Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it
The cafes and other efforts try to offer an alternative to mass-produced, disposable goods that have dominated the…
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Highlights from Flathead Valley businesses
Stockman Bank honored by Forbes
Stockman Bank has been honored by Forbes on its list of the World’s Best Banks for 2022.
Flathead Business Watercooler
Events regarding local business
$19.3M pegged for wildfire mitigation on Kootenai Forest
A swath of Northwest Montana pegged for forestry work aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire is among a handful of similar projects across the Wes…
Spartan Race next month expected to again provide economic impact
Providing an economic boost each year, the Montana Spartan Race is set to return for its ninth year to the shores of Flathead Lake on May 7 and May 8.
Building permits
Building permits for the month of March for the cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish
Children’s consignment boutique opens inside mall
Looking to expand her business, Leesa Blackwood reopened her children’s clothing store this month inside the Kalispell Center Mall. Helen Dean is a children’…
Flathead Business Watercooler
Business events, trainings and seminars
Montana unemployment falls to record low 2.3% in March
Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped 0.3 percentage points in March to 2.3% as it continued to hit new record lows, Gov. Greg Gianforte said …
Retail store Kohl’s eyes Kalispell location
Retail giant Kohl’s appears to be making plans to open a location in North Kalispell.
Researcher studies winter canola in Flathead Valley
A Montana State University researcher is looking into the benefits of planting an uncommon variety of a common crop, winter canola.
California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires
California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires
Breweries collaborate to create Last Best Pale Ale
Breweries collaborate to create Last Best Pale Ale
Stockman Bank breaks ground on new building in Whitefish
Construction of the new Stockman Bank building on the corner of Highway 93 and 13th Street in Whitefish is now underway.
Mobile ice cream trailer gets permanent C-Falls home
Jessie and Duane Schrade have the scoop on running a small business.