In May, there are several events happening in the Flathead Valley that aim to benefit the community. Fundraiser Alliance Title & Escrow is hosting its 13th annual Closing the Hunger Gap food drive to support the Flathead Food Bank. Donations of food and funds can be made at Flathead Valley branches throughout the month until May 31 during business hours, Monday to Friday. Since its inception in 2012, this campaign has contributed over 268,000 pounds of food and $377,000 to local communities in need.
On May 9, the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its May Sundowner at Tall Pine located at 435 Grand Drive in Bigfork. This event is an excellent opportunity for business professionals in the community to network and learn about upcoming events.
On May 14, the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold its May membership luncheon at Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 Second Ave. W in Columbia Falls. The guest speaker for this event will be Doug Mitchell, the executive director of the Glacier National Park Conservancy. This lunch provides an opportunity for members to connect with one another and learn more about how they can get involved with their community.
For businesses looking to maximize their chamber membership, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Maximize Your Membership session on May 6 from 8-9 a.m. at their location at 2 South Main St., Suite 205. This session will provide valuable information on how businesses can get the most benefits from being a chamber member, such as networking opportunities and access to resources that can help grow their business.
Additionally, on May 6, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their government affairs committee meeting at noon at the chamber’s office location at