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 […]
FAYP Expresso Yourself
Flathead Food Bank 1203 U.S. Hwy 2 W Suite 2, Kalispell, MTJoin 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 […]
Glacier Country Tourism Town Hall Meeting – Flathead County
Cedar Creek Lodge 930 2nd Ave. W., Columbia Falls, MT, United StatesYou'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
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
VirtualWill 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 […]
National Veterans Small Business Week Virtual Conversation
VirtualAre 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.
Business Start Up Workshop
VirtualYou'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.
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce November Meeting
North Forty Resort 3765 Mt Hwy 40, Columbia Falls, MTOur 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: […]
Grow with Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
VirtualLearn 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. […]
Cash Flow Management
VirtualDan 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 […]
The Grand Event
Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, KalispellFor 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 […]
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 […]
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce November Sundowner
Bigfork VFW Post 4042 8089 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MTJoin 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 […]
SafetyFestMT: Fall Virtual Event
VirtualNovember 15th-19th, 2021 Participate from anywhere! Topics on the upcoming agenda include: • OSHA 10-Hour Construction • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry • OSHA 7215 Silica in Construction and General Industries • OSHA 7405 Fall Protection in Construction • OSHA 7410 Managing Excavation Hazards • Safety vs. Compliance • Mental Health First Aid • Workplace Accommodations […]
MEDA Conference: Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
Hilton Garden Inn 1840 Hwy 93 S, KalispellJoin 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
VirtualEveryone 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 […]
FCEDA November Board Meeting
Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, United StatesGlacier Country Tourism Virtual Town Hall Meeting – Flathead County
VirtualYou'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 […]
Waiting For the Phone to Ring? Next Step for Registered Government Contractors
VirtualPlease 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 […]
Employee Vaccination Status Discrimination in Montana
VirtualMontana 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 […]
CDBG – Community Needs Assessment Public Hearing
Kalispell City Hall 201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MTA 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 […]
Startup Roadmap
VirtualDesigned 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
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce November 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.
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 […]
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: 11/23/21 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 […]
Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce November B.A.S.H.
Tete Hair Salon 7100 US Hwy 93 S, Lakeside, MTJoin the Lakeside/Somers Chamber for the November Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by Tete Hair Salon, located in 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 card into a jar for the chance […]
The Supply Chain Crisis & Montana Exporters’ Solutions
VirtualLearn about the current supply chain crisis and some Montana exporters' solutions and work-arounds. Presenters include a freight forwarder, the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, and Montana importers of steel, high-tech components, and plastics. Q&A to follow.
Communication That Fosters Cooperation
VirtualMany blocks can occur in group interaction: competition, misunderstandings, and resentment. In most cases, the origin of these blocks resides in a lack of clear communication. By learning how to express your ideas and being clear on purpose, you can create an atmosphere of growth and cooperation. During this course, participants will learn: The internal […]
Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow your Business
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: - Understanding different video formats - How to setup a YouTube channel - Making good creative, and how to target and measure the […]