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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 …
March home construction jumps to fastest pace since 2006
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March to the fastest pace since 2006 as home builders recovered from an unusually frigid Febr…
After union vote, Bezos vows to do better for Amazon workers
NEW YORK (AP) — After a union battle at an Alabama warehouse, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos acknowledged that Amazon has to do better for its workers and vowed to …
Real estate inventory plummets in March
The Flathead Valley real estate market has experienced astronomical demand throughout the past year, and the most recent monthly data continue to show staggeri…
A $1.2 billion loss for Delta, but recovery is on the radar
Delta Air Lines lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter, more than expected, but executives said Thursday that the airline could be profitable by late summer if…
$1,400 stimulus checks helped March retail sales soar 9.8%
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat …
Kalispell cafe temporarily closes due to staffing shortage
Montana Coffee Traders' Kalispell cafe has closed indefinitely due to a lack of available workers, the coffee chain announced Tuesday.
Frontier Airlines adds service to Kalispell
Frontier Airlines will add a new direct flight this summer connecting Kalispell with Denver.
Tiny cabin company adds Stillwater Lake location
Tiny cabin company adds Stillwater Lake location
Outdoor enthusiasts to get cash, free passes to move to WVa
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is joining the growing list of places recruiting remote workers — with a thrill-seeking twist.
Fed's Powell sees US boom ahead, with COVID still a risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is poised for an extended period of strong growth and hiring, the chair of the Federal Reserve said in an interview broadcas…
Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender
Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.
Farmer's Gals raise rabbits for family pets
Baby bunnies born just in time for Easter
Beloved feed store to close after almost 40 years
Beloved feed store closes after almost 40 years
New Samaa Retreat Center focuses on serene getaways
The former Candlewycke Inn is now Samaa Retreat Center
Flathead Business newsmakers
Flathead Business newsmakers