Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Oil prices keep swinging up and down, and so do stocks worldwide
Oil prices swung after a scare overnight where prices popped and then moderated, and the yo-yo moves kept stock ma…
Surge in online sales helps digital company give back
The COVID-19 outbreak in Montana has resulted in widespread business closures, but some local businesses have managed to stay busy throughout the crisis, and t…
Outdoor apparel firm makes masks and gowns
Andy Techmanski is always on the hunt for new ways to use business to help others. That’s why the Whitefish businessman recently transformed his new outdoor ap…
Committed buyers, sellers keep real estate sales going in Flathead
Montanans, like most of the country, have been urged to stay at home to combat the spread of COVID-19. But staying at home becomes a bit more complicated for p…
MWED offers local emergency loans
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Montana West Economic Development (MWED) in partnership with City of Columbia Falls, announces the COVID-19 Emergency Stabilization Loan Program to offer relief to affected busin…
Kalispell company hopes to be model for remote work
At National Flood Services, they’re used to dealing with emergency situations, so the Kalispell company is leading the valley’s charge to stop the spread of co…
Whitefish yarn store relocates, expands
Polka Dot Sheep Fine Yarns has relocated and expanded its Whitefish store and dye studio to better serve the Flathead Valley’s knitting community.
Montana Rifle Company in Creston closes
Montana Rifle Company recently announced the immediate closure of the Creston-based firearms manufacturer.
Loans available for small businesses in troubled times
In these chaotic, confusing times, one thing is crystal clear for businesses. They need help. And they need it now.
Swank programs training future tradespeople
Industry leaders and educators are hoping to teach the tools of the trades to the next generation of workers.
New Bigfork lawyers hoping for small-town success
New Bigfork lawyers hoping for small-town success
Family brings deep roots to trade show
The Briney family takes the “Made in Montana” label pretty seriously.
Family brings deep roots to trade show
The Briney family takes the “Made in Montana” label pretty seriously.
Recreational vehicle franchise opens on U.S. 2 East
Blue Dog RV hopes to be the new top dog when it comes to recreational vehicle sales in Kalispell. The new dealership on U.S. 2 East opens Sunday (today) with a…
Couple opens innovative medical spa
Dori and Rob Campbell are introducing patients young and old to some of the Flathead Valley’s most innovative treatments. The husband-and-wife-duo opened All A…
Recreational vehicle franchise opens on U.S. 2 East
Blue Dog RV hopes to be the new top dog when it comes to recreational vehicle sales in Kalispell. The new dealership on U.S. 2 East opens Sunday (today) with a…