February 28, 2025 - Speaker - Josh Smith, Founder, Missoula Knife Company

Josh will share his personal story of starting his own knife making business from scratch, the challenges of operating a company in Missoula and his plans for the future as he opens his new 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. Check out the Montana Knife Company online.

February 21, 2025 - Speaker - Bob Campbell, Missoula City Council, Ward 5

Please join us to hear Bob discuss current issues facing the Missoula City Council, from how people are charged for sidewalks in front of their houses, taxation, transportation and a range of other issues.

Information on the Missoula City Council can be found on their website.

February 14, 2025 - NO MEETING - Thelma Baker Celebration of Life

Thelma Baker, a long time Missoula Republican and ex-officio member of the Five Valleys Pachyderm executive board, passed way on January 8. Funeral services begin at 10:30 am Friday, February 14 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane, Missoula, followed by a reception at noon. 

January 31, 2025 - Speaker - Chad Bauer, Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

The local Chamber of Commerce has a new Chief Executive Officer, Chad Bauer. We haven't heard from the Chamber of Commerce for a while. Chad will discuss their vision for Missoula's business growth and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing Montana's local businesses. 

Visit the chamber's website https://www.missoulachamber.com/

January 24, 2025 - Speaker -David Sanders

David will cover political topics locally, statewide, and nationally.