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The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
Slow Burn Records brings vinyl vibes to Whitefish
For several years, Mike and Dyan Colby often traveled from Texas to spend time in Whitefish and enjoy the rhythm of mountain living. Now they own the only reco…
Flathead Business briefs
Agricultural producers in Montana who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency service center before …
Montana AG warns of flood scams
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is encouraging Montanans to take precautions and be aware of scammers looking to take advantage of those beginning to repair th…
Red, white and boom: Inflation isn't deterring local fireworks sales
Fireworks seem to remain a necessary part of Montana’s Independence Day festivities as many local vendors haven’t seen sales drop despite rising prices caused …
2 Black executives leave Amazon amid changes in leadership
The e-commerce juggernaut confirmed the news Tuesday hours after CEO Andy Jassy named a new head for the company's troubled retail business. That unit has been…
Flathead Business Newsmakers
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C-Falls resort tax collections higher than expected in first eight months
The tax has grossed $515,000 through May 30, City Manager Susan Nicosia told City Council recently.
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US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage
The Department of Health and Human Services is expediting the travel of trucks that will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White Hous…
Walmart expands health services to address racial inequality
Walmart is expanding health care coverage for employees who want to use a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies, in an effort to address r…
Kalispell company offers document management
Global Archives, a cloud-based data storage company in Kalispell, is offering services to organizations in need of document management and storage.
Kentucky restaurant created by KFC founder for sale
A restaurant created by KFC founder Harland Sanders for his wife decades ago is for sale. The Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky, hit the market this week.
Kalispell chamber survey shows most businesses feeling impact of economy
Nearly 80% of Kalispell businesses say they’ve experienced a negative effect from the current economic conditions, but just as many seem to have a positive outlook for the future of operations.
NC family succeeding with honey business led by 8-year-old
What started as making honey for their four-person family, turned into a successful startup called Bubby's Bees.
Boutique guest ranch offers opportunity to stay with Clydesdales
At Clydesdale Outpost, guests are offered a boutique ranch experience with the chance to stay in luxury cabins and interact with the Clydesdales. The horse's c…