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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening    

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce on May 11 for the opening of Northern Lights Design located at 141 Alden Loop in Kalispell from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided and adoptable dogs will be available through the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.  Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. For more information, call Kirk Fritz at 758-5054. 

Business Matters!     

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for its 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. Luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 12 at the Red Lion Hotel located at 20 N. Main St. in Kalispell. $30 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information, call Barb McVicker at 758-2803. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. 

UNWIND: Business After Hours     

Join the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce for UNWIND Business After Hours Networking — one of Flathead's largest networking events from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on May 12 at Direct Source Cabinets and Design located at 428 S. Main St. in Kalispell. Register at business.kalispellchamber.com/. For more information, call Kirk Fritz at 758-5054. 

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. It takes place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on May 13 at WIEC located at 715 Grandview Drive in Kalispell. 

Let’s Be Bold Ladies Networking Event   

Join the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce May 14 at 101 Central Ave. in Whitefish for a quarterly opportunity for local businesswomen to network and tap into each other's knowledge and expertise. This informal, bring-your-own-lunch event where businesswomen get together to share experiences, ideas, failures and successes and to mentor, inspire, support and bring out the best in each other runs from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

FBA Scavenger Hunt   

Join the Flathead Building Association for a Scavenger Hunt from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 14 at SunRift Brewing located at 55 First Ave. WN in Kalispell. For more information, call Mark Freidline at 752-2422. Register at members.buildingflathead.com/. 

Coffee Buzz  

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce invites you to make coffee buzz part of your Friday; takes place from 8 to 8:45 a.m. on May 15 at Mountain Physical Therapy, located at 2593 U.S. Hwy 2 E. Suite 6 in Kalispell. Register at evergreencofc.com/. 

Fish Fest  

Spring has officially arrived in Whitefish and so has FishFest 2026. Join the Whitefish Credit Union May 16 for a full day of races, raffles, live music and small-town fun across downtown. The day begins at 8 a.m. at the Wave in Whitefish. No matter your vibe — runner, shopper, foodie, music lover, or family adventurer — FishFest has something for you. For more information, call 862-3501.