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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.
Financial ripple: Outfitters protect fishing resources to preserve industry with big economic impact
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New furniture shop nods to Columbia Falls' past
A new furniture and home decor shop named Monaco has recently opened on Nucleus Avenue, becoming one of Columbia Falls' latest additions to the town's growing …
Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame …
US jobless claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening a…
It's your last chance at a PPP loan. Here's how to apply
Time is running out for small-business owners looking to get a government Paycheck Protection Program loan.
Hellroaring CrossFit relocates in C-Falls
Barb Turney has been doing CrossFit workouts since 2011. "I think a lot of us are addicted to the workouts," she said. "You get really sore … but it's a good t…
New owners aim to restore, showcase history of Bigfork Inn
Overlooking Electric Avenue, the Bigfork Inn has witnessed the evolution of this community as Bigfork grew from a modest, working man’s town to the bustling to…
Northern Plastics to relocate to Glacier Rail Park
The key to filling all the lots at Glacier Rail Park can be summarized in just one word: plastics.
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Christian bookstore opens in downtown Kalispell
Melissa Gill, owner of Kalispell’s new Christian bookstore, The Narrow Gate, hopes the shop will serve as a source of books, gifts and community.
Ford CEO: Electric vehicle demand will transform industry
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A new electric version of Ford's immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America's transition from …
April home sales fell as low inventory pushed up prices
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in April as the number of properties for sale hit a record low, driving prices to new…
Legislation raises hopes for Alaskan cruises this summer
Congress has voted to let large cruise ships sail directly from Washington state to Alaska without stopping in Canada, a step that could clear the way for crui…
Parents getting kids shots left out of COVID-19 paid leave options
The Biden administration and some employers have not extended COVID-19 vaccine paid leave policies to parents helping kids get shots, which children's health a…
US jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid
Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week — the latest encouraging sign for the rebounding U.S. economy — just as Republican-led states are moving to c…