Flathead Business Watercooler

Kalispell Chamber Business Matters

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Business Matters luncheon on Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 20 N. Main, Kalispell. This month’s topic is on public safety featuring Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio, Kalispell Fire Chief Dan Pearce and City Manager Doug Russell. Visit business.kalispellchamber.com

Business efficiencies seminar

Job Service Kalispell’s Blueprint for Business Success seminar Business Efficiencies That Impact the Bottom Line is Feb. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. at Job Service Kalispell, 427 1st Avenue East, Kalispell. Efficient businesses make the most of their resources. If a business operates inefficiently, incredible amounts of revenue can be lost each year. This seminar will focus on fundamental areas where you can make improvements that directly impact your profitability and working capital. Learn about how a Flathead business implemented real-world efficiencies that worked. For more information, call 758-6200. To register for the seminar, visit https://montanaworks.gov/. 

Bigfork Chamber banquet

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet and awards is Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Jewel Basin Center. Awards include Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, Heart of Bigfork Award, Business Person of the Year and Little Red Hen Award. For tickets visit http://tinyurl.com/r6ptjf22.

Employer Choice Awards

The Flathead Job Service Employers’ Council is looking for candidates for the Employer of Choice Award recognizing companies that foster a positive work environment. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 29. To submit a company, visit http://tinyurl.com/5an7bt6v.