Flathead business Watercooler

Starting A Business

Join Rick Sanders, Certified SCORE Mentor, for a solid one-hour, information-packed review of the 15 steps to do when starting a business in Montana during a U.S. Small Business Administration online seminar on Nov. 8 at noon. Cost is $25. To register, visit https://www.score.org/event/online-only-0.

Government contracting

The Montana Women’s Business Center presents an online learning opportunity to learn about government contracts and an introduction to Small Business Certifications on Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. To register, visit https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5488

C-Falls chamber lunch

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold its November business luncheon on Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 Second Ave. W. Cost is $14. Tamara Sundberg, the Student and Family Advocate at Columbia Falls High School, will discuss programs that support the needs of students in Columbia Falls School District. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mr2c4w7k

Kalispell chamber’s Grand Event

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Grand Event 2022 on Nov. 9 at the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College. The event includes reception, dinner, fundraiser and awards. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3fwbfnvu

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its November Sundowner on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Bank, 165 Montana 35. Free networking event for businesses.

Startup Roadmap

Get an overview of the things to know about start-up costs, financing options and business planning during an online seminar organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Montana Department of Commerce on Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. To register, visit https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5257