Flathead Business Watercooler

UNWIND 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce UNWIND Business After Hours is Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93, Kalispell. Each month's UNWIND is hosted at a different Discover Kalispell Chamber member business, highlighting and giving them the chance to show off while affording attendees the opportunity to rub shoulders with other business professionals. 

Brew x Build

The Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Flathead Valley Community College hosts Brew x Build with Blair Carstensen of Larch Leaves at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. For Brew x Build, a local entrepreneur shares an honest look at where they are, what they are navigating and where the community could help. Then the room responds with something better than advice: skills, connections and resources. The center is located at 715 Grandview Dr., Kalispell. 

Web Analytics Workshop

Join Josh from Aether Fox Studio for Session 1 of this Web Analytics Catapult Collective Series: In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential building blocks of search engine optimization (SEO) and discover how customers find businesses online. The workshop is Sept. 9 at noon at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 2 S. Main St. Topics include search intent, keyword research, website structure, metadata, headings, internal linking, and local SEO best practices. Special attention will be given to optimizing Google Business Profiles to improve local visibility and attract more customers.

Expert Thursday 

The Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Flathead Valley Community College hosts Expert Thursday with Amanda Holliday at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10. Holliday specializes in strategy, messaging, marketing, copywriting, founder mindset, outreach and awareness building. The center is located at 715 Grandview Dr., Kalispell. 

Sundowner 

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce holds its Sundowner networking event Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at Glacier Sotheby's Realty, 480 Electric Ave, Bigfork. Plan to attend and network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events.   

Coffee Connect 

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connect on Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Fire Station 61, 312 1st Ave E., Kalispell. Honor the service and sacrifice of our first responders, veterans, and community heroes. Featuring remarks from local leaders and a moment of remembrance, this gathering offers an opportunity for our community to come together in reflection, gratitude, and unity. For more information, contact the chamber at 406-758-5054.