Join the 'Montana University' of the Montana Chamber Foundation and the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research for the 11th Annual Economic Update Series, 'The Competition for Talent'. The one challenge that is common to every kind of business across Montana is finding and retaining a high quality workforce.  With improving economic […]

The first ever Big Sky: Big Ideas Technology Summit is a half-day experience that will connect business leaders who are making waves in UX, programming, sales, marketing, and business development. Hear from speakers on the cutting edge of marketing, sales, and technology including: Peter Coffee, VP, Salesforce Susan Carstensen, former CFO of RightNow Technologies, Interim […]

The monthly meeting of the Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) board of directors. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, 3:00 pm, at Montana West Economic Development. Please see the FCEDA website for the Agenda and any additional information about FCEDA. www.flatheadcountyeda.com

The topic of this monthly meeting of the Flathead Valley Society for Human Resource Management is "The Top 5 Things Employers do that get them into Legal Trouble" - presented by Stephanie Breck. Meeting is free to Flathead Valley SHRM members.  

John Donovan, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will be presenting two separate webinars on Developing Financials for Your Small Business, hosted by SBA's Montana District Office.  Attend one or both!  All webinars will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 17th - Beginner's Guide to Financial Projections August 18th – Advanced Financial Projections August 24th – Beginner's Guide to Financial […]

John Donovan, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will be presenting two separate webinars on Developing Financials for Your Small Business, hosted by SBA's Montana District Office.  Attend one or both!  All webinars will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 17th - Beginner's Guide to Financial Projections August 18th – Advanced Financial Projections August 24th – Beginner's Guide to Financial […]

2016 Market Livestock Sale Hosted by the Agribusiness Committee of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. Join us for a Farm-to-Market Pork BBQ hog and all the fixings dinner, and get your sneak peek at the Champion Stock.

Managing in Montana - Critical information for Montana employers In addition to a discussion of the new rules on overtime exemptions, the following topics will be covered: Which of my employees are going to be exempt from overtime? What are my responsibilities when an employee exhibits poor performance or conduct due to medical or disability-related issues? […]

John Donovan, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will be presenting two separate webinars on Developing Financials for Your Small Business, hosted by SBA's Montana District Office.  Attend one or both!  All webinars will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 17th - Beginner's Guide to Financial Projections August 18th – Advanced Financial Projections August 24th – Beginner's Guide to Financial […]

LBCon was inspired by the incredible startup activity in Montana across the state and the mountain west. The Kauffman Foundation has ranked Montana as #1 in startup activity four years running. Stakeholders from the across the state have worked tirelessly to get this conference off the ground. Modeled after South by Southwest in Austin, Texas […]

John Donovan, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will be presenting two separate webinars on Developing Financials for Your Small Business, hosted by SBA's Montana District Office.  Attend one or both!  All webinars will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 17th - Beginner's Guide to Financial Projections August 18th – Advanced Financial Projections August 24th – Beginner's Guide to Financial […]

Alliance Member Reception- Kalispell August 30, 2016, 5:00- 7:00 PM hosted by Glacier Bank.  Reception held at Desoto Grill 227 1st St West, Kalispell MT. Board of Advisors Meeting and CEO Roundtable August 30, 2016, 2:30-4:30 PM, held at Montana West Economic Development at 44 West 2nd Ave, Kalispell MT.

Brown Bag Series: Blueprint for Business Success Topic:  The Fair Labor Standards Act: Part 541 Overtime Final Rule The presentation will cover an overview of the FLSA - the key requirements for salaried, exempt employees, and the changes to the salary requirements. Click HERE for more information.

The monthly meeting of the Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) board of directors. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, 3:00 pm, at Montana West Economic Development. Please see the FCEDA website for the Agenda and any additional information about FCEDA. www.flatheadcountyeda.com

Save the date of September 11-12 for the Market Montana Symposium in Missoula. This is the third event of Governor Bullock's Main Street Montana Project Peer-to-Peer Symposium Series. Join us to explore how promoting Montana's competitive advantage will continue to move the state's economy forward. More information, including how to register, will be available soon.

Take the Safety Challenge this September at one of Montana State Fund’s free safety workshops. At these workshops we’ll help you overcome some of the challenges your organization must face to ensure you protect your employees from on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Topics include: Changes in Safety Compliance – OSHA and the Montana Department of Labor […]

On September 20th and 21st, Governor Steve Bullock and the Main Street Montana Project will host the Beyond the Classroom: Building Montana’s 21st Century Workforce Symposium. The symposium will focus on utilizing work-based learning solutions to strengthen our economy and build a workforce for Montana businesses across multiple industry sectors. Work-based learning, including apprenticeship training programs, support businesses as they […]

Calling all employers!! Plan to participate in the 2016 Fall Job Fair on September 22, 2016 at the Gateway Community Center.  We are looking for all businesses and professions to be represented. This job fair is held in conjunction with the Columbia Falls Weyerhaeuser lay off of approximately 100 employees plus those job seekers in […]

2016 Update on Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secrets and More: What Your Company Needs to Know to Protect its Employees and Confidential Information Non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and similar restrictions on current and former employees have come under increased scrutiny this year – including the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, a White House report […]

Nonprofits In Focus The 2016 MNA Conference, Nonprofits in Focus, addresses the topic of focus as one of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit staff members, boards and other volunteers. From maintaining strategic focus to analyzing data, strengthening collective activity, or merely managing the inbox and calendar, nonprofit leaders must strengthen their ability to focus […]