Where do we go from here? Navigating COVID-19 as a Montana Employer

Midway through COVID-19 Liz Mellem, Employer Attorney from Parsons, Behle & Latimer, provided legal guidance to a Zoom Room full of organizational leaders, business owners and interested community members. Her presentation was concise, informative and legally sound. Her genuine calm and knowledgeable presentation was well received. Learn the most up-to-date information around vaccines, masks and […]

FREE

Questions to Ask As Your Organization Evolves

Virtual

This session will invite you to reflect on your organization’s culture, history and mission and think about your trajectory as a nonprofit. Participants will learn about: A framework to understand developmental life cycles of nonprofits - Key “inflection points” most organizations will face - Questions and considerations for each stage of development - How to […]

The LaunchPoint: A Pre-Business Workshop

Virtual

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 […]

Bigfork Chamber of Commerce September Sundowner

Peters and Krown 443 Osborn Avenue, Suite 114, Bigfork, MT

Join Bigfork Chamber of Commerce for their monthly networking event at Peters and Krown, PLLC 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 […]

FREE

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

Join the SBA September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring […]

FREE

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Business Matters Luncheon with Gov. Gianforte

Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell

Please join us later this month as Governor Greg Gianforte will deliver a State of Montana address. Learn about the State's progress with fire season, the efforts in economic development and the Department of Commerce, and priorities moving into 2022. Please note the location change for this program - we will be at the Hilton […]

$25 – $35

Entrepreneurial Overload – How to Fix it!

» Overwhelmed and always fatigued? » Not enough time to sell or respond to your customers? » Responsible for everything, but not doing it well? » No time for family, friends, or yourself? It’s one thing to recognize these STRESS-inducing issues, and it’s another to get them under control. But, you can fix it! Learn […]

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce September Gone Fishin’

Nelson's Ace Hardware 6490 US Highway 93 S, Whitefish, MT

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

Evergreen Chamber of Commerce September Energizer

Gordy's Old Hickory Sheds 1003 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT

Networking at its FINEST! Chamber Members host an informative, fun evening that is always well attended. Chamber Members host this event at their place of business with appetizers; beverages; games; visiting & sharing news. Call us if your business would like to host an Energizer. 406-885-1212. Join us for an evening of Fun at Gordy's […]

FREE

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce September Coffee Connect

MontaVino Winery and Tasting Room 38 1st Ave E suite d, Kalispell, MT

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.

FREE

Plan Your Website for Online Success

To launch an effective website, you've got to have a solid plan. This webinar will help with exactly that! Learn how to set your website's goals, determine necessary functionality, attract your audience's attention, choose the right platform, and more! About the speaker: Jessica Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a new and easy-to-use website platform […]

FREE

Advertising Law Basics: Part 2 – Sweepstakes and Contests

Virtual

Sweepstakes, contest or illegal lottery? In this hour-long session, we will cover the basics your brand needs to know about giveaways. When and where is a state registration and bond required? Do you need official rules? What about an alternative means of entry? We will also cover promotions on social media platforms and the best […]

FREE

FCEDA September Board Meeting

Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United States

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.

Evergreen Chamber of Commerce September High Noon Luncheon

Snappy's 1400 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, MT

Every month the Evergreen Chamber presents an Educational Luncheon to share with our Chamber Members and community. Topics such as how the Real Estate Market values and changes affect the Flathead Valley; Demographic trends in Evergreen provided by Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino; Non-Profits sharing their ideas and challenges and many more great topics that […]

$15

Columbia Falls Transportation Plan Public Open House

Columbia Falls City Hall Chambers 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT, United States

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 & […]

FREE

New Rules for Foreign Investment: CFIUS Compliance for Montana Tech Businesses and Investors

Virtual

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 […]

FREE

Is Social Media Working for You?

Virtual

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 […]

FREE

Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce September B.A.S.H.

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp 550 Lutheran Camp Rd, Lakeside, MT

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 […]

FREE

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 […]

FREE

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, […]

FREE

Montana Renewable Energy Association Community Meeting

Columbia Falls City Hall Chambers 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT, United States

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 […]

FREE

Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know

Virtual

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 […]

FREE

Solutions to Pollution!

Lawrence Park Pavilion 1105 N. Main St, Kalispell, MT

In this hands on workshop, attendees will learn all about what nonpoint source pollution is and how it affects our waterways, where it comes from, the solutions and projects local organizations are working on, as well as what they can do to help! There will be a watershed demonstration with the "enviro-scape" model and other […]

FREE

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 […]

FREE

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 […]

FREE

Power Up Your Nonprofit: Create your Business, Financial, Fundraising & Marketing Plan

Virtual

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 […]

$300

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. […]

FREE

How to Secure Government Contracts

Virtual

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Savannah State University is pleased to offer - How to Secure Government Contracts - a one-day, online workshop for business professionals and small business owners. Join John Taylor, CEO of HF3 Consulting and a former contracting officer with the Department of Defense, as he shows you how to […]

$85
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