Business
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 …
Salons share hair on Kalispell’s Main Street
There’s no excuse for a bad hair day in Kalispell now that two salons have opened up on Main Street.
Kalispell Chamber embarks on new leadership
As the Kalispell business community looks to the future and what lies beyond the pandemic, it will have a new leader to help navigate that path forward.
Cidery opens tasting room west of Kalispell
There’s a new tasting room and eatery just west of Kalispell where locals can go to unwind.
State officials offer reactions to Biden's win
Montana's U.S. senators offered starkly different reactions to announcements Saturday that former Vice President Joe Biden had won the presidential election.
New Kalispell decor shop brings in hard-to-find brands
Stepping into the cozy new Lemontree store in downtown Kalispell, shoppers are immediately greeted with the scent of mulled cider that permeates the space from…
Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish
The latest addition to the Whitefish landscape will be a Starbucks Coffee on the east side of U.S. 93 North.
Residential building way ahead of last year’s numbers
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has slashed workloads for a lot of businesses in the Flathead Valley, residential building is still full-steam ahead.
Mini camper company expanding inventory
Sherpa Adventures is set up to succeed in manufacturing, while social distancing. Bruce Weatherby and his team make tiny teardrop trailers - ideal for the surg…
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.