Flathead Business Watercooler

20 Under 40 

The Flathead Valley’s top young professionals will be honored during the 20 Under 40 celebration on July 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Somers Mansion. Tickets are $45. The Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Whitefish Credit Union, Park Side Credit Union and Stockman Bank partner to present the winners. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/mrk2kccv 

Lakeside/Somers Chamber BASH 

The Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce holds its July BASH on July 30 at 4 p.m. at Lakeside Garages and Toy Storage, 128 Clotthier, Lakeside. Business networking evening includes a classic car and toy show with a Hawaiian theme.  

Economic presentation   

The University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research holds its mid-year economic update on an assessment of the U.S. and Montana economies on Aug. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. The program will provide a special focus on housing affordability.   

Statewide, housing prices today are 60% higher than the beginning of 2020, and rents have ballooned as well. The program will take a fresh look at policies and actions that could move the needle on housing affordability.   

Cost is $35 and includes lunch. To register, visit www.economicoutlookseminar.com  

Kalispell Coffee Connect  

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts its Coffee Connect on July 26 at 8 a.m. at Tamarack Cannabis, 151 Business Center Loop, Ste. C, Kalispell. Coffee Connect is a morning networking and relationship-building business meeting. The program features a host and spotlight speaker.