who are mwed investor‐members?
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44 2nd Avenue West • Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406.257.7711 • dobusinessinmontana.com Montana West Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.
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
44 2nd Avenue West • Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406.257.7711 • dobusinessinmontana.com Montana West Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.
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
44 2nd Avenue West • Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406.257.7711 • dobusinessinmontana.com Montana West Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.
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