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Lakeside/Somers Chamber Bash

The Lakeside/Somers Chamber of Commerce holds its April BASH at the West Shore Community Library on April 30 at 4 p.m. Learn about new happenings at the library and network with other businesses. 

Growth Summit

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce holds its fourth Growth Summit to expand conversations and knowledge-building to identify community values, advocacy priorities, and drive solutions to ensure smart and positive growth for Kalispell. The summit is May 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel. Registration is $110 at https://kalispellchamber.com/

Food processing training

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center will be holding Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Training for Meat Processors and Food Manufacturers on May 8-9 at Montana West Economic Development, 44 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. The class will explain 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. Training is free but space is limited. To register, visit https://dobusinessinmontana.com/mmec/

Bigfork Chamber Sundowner

The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce will hold its May Sundowner on May 9 at 5 p.m. at the Tall Pine, 435 Grand Drive, Bigfork. Network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events. 

C-Falls Chamber Luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce holds its May membership luncheon on May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 Second Ave. W, Columbia Falls. Speaker is Doug Mitchell, executive director of the Glacier National Park Conservancy.