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Whitefish Chamber Awards Gala

Themed “Fire and Ice,” this year’s Whitefish Chamber of Commerce awards gala will be honoring first responders and front-line workers. The event is Jan. 26 at the O'Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave, from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at whitefishchamber.org/events/register/60517

Economic Outlook Seminar

Organized by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the 2023 Economic Outlook Seminar will focus on the latest economic trends for local economies and the state of Montana, with this year’s focus on the new wave of in-migration and what it means for the state. Dr. Bryce Ward, an urban and regional economist, will be the event’s keynote speaker. The event is on Feb. 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1840 U.S. 93 South, and registration is at https://www.economicoutlookseminar.com/

January Business After Hours

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce is hosting their monthly networking event on Jan. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. This month’s event is being hosted by Tamarack Cannabis, 151 Business Center Loop Ste C, Kalispell. The event is open to the public and chamber members, and free to attend.

Young Professionals Bingo Night

Flathead Area Young Professionals is hosting an after hours bingo night Jan. 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is for area professionals between the ages of 21 and 39. The event is at the Kalispell VFW, 330 1st Ave W. Registration is at https://kalispellchamber.com/