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Columbia Falls Transportation Plan Public Open House
Columbia Falls Transportation Plan Public Open House
You’re invited to attend the open house for the Columbia Falls Urban Area Transportation Plan on Monday, September 27 at Columbia Falls City Hall (130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT) 10:00 am - 11:30 pm.: Open House 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: City Council Work Session 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Open House & […]
New Rules for Foreign Investment: CFIUS Compliance for Montana Tech Businesses and Investors
New Rules for Foreign Investment: CFIUS Compliance for Montana Tech Businesses and Investors
If you are a U.S. technology business considering an investment involving a foreign person, certain transactions may be subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS is a U.S. federal interagency group charged with protecting national security. If CFIUS believes your transaction raises national security concerns, your investment […]
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Is Social Media Working for You?
Is Social Media Working for You?
Learn how to assess and understand which social platforms are right for your business; create content that builds community and gets movement; and understand analytics and data from social platforms to help you make better marketing decisions. Presenter: Karoline Rose is the Owner/CEO of KRose Company. Cost: Free to attend Registration: none required, go to […]
Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce September B.A.S.H.
Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce September B.A.S.H.
Join the Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce for the September Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, just a few miles south of Lakeside. Remember there will be having a raffle basket of local goods or gift cards. Every attendee will be able to drop their single business […]
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Life in the New Digital World – Pitfalls and Opportunities
Life in the New Digital World – Pitfalls and Opportunities
Dorsey’s Creative Industries Group presents its second in a series of webinars on topics impacting the creative industries and digital media space. Join us for a business and legal discussion on the acceleration of online use and consumption of digital content in the current environment, and its impact on areas such as iGaming, digital marketing […]
Small Business Resources for Preparedness, Relief, Recovery & Resiliency
Small Business Resources for Preparedness, Relief, Recovery & Resiliency
The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners and leaders with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for this week’s session on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. MST: Small Business Resources for Preparedness, Relief, Recovery, […]
Montana Renewable Energy Association Community Meeting
Montana Renewable Energy Association Community Meeting
Join MREA for a presentation and community discussion on small-scale solar September 29th from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Columbia Falls City Hall Council Chambers (130 6th St W). The solar market in Montana is changing. Solar is becoming more affordable and our local industry is growing. This means there are more opportunities for using solar […]
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Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know
Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know
Cyber insurance can protect your organization's financial interests, provide access to specialists to recover quickly from a breach and give you peace of mind. As premiums rise, many are asking how they can reduce their costs. Good cybersecurity can reduce cyber insurance costs. Join Pine Cove Consulting, Sophos Security, and PayneWest Insurance for a breakdown […]
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The GSA Schedules Program: What You Need to Know!
The GSA Schedules Program: What You Need to Know!
Eric Rettig, Small Business Specialist with GSA Region 8 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will be presenting on the GSA schedules program. Topics covered include: - An overview of the OSBDU and what it does. - The importance of conducting market research prior to getting on the GSA schedule. - The required […]
Grow with Google: Search and Maps
Grow with Google: Search and Maps
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. In […]
Power Up Your Nonprofit: Create your Business, Financial, Fundraising & Marketing Plan
Power Up Your Nonprofit: Create your Business, Financial, Fundraising & Marketing Plan
This four session course has been specifically designed for individuals who are brand new to the non-profit sector wanting to start a new non-profit. This course is also designed to help new nonprofit leaders who are looking to get back to the basics and strengthen the foundation of their organization. Date/Time: Session #1 10/5/21 10:00 […]
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The Small Business Webinar Series: Two Action Items to Improve Your Cybersecurity
The Small Business Webinar Series: Two Action Items to Improve Your Cybersecurity
We've all seen them. Scams, malicious emails, and threatening phone calls have increased at exponential rates since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. By some reports, cybercrime is up 600% since March 2020. Changes in work environments, consumer behaviors, and supply chains have also migrated even more of our business lives to virtual platforms. […]
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Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Meeting
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Meeting
Our monthly membership meeting this month will focus on childcare in the Flathead Valley. Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, and Kate McMahon, Applied Communications, will present the findings of their 2021 childcare study and discuss their action plan moving forward. Finding innovative, creative and meaningful solutions is going to take everyone. Through the study […]
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Expresso Yourself FAYP: Parkline Trail Walking Tour
Expresso Yourself FAYP: Parkline Trail Walking Tour
Join us for Espresso Yourself as we take a walking tour on the new trail through downtown Kalispell. Imagine the possibilities and learn more about our new trail system as we talk with Mark Rohweder from KLJ, Krista Lammers from the City of Kalispell and Katharine King from the City of Kalispell. Bring your coffee […]
Winning in the Workplace: Generous Listening- It’s a Contact Sport
Winning in the Workplace: Generous Listening- It’s a Contact Sport
Build robust listening skills to create empathy, understanding and support for your ideas. Learn to apply these skills to maximize your personal and professional effectiveness in the business world.
