Flathead Business Watercooler

Emerging entrepreneur roundtable

Montana West Economic Development is hosting a roundtable event series for leaders of emerging businesses with fewer than 10 employees and less than $1 million in sales. The events promise to put business leaders from non-competing industries together to tap their collective wisdom. The events are held monthly starting in February, and the deadline for registration is Jan.16, and can be done at www.dobusinessinmontana.com/press

Business community legislative priorities luncheon

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is holding a luncheon to discuss the business community’s political priorities heading into the new legislative session. Guest speakers will include Dan Stuesek with ABS Legal and from Erica Wirtala, with Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 S on Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

High-tech business alliance meeting

Montana High Tech Business Alliance is hosting an evening of networking and conversation with your local tech industry peers. Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served during the event, which will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Blackstar at 2 Central Ave, Whitefish. The event is free but requires registration at https://montanahightechbusinessalliance.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/VPN8kNVr

C-Falls chamber luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce is holding a membership luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Cedar Creek Lodge from 11:30-1 p.m. Speaking at the event will be Mary Sterhan, Greater Valley Health Center CEO. The event costs $15 to attend and registration is available at https://www.columbiafallschamber.org/product/business-luncheon-payment/