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Evergreen Chamber Holiday Gathering

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce holds its old-fashioned Holiday Gathering on Dec. 11 at the Eagles Club, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Social hour and raffle begins at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Individual tickets are $80 and two tickets are $150. Call 885-1212 or register online at evergreencofc.com. 

Start a business webinar

Lindsey Benov, Montana Women's Business Center program director, will present Ready, Set, Go! virtually on Dec. 18. The training is designed for individuals who would like to start a business. It provides an accelerated overview of things to know about start-up costs, financing options and business planning. The webinar is 30 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes of question and answer. To register, visit mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com.

Kalispell Chamber Unwind

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its UNWIND on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at First Interstate Bank, 2 South Main, Kalispell. The event is designed to build relationships and connect with business community members from around the Flathead Valley. 

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its Sundowner event on Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at Clearwater Montana Properties, 459 Electric Ave., Bigfork. The evening includes networking, holiday updates, food and prizes. This month's event features an ugly sweater contest. 

LEAN training

The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is holding LEAN 101 Training on Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Montana West Economic Development, 44 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. The workshop will cover how to strengthen competitive advantage, provide opportunities for higher workforce engagement and retention, accelerate growth and improve profits. Cost is free, but space is limited. To register, visit dobusinessinmontana.com/mmec-lean-101/

Kalispell Chamber Coffee Connect

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Coffee Connect on Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. at Flathead Food Bank, 1203 U.S. 2, Kalispell. The morning networking event provides the opportunity to exchange connections and hear from the host, a spotlight speaker and chamber members.