Resources and Relief for Your Small Business – Contracting and Procurement; Supporting Women Business Owners Women’s Programs
Resources and Relief for Your Small Business – Contracting and Procurement; Supporting Women Business Owners Women’s Programs
The SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners and leaders with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for our next session on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Resources and Relief for Your Small Business […]
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Change Happens—How To Lead Your Team Through Change
Change Happens—How To Lead Your Team Through Change
“Change” is the one constant we see daily in this current work environment. People process and handle change differently which defines their “change style.” Being aware of your change style and the change styles of your staff will make leading them through change more positive and productive. IN THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL: • Discover your […]
Hire Smart: Recruiting Secrets from Professional Staffing Experts
Hire Smart: Recruiting Secrets from Professional Staffing Experts
Cost: Free to Attend Location: In-person: Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology Building, Room 139 (in-person no need to register) or Zoom option: https://fvcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcO6trDotHNP3Z3fjcD_QRTou_HInaVCs please register in advance After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. As organizations throughout Montana revive, recover and rebuild post Covid 19, hiring […]
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce October Sundowner
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce October Sundowner
Join Bigfork Chamber of Commerce for their monthly networking event at Edward Jones Investments from 5-6:30pm. Plan to attend and network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events. Don’t forget to bring a few dollars for raffle tickets for you chance to win great prizes! The Public is welcome and no […]
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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Coffee Connect
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Coffee Connect
Coffee Connect is the Flathead Valley's premier networking and relationship building business meeting. We grow business relationships, promote doing business locally, exchange connections and support each other. The program features a host, a spotlight speaker, testimonials for Chamber members and 'pass the mic' to meet each other.
Employment Law Webinar
Employment Law Webinar
Agenda: 1. The Practical Consequences of HB 702 - Prohibiting discrimination based on vaccination status • Mark Feddes 2. Using Remote Workers in Montana – What employers need to know • Mike Green and Carina Wilmot 3. The Employer’s (Limited) Role in Workers’ Compensation Claims • Steve Jennings 4. Top 10 Employer Mistakes • Scott […]
Website Planning 101
Website Planning 101
Ready for a new website? Whether you're building it yourself or you decide to work with a pro, getting organized is the key to your website's success! Learn the step-by-step process of planning a successful website. Attendees will receive the free website planner workbook. About the speaker: Jessica Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a […]
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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Business Luncheon
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Business Luncheon
Get to know the candidates for council and mayor at the Kalispell City Council Candidate Forum. The luncheon will feature candidates: Mark Johnson and Did Daoud for Mayor, Chad Graham and Gabe Dillon for Ward 2, Rod Kuntz for Ward 3, and Angela Kennedy for Ward 4. Sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors.
Beer with the Boss: Courtenay Sprunger
Beer with the Boss: Courtenay Sprunger
Come enjoy an after-work event with a successful BOSS in the Valley. This quarter, we will be having beer with Courtenay Sprunger, owner and founder of Big Sky Public Relations. Drinks and apps will be provided! 🍻 Courtenay is the founder and CEO of a boutique public involvement firm based in Kalispell, Big Sky Public […]
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Winning in the Workplace: Expanding Your Influence
Winning in the Workplace: Expanding Your Influence
Your step by step guide to reaching mutually satisfactory agreements--at home, at work, and with people in any situation. You'll learn how to resolve disagreements agreeably without compromising relationships, and apply a set of highly effective negotiation tools, tactics and practices in a realistic business simulation.
Modern Cybersecurity Drawn From Medieval Castle Defense
Modern Cybersecurity Drawn From Medieval Castle Defense
What do moats, a key security feature of medieval castles, have to do with your business today? As the first line of defense from attack, the purpose of a moat was as a proactive defense mechanism. Today, your business needs an even more sophisticated security plan. As part of National Cybersecurity Month, Vision Net will […]
FCEDA October Board Meeting
FCEDA October Board Meeting
Flathead County Economic Development Authority’s Board Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month in Montana West Economic Development’s conference room.
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Practical Tips for Responding to Fair Use Inquiries
Practical Tips for Responding to Fair Use Inquiries
Join us for a practical conversation about fair use – IP expertise not required. Topics will include use of music, photos, videos, user generated content, and competitors’ alleged and actual trademarks in various contexts, including on social media, in domain names and legal and business presentations and pitches, and in developing technologies such as NFTs. […]
Executive Directors Roundtable
Executive Directors Roundtable
Are you an Executive Director in the Flathead Valley looking to connect with your colleagues? Join us for this quarterly gathering of nonprofit Executive Directors in a supportive environment to explore topics and challenges specific to the life of an ED. RSVP to
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce October Gone Fishin’
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce October Gone Fishin’
Please join this month's Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' hosted by The Pine Lodge On Whitefish River, Ascend Hotel Collection. This is a networking event for business representatives to interact with others, exchange information and develop professional and social contacts.
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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Walking UNWIND – Parkline Trail
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Walking UNWIND – Parkline Trail
Join us for a walking UNWIND as we take a walking tour on the new trail through downtown Kalispell. Imagine the possibilities and learn more about our new trail system as we talk with Mark Rohweder from KLJ, Krista Lammers from the City of Kalispell and Katharine King from the City of Kalispell. Bring your […]
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Google Webinar: Use Youtube to Grow Your Business
Google Webinar: Use Youtube to Grow Your Business
Video marketing is highly effective in boosting brand awareness, generating leads, increasing sales, and connecting with your audience. Did you know that YouTube is now the second-largest search engine in the world (behind Google) with over 2 billion monthly logged-in users watching 1 billion hours of video per day? Even more staggering is this stat: […]
Online Reputation Management – The Golden Ticket
Online Reputation Management – The Golden Ticket
The online reputation of a business is becoming more and more important each year. With the increase in virtual activity and customers researching businesses before interacting, your online reputation can be the difference between gaining or losing hundreds of new customers. This presentation will review different ways that listings, customer reviews, and owner responses can […]
Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce October B.A.S.H.
Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce October B.A.S.H.
Join the Lakeside/Somers Chamber for the October Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by the one and only Somers Lakeside Fire Department at their new building in Somers! Remember there will be having a raffle basket of local goods or gift cards. Every attendee will be able to drop their single […]
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The Great Resignation – Future Proofing Your Organization
The Great Resignation – Future Proofing Your Organization
The pandemic has redefined the role of work for many people, and raised questions around what it means to feel valued and how we each create value in the world. As a result, across the country, millions of workers are taking the leap and leaving their jobs - a phenomenon known as "the Great Resignation." […]
Business Model Canvas
Business Model Canvas
A one-page, visual, strategic management tool to quickly and easily define and communicate a business idea or concept in a focused but flexible way. Registration Deadline: 10/28/21 8:00 AM (MDT) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with […]
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Virtual HR Bootcamp
Virtual HR Bootcamp
11:00 am - 1:00 pm every Tuesday & Wednesday starting November 2, 2021 for 3 weeks via Online Zoom Conferencing Hiring, managing, disciplining and firing in Montana without getting burned! At this virtual bootcamp you will learn the HR functions for managers, supervisors, accounting, small business owners, non-profits and more! Learn more about Virtual HR […]
The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop
The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop
Have you been thinking about an idea and always wondered if you could make it a business? Are you a business owner but not a business school graduate? Are you passionate about the thing you do and don't know how to turn that passion into profit? Join GFDA and the Great Falls Small Business Development […]
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FAYP Expresso Yourself
FAYP Expresso Yourself
Join us for Espresso Yourself as we get to enjoy the morning --- learning about all the good the Flathead Food Bank does in our community. Afterwards, we will be able to give back and volunteer. Bring your coffee, comfortable shoes, and a non-perishable food item to donate. This event will be from 8:00-9:30. The […]
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Glacier Country Tourism Town Hall Meeting – Flathead County
Glacier Country Tourism Town Hall Meeting – Flathead County
You're invited to share your hopes, concerns and ideas in an engaging Tourism Town Hall led by two tourism experts—Jim McCaul of MMGY NextFactor and Cathy Ritter of Better Destinations. MMGY NextFactor is an industry-leading consulting firm that specializes in helping destinations deliver sustainable growth while building stronger communities. Better Destinations is a consulting practice […]
The Small Business Webinar Series: Organize and Use Your Branding Package
The Small Business Webinar Series: Organize and Use Your Branding Package
Presenter: KJ Kahnle This training event will be presented online at: https://www.montana.edu/extensionecon/smallbusiness/ Registration Deadline: 11/4/21 8:00 AM (MDT) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Hear experts provide an overview of small business development topics and phone in or type/chat questions or comments. We will […]
Build and Sell a Valuable Business
Build and Sell a Valuable Business
Will your business run without you? The value of your business depends on it. Take the first step and assess your business to the 8 key drivers that will increase the value of your business. Take an assessment to benchmark your business against 40,000 other nationwide businesses and unveil how you can make your business […]
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