Flathead Business Watercooler

Manufacturing Month

Learn more about the Flathead Valley's many manufacturing businesses and the vital role that they play in the local economy, the variety of products created and jobs provided through events hosted by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. Events run throughout the month of October. For more information and to register, visit https://business.kalispellchamber.com/mfgtours

C-Falls chamber luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its October lunch on Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 Second Ave W, Columbia Falls. The featured presentation is by Cory J. Dziowgo, Superintendent of School District 6. To register, visit www.columbiafallschamber.org.

Nominations taken for business awards

Nominations are being taken for the 2024 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements, triumphs, contributions, and resilience of SBA-assisted small businesses.

To nominate a small business owner or download related forms, criteria, and guidelines, visit sba.gov/nsbw. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 7. The awards will be presented during the NSBW Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., from April 28-29, 2024.

Bigfork Chamber of Commerce Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its October Sundowner on Oct. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Edward Jones, 443 Osborn Avenue, Suite 114, Bigfork. The event offers the opportunity for business professionals in the community to network and hear about upcoming events.