Flathead Business Watercooler

85th Annual Cherry Growers’ Meeting

Flathead Lake Cherry Growers association is holding their annual meeting on April 15 at 9 a.m. at Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 Montana 35. Bernardita Sallato, from Washington State University, will address all aspects of cherry tree nutrition. Other speakers will discuss unusual orchard observations and bear management. Advance registration is recommended. General admission is $25 per person and includes morning refreshments and lunch. If space is available, registrations will be accepted at the door at a cost of $30 per person. For more information or to preregister, call (406) 982-3069, or email office@bahammons.com

Retiree Workforce Brunch

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational luncheon for retirees who are thinking about returning to the workforce, whether it be on a temporary, seasonal, part-time, full-time basis. The event is on April 5 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Kalispell. Event is free for retirees and senior job seekers to attend, but attendance is limited. Register at https://myglacier.helpfulvillage.com/events/785

2023 Growth Summit

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual growth summit on April 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 20 N Main, Kalispell. Topics discussed will include growth and momentum across the Flathead and housing and development hurdles like supply chain issues, labor, regulations, and community sentiment regarding growth. Registration is $110 and includes breakfast and lunch. More details and registration can be found at kalispellchamber.com

Intellectual Property Seminar

This free seminar will teach entrepreneurs best practices on intellectual property topics for their business including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and more. The seminar will be led by Jeffrey Heutmaker, an attorney from Gravis Law with 35 years of intellectual property law experience in a wide variety of industries. It will be held April 13 from 1 - 2 p.m., location to be announced. Register at https://dobusinessinmontana.com/seminarseries