Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Park Side Charitable Foundation YETI Raffle! We’re giving away FOUR prize packages you won’t want to miss: -Two Roadie 24 YETI Coolers stuffed with GRIZ gear -Two Roadie 24 YETI Coolers stuffed with CATS gear *Each cooler also includes two “Brawl of the Wild” tickets (11/22/25 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium). Tickets on sale now through the end of September. $20 per ticket or 6 for $100 Get yours by: -Scanning the appropriate QR code (Griz or Cats) -Visiting https://www.parksidefcu.com/community/#foundation -Stopping by any of our 8 Park Side branches for physical tickets All proceeds benefit local nonprofits! Past recipients include Glacier Symphony, Boys & Girls Club, Land to Hand, Kalispell & Missoula Education Foundations, Mountain Home Montana, ARTS Missoula, and more. The Park Side Charitable Foundation - engaging more members and building stronger communities.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce in celebrating with Smile Montana at their new Columbia Falls location!
Date: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Smile Montana, 400 12th Ave West, Columbia Falls, MT
Come meet the team, tour the new space, and help us celebrate their new Columbia Falls location.
Event Highlights: – Ribbon cutting ceremony – Staff introductions – Facility tours – Light snacks and refreshments
This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Meet Our Host: Smile Montana Dental Center
Smile Montana Dental Center is thrilled to celebrate our new location in Columbia Falls. We've enjoyed our former location on Nucleus Avenue since 1981! But, we knew it was time to give our wonderful patients a new, state-of-the-art facility with plenty of room to accommodate our rapid growth.
Our highly experienced dentists and dedicated staff take real pride in providing the highest level of advanced digital dental services. Smile Montana ensures that our patients feel truly relaxed and comfortable during each visit. Our goal is pain-free dentistry and communication is key!
Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, heartfelt experience.
Event hosted by The Rendezvous.
Mark your calendars for our September economic development meeting on Thursday, September 18th, from 7-8am, at the Nite Owl Back Room Restaurants.
Guest Speaker: Eric Hanks, City of Columbia Falls City Manager
Here are a few of the topics Eric Hanks, City Manager, will be covering on September 18th:
Event is free to attend and open to the public. Coffee is included. Breakfast available for purchase. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Design your own one-of-a-kind tea towel using bird stencils and fabric paint! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or simply curious to try something new, this is the perfect chance to explore your creativity. Columbia Falls Library Branch: Sep. 22-27, during open hours.
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Event hosted by Flathead County Library.
The Columbia Falls Historical Society's first documentary video from their oral history project is titled "Doug Follett – Glacier’s Poet." In this new 2025 documentary video, Doug talks about his family’s history and connection to both the Great Northern Railroad and Glacier National Park. He also reads his many poems written about the many places he loved. Columbia Falls Library: Sep. 23, 6pm-7:30pm
Join Executive Director, Doug Mitchell, on Zoom and have a discussion with author John Clayton about the book Natural Rivals.
To register click here:
About The Book: Natural Rivals traces the contrasting philosophies of John Muir, the idealistic naturalist who fought to preserve wilderness, and Gifford Pinchot, the pragmatic founder of the U.S. Forest Service who promoted sustainable resource management. Their rivalry, highlighted by the Hetch Hetchy dam debate and earlier experiences like their 1896 camping trip in Montana, shaped the creation of America’s public lands system. The book explores how their competing approaches ultimately helped establish national parks and forests, highlighting the lasting impact of their differing visions.
Event hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Our October Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 from 8:30-9:30 am at Park Side Credit Union. 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: Park Side Credit Union
Celebrating 60 years! We like to say yes! Park Side's Mission: We will be the best place for the people of western Montana to get a loan
Park Side Pillars
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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.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Creek Lodge on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 from 11:30 - 1:00pm for our Chamber membership luncheon. Registration fee includes the featured presentation and a catered lunch from Stageline Pizza.
Featured Presentation: What’s New in the DistrictTeachers • Bond Updates • District News
You’re invited to join us for an inside look at what’s happening in School District 6. This presentation will feature:
This is a great opportunity for business and community members to stay informed, connect with district leadership, and learn how these updates may impact our community.
Presented By: Cory J Dziowgo, Superintendent of School District 6
Featured Caterer: Stageline Pizza
Luncheon Cost:
Register by noon on Monday, October 13th, 2025 to be guaranteed lunch.
Join Executive Director Doug Mitchell for a conversation with Glacier National Park staff experts as we highlight some recent and impactful Conservancy-funded projects. Hear directly from park managers about how these projects, funded by you, protect and preserve Glacier for future generations. Topics include accessible trail work, impacts of river recreation on mountain goat populations, and the importance of interpretation in the park.
Guests from NPS will include Cameron Aveson, Trails Supervisor; Mark Biel, Natural Resources Program Manager; Eric Boyd, Wildlife Biologist and Graduate Student; and Debby Smith, Hudson Bay District Interpreter/Acting Chief of Interpretation.
Register for free online at: https://glacier.org/glacier-conversations/
Course Overview:
A strong business plan communicates vision, viability, and discipline. This session provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to write plans that win support from banks, investors, and partners.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the critical sections of a compelling business plan. 2. Translate business strategy into bank- and investor-ready language. 3. Use practical templates to avoid wasted effort and focus on what matters.
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs seeking bank financing, startup funding, or structured roadmaps for internal growth. Practical Takeaways: 1. Bank-ready business plan template. 2. Investor pitch deck outline. 3. Business plan grading rubric for self-assessment.
This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.
Event hosted by Montana West Economic Development.
Flathead Building Association and Montana Build, Raise the Roof Event!
Bring a friend or a colleague and eat, drink, win prizes & play poker.
Dress to thrill--Bond style attire encouraged!
Event hosted by Montana Build.
Scaling without validation risks wasted time, money, and opportunity. This session shows entrepreneurs how to test demand, refine offerings, and ensure fit before investing in growth.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Apply market validation techniques (customer interviews, prototypes, surveys, pilots). 2. Analyze real data to confirm demand. 3. Decide when to pivot, persevere, or pause.
Who Should Attend: Startup founders, product managers, and small business owners preparing to launch or scale new offerings.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Customer interview guide. 2. Validation experiment design template. 3. Metrics dashboard for measuring demand.
Lean principles help startups operate with discipline, minimize waste, and build scalable systems early. This session introduces core Lean concepts and shows entrepreneurs how to apply them in their ventures.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the fundamentals of Lean thinking. 2. Map processes and identify sources of waste. 3. Apply continuous improvement to startup operations.
Who Should Attend: Startup founders, early-stage managers, and teams building operational discipline.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Lean startup operations checklist. 2. Process mapping template. 3. Continuous improvement toolkit.
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233 13th Street East
PO Box 312
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
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