Kalispell Chamber of Commerce October Walking UNWIND – Parkline Trail

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT, United States

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

Virtual

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: […]

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Online Reputation Management – The Golden Ticket

Virtual

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 […]

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

Somers Lakeside Fire Dept. 784 Somers Road, Somers, MT

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

Virtual

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." […]

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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 […]

Virtual HR Bootcamp

Virtual

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 […]

$249

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

Flathead Food Bank 1203 U.S. Hwy 2 W Suite 2, Kalispell, MT

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

Cedar Creek Lodge 930 2nd Ave. W., Columbia Falls, MT, United States

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 […]

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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 […]

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Build and Sell a Valuable Business

Virtual

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 […]

$25

National Veterans Small Business Week Virtual Conversation

Virtual

Are you a Montana veteran, current service member or military spouse interested in small business ownership? This event introduces you to the resources specifically available to you right here in Montana as you look to start or grow your business. 

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Business Start Up Workshop

Virtual

You're dreaming about starting a business but don't know where to begin. This introductory class walks you through evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a business idea and helps you determine whether it is feasible. Discuss startup costs, market opportunity, financial projections and financing options.

$15

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce November Meeting

North Forty Resort 3765 Mt Hwy 40, Columbia Falls, MT

Our November membership luncheon will focus on Healthcare in the Flathead Valley. Featured presentation by Rhonda Tallman, Logan Health. We will be offering this membership meeting in a hybrid format. RSVP below to join the meeting via zoom. In Person Attendance Including Lunch: $14.00 Must Pay by Friday, November 5th: https://www.columbiafallschamber.org/product/general-membership-meeting-payment/ In Person Without Lunch: […]

$14

Grow with Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Virtual

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Registration Deadline: 11/9/21 8:00 AM (MST) - 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 the U.S. […]

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Cash Flow Management

Virtual

Dan Gorton, NWMT SBDC Director Would you like to know how to increase the balance in your business checking account? This class will teach you five easy formulas to measure your business's cash-flow performance. Tell us what kind of business you are in when you sign up and get a free business analytics report for […]

$25

The Grand Event

Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell

For 117 years, the Kalispell Chamber and its Foundation have worked to move the Flathead forward by growing jobs and the economy. Join us a this year's Grand Event where we will award top business leaders as the winners of the 50th Flathead Community Legacy Award (formerly Great Chief), Business of the Year (small/medium and […]

$125

Crafting Your Elevator Speech

When you only have a short amount of time to make an impression, what you say and how you say it matters. Learn how to spark a potential donor’s curiosity right away through genuine and authentic communication. In this fast-paced workshop, we’ll learn how to craft and deliver an impactful elevator speech that can lead […]

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Bigfork Chamber of Commerce November Sundowner

Bigfork VFW Post 4042 8089 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT

Join Bigfork Chamber of Commerce for their monthly networking event 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 cost to attend! Always […]

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MEDA Conference: Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell

Join us for the MEDA 2021 Fall Conference! For MEDA’s Fall Conference, we have developed an intriguing theme that gets to the heart of what we enjoy most about being together – sharing success stories, helping each other solve problems and learning how to be better, more impactful economic and community development practitioners. Tell me […]

Video Marketing for Small Businesses: Using videos to engage customers and facilitate growth, simple steps for beginners

Virtual

Everyone is online from young children to seniors, and most everyone has a smartphone, tablet, or streaming device. Video is the most popular medium on social media. Each year more and more businesses create social media accounts and use these platforms to promote and engage their customers. Presenter: Jessica Nelson, Public Information Officer, Montana Department […]

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FCEDA November Board Meeting

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

Glacier Country Tourism Virtual Town Hall Meeting – Flathead County

Virtual

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 […]

FREE

Waiting For the Phone to Ring? Next Step for Registered Government Contractors

Virtual

Please join the Montana PTAC for a high level training on how the federal government and state of Montana purchases products and services. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds – Conducting market research – Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) – Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices – Marketing […]

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Employee Vaccination Status Discrimination in Montana

Virtual

Montana protects employees from vaccination status discrimination and our federal government has been issuing mandates that conflict with our local laws. What to do we do as supervisors and HR professionals in Montana? Save the date now for our November Chapter Meeting on this hot topic as local attorney, Amy Christensen, guides us on navigating […]

$15

CDBG – Community Needs Assessment Public Hearing

Kalispell City Hall 201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT

A combined hearing will be held by the City of Kalispell, Flathead County, NeighborWorks Montana, Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, Inc., Samaritan House, Inc., Montana West Economic Development, Logan Health, and Flathead Valley Community College at 1:00 p.m., November 18, 2021 in the Kalispell City Council Chambers located in the Kalispell City Hall at 201 […]

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Startup Roadmap

Virtual

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. Registration Deadline: 11/18/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral […]

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce November Gone Fishin’

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

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