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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.
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 …
Kalispell businesswoman sets up eclectic shop
Kalispell businesswoman sets up her own shop
Flathead Business newsmakers
LINDSEY ERICKSON has been appointed chief executive officer of National Flood Services in Kalispell.
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Business watercooler
Amazon blocked 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, which has been under pressure from shoppers, brands and lawmakers to crack down on counterfeits on its site, said Monday that it blocke…
Job market for new grads: Much hiring but much competition
After a painful year of joblessness, the future has finally brightened for Alycia St. Germain, a 22-year-old college senior at the University of Minnesota.
New law blocks health mandates that affect businesses
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill Friday that prohibits actions — such as those taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus —…
U.S. job growth slows sharply in sign of hiring struggles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recovery of America's job market hit a pause last month as many businesses — from restaurants and hotels to factories and construction co…
Montana ends unemployment pay boost amid worker shortage
HELENA (AP) — Montana is ending its participation in the federal unemployment program that gives people extra weekly unemployment benefit payments as the state…
Home Ranch Bottoms has new owners, new aspirations
After passing through a string of different landholders throughout its 40-year history, the ownership of Home Ranch Bottoms, a rustic restaurant located 30 mil…
Local coffee company celebrates 40 years
Local coffee company celebrates 40 years
Longtime real estate broker opens Lakeside office
Longtime broker opens Lakeside office
Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
Taco Bell building in North Kalispell
Taco Bell building in North Kalispell
Restaurant survival hopes pick up as $28.6B in grants begin
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of restaurants and bars decimated by the COVID-19 outbreak have a better chance at survival as the government begins handing out $28.…
US construction spending up in March less than expected
US construction spending up in March less than expected