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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.
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…
New residents aren't taking pay cuts to move to Montana
Montana's population has been growing during the pandemic, and on average, new residents aren't taking pay cuts to move to the state.
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at pump
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukr…
Empire Builder debuts new locomotives
For the first time in a generation, a brand-new locomotive will lead Amtrak’s Empire Builder across the prairies and mountains of Montana.
Bigfork’s Shield Arms planning large expansion
The Bigfork firearms manufacturer that began in a garage will soon be moving into its new $5 million 36,000 square foot headquarters and manufacturing complex …
Supply chain issues continue to hamper local businesses
Some businesses in Bigfork are feeling the effects of a national supply chain problem that was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Building permits
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
Montana’s double-proxy marriages skyrocket after pandemic
One of Montana’s unique laws allows both parties of a marriage to be absent from the ceremony. The requests for double-proxy marriages have skyrocketed since t…
Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008
Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008
Russian banks mull China UnionPay; big accounting firms exit
Russian banks mull China UnionPay; big accounting firms exit
Realtors to conservatives living in liberal areas: Try Idaho
Realtors to conservatives living in liberal areas: Try Idaho
Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrency
Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrency
Workforce expert offers retention strategies
John Caldwell, Workforce Consultant for Job Service Kalispell, believes an innovative approach to retention can help local companies avoid the challenges of th…
Montana recreational marijuana sales increase in February
The sale of recreational marijuana in Montana increased slightly in February while medical marijuana sales declined compared to January's numbers, according to…