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 …
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…
Rock solid: New shop specializes in Yogo sapphires
New rock shop in Columbia Falls specializes in Yogo sapphires
Children and cybersecurity: it's time to ramp it up
Get tips about how to beef up cybersecurity for children from the BBB
Immanuel Lutheran breaks ground on The Cottages at Buffalo Hill
Immanuel Lutheran Communities held a ground-breaking ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the coming addition of The Cottages at Buffalo Hill, a new housing deve…
Garden offers pick of beautiful blooms
Cathy Stansbury and her family have devised the ideal business for social distancing.
Daycare center adds consignment shop
Giggles Consignment and Kids’ Shop in Columbia Falls opened last month with the intention of creating a high-end retail location for gently used children’s app…
Winery set to open with global selection
These days, it’s harder than ever to be a world traveler, so Angela Zuba is bringing global tastes to local wine lovers. She expects to open Waters Edge Winery…
Popular shop opens second facility in Kalispell
For the first time in 75 years, M & S Meats is getting closer to home for its Kalispell customers. The long-running Rollins meat processor opened a new retail …