Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at FVCC

Thank you to everyone who joined us for June's Brew x Build with Mark Ulett, founder of BeargrassAI, showing what is possible for businesses in NW Montana.

At WIEC, we're committed to creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, shared learning and connections that help businesses grow and innovate.

Stay tuned for more workshops, events and community conversations throughout the summer. 🌟

Looking for a sounding board, fresh perspective or guidance on your next big move? Join us next week for Mentor Monday at the WIEC, where Guillermo Moreno will be available for free office hours from 10am-12pm. 🤝

💡 Guillermo Moreno brings extensive experience leading, building and developing individuals and teams across diverse industries, with expertise in technology and healthcare.

Whether you're launching a startup, growing an organization, navigating a challenge or simply looking for an experienced perspective, Mentor Monday is a chance to connect one-on-one with leaders who have built, led and learned through it themselves.

Stop by, ask questions and leave with practical insights to help move your work forward.

Paul Burton will be at the WIEC this Thursday, June 11 for free office hours from 10am-12pm.

💡 Paul Burton is a corporate finance attorney and General Counsel, as well as a speaker and author. He specializes in time management and leadership, helping individuals and organizations operate more effectively.

Stop by, ask questions and get the support you need to move forward.

Join us for our monthly coffee meetup Brew x Build on Wednesday, June 10, from 8:30-10am at the WIEC. ☕

💡 This month, we'll hear from Mark Ulett, PhD, founder of BeargrassAI, a Columbia Falls-based company helping small businesses across the Flathead Valley and rural Montana put AI to work in practical ways.

Mark will share how businesses can use AI-ready websites, approved-fact-based AI tools and simple automation systems to help customers find accurate information and improve their online presence.

Whether you're curious about AI, exploring new tools for your business or looking to stay ahead of emerging technology, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🤝 Free and open to the public.

Builders-in-Residence Pat and Julie are back for free office hours this Monday at the WIEC from 10am-12pm.

Whether you're launching a business, leading a nonprofit or working through your next big challenge, stop by for practical guidance and fresh perspective.

💡 Julie Walz with IWD 406 supports entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders with brand positioning, leadership development, strategic visibility and growth.

💡 Pat brings expertise in operations, strategy, design thinking and HR, helping founders and organizations solve problems and move ideas forward.

No appointment needed, just bring your questions!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Night at the WIEC with Brad Ray of the Nate Chute Foundation.

We are grateful for a community willing to show up, share openly and engage in honest conversations about struggle, support and hope. Thank you for being part of it. 💙

Clay Binford will be joining us again at the WIEC for free office hours on Monday from 10-11:15am. 🤝 He brings expertise in scaling manufacturing and technology organizations, leadership development, workforce strategy and building high operational systems for growing teams and businesses. Come get your questions answered!

🔗 Check out his LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/guysmJXM

We want to give a huge shoutout and thanks to the Flathead Valley Community College and the Wacholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. We had a great seminar, met many awesome new folk from the Flathead and solidified partnerships. Thanks Eric and Stephanie for having us and Mark with BeargrassAI for joining us (and partnering!)

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Practical AI for Montana Businesses Workshop with CubCloud AI . 🙌

We loved seeing so many local business owners, entrepreneurs and community members come together to explore how AI can actually work in the real world. We hope you walked away with practical tools, honest insight and a clearer starting point for using AI in your business.

We’re excited to keep these conversations going. See you at the next one.

Two events happening this Thursday at the WIEC! 👏

💡 Join us for our regularly scheduled Expert Thursday! This week Amanda Holliday will be at the WIEC from 10am-12pm. Amanda brings expertise in marketing and social media, helping businesses strengthen their brand, grow their audience and show up effectively online. 📲 Stop by with your questions and get real guidance for your business or idea.

🌟 Come back for Night at the WIEC: A Conversation on Mental Health, Hope and Community from 5:30-7pm. Nate Chute Foundation Executive Director Bray Ray will lead an important community conversation focused on mental health, hope and how we can better support one another.

Both events are free and open to the community.