Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Course Overview: Accurate forecasting gives startups the clarity to price well, manage cash flow, and prepare for growth. This session helps entrepreneurs calculate total costs, breakeven points, and pricing strategies that sustain profitability.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Build a simple yet robust financial forecast. 2. Calculate breakeven and pricing thresholds. 3. Identify cost drivers and financial risks.
Who Should Attend: Startup founders and small business owners who want confidence in their numbers when making decisions or approaching banks and investors.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Forecasting template (Excel/Sheets). 2. Pricing strategy worksheet. 3. Breakeven analysis calculator.
This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.
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Event hosted by Montana West Economic Development.
Learn how to prep a hearty soup kit. Layer dehydrated ingredients in a cone-shaped bag for a convenient cook-later comforting meal, ready in just minutes!
Event hosted by Flathead County Library Columbia Falls.
Join our friends from Land to Hand for another round of seed cleaning and seed packing parties at the library! Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us as we either separate and clean seeds, or label and spoon seeds into envelopes. Stop by these family-friendly events and help us restock the Columbia Falls Library’s seed library and save seeds for next year's Free the Seeds event.
End of Year Celebration & Annual Award Ceremony- Recap and Celebrate 2025 in Style!
Join us for an evening of fun, recognition, and community spirit at this year’s Tropical Nights in the Treasure State celebration! Mark your calendars — this is an event you and your business won’t want to miss. Limited seating available, so reserve your spot today!
Dress to the Theme: Tropical Western — where boots meet the beach! Think, Hawaiian shirt and cowboy boots, Western dress with an Hawaiian leigh, etc. The more creative the better! Themed awards will be handed out, so embrace your island-meets-Montana style.
Event Details
Date & Time:
Location: Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center, 930 2nd Ave West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Featuring:
Salad: House Salad w/ 2 dressing Options
Awards Presented:
Pricing
Individual Tickets: $40 per person
Includes: Catered dinner, 1 drink ticket, raffle basket entry, and featured presentation & ceremony.
Table Sponsor: $600 (Only 5 Available!)
Includes 10 seats (each with dinner, drink ticket, and raffle entry), centerpiece featuring your business logo, logo on event screen and option to provide promotional products
Don’t miss this night of celebration, recognition, and networking!
Reserve your spot now and celebrate the year with your fellow business members!
Join Executive Director, Doug Mitchell, on Zoom and have a discussion with author John Taliaferro about the book, Grinnell.
Register online here: https://glacier.org/glacier-book-club/
About The Book: John Taliaferro’s Grinnell examines the life and advocacy of George Bird Grinnell, a naturalist and conservationist whose devotion to the natural world would help launch the American conservation movement. Grinnell’s expeditions through the American West and study of Indigenous culture made him a leading voice for preserving wilderness and wildlife. Through his work, Grinnell advanced early conservation laws, set the foundation for the protection of public lands, and became instrumental in the designation of Glacier National Park.
Event hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
You are invited by Mountain Physical Therapy and Fitness Center for a Q&A with guest Dori Campbell, APRN/Owner of ALL ABOUT YOU WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS.
Event hosted by Mountain Physical Therapy and Fitness Center.
Our performance features all major rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, and steer riding. Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago and we plan to keep that culture alive and well. See you at the arena!
Event put on by Brash Rodeo.
Come to the Winslow Nichols Community Skiathlon! A fundraiser for the Nordic Winslow Nichols Travel and Race Scholarship Fund. Visit our website for more details. https://www.glaciernordicclub.org/events-3/carnival-classic-race/
Come to the Winslow Nichols Community Relays.
Fundraiser for the Nordic Winslow Nichols Trael and Race Scholarship Fund.
Donations to go the GNC Winslow Nichols Travel and Race Scholarship.
Our February Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 8:30-9:30 am at Integrated Wellness in Columbia Falls. Start your morning off with business connections and coffee.
Schedule:
Business networking from 8:30-9:00 am followed by introductions of all attendees from 9:00-9:30am. Bring your business cards to share with others.
Coffee, pastries and water provided!
Meet Our Host: Integrated Wellness
Stephani Conner, MS, APRN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner providing non-surgical body sculpting, weight support, and functional wellness for women. Her work focuses on promoting tissue response and healthier body composition once stress and inflammation are addressed so that internal health improvements may be reflected externally. She integrates evidence-based aesthetic therapies with metabolic- and recovery-aware support, without surgery, dietary or exercise extremes, invasive procedures, or downtime. Stephani works primarily with women who are already engaging in healthy behaviors but feel frustrated that their efforts are not fully reflected in how their body looks or feels.
Learn More: https://integratedwellnesspllc.com/
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Coffee with the Chamber is a monthly networking event hosted by a different Chamber member business. Interested in hosting? Contact Andrea, [email protected] for more information.
The Lefler brothers’ passion for Glacier runs deep. Now they are embarking on an epic journey to not only document the history of Going-to-the-Sun Road but in their words, “capture the spirit of the road and tell the stories of the people who bring it to life.” Join GNPC Executive Director, Doug Mitchell for a conversation with Logan and Jordan Lefler as they give us an insider’s look at the making of their documentary, Journey to the Sun.
Join GNPC Executive Director Doug Mitchell on Zoom, and have a discussion with Logan and Jordan Lefler. Register online here: https://glacier.org/glacier-conversations/
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Course Overview: The right funding strategy determines how fast and how well a startup can grow. This session equips entrepreneurs to evaluate funding options, avoid common pitfalls, and build credibility with financial partners.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Compare different funding sources (bootstrapping, loans, equity, grants). 2. Understand the tradeoffs between control, cost of capital, and growth speed. 3. Build a capital access plan aligned with your long-term strategy.
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs preparing to raise funds, startup founders navigating capital decisions, and business owners seeking clarity on sustainable financing.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Funding strategy worksheet. 2.Example investor pitch framework. 3.Capital access opportunities (banks, angels, VCs, grants).
Click here for event website. https://dobusinessinmontana.com/masterclass-series/
Our BIG event will be Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at the Wachholz College Center @ FVCC.
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Dream with US under the Northern Lights gala, a signature fundraising event celebrating community, compassion, and the spirit of giving. Inspired by the beauty and brilliance of the aurora borealis, this gala brings together supporters, partners, and friends for a night that illuminates hope and creates lasting impact.
The Northern Lights — with their luminous waves of emerald green, sapphire blue, violet, and gold — evoke mystery, beauty, and natural wonder. We encourage guests’ attire to reflect these colors and qualities, creating a breathtaking atmosphere as the crowd itself becomes part of the event’s visual story.
Highlights of the Evening:
Cocktails and Conversation: Meet the Team DREAM and other amazing community members who support our empowering mission. Delicious Food & Entertainment: Immerse yourself in a night of good vibes and tasty food Impactful Stories: Hear firsthand the transformative stories of individuals whose lives have been touched by DREAM Adaptive Recreation. Auction Extravaganza: Bid on exclusive items and experiences in our silent and live auctions, hosted by Auctioneer Tomy Parker.
This is not just an event; it’s a declaration of our commitment to creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Event hosted by DREAM Adaptive Recreation.
Course Overview: Second-stage companies often face margin squeeze as they grow. This session helps owners refocus strategy, reorganize resources, and regain profitability without sacrificing momentum.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify margin-draining activities. 2. Refocus on core profit drivers. 3. Reorganize people and processes for efficiency.
Who Should Attend: Owners and executives of businesses beyond the startup stage who need to stabilize margins and streamline operations. Practical Takeaways: 1. Margin analysis tool. 2. Reorganization planning worksheet. 3. Strategic focus framework.
Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and steer riding. We are Western Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. See you at the arena! It's here! Our rodeo season finals and kids egg hunt. Over 2800 eggs with toys and prizes inside along with 18 grand prizes!
406-892-2072
233 13th Street East
PO Box 312
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
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