Flathead Business Watercooler

UNWIND: Business After Hours     

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for UNWIND Business After Hours Networking — one of Flathead's largest networking events, 5 to 6:30 p.m. on April 14 at Big Sky IV Care and Big Sky Specialty Compounding located at 560 Cascade Loop, Suite 1, in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. For more information, call Kirk Fritz at 758-5054. 

Coaching for Your Success      

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and expert leadership coach, Sherrie Patterson, for her monthly session from noon to 1 p.m. on April 15 at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 2 S. Main St., Suite 205, in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. For more information, call Amanda Hewitt at 758-2806. 

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. Open house takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 16 at First Interstate Bank, located at 306 Spokane Ave. in Whitefish. 

Good Manufacturing Practice Training  

Refocus strategy, reorganize resources, and regain profitability without sacrificing momentum. Montana West Economic Development invites food manufacturers for a 90-minute course designed to provide education in the specific requirements and overall intent of Good Manufacturing Practice. Two sessions will be held, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. on April 16 at MWED, located at 44 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell. For more information, call 257-7711 or visit dobusinessinmontana.com/mmec-gmp/. 

Marketing & Branding 101     

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for Catapult Collective — a marketing workshop series with Flathead Industries. Workshop takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on April 16 at Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, located at 2 S. Main St., Suite 205, in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. For more information, call Kirk Fritz at 758-5054. 

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair  

The Daily Inter Lake, Job Service Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Flathead are excited to announce the 2026 Spring Job and Opportunity Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. on April 16 at the Trade Center Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit workforceflathead.com/. 

Putt-Putt Palooza Mini-golf     

Join the Flathead Building Association for Putt-Putt Palooza — Blacklight Edition from 3 to 7 p.m. on April 17 at Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center, located at 265 N. Meridian Road. For more information, call Ashleigh Lebron at (619)916-1143. Register at members.buildingflathead.com.