Join us on Monday, December 6 at 4 p.m. for our annual membership meeting and networking reception at Big Mountain Ciderworks. The meeting will begin promptly at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a networking reception with delicious food and drinks from Big Mountain Ciderworks. The meeting portion will include election of board members […]

Join your local Kalispell PTAC for a virtual industry session with the National Park Service and learn more about how to do business with this federal agency. Topics covered include: -Overview of the NPS: Agency purpose and mission -How does the NPS purchase goods and services? -What types of goods and services does the NPS […]

Presented in partnership with David Mayer, Founder and CEO of Endpoint Utility Corp. Location: 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901 If IT, information technology, is not an enabler of your business success, then in today’s world it is a hindrance. Every company is some form of a tech company today. It is so prevalent […]

Cyber security and data privacy are not just issues facing large corporations and government institutions. Even small businesses are vulnerable to a variety of threats from malicious attacks to inadvertent disclosure of information. However, there are some basic steps businesses can take to secure their organization, particularly with customer data and financial information. Please join […]

Celebrate Montana West Economic Development’s 25th anniversary at our annual membership meeting on Thursday, December 1 at 4 p.m. at the beautiful new Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork. The meeting portion will begin promptly at 4 p.m. and include the election of our new board slate, some highlights from the past year, our strategic plan […]

WHY DO I NEED MARKET VALIDATION? 20% of startups do not progress beyond the first year and an astounding 60% collapse within their first three years. Why? Entrepreneurs overlook the need to validate market needs and often develop products or services for which there is no market demand. Market Validation is a process of challenging […]

W.E.L.L. Women’s Business Center and Montana West Economic Development are cohosting a Flathead Valley partnership event at the MWED office located at 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901 Join other women entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northwest Montana and learn more about the exciting work being done at W.E.L.L. WBC and what programs and […]

In partnership with the W.E.L.L. Women’s Business Center Part 1: Tuesday, August 1, 1-2PM Part 2: Tuesday, August 22, 1-2PM Online Whether you are looking for access to capital, trying to grow your network, or planning your next round of social media, your “Pitch”, or how you articulate your business idea could not be more […]

In partnership with the W.E.L.L. Women’s Business Center Part 1: Tuesday, August 1, 1-2PM Part 2: Tuesday, August 22, 1-2PM Online Whether you are looking for access to capital, trying to grow your network, or planning your next round of social media, your “Pitch”, or how you articulate your business idea could not be more […]

Lawrence Park, 1105 N. Main St. in Kalispell Cost: $35 per person Montana West Economic Development and MT APEX, formally PTAC, is pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting RT-130 training classes for our clients ahead of the upcoming fire season. We have held three previous sessions already this year, and this […]

In the seminar presented by Terri Cebulla of Thrive Financial attendees will receive practical strategies on how businesses can ensure that their financial decisions support the company’s long-term goals. Participants will learn: 1. The Importance of Financial Alignment 2. Steps to Align Finances with Business Goals 3. Tools & Best Practices for Alignment This seminar […]