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…
Fourth-generation shop hangs its hat on quality
Reputation means everything to Tom Currier of Currier’s Certified Welding and after nearly half a century in the Flathead Valley, it’s apparent his reputation …
Evergreen espresso stand offers delivery service
The Steam Room in Evergreen, a popular drive-thru espresso stand, just celebrated its second anniversary thanks to a unique approach to the coffee hut trend.
City Brew opens at high-traffic junction in Evergreen
City Brew opened a new coffee shop on the corner of Montana 35 and U.S. 2 in Evergreen in late October. The new shop on the busy corner across from Snappy Spor…
Nickel Charlie's comfort food, atmosphere draw diners
If you haven’t experienced the chicken-fried steak at Nickel Charlie’s Restaurant and Casino in Evergreen, then you can bet many people across the Flathead Val…
Enchanted Realms whips up quick eats with local ingredients
Enchanted Realms Bakery and Cafe isn’t your typical confectionery.
Heroic Realms caters to game and fantasy enthusiasts
For nearly 20 years, Heroic Realms in Evergreen has offered an escape for lovers of tabletop games, role-playing games and board games.
Bigfork skincare company offers Montana's 'good stuff'
The Good Stuff Botanicals focuses on all things simple, and this includes the grassroots operation behind its renowned skincare products.
Store fills up Whitefish Shopko building
Amy and Kirk Ericksen have big plans for their spacious new store in the former home of Shopko in Whitefish. Home Consignment and Auctions is their third store…
Roving restaurant moves into Bigfork
After carting their smoked meats around the valley for years, Porteus BBQ has settled down in Bigfork. The well-known barbecue purveyor held a grand opening in…
Structured recess at East Evergreen School stimulates creativity, activity
One of the most important parts of a young student’s day at school is recess, where students have the opportunity to move, play and socialize.
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- Signs Now Kalispell has been recognized as one of the country’s top-performing printers by SurveyAdvantage’s Print Buyer Satisfaction Index. Results are base…
High-end kitchen store opens in Whitefish
Julie Hickