Flathead Business Watercooler

Evergreen Chamber lunch

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce High Noon Luncheon is March 29 at 11:30 a.m., Moose Lodge, 2166 U.S. 2 E, Kalispell. Update from Evergreen Fire and Rescue. Tickets $15. 

C-Falls Chamber coffee

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Coffee with the Chamber is April 2 at 8:30 a.m. at The Hub Downtown, 533 First Ave. E. Monthly networking event hosted by Chamber member businesses. 

Tech speaker series

EarlyStageMT presents Scaling Montana is a hybrid speaker series featuring conversations with top-tier technology and industry experts to provide strategic insights and technology for leaders, building, and tech enthusiasts across Montana. Xavier Rolet, named by Harvard Business Review as one of the 100 Best CEOs in the World, begins the series on March 27 at 2 p.m. Xavier will be joined by VP of Engineering & Product of Google Workspace, Philip Brittan to discuss how startups can maximize their value and compete in global markets. Montana West Economic Development will host a watch party or the series can be viewed online. For information visit www.scalingmt.org.

Business grant

Through Main Street America and American Express, the Backing Small Businesses Grant Program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants to support projects that build community, support economic viability or bolster meaningful change. The deadline to apply is April 7. For more information, visit https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/backingsmallbusinesses