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Flathead Business Watercooler

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| November 15, 2025 10:00 PM

Market Validation 

Scaling without validation risks wasted time, money, and opportunity. This session shows entrepreneurs how to test demand, refine offerings, and ensure a fit before investing in growth. Join the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Montana West Economic Development located at 44 2nd Ave. W in Kalispell. 



FBA Board meeting  

The Flathead Building Association Board will conduct its meeting on Nov. 18 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Glacier Bank Operations Center located at 2240 U.S. 93 S in Kalispell. 


Gone Fishin' 

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce's monthly after-hours open house is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow business representatives, share insights, and build valuable professional and social relationships — all while enjoying food and drinks in a relaxed setting. Takes place Nov. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peak Fit MT located at 6550 Hwy 93, Suite 102B, in Whitefish. 


Business survey  

Business for Montana's Outdoors, the public advocacy arm of Wild Montana, is conducting a survey to help shape advocacy efforts for public lands. Wild Montana works at the local, state and national levels to build trust, foster collaboration and forge agreements for protecting the wild, enhancing public land access and helping communities thrive. 

To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/5J9RKWT 


NMAR Government Affairs Committee meeting  

The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors will conduct their Government Affairs Committee meeting on Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at NMAR located at 2282 U.S. 93, Suite B, Kalispell. Contact Committee Chair Bill Leininger or NMAR Staff Liaison Erica Wirtala at 752-4313 if interested in attending. 


Business Days at the Capitol 

The Montana Chamber of Commerce is holding Business Days at the Capitol and Lawmaker Appreciation Reception on Jan. 6-7, 2026. in Helena. This two-day event focuses on legislative and public policy issues relevant to business. Registration for the event is open at montanachamber.com.