Ep. 76- Entrepreneurship in the Flathead: Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center with Eric Harry

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Harry of the Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Flathead Valley Community College to tackle a key question: how do we help founders build and stay in Northwest Montana?

Eric shares insights from his work in global entrepreneurship and local startup development, highlighting what actually moves the needle—strong mentorship, real connections, and a community that shows up. We discuss the “missing middle” in business growth, why talent leaves, and how initiatives like Brew & Build are creating a more connected, founder-focused ecosystem.

If you care about workforce, innovation, or the future of the Flathead Valley, this conversation offers practical takeaways and a clear path forward.

  Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (WIEC)

Flathead Valley Community College: https://www.fvcc.edu/