Flathead Business Watercooler

Falls After Five 

The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce holds its Falls After Five at 5 p.m. on June 23 at First Interstate Bank, 1947 9th St. W., Columbia Falls. The business networking event includes business introductions, drawings, split the pot and refreshments.  

Maximize Your Membership orientation

Discover Kalispell Chamber invites you to their monthly orientation designed to help new and existing members unlock the full value of their investment. In this interactive session, learn how to leverage your online member listing, utilize marketing opportunities, and identify tools and resources that drive visibility, credibility, and ROI. Takes place from 8 to 9 a.m. on June 25 at the Kalispell Chamber located at 2 S. Main St. For more information call Kirk at 212-0439. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/.  

Coffee Connect    

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for a lively morning networking event designed to build connections and spotlight local businesses over coffee. It takes place from 8 to 9 a.m. on June 26 at Immanuel Living located at 40 Claremont St. in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. 

Housing voucher programs

The Montana Department of Commerce will host a free webinar regarding housing voucher programs on June 29 at 10 a.m. The voucher programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and are administered by authorized public housing authorities across the country. They offer assistance payments directly to landlords on behalf of participating tenants. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/2u4453w5

FBA Board meeting       

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

Chamber BASH      

Join Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce for an upbeat evening of connection, conversation, and community at this month’s BASH (Business Associates Social Hour). It takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. on June 30 at Tete Hair Salon, located at 7100 US 93. Free for members and $5 for guests. 

Matching Funds program

The Montana Department of Commerce's Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Matching Funds Program will be open for applications on July 1 and close on April 30, 2027. The Matching Funds Program assists technology-based Montana companies by providing additional funding that can be used for technology development or other uses. Grants of up to $30,000 are available. For more information, contact Grants Coordinator Kathy Bartlett at [email protected] or 406-841-2792. 

Wood Products Revolving Fund 

The Montana Department of Commerce's Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund is accepting new applications. The program offers a loan participation structure for requests up to $2 million and continues to provide direct loans to eligible businesses for amounts under $1 million. The application portal will remain open until all available funds are committed, with approximately $1.4 million currently available. For more information, contact Program Specialist Chris Ryan at [email protected].

Coffee with the chamber 

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds Coffee with the Chamber at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at Farming for the Future Academy, 400 Veterans Dr., Columbia Falls. Business networking followed by introductions of all attendees.