Business calender

Coffee with the Chamber at All Day Dog Adventures

The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce joins for their August Coffee with the Chamber event is on Aug. 5, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m at All Day Dog Adventures, located at 734 9th St. W.  in Columbia Falls.

Legal Forum Update

Join Jaymie Bowditch with the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors on Aug. 5, as he speaks to all the hot topics happening in this industry. This class runs 9 a.m. to noon, and is an open forum style class where Bowditch will answer questions as conversations develop. Taking place virtually and in-person at NMAR, located at 2282 U.S. 93 S., Suite B in Kalispell.

Ribbon Cutting at Sundrop Health Foods

Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber at Sundrop Health Foods’ new location on Aug. 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. for an official ribbon cutting ceremony.  The event is open to the public and includes a tour of the new location and meeting the owners, located at 706 Nucleus Ave. In Columbia Falls.

Business Buzz at Clydesdale Creamery

Set for the first Thursday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., taking place Aug. 7 at Clydesdale Creamery, 16 Baker Ave. in Whitefish. Business Buzz offers members an opportunity to get caffeinated while catching-up on the latest from the Chamber staff and sharing the latest on their own business with other local business owners and managers.

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Parkline Towers 

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 7 for the opening of Parkline Towers, a new apartment complex located at 820 E. Idaho St. in Kalispell. The event starts at 4 p.m.

Supervising Broker Update is

Angela Klein-Hughes assists in agent training and educating clients during this Aug. 7 class, 9 a.m. to noon. Only for those Brokers who have this endorsement on their license, this class takes on a different approach for Supervising Brokers. Angela brings the latest and hottest topics that are sweeping the state. Taking place virtually and in-person at NMAR, located at 2282 U.S. 93 S., Suite B in Kalispell.

What They Don’t Teach You In Real Estate School

Join Aug. 7 for “Real Estate Unplugged,” a dynamic course designed to fill in the gaps that traditional real estate school leaves behind, 1 to 5 p.m. Hosted by Angela Klein-Hughes and Rochelle Houghton, the virtual and in-person class takes place NMAR, located at 2282 U.S. 93 S., Suite B in Kalispell.

Coffee Connect 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Coffee Connect on Aug. 8 at Elevated Advisory and Accounting at 8 a.m., 126 1st Ave. W. in Kalispell. The program features a host, a spotlight speaker, testimonials for chamber members and pass the mic to meet each other. 

Huckleberry Days Arts Festival 

The 36th annual festival featuring local artisans in downtown Whitefish is Aug. 8-10. Taking place in Depot Park, there will be art activities for the whole family, as well as free huckleberry ice cream at Glacier Bank, Swim the Fish on Saturday and the Whitefish Moose Lodge hosting their annual Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast with fresh huckleberries picked by Whitefish Boy Scouts Troop #1936. For more information, go to whitefishchamber.org/.

Let’s Be Bold Ladies Networking Event

Join Aug. 13 at Saint Agnes Farmhouse for a quarterly opportunity for local business women to network and tap into each other’s knowledge and expertise. Located at 416 Haugen Heights Rd. In Whitefish, this event is an informal, bring-your-own-lunch event where businesswomen get together to share experiences, ideas, failures and successes and to mentor, inspire, support and bring out the best in each other. Runs from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking event, the Sundowner, is at Stockman Bank on Aug. 14, starting at 5 p.m., located at 8165 U.S. 35 in Bigfork. Plan to attend and network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events.

Flathead Builder’s Association Kickball Tournament

Start stretching now, it’s time for the FBA Kickball Tournament on Aug. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. Sign up solo—teams will be built like jobsite crews: last-minute, randomly assembled and full of questionable chemistry. Games will take place at the Conrad Complex, located at 19 Woodland Park Dr. In Kalispell. For more information and to register, visit members.buildingflathead.com/.

Coaching for Success

Join expert leadership coach Sherrie Paterson for her monthly session focusing on creating accountable teams. The session is Aug. 20 at noon at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 2 S. Main St., Ste. 205.

2025 NMAR YPN Cornhole Tournament

Throw some beanbags, enjoy a little bit of competition and flex those cornhole skills at NMAR’s YPN Cornhole tournament taking place at The Clubhouse Lounge on Aug. 21, starting at 4:30 p.m. The same as last year, all proceeds and snacks will be donated to the Flathead School Snack Program. For more information, visit members.nmar.com/.

Business Pulse Block Party in Polson 

The Polson Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its Business Pulse Block Party scheduled for Aug. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Third Ave. E., in Polson. This free, family-friendly celebration blends land stewardship, business growth, and community spirit for an unforgettable evening.

Gone Fishin’ 

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce holds its Gone Fishin’ event on Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Alpine Theater Project in the Mountain Mall. This is a networking event for our membership business representatives to interact with others, exchange information and develop professional and social contacts over food and drinks.

PWB Happy Hour and Paddleboarding

Join Professional Women in Building for a summer evening of fun at The Raven Bar in Bigfork on August 21, starting  at 5 p.m. Whether you want to paddleboard, kayak or just hang out, come connect with an amazing group of women. The Raven Bar is located at 15321 MT 35 in Bigfork.

Coffee Connect 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Coffee Connect on Aug. 22 at LC Staffing at 8 a.m., 620 Treeline Rd. in Kalispell. The program features a host, a spotlight speaker, testimonials for chamber members and pass the mic to meet each other. 

Local Candidate Business Matters! Chamber Luncheon

Join the Kalispell Chamber for their Local Candidate Forum Luncheon on Monday, August 26 at the Red Lion Hotel, 20 N. Main St. in Kalispell. This event provides an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for local office as they share their priorities, platforms and perspectives. Stay informed and engaged with the issues that matter most to our community. Lunch will be provided, starts at 11:30 a.m.

Raise the Roof networking event 

Join the Flathead Building Assocation for a networking event at Glacier Stone Supply on Aug. 26  at the Western Building Center, located at 1745 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell. With live music by Tommy Edwards, games and more, come join in the fun. Starts at 5 p.m.

MAR Supervising Broker Enhancement Course

Hosted by NMAR, this course on Aug. 27 is open to anyone thinking of becoming a Supervising Broker as well as those who have already earned their Supervising Broker Endorsement. This is an Enhancement Course - taking it will not fulfill any Pre-Endorsement licensing requirements. Starting at 8 a.m., this virtual and in-person class takes place NMAR, located at 2282 U.S. 93 S., Suite B in Kalispell.

Broker Power Hour

Hosted by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors on Aug. 27, this webinar requires advanced registration. It’s open to all MAR members and not limited to brokers. The Power Hour will meet virtually on the last Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m.