Flathead Business Watercooler
Bigfork Chamber Spring Luncheon
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual spring luncheon on May 24. This event serves as an opportunity to update members on the latest chamber activities and also bring in expert speakers to discuss relevant business topics.
Alan Hwang, from Riff Creative, will present on best practices for website usability and accessibility and search engine optimization and its impact on website traffic and conversions, and unveil the chamber’s new website.
The luncheon is from noon until 1 p.m. at Flathead Lake Lodge, 150 Flathead Lodge Rd. Reservations required, $25 for members and $30 for non-members. To reserve call 406-837-5888 or visit business.bigfork.org
Online Cyber Security Seminar
Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center holds a cyber security online webinar on Tuesday, May 16 from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more about types of cyber attacks and how they occur, methods to examine potential risks and some simple solutions every business should take. To register, email Jill Duval at jill@dobusinessinmontana.com
Economic Development Meetings
Montana West Economic Development is updating the Flathead County five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and is seeking community input. The Columbia Falls meeting will be Tuesday, May 16 meeting from 7-8 a.m. at the Columbia Falls Chamber offices, 130 Sixth Street W. The Evergreen meeting will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Flathead Electric Cooperative, 2510 US Hwy 2 E.
Kalispell Chamber Business Matters Luncheon
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly business luncheon on May 16 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel, 20 N Main St. The topic of discussion this month is “Gearing Up for Summer in the Flathead.” A panel of experts will discuss ground transportation in the Flathead Valley — the current situation and challenges and what are potential solutions for an interconnected system. To reserve a spot email j.johnston@kalispellchamber.com or call 758-2806.