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Manufacturing Month

The Discover Kalispell Chamber’s Manufacturing Alliance hosts Discover Kalispell Manufacturing Month, beginning Oct. 1, as part of a national celebration of manufacturing. This event highlights the vital role of local manufacturers in job creation, innovation, and economic development across Flathead Valley. The month will feature over 40 exclusive behind-the-scenes manufacturing facility tours, community engagements, job opportunities, and student-educator interactions, all designed to connect the public with the region's thriving manufacturing sector. Key events include Flathead Valley Community College’s Night of the Trades on Oct. 3, manufacturing luncheon, FVCC Coffee Connect and timber industry tour. The community can sign up for tours at: https://business.kalispellchamber.com/mfgtours  or call 406-758-2803.

Future Proof Your Business

David Mayer, CEO of Endpoint Utility Corp and Jeff Streeter with B2B CFO along with Montana West Economic Development, hold a event titled Futureproof Your Small Business for Growth, Succession or Sale on Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at MWED, 44 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. The event provides an opportunity for new and continued learning on critical infrastructure, operation, financial and IT considerations when charting a business' path for growth, succession or sale. To register, visit https://dobusinessinmontana.com/seminars/

Columbia Falls Chamber Luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its October Luncheon on Oct 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Creek Lodge. The speaker is Dorothy Meyer with Nomad GCS. To register, visit www.columbiafallschamber.org

Kalispell UNWIND

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's UNWIND is hosted by the Daily Inter Lake, 727 E. Idaho St. Kalispell, on Oct. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. This business networking event provides the opportunity to find out what's happening in the community. 

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce Sundowner is Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at First Interstate Bank, 800 Grand Ave., Bigfork. Plan to attend and network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events. 

Coffee Connect

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's Coffee Connect is at Flathead Valley Community College on Oct. 11 at 8 a.m. in the Occupational Trades Building. The event is an opportunity for networking and relationship-building.