understand the significance that economic development impacts a community.

MWED Investor-Member Benefits

Investor Level

Patron Anchor Cornerstone Pillar Trailblazer Partner

Annual Investment

Benefits

$7,500 +

Investor

$5,000 +

Investor

$2,500 +

Investor

$1,500 +

Investor

$500 +

Investor

Varies

General

Company logo displayed on website X

Event sponsor recognition X X

Newsletter recognition as top sponsor X X

Company logo displayed in kiosk video X X X

Co-sponsor industry driven event X X X X

Company link on website X X X X

Opportunity to introduce business at

Board Meeting X X X X

Opportunity for a brief presentation at

special events X X X X

Nominate, vote and/or serve as a Board

Member X X X X X

Ability to promote business events on

MWED/Flathead Events digital calendar X X X X X X

Free grant-writing assistance X X X X X X

Mentorship/Business Counseling X X X X X X

All Investor Levels Enjoy these Core Benefits:

Up-to-date information on new projects, business

expansions and future market opportunities

Priority business referrals and assistance

Free use of MWED Conference Room

Social media share and promotion

Success story feature

Have access and input in Flathead County Economic

Development Authority’s large community projects

Preferred pricing for special events

Priority invitation to business seminars

Recognition as Member in the Annual Report

Network with area leaders and executive decision-makers

Serve on committees and task forces

Access to economic research and data

MWED representation through speaking engagements

and/or presentations at business and industry events


MWED Investor-Member Application

Print Name Authorized Signature Date

Business Name

Street Address

City State Zip

Website Phone #

Primary Contact Name Job Title

Email Address Phone #

Billing Contact ☐ Same as Primary ☐ Other (complete below)

Billing Contact Name Job Title

Street Address City State Zip

Email Address Phone #

Special Billing Instructions:

Investor Level ☐ Patron ($7,500+) ☐ Anchor ($5,000+) ☐ Cornerstone ($2,500+)

☐ Pillar ($1,500+) ☐ Trailblazer ($500+) ☐ Partner/Contributor (Varies)

Annual Contribution $_______________

Frequency of Invoice ☐ Quarterly ☐ Annually

Delivery Method ☐ Print ☐ Email to Billing Contact

In order to foster job creation and growth, business investment, and wealth generation in the Flathead Valley, we support Montana West Economic Development.

Patron

Pillar Cornerstone

BNSF Railway

Fun Beverage, Inc.

G4 Holdings

Greenway Capital Group

LHC, Inc.

Northwest Drywall and Roofing Supply

Northwestern Energy

The Daily Interlake

Westcraft Homes

Big Sky, Inc.

Cornerstone Wealth Management

Entrust Property Solutions

F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber

Freedom Bank

Glacier Stone Supply

Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

Nomad GCS

TrailWest Bank

Vault Media

Thank you to the following MWED Investor-Members for their generous support and partnership.

MWED Investor-Members

Anchor

Snyder Construction Group

Trailblazers

Partners & Contributors

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services

Auxi Solutions

Basecamp Coworking

Big Sky Public Relations

City of Columbia Falls

City of Kalispell

City of Whitefish

Crowley Fleck PLLC

Cushing Terrell

Deliverfund

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Elevated Accounting

Endpoint Utility Corp.

Express Employment Professionals

Firehouse Subs

First Montana Bank

Flathead Beacon

Flathead County

Flathead Valley Brokers

NW MT Assoc. of Realtors

Park Side Credit Union

PayneWest Insurance

Red Lion Hotels, LP

Rocky Mountain Bank

Smartlam

Stampede Packing Company

State Farm Insurance, Lyle Mitchell

Swank Enterprises

The ZaneRay Group

Three Rivers Bank of Montana

Turner Askew & Associates

U.S. Bank

Valley Bank of Kalispell

Verafi

Western Building Center

WGM Group

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Flathead Valley Community College

Glacier Park International Airport

Glacier West View

Hurraw! Balm

Insured Titles

J2 Business Products

Jackola Engineering & Architecture

Jordahl & Sliter PLLC

JCCS, PLLC

Kalispell Center Mall

KLJ Engineering

Logan Imaging

LC Staffing

Mann Mortgage

MontanaSky Networks

National Parks Realty

Bigfork Chamber of Commerce

Chany Reon Ockert Consulting

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen Chamber of Commerce

Flathead Community Foundation

Foy’s to Blacktail Trails

Glacier Insurance Strategies

Glacier Wholesalers

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

Kalispell Downtown Association

MWED Investor-Members

Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce

Law Office of Vincent G. Rieger

Moore, Cockrell, Coicoechea & Johnson, P.C.

Raymond James Financial Services

River Meadows Ranch

RTM Brothers

State Farm Insurance, Tim Murphy

State Farm Insurance, TJ Wendt

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce


2021 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Jason Williams Flathead Electric Cooperative Chair Thomas Moody Northwestern Energy Vice Chair Ty Weber Logan Imaging North Treasurer Don Rich Cornerstone Wealth Management Past Chair Dennis Beams Glacier Bank At-Large Beckie Christiaens Flathead Valley Community College At-Large

Directors Don Bennett Freedom Bank Matt Baldwin Daily Inter Lake Kellyn Brown Flathead Beacon RG Dickey Swank Enterprises Scott Nicholson First Interstate Bank Ryan Jones Morrison-Maierle Derrick Woodward Nomad Brent Brown Greenway Development Group Tagen Vine Logan Health Rebekah King Bigfork Representative Pam Holmquist Flathead County Commissioner Susan Nicosia City of Columbia Falls Doug Russell City of Kalispell David Fetveit Lakeside/Somers Representative Connie McCubbins Evergreen Chamber Representative Kevin Gartland Whitefish Chamber Representative Lorraine Clarno Kalispell Chamber Representative

MWED Board Members

Christy Cummings Dawson | President and CEO Christy has an MBA and a BA in Political Science. She brings several years of experience in both the public and private sector, and has worked on a number of projects that bridged the two. Her experience includes wildland firefighting, local economic development, and Planning/Community Development. [email protected]

Stephen Walter | Loan Officer Stephen is an Indiana native living in the beautiful state of Montana. He is passionate about small businesses, helping the community and growing awareness of opportunities. He loves spending time outdoors and enjoying what this beautiful state has to offer. [email protected]

Lara Russell | Accounting Manager Lara maintains the highest standard of accuracy and accountability in overseeing MWED and FCEDA funds. With degrees in Economics and Business Administration, a background in the brokerage industry as a fully licensed Financial Professional, and accreditation as a Certified Public Financial Officer through the Government Finance Officers Association, Lara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role at MWED. [email protected]

Ben Thiem | Membership Director Before joining Montana West Ben served as the Director of Member Services at the League of Chicago Theatres for 17 years. In that role he was the point person for 250 companies, overseeing their membership, communications, grant-writing, and professional development programming. [email protected]

Lisa Mey | PTAC Advisor Lisa brings over 30 years of experience as an Office Manager and Bookkeeper for private businesses and nonprofit agencies to her role at Montana West. Originally from the East Coast, Lisa moved to the Flathead Valley in 2017. She is excited to help local businesses grow and succeed. [email protected]

MWED Staff Members

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