Flathead Business Watercooler

Tourism conference proposals 

The Montana Department of Commerce is looking for conference presentation proposals from engaging and experienced speakers who can inspire, educate and deliver relevant content for the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The annual conference brings 350 tourism and business professionals together to educate, network and inspire one another. The 2025 conference theme is “Montana Tourism: The Road Ahead” and will be held  in Helena, April 27-29, 2025. The deadline to submit proposals is 5 p.m. on Aug. 30. To submit a proposal, visit https://forms.mt.gov/GOV/Governor-Conference.

Evergreen Energizer

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce holds its Evergreen Energizer business networking event at North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry, 1349 U.S. 2, Kalispell, on June 18 at 5 p.m. 

Bigfork Chamber gathering 

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce is holding a health and wellness professionals networking event on June 20 at 4 p.m. at Good Stuff Botanicals, 801 Grand Dr., Bigfork. Chamber members are invited to the event to meet fellow professionals, exchange knowledge and explore potential collaborations. Free event, but RSVP requested at https://secure2.chambermaster.com/login/?tabset=2

Lemonade Day

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts 2024 Lemonade Day Flathead on June 22 across the Flathead Valley. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade set up lemonade stands. For locations and information, visit www.lemonadeday.org/flathead

Kalispell chamber membership

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts a gathering for new chamber members to help businesses learn about what’s new with the chamber and how their membership can help their business on June 27 at 4 p.m. at the chamber, 2 S. Main St. Suite 205. 

Chambers gathering

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce’s June Business After Hours Bash and Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Gone Fishin’ will join forces for an event on June 20 at 5 p.m. at the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center, 12000 U.S. 2 E, West Glacier. Last Best Pizza is hosting the event.