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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

Kalispell Chamber UNWIND

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its November UNWIND on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 139 First Ave. W., Kalispell. The event provides the opportunity for professionals and business owners to network. 

C-Falls Chamber Luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is Nov. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 2nd St. W., Columbia Falls. The featured speaker is Ann Marie, community education manager for the Nate Chute Foundation. To register, visit columbiafallschamber.org

Kalispell Chamber Espresso Yourself 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Flathead Area Young Professionals holds its Expresso Yourself event at Flathead Food Bank, 1203 U.S. 2, Kalispell, on Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. 

Bigfork chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Sundowner on Nov. 14 at the Bigfork Food Bank, 7535 Montana 35, at 5 p.m. The evening provides the opportunity to network with business professionals and hear about upcoming events. 

Business opportunities with BLM

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Montana APEX Accelerator are holding a seminar to help businesses learn about opportunities to work with the BLM on Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The seminar takes place at Missoula College, 1205 E. Broadway St., Room 340, Missoula. To register, visit mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41619