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| January 31, 2026 11:00 PM

Government Affairs Committee meeting     

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 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. on Feb. 2 at Kalispell Chamber of Commerce located at 2 S. Main St., Suite 205, in Kalispell. Call Lorraine Clarno at 758-2800 or email [email protected] for a Zoom link. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/.  


GRIP Safety Training   

The Flathead Building Association is hosting MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Operator Certification Theory and re-certification training from 7 to 10 a.m.; and Excavations & Trenching training from 10:30 to noon on Feb. 3 at the Hampton Inn located at 1140 U.S. Route 2 in Kalispell. Learn a combination of theory and practical training, covering machine components, safe operating procedures, and emergency protocols. 


Business Buzz     

Join the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce for an opportunity to get caffeinated while catching up on the latest from the Chamber staff while sharing the latest on your own business with other local business owners and managers. This month's networking event takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 at Haskill Creek in Whitefish. 


Incubator Kitchen 

The North Valley Food Bank Culinary Speaker & Workshop Series invites the local food community to participate in a culinary adventure designed to offer information and boost skills for new food businesses or individuals hoping to advance their culinary careers. Free series. A workshop will be held on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the food bank, 251 Flathead Ave., Whitefish. For more information, visit northvalleyfoodbank.org. 


Economic Outlook Seminar  

Join the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and keynote speaker, Bob Story, to hear about the research and history of the sales tax in Montana — in the context of today’s economic conditions and trends, economic forecasts for communities around the state, and to look at Montana’s important industry sectors. Takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Hilton Garden Inn located at 1840 Hwy 93 S. in Kalispell. Register at economicoutlookseminar.com.