Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
People travel thousands of miles to fish the region’s pristine rivers, which means the health of local waterways a…
With chicken prices soaring, Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5B
With chicken prices soaring, Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5B
Midyear report shows boom in state park visitors
Fire and smoke are choking out some Montana communities, but midyear visitation numbers show tourism is thriving, with a record number of visitors flocking to …
In-N-Out Auto Sales carrying on a family tradition
Jordon Fletcher is carrying on the family business with the new In-N-Out Auto Sales in Evergreen.
Couple combine efforts at new personal training studio
Cristin Kynett and Chris Sigouin believe their combined talents put their fitness studio on a level apart from other exercise spaces.
Tourism grant program application cycle opens
The Montana Department of Commerce's 2022 is taking applications for the Tourism Grant Program through Sept. 15.
More business expansion planned in downtown C-Falls
Downtown Columbia Falls will see more changes in the coming months, as two businesses plan more expansion.
Flathead hotels smash June occupancy records
Hotels and other traditional lodging accommodations in the Flathead Valley have been jam-packed this season despite a shortage of employees to clean rooms and …
Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs
Wages and salaries rose at a healthy pace in the three months ended in June as employers competed to find enough workers to fill millions of available jobs.
Airports in the US West dealing with shortage of jet fuel
A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the We…
Outfitter opens downtown Whitefish store
Kurt Schram's vision for Whitefish Outfitters is as vast as the territory his business serves.
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
New Town Pump set for mid-September opening
The new Town Pump convenience store and gas station on the south end of Whitefish is on pace to open in mid-September.
Fed to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
Fed to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
GM issues 2nd Bolt recall; faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
Critics bid to overturn approval of ski resort expansion
Environmental lawyers are urging a California appellate court to overturn a pair of district court rulings that handed significant victories to the Squaw Valle…