Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Evening with the Vintner, Wine and Charcuterie. Wine tasting event, live music, overnight stay in a King room and hot breakfast.
$249 for Two
$185 Single Occupancy
Join us, Nate and Kelsey, as we celebrate 6 years in business! Open house style with a community appreciation party at our showroom and Airbnb space Inspiration Cabin. We are so grateful to our wonderful local community that has supported us and helped us grow over the last 6 years and wanted to take a moment to say thank you. April 25th Kelsey and I will be at Inspiration Cabin ready to hang out with you. Swing by any time between 2pm and 6pm, and enjoy drinks, and Kelsey’s famous Elk meat balls. Weather permitting, we will have yard games and have a chance to win one of our Lake McDonald View 36" steel wall art pieces. Visit our website for more information. Email or call with questions.
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Event hosted by Creative Combinations Montana.
Join Montana Kayak Academy and Flathead River Alliance for this free education experience. Learn river safety skills from experts while enjoying beer, new friends and raising funds for these amazing river nonprofits.
Event hosted by Montana Kayak Academy and Flathead River Alliance.
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Wood Land Fox Kinusaiga Class (click here for more details!)
We’ll be making an adorable woodland fox or masked raccoon using a technique called Kinusaiga (fabric mosaic)—no sewing required! It’s beginner-friendly, relaxing, and honestly so fun.
I’ll walk you through everything step-by-step, and you’ll leave with your own finished piece
All supplies included
No experience needed
Just come ready to create something beautiful
Spots are limited since materials are prepped ahead of time!
Join us for an evening of connection, community, and celebration of local business at our April Falls After Five event, hosted by Glacier Peaks Physical Therapy and featuring Dream Adaptive Recreation as our nonprofit member.
Event Date: April 28th, 2026 Time; 5:00-6:30pm
What to Expect
This month’s Falls After Five offers a welcoming space to meet fellow professionals, build relationships, and highlight your business. Attendees will enjoy:
Whether you’re looking to make new connections, strengthen existing partnerships, or simply enjoy a fun evening with our business community, this event is a perfect fit.
Bring your business cards and a coworker.
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Meet Our Host: Glacier Peaks Physical Therapy
At Glacier Peaks’ newly renovated Columbia Falls physical therapy clinic, a team of top physical therapists provide personalized, one-on-one care to help you recover, rebuild strength, and get back to the activities you love.
Meet Our Featured Nonprofit: Dream Adaptive Recreation
OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR ALL! The mission of DREAM Adaptive Recreation is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by providing year-round outdoor adaptive recreational opportunities. We support individuals ages 5 to adults with physical, cognitive, intellectual, developmental and sensory disabilities, including Military Veterans.
DREAM acquired adaptive snow skiing equipment in the 1980’s and began offering alpine skiing to persons with disabilities at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Over three decades later, DREAM provides ~1,500 lessons & opportunities each year in sports such as alpine skiing & snowboarding, nordic skiing, mountain biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, water skiing & other water sports.
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementias by accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Please join us for a free breakfast to learn the latest about Alzheimer's and other dementia research. Seating is limited please contact Loyal Care to save a seat.
Come enjoy whitewater films from around the world. Help MKA and FRA raise funds for their upcoming season. Win amazing prizes, watch new films with a beverage, and high-five a new river friend.
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Event hosted by Montana Kayak Academy and Flathead Rivers Alliance.
Create your very own unique dried flower laminated bookmark! Unleash your creativity to make a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake for you, or a loved one!
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Event hosted by Flathead County Library.
Our May Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 from 8:30-9:30 am at Glacier Physical Therapy in Columbia Falls. Start your morning off with Cinco De Mayo breakfast burritos, 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: Glacier Physical Therapy
We believe that physical therapy is more than just exercises or strength building. We take a personalized and multifaceted treatment approach to best serve our clients' needs and to maximize their function, using the philosophy of “the whole body is connected.” On your first appointment, an in depth medical history and examination will help determine what your body needs in order to perform at your best!
Then, we take a team approach when building your care plan and will be there every step of the way during your rehabilitation to help you meet YOUR goals.
Learn More: Glacier Physical Therapy | Discover Personalized Healing
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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 Glacier National Park Conservancy on Zoom and have a discussion with author Debra Magpie Earling about the book The Lost Journals of Sacajawea.
Register now: https://glacier.org/glacier-book-club/
Award-winning author, Debra Magpie Earling, returns to Glacier Book Club with her novel The Lost Journals of Sacajewea. Earling paints a “devastatingly beautiful” portrait of Sacajewea’s resilience as she grows up in a rapidly changing world and must cope with loss and survival amidst the brutality of white colonization. Serving as an interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, Sacajewea is forced to navigate the harsh landscape of the American frontier as well as her own grief.
Event hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Come give blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge.
Click the link below to sign up.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=XANTERRA
What: Summer Volunteer Season Kick-Off Party
Where: Blackstar - 2nd Floor Date: May 11th Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
First beverage of choice for volunteer is on us! Stop by to say hello, meet the team, or to learn more about volunteering.
Any volunteers who have completed their required computer based training will be eligible for some DREAM Swag!
Event hosted by DREAM Adaptive Recreation.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Creek Lodge on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 from 11:30 - 1:00pm for our Chamber membership luncheon. Registration fee includes the featured presentation and a catered lunch.
Featured Presentation: Managing People, Bears, and Reducing Conflict in Montana
Topics:
Featured Caterer: Park Provisions Glacier
Luncheon Cost:
Chamber Members: $16.00/person
Non-Chamber Members: $20.00/person
Register by noon on Monday, May 11th, 2026 to be guaranteed lunch.
Course Overview: Strategy is the allocation of resources to their highest and best use to maximize return on investment. This session introduces the fundamentals of strategic thinking, clarifies the difference between strategy and tactics, and helps business leaders understand how to deploy their three core resources: time, money, and human capital. Attendees leave with a practical framework for making better decisions about where to invest their limited resources.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Define strategy and distinguish it from tactics. 2. Identify the three core resources: Time, money and human capital. 3. Define strategic objectives, strategies and tactics 4. Apply a resource allocation lens to everyday business decisions.
Who Should Attend: Business owners, managers, and emerging leaders who want to think more strategically about how they invest their time, money, and people.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Strategy definition framework 2. Resource allocation worksheet 3. Strategy versus tactics decision guide 4. Resource Strategies, including time management techniques.
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.
The Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be celebrating its 51st year! We welcome you to join us for this historic, local event as either a competitor or spectator this Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Bigfork.
Bigfork, Montana is located on the north end of Flathead Lake, where the Swan River spills into Bigfork Bay. The last mile of the Swan River, known as the "Wild Mile", is a class IV section of whitewater. This beautiful and challenging whitewater venue has a scenic nature trail paralleling the north side, giving spectators front row seats for some of the best whitewater action in the area.
Event hosted by Montana Kayak Academy.
Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. We are Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. See you at the arena!
Event hosted by Brash Rodeo.
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Course Overview:
Businesses scale only as far as their leaders grow. This session develops leadership capacity within organizations, equipping teams to manage complexity and drive sustained growth.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Assess current leadership capacity. 2. Build leadership skills across levels. 3. Establish succession pipelines for future leaders.
Who Should Attend: Owners, executives, and managers committed to building leadership bench strength.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Leadership development roadmap. 2. Succession pipeline template. 3. Leadership competency self-assessment.
Every business must eventually decide whether to grow, transition to new leadership, or prepare for sale. This session clarifies the options and helps owners choose the right path.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Explore growth, succession, and sale pathways. 2. Evaluate readiness for each option. 3. Build decision criteria for long-term planning.
Who Should Attend: Owners preparing for major transitions or evaluating long-term business strategy. Practical Takeaways: 1. Growth vs. succession vs. sale comparison tool. 2. Pathway readiness checklist. 3. Decision-making framework.
Course Overview: Owner dependency and unmanaged risks can reduce business value and jeopardize transitions. This session addresses risk mitigation strategies to safeguard continuity and enterprise value.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and reduce owner dependency. 2. Address legal, financial, and operational risks. 3. Build risk mitigation into daily operations.
Who Should Attend: Business owners, successors, and leadership teams preparing for transition.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Owner dependency reduction plan. 2. Risk audit template. 3. Risk mitigation action checklist.
We’re bringing back the hottest night of broncs, bulls and barrel racers to battle it out. Featuring world, region, and state champion professional bull riders, saddle bronc riders, barrel racers, and livestock from the PBR, NRA and INFR.
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Course Overview: Valuation is more than a number—itʼs a reflection of systems, profitability, and scalability. This session prepares business owners to understand and improve their companyʼs worth ahead of succession or sale.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Understand business valuation methods. 2. Identify value drivers and detractors. 3. Implement strategies to increase company worth.
Who Should Attend: Owners planning for succession, exit, or sale who want to maximize value.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Business valuation readiness checklist. 2. Value driver improvement plan. 3. Valuation methods overview guide.
406-892-2072
233 13th Street East
PO Box 312
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
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