VentureBOLDLY with your Discover Kalispell Chamber as we discuss topics relevant to our community. February's Business Matters Luncheon takes a close look at retention. Thank you to Nomad Global Communications Solutions, Inc. for sponsoring this event. Retention is KING. With unemployment rates at historic lows across the state and lower in the Flathead, employee retention […]

Join us Thursday, February 17th, 5:00-6:30pm at First Interstate Bank Appetizers; beverages; games; visiting & sharing news. Stop in and visit with your fellow Chamber members.

Most businesses have an employee handbook. All too often, these handbooks are simply doorstops or bookends that rarely do they get dusted off and referenced. Business owners and leaders – you are missing out on one of the best tools to define your company’s culture, provide an excellent framework for your employees to work by, […]

Join us for the February Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by Glacier Bank in Lakeside. Remember we will have a raffle; every attendee will be able to drop their single business card into a jar for the chance to win! Drawing will be held after announcements and you must still […]

Calling all Flathead Valley Manufacturers! Join us at Brannigan's Pub for a kick-off reception for the newly re-booted Kalispell Chamber manufacturing alliance. Hosted by the Kalispell Chamber and lead by alliance chair, John Ghekiere of ClassOne Technology, this event kicks off a new era in Flathead Valley manufacturing, joining businesses together in seeking solutions to […]

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. HOST: Valley Bank

Come enjoy an after-work event with a successful BOSS in the Valley. This quarter, we will be having beer with Joe Kola, President of Stockman Bank. Drinks and apps will be provided!

Topic: Current Events and Development in the City of Columbia Falls Presented by City Manager Susan Nicosia, Police Chief Clint Peters, Fire Chief Karl Weeks, Public Works Director Chris Hanley, Finance Director Shawn Bates and City Clerk Barb Staaland.

This month, the Flathead Food Bank will be hosting. Come learn about their upcoming expansion and renovation. They will be offering tours of their newly expanded facility as well. Bring your business cards and come ready to network. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. No cost to attend. Bring a friend! Flathead Food Bank mission: […]

Culture is the bedrock of any organization--simply put, it's how people work together to get stuff done. And trust is the key to creating a vibrant culture that brings out the best in people, boosts loyalty and engagement, and produces uncommon results. In this class you'll learn 4 key steps that build an inclusive, trusting, […]

Representatives from the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Headwaters Foundation, First Interstate Banc Foundation, and Whitefish Community Foundation will share insights on their funding priorities and how to put together a strong grant application.

Join us for our monthly networking event at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. 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 […]

Workforce Flathead - Addressing Your Needs with Action. Come hear from our partners in Workforce Development and get a glimpse into all of the work planned for 2022. Summer Jobs Program, Career & Job Fairs, Entrepreneurial Lemonade Day, Talent Pipeline Management Opportunities and more

Designed for individuals who would like to start their own business. This is a great overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options, and business planning. A wealth of information and resources are provided free of charge.

Please join us for this month's Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' hosted by Home Consign and Design. This is a networking event for business representatives to interact with others, exchange information and develop professional and social contacts.

Location: Zoom Register: Here Cost: Free to attend Over the past two years, many things have changed for employers and businesses. One of the top concerns is the difficulty in finding one of your most essential assets: a motivated employee engaged and committed to your company. Even more important than finding those great employees is […]

Join us for this month's Coffee Connect hosted by Flathead County! 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 […]

Join the Flathead Area Young Professionals for Speed Networking! Bring your business cards and get ready to make some professional connections. This will be a fun, easy-going way to meet other young professionals and broaden your network. Can’t wait to see you there! This event is free. Bring a friend. Open to anyone ages 21-40ish. […]

TOPIC: WORKFORCE STAFFING CHALLENGES PRESENTERS: JOHN CALDWELL, JOB SERVICE & DOROTHY MEYER, NOMAD LOCATION: SNAPPY'S EVENT CENTER 1400 HIGHWAY 2 EAST LIMITED SEATING- REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE https://www.evergreencofc.com/event-4726974?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=3/22/2022

Join us for the March Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by Zen Den in Lakeside, located within the Lakeside Town Center (event will be held in the lobby). Remember your business cards for the chance to win a free massage! Drawing will be held after announcements and you must still […]

This highly interactive workshop will guide you through a process to quickly align the members of your team with the direction of your organization. Develop the framework for a pragmatic and inspiring set of shared values and resulting trust agreement developed as a team to use for initial training, ongoing evaluation, and is used as […]

Our second Growth Summit will expand our critical conversations and knowledge-building to identify community values, advocacy priorities, and drive solutions to ensure smart growth. Growth and Momentum Across the Flathead Marketing Downtown Kalispell Public Safety's Role in Smart Growth Continued Conversation... Childcare and Attainable Housing Manufacturing Keynote

Make the most of this precious time! Join us for a panel discussion focused on challenges and opportunities of retirement, new developments in the workplace, volunteer opportunities, becoming an entrepreneur and more. "Retirement's not the end of the road. It's the beginning of the open highway." Moderated by Phil Quigley, of Quigley & Associates, the […]

Join us for the first ever Bigfork Job Fair at Bigfork High School! Student Job Seekers 1-2:15pm Career Exploration 2:15-3:15pm Encore & Retiree Job Seekers 3:30-4:30pm Open to the Public 4:30-6pm Click here to register your business. Bigfork has long experienced seasonal staffing shortages and this year looks to be more of the same. That […]

Thinking Thursdays are back! Join your Discover Kalispell Chamber at the first Thinking Thursday of 2022. Dr. Chris Leck of PTA Physical Therapy proudly presents Movement is Medicine. Together we will take a look at the current state of movement in America and how certain lifestyle behaviors contribute to the rise in health care costs, […]

Join us on Tuesday, April 12th for our monthly Chamber membership luncheon. $14.00/person includes featured presentation and lunch catered by the House of S&M. Featured Presentation by Rob Ratkowski, GPIA Airport Director Topic: Update on GPIA flights, remodel and trends. All members will have the opportunity to share at the end of the meeting.

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