Flathead Business Watercooler

Mentor Monday 

The Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center invites you to sit down with someone who has built a company or organization from the ground up. Bring your big questions or your stuck points. Takes place from 10 a.m.-noon on June 15 at WIEC located at 715 Grandview Drive in Kalispell. 

FBA Raise the Roof    

Join the Flathead Building Association for their Raise the Roof networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 16 at 4 West Cabinetry & Wallbeds located at 2638 U.S. 2 E. in Kalispell. For more information, call Mark Freidline at 752-2422. 

Leadership Development: Building Internal Capability  

Join Montana West Economic Development for their session designed to develop leadership capacity within organizations, equip teams to manage complexity and drive sustained growth. Will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on June 16 at MWED located at 44 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell. 

Ribbon-cutting

The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 17 at 4 p.m. at the Glacier Institute's new location and Nature Center, 7450 U.S. 2 E, Columbia Falls. Tour the new location and hear about programs. 

Expert Thursday  

Join the Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center for the Expert Thursday session from 10 a.m.-noon on June 18. Experts bring deep knowledge in fields like HR, legal, accounting, marketing, finance, and more. Come with a focused question and leave with real guidance. Takes place at WIEC located at 715 Grandview Drive in Kalispell. 

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. It takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 18 at Kemo Sabe located at 20 Spokane Ave. in Whitefish.