Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
Giving in tmes of disaster: 5 details to consider
Amid a pandemic and economic uncertainty, charitable contributions topped a record-breaking $471.4 billion in 2020, according to the Giving USA Report.
Applied Materials plans to buy Shopko building in Evergreen
Tech manufacturer Applied Materials is looking to expand its Flathead Valley operations with plans to purchase the empty Shopko department store building near …
Kalispell building permits
Kalispell building permits
New ice cream shop in Columbia Falls 'a really sweet partnership'
The new Sweet Retreat Creamery is an ice cream oasis in Columbia Falls. The four co-owners of the new business wanted to fill the frozen treat gap they saw in …
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
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Massive fire threatens Lake Tahoe, more ordered to flee
Massive fire threatens Lake Tahoe, more ordered to flee
EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions
EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions
As Ida leaves Gulf, analysts foresee modest economic damage
As Ida leaves Gulf, analysts foresee modest economic damage
Starbucks coming to Columbia Falls lodge
A new Starbucks coffee shop is opening at the Glacier Basecamp Lodge in Columbia Falls.
Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California's largest lake
Near Southern California's dying Salton Sea, a canopy next to a geothermal power plant covers large vats of salty water left behind after super-hot liquid is d…
Eviction ban's end will allow pandemic lockouts to resume
Tenant advocates and court officials were gearing up Friday for what some fear will be a wave of evictions and others predict will be just a growing trickle af…
Delta will charge unvaccinated employees $200 per month
Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against Covid-19, a policy the airline's top execu…
Old-school Italian restaurant opens in Libby
Libby's menu expanded last week when Dorio's, an Italian restaurant with an old-school, homestyle flair, marked its soft opening.
Creative benefits can help retain loyal employees
Recent worker shortages have left many industries understaffed and in desperate need to find new talent.