Flathead Business Watercooler

Coffee Connect at Bridge Center

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts its next Coffee Connect at the Flathead Valley Bridge Center on July 26 at 8 a.m. The purpose of Flathead Valley Bridge Center is to provide a community facility to improve and enhance the quality of life of residents in the Flathead Valley of Montana. Coffee Connect is Flathead Valley's premier networking and relationship-building business meeting. Contact Jessica Johnston at j.johnston@kalispellchamber.com or 406-758-2806.

Governor’s Cup Kick Off Luncheon

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for the Governor’s Cup Kick Off luncheon on July 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College, 777 Grandview Dr. This mid-year economic forecast luncheon will unveil local Flathead Valley survey results and feature James Williamson of Sage Strategy & Appraisals and Pat Barkey of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, as well as planned remarks from Gov. Greg Gianforte. To register email ashleigh@kalispellchamber.com.

Mid Year Economic Update

Hosted by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and the Montana Chamber of Commerce, this 90-minute midyear economic update will include an in-depth overview of Montana’s economy and a look at the adequacy of Montana’s electricity supply. The presentations will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93, from noon - 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. Register at economicoutlookseminar.com.

Women’s business pitch seminar

Join Montana West Economic Development and the Women's Entrepreneurial and Leadership Lab Women's Business Center for the first part of a two-part online seminar series educating female business leaders on how to articulate their business ideas to access capital, grow their network and more. The free event is scheduled for Aug. 1 from 1-2 p.m., and those interested can register online at dobusinessinmontana.com/seminars. The seminar will reconvene on Aug. 22 from 1-2 p.m.