Flathead Business Watercooler

Funding Foundations

Join the Montana West Economic Development for a course designed to equip entrepreneurs to evaluate funding options, avoid common pitfalls, and build credibility with financial partners. Takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at FVCC Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, located at 715 Grandview in Kalispell. Cost is $100. For more information, call 257-7711. 

FBA Board meeting    

The Flathead Building Association Board will conduct its meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 at the Glacier Bank Operations Center located at 2240 U.S. 93 S. in Kalispell. For more information, contact Mark Freidline at 752-2422. 

C-Falls chamber

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its Falls After Five event on Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Nite Owl Back Room. Falls After Five offers a friendly space to meet fellow professionals, build relationships, and highlight your business. 

Builders & Brews 

Join NMAR YPN and Flathead Builders Association for an evening of connection and conversation with local builders. All proceeds benefit ACE Mentor Program of Northwest Montana. Networking takes place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a builder panel from 5:20 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Eagles Ballroom located at 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Cost is $10/person. Each ticket allows for entry, drink ticket, and taco bar. Call Heidi Escalante at 752-7123 for more information. Register at members.nmar.com/. 

Maximize Your Membership Orientation    

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and connect with fellow new members and contacts. Find out what is new, happening, and impacting your business's bottom line and how the Chamber’s benefits and work solve your pain points. Takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Kalispell Chamber located at 2 South Main St. For more information call Kirk at 212-0439. 

C-Falls job fair

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Job Fair on Feb. 26 at Columbia Falls High School. Open to students from 9 a.m. to noon and the public from noon to 1 p.m.

Kalispell Coffee Connect

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its Coffee Connect on Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. at Glacier Art Museum, 302 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. The program features a host, a spotlight speaker, testimonials for chamber members, and pass the mic to meet each other.