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Workforce Housing Summit March 13
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts its Workforce Housing Summit on March 13 at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish.
"Laying the Foundation" is the theme for the lunchtime event that includes representatives from the city, chamber, Housing Whitefish, Explore Whitefish and the Whitefish Housing Authority.
The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open house on Main Street Safety Action Plan
The city of Kalispell, in partnership with Kittelson and Associates Inc., has launched the Main Street Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing safety along the U.S. 93/Main Street corridor in downtown Kalispell.
This initiative was made possible through a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant.
The Main Street Safety Action Plan will develop strategies and projects to prevent fatalities and serious injuries along the Main Street corridor and the surrounding area. The plan's outcomes will be crucial in informing future design concepts that will foster a safer and more accessible downtown environment.
As part of the planning process, the city of Kalispell will hold an open house on Tuesday, March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall. Attendees can expect to learn more about the Main Street Safety Action Plan, provide feedback on proposed strategies, and engage in meaningful discussions with project representatives.
FVCC hosts Night at the Broussard
Flathead Valley Community College invites the community to experience "Night at the Broussard Center: Exploring Careers in Health Care" at the Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center for Nursing & Health Science on March 14.
Faculty, staff and students from over 15 different nursing and health sciences programs are coming together to present a health care simulation that offers a glimpse into what a day on the job is really like for a variety of health care occupations. In addition to this interactive activity, guests will have the opportunity to tour FVCC's facilities and learn more about the various healthcare programs offered.
Programs participating include: Certified Nursing Assistant, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare Office Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technician, Paramedicine, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Pre-Dental, Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology.
Nursing and Health Science Programs are offered at the Kalispell and Lincoln County Campuses. For qualified Flathead and Lincoln County high school students, FVCC provides a number of discounts and tuition waivers. Additionally, there are over 850 scholarships totaling over 1 million dollars available based on merit, financial need, or other criteria.