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Government Affairs Committee

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 12 for its Government Affairs Committee meeting. Hear timely policy updates, align advocacy priorities, and coordinate next steps that impact the local business community. Takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at Kalispell Chamber of Commerce located at 2 S. Main St., Suite 205, in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. 


Columbia Falls Chamber Membership Luncheon  

Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 13 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. for their Chamber membership luncheon.  Includes a presentation by the Daily Inter Lake on how to power up your online presence and generate business in the AI search Era and a catered lunch by Stageline Pizza. Takes place at the Cedar Creek Lodge located at 930 2nd Ave. W. Registration fee for members is $16/person and $20/person for non-members. Register at columbiafallschamber.org/ by noon on Jan. 12 to be guaranteed lunch. 


Brew x Build    

Be part of a monthly gathering at the Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center where entrepreneurs, students and creators come together to talk, learn and connect. No slides or formalities, just people and good conversation. Takes place on Jan. 14 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at WIEC located at 715 Grandview Drive in Kalispell. 


Incubator Kitchen

North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish is holding an incubator kitchen workshop series to provide resources and skills needed to start a food business or advance a culinary career. The series begins on Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. For information, visit northvalleyfoodbank.org.  


Business Matters! Chamber Luncheon   

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for their monthly chamber luncheon where local professionals gather to share a meal, hear from dynamic speakers, and engage in conversations that strengthen the community. It’s the perfect place to stay informed, build relationships, and be part of the progress happening in Kalispell. Takes place on Jan. 20 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel located at 20 North Main St. in Kalispell. $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. 


Whitefish chamber awards

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce holds its community awards gala on Jan. 22 at Grouse Mountain Lodge at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50. For more information, visit business.whitefishchamber.org/