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Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing and management organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli or Sanders counties, and work in a tourism-related business or organization.

“This is an interesting and dynamic time to be in the tourism industry,” says Racene Friede, Glacier Country President and CEO. “Tourism is one of the top two largest economic sectors in Montana, and hundreds of businesses in the region depend on tourism and visitors for their livelihood. Yet we need to maintain a balance, and Glacier Country is focused on ensuring economic sustainability for the region while preserving the quality of life for residents and quality of place for visitors.”

Those interested can find more information and an online application at https://partners.glaciermt.com/board-of-directors.

Glacier Country is recognized by the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) and the state of Montana as the official marketing and management organization for Western Montana. Glacier Country is funded in part by the state accommodations tax (bed tax) and by private membership funds. Geographically, Glacier Country includes Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties.