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Ladies Night

The Kalispell Downtown Association is hosting Ladies Night in downtown Kalispell on Friday, May 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening includes shopping and specials at downtown establishments. Check out a list of participants at www.downtownkalispell.com

Cyber security seminar

Montana West Economic Development, in partnership with Mac Kirk from PayneWest Insurance, will present a seminar on cyber security on Tuesday, May 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the MWED conference room, 44 Second Ave W, Kalispell. 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. The seminar is free. To register, visit https://dobusinessinmontana.com/seminarseries/

Independent contracting seminar

Job Service Kalispell is holding a seminar designed to explain Montana’s Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate program. The presentation will address the requirements of being an independent contractor and provide tips for hiring an independent contractor. Learn information for businesses to establish and maintain lawful employment relationships. The seminar is May 24 at noon. To register, call the Job Service at 406-758-6200 or visit https://mt-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eFuTV9IIQ6KtjQvWd1S6VQ