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…
Hurricane Ida, Europe floods made 2021 costly for disasters
Hurricane Ida, Europe floods made 2021 costly for disasters
Busy day starts off recreational pot sales
Sales lit up at local cannabis dispensaries this weekend with the inauguration of legalized recreational marijuana in Montana.
What to know about returning holiday gifts
National Returns Day annually falls during the first week of January, inundating businesses and postal services alike with some of the highest return volumes of the year. Understanding return policies is your key t…
New owners of Bigfork bowling alley aim to make it a destination center
The bowling alley in Bigfork recently came under new ownership after it was purchased by professional bowler Rhino Page and his business partner Jeff Heinle.
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Business watercooler
Montana Coffee Traders to reopen Kalispell coffee shop
Montana Coffee Traders is targeting a February reopening of its downtown Kalispell coffee shop.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
Biden: More competition in meat industry can ease food costs
Biden: More competition in meat industry can ease food costs
Scientist, enforcer, high-flyer: 3 women put a mark on tech
Scientist, enforcer, high-flyer: 3 women put a mark on tech
CES gadget show stages a wary return amid COVID-19
CES gadget show stages a wary return amid COVID-19
Tech company specializes in serving small businesses
New tech company specializes in serving small businesses.
Ace Hardware under construction in Columbia Falls
A new Ace Hardware store is coming to Columbia Falls, just west of the current Hanson’s Hardware.
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Flathead Business Newsmakers
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Fatal occupational injuries decreased in 2020
The number of workplace deaths in Montana decreased in 2020, according to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.