Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
Glacier Bancorp announces $77 million third-quarter income
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $77.8 million for the current quarter, an increase of $26.2 million, or 51%, from the $51.6 million of net income for the third quarter in 2019.
Whitefish's Ladies Night Out canceled
The Whitefish Chamber has canceled the popular Ladies Night Out event this fall due to concerns about COVID-19 cases in the valley.
Expanded manufacturing program opens doors for local brewers
For a lot of people, manufacturing conjures images of operating heavy machinery inside bustling factories.
FVCC trades program creates conduit to local manufacturers
Manufacturing isn’t all about making products. It’s also about the people who make them.
Pandemic, wildfires drive need for Nomad's mobile units
It’s been a tumultuous year, given a pandemic, massive wildfires and large-scale demonstrations, but one local company seems to have a solution for nearly ever…
Virtual tours planned for National Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing companies around Montana will offer virtual and in-person tours of their operations throughout October as part of a national effort that kicks off with National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 1.
New space gives Stack Financial Management room to grow
Jim and Lisa Stack started working from home decades before it became a trend.
Local meat processors get grants to offset COVID impact
A recently announced second round of funding from the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant program will contribute $4.2 million to 40 meat processing businesses across the state, in addition to the $7.5 mil…
What to know about buying or selling a home during a pandemic
In a year where uncertainty is the only certainty, there’s one bellwether industry leading a flock of others to prosperity.
Russian food truck finds success in the Flathead
Food trucks have become a familiar sight at farmers markets and parking lots across the Flathead Valley, but The Piroshki Palace isn’t like most mobile eaterie…
Victorian-style bed and breakfast opens in Plains
Amid the proliferation of bed and breakfast establishments sweeping the nation, it would be hard to find one more intriguing than the J&J Bed & Breakfast now o…
New C-Falls gym focuses on Muay Thai martial art
Renee Sandlin takes pride in being small but mighty.
Couple opens storage, Penske rental facility on U.S. 2
Kayla and Levi Spencer are making big moves this month with their new two-pronged business.
Business newsmakers
The Montana VA Health Care System has been selected as one of Montana’s top 10 best employers by Forbes.
‘Small-batch’ clothing company moving to U.S. 2
Flag Nor Fail clothing company makes one-of-a-kind, small-batch fitness apparel, so it’s only fitting that the independent brand should have headquarters custo…