Exploring Growth Opportunities: A Roundup of Community Events for May
The Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce is hosting their April BASH on April 30 at 4 p.m. at the West Shore Community Library. This event provides a great opportunity to learn about new happenings at the library and network with other businesses in the community.
On May 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is organizing its fourth Growth Summit at the Red Lion Hotel. The summit aims to expand conversations and knowledge-building to identify community values, advocacy priorities, and drive solutions to ensure smart and positive growth for Kalispell. Registration for this event is $110 and can be done online at
The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center will be offering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Training for Meat Processors and Food Manufacturers on May 8-9 at Montana West Economic Development in Kalispell. The training explains the requirements of the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, and how companies may benefit from creating or updating a HACCP Plan. The training is free but space is limited, so make sure to register online at
The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their May Sundowner on May 9 at 5 p.m. at Tall Pine in Bigfork. This event provides a great opportunity to network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events