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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 …
Live-venue businesses can tap into relief grants
The Montana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network is offering application assistance to small businesses in the live-venue industry for federal grants available through the U.S. Small Business Administra…
Ready to buy a home? The trick is finding or affording one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nathan Long and Lili Chin have struck out so far in their four-month search to find an affordable home in the Los Angeles area — a cold stre…
Businesses' reactions to Glacier ticketed entry is mixed bag
A week ago, Glacier National Park officials announced plans to require ticketed reservations to enter the park through the West entrance this summer. Some busi…
Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates
NEW YORK (AP) — Although Texas no longer requires people to wear masks to protect against COVID-19, customers do need them to enter De J. Lozada's store.
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Real estate couple introduces cutting-edge franchise
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March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession…
Frontier Airlines hopes IPO rides wave of travel recovery
Frontier Airlines is betting that the budding recovery in leisure travel is for real.
Suez Canal blockage adds to pressure points in global trade
The plight of a mammoth container ship stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal has highlighted still more pressure points in global trade, a year after supply chains were …
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Markus Foods begins major renovation
A major renovation of Markus Foods in Whitefish is underway