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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. 

Whitefish Business Buzz

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Business Buzz is Aug. 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Haskill Creek, 33 Baker Ave. Buzz offers the opportunity to get caffeinated while catching up on the latest from the chamber and business owners and managers.  

C-Falls Chamber Coffee

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its August Coffee with the Chamber on Aug. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Land to Hand MT, 279 Veteran Dr., Columbia Falls. Build business connections during the monthly networking event.  

Kalispell Chamber Coffee

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts its Coffee Connect on Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. at the Glacier Park VFW Post 2252, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Learn about business happenings while building relationships with business owners and managers.