Flathead Business Watercooler

Strategic Planning

Montana West Economic Development hosts Strategic Planning: How to Align Finances with Business Goals on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at its offices, 44, 2nd Ave. W. The seminar is presented by Terri Cebulla of Thrive Financial who will talk about practical strategies on how businesses can ensure their financial decisions support the company's long-term goals. To register, visit https://dobusinessinmontana.com/seminars/

Lakeside/Somers Chamber BASH

The Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce holds its October BASH on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster, 6808 U.S. 93 S, Lakeside. Network with fellow chamber members and community members. 

C-Falls After Hours

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its Business After Hours Bash with A Haunting at The Hub on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. at The Hub Downtown, 533 First Ave. E., Columbia Falls. 

Kalispell Chamber Grand Event

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 120th year during the Grand Event Nov. 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 in Kalispell. The event celebrates the community and its businesses. The evening begins at 5 p.m. Individual tickets are $125 for members and $175 for nonmembers. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3yyunbbz

C-Falls Chamber Coffee

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking event Coffee with the Chamber on Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. at Posh Nails MT, 303 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Build businesses connections and share updates during the introductions of all attendees. 

Montana Automation Loan Program

The Montana Automation Loan Program through the state Department of Commerce is designed to assist manufacturers seeking to automate or modernize existing operations and enable the upskilling of their current workforce. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/436ju9yb