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 …
Weary businesses confront new round of mask mandates
Businesses large and small, from McDonald's and Home Depot to local yoga studios, are reinstituting mask mandates as U.S. coronavirus cases rise. Bars, gyms an…
Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts
Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts
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