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Coolest Thing contest 

The Montana Chamber of Commerce is holding a contest to find the Coolest Thing Made in Montana. Nominations are being taken for the coolest manufactured product, software, or application made in Montana. Any item manufactured in Montana is eligible; company headquarters do not have to be in Montana. Nominations are being taken now and a round of voting takes place during the summer. Winners will be recognized at the Montana chamber’s annual meeting in October. To nominate a product, visit https://www.montanachamber.com/coolest-thing-made-in-montana/ 

Child care summit  

Montana Child Care Business Connect , a program of Zero to Five Montana and the statewide hub for child care business development and innovation, is holding its annual summit Aug. 6-8 in Helena. The event promises to unite child care providers, employers, and community leaders from across Montana in a collaborative environment focused on industry growth and sustainability. The summit will offer a diverse array of professional development tracks aimed at enhancing the state's child care systems. For more information visit childcarebusinessconnect.com/summit 

Coffee with chamber 

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its July Coffee with the Chamber on July 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Glacier Family Chiropractic and Wellness, 140 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Build business connections during this networking event.  

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner 

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its July Sundowner on July 11 at 5 p.m. at Buffalo Saloon and Casino, 5 Swan Way, Bigfork. Network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events. 

Kalispell Coffee Connect 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Coffee Connect on July 12 at 8 a.m. at Crowley Fleck, 219 E. Center St., Kalispell. Grow business relationships and exchange connections during this networking event.