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| January 24, 2026 11:00 PM

Bigfork chamber awards 

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for its annual awards. This year’s categories include Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Emerging Business, Heart of Bigfork and Red Hen Award. Nominations are due by Feb. 10. Visit bigfork.org.  


Columbia Falls awards

Join the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fun, recognition, and community spirit at their Tropical Nights in the Treasure State celebration. Takes place on Jan. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Lodge located at 930 2nd Ave. W. in Columbia Falls. Register at columbiafallschamber.org. 


The AI Advantage    

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is holding a new quarterly workshop series that is free to members. Each one-hour program features a presentation from a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence, paired with a hands-on approach designed to help apply AI directly to business. With speaker Andreas Mueller-Schubert, co-founder and CEO of WSI Next Gen Marketing. Takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 28 at the Kalispell Chamber Board Room located at 2 South Main St., Ste 205, in Kalispell. Register at kalispellchamber.com. 


Kalispell chamber membership

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. Get the download on Discover Kalispell Chamber 101. Takes place Jan. 29 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Kalispell Chamber located at 2 South Main St. For more information call Kirk at 212-0439. 


REAL Montana seeks applicants

 The Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership Montana program is now accepting applications for Class VII, set to begin in September 2026. Applications are open through March 31. REAL Montana, is a comprehensive two-year leadership development program designed to strengthen and expand leadership capacity across Montana’s agriculture and natural resource industries. Visit montana.edu/realmontana/apply.html. For more information, contact the REAL Montana program at [email protected]