Ronan Visitor's Center

10/28/2026

📣 Where Will Montana’s Next Workers Come From?

Join us for an informational session about 406 JOBS and Local Sector Partnerships on Thursday, October 29, from 12:00–1:00 PM at the Polson Library!

Montana communities are facing workforce challenges, from hiring and retention to training and career development. Local Sector Partnerships bring employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community partners together to identify local needs and work toward practical solutions.

Learn how this statewide initiative can help strengthen our local workforce, build career pathways, and connect more Montanans with good jobs right here at home.

🤝 Employers, educators, workforce partners, and community members are encouraged to attend!

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Polson Library

Learn more at 406jobsmt.com

10/27/2026

❤️ What Makes Ronan Special? Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

Join us for the next Community Heart & Soul Dinner & Discussion on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ronan Middle School Library!

🍽️ 5:30–6:00 PM: Check-in and dinner
💬 6:00–7:30 PM: Community workshop and discussion led by facilitators from the Montana Community Foundation

Let’s come together to share what makes Ronan a great place to live, work, and play! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers—we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Please register in advance so organizers can plan dinner: [Insert registration link]

10/26/2026

💙 Building Brighter Futures in the Mission Valley

Friends of the Children – Western Montana is making a difference in the lives of children and families through consistent mentorship, meaningful relationships, and community support.

Check out this update from Executive Director Ben Davis to learn more about their work, including the Flathead Nation program and the new Ronan clubhouse!

▶️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTpQCTWWfaQ

Learn more about their mission at Friends of the Children – Western Montana.

10/24/2026

🍂 NINEPIPES MUSEUM FALL GATHERING! 🍂

Join Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana for their 2026 Fall Gathering and end-of-season celebration!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM

Enjoy live music, a book reading, raffle drawing, food drive, early bird Christmas sale, guest artisans, refreshments, and more!

Come out and celebrate the season with the Ninepipes Museum community! 🍁🎃

10/21/2026

💜 SAFE HARBOR ART AUCTION & CELEBRATION 💜

Join SAFE Harbor for their “Be The Change” Art Auction and Celebration on October 24th at the Ronan Community Center.

Enjoy live and silent auctions featuring artwork, jewelry, pottery, carvings, sculptures, photography, special baskets and experiences, while supporting SAFE Harbor and the important work they do throughout our community.

They are also seeking sponsors, table captains, and donations. For more information or to get involved, call (406) 240-0640.

Together, we can create a safer, stronger community. 💜

10/20/2026

📣 Local Employers: Join the 406 JOBS Employer Exchange!

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry invites local employers and workforce partners to a one-hour working conversation focused on the workforce challenges facing our community.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 North Lake County Public Library, Polson

This is an opportunity to share your business’s workforce needs, discuss hard-to-fill positions, recruitment and retention challenges, training gaps, and barriers to employment. Participants will also explore available workforce resources and help shape future, locally led solutions.

🥪 Feel free to bring your own lunch to the conference room!

Your input matters! Help shape practical workforce solutions through Montana’s 406 JOBS initiative and strengthen our local economy.

📩 Questions? Contact Janelle Kimberlin
Montana Department of Labor & Industry
📞 (406) 594-9428
✉️ [email protected]

10/19/2026

📣 WE HAVE A NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT! 📸

The Ronan Chamber of Commerce has a new home on Instagram!

Our previous account is no longer accessible to us, so we’ve started fresh with a new official account.

📲 Follow us at

We’ll be sharing local business news, upcoming events, community updates, and plenty of reasons to celebrate the Ronan area and Mission Valley.

Please follow our new account and share this announcement to help us reconnect with our community on Instagram!

Thanks for supporting the Ronan Chamber of Commerce! ❤️

10/18/2026

🎃 THE GREAT PUMPKIN DROP! 🎃

Head to the St. Ignatius Airport on Saturday, October 24th for a fun-filled fall event!

🎃 Pumpkin Drop starting at 11 AM
🎟️ Raffle tickets: $10 per square
🧥 Coat giveaway for kids
🥄 Skillet throwing contest — men’s, women’s & kids’ divisions
🚁 Helicopter rides — $50 cash / $52 card
🌭 Hamburgers, hotdogs & c***r

Raffle proceeds benefit the St. Ignatius Chamber Fireworks Display!

📞 Questions? Call Stuart Morton at 406-210-2797.

10/13/2026