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Government contracting workshop offered

Robert Much of the Native American Development Corp. PTAC will conduct a Government Contracting 102 workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the CSKT IT Computer Training Room in the lower level of the Old Tribal Complex in Pablo. It will cover the 8(a) Business Development certification program and the HUBZone contracting certification program, which are designed to help small businesses get preferences in government contracting.

If you are interested in doing business with the government and want assistance with obtaining SAM registration, Duns number and registering with SBA’s small business website, Much will be available for counseling assistance the afternoon of Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You may contact the Indian Preference Office at 406-675-2700, ext. 1045 to sign up for the workshop and counseling; call 406-442-8543 or email rmuch@nadc-nabn.org to set up an appointment.

Col. Falls Chamber plans awards luncheon

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold a general membership luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Valley Hospital Teakettle Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls. Lunch is $12, catered by Montana Coffee Traders.

This will be the annual awards luncheon. First Buck and community spirit awards will be presented, and the Columbia Falls High School choir will perform. RSVP by Dec. 7 at www.columbiafallschamber.org.