Flathead Business Watercooler

Doing business with Park Service  

The U.S. Small Business Administration on Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. is holding a webinar on Doing Business with the National Park Service. Ron Kesterson from the park service will discuss projects of interest and cover small business considerations. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7ts4fb  

Lakeside/Somers Business BASH  

The Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce will hold its August Business Bash on Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, 550 Lutheran Camp Rd., Lakeside. The event provides the opportunity for business owners and managers to network.   

Tourism grant  

The Montana Department of Commerce is taking applications for the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program, which is a state-funded program to assist Montana communities with events to increase tourism, promote the state’s unique attributes and generate additional community revenue. For information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycxy4b95 

Small Business Credit Program

The Montana Department of Commerce is taking applications for the Small Business Credit Initiative Program to assist existing Montana businesses that need additional borrowings to stabilize, pivot, expand, or re-start their business and to assist new Montana businesses entering the market. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/37dn6ax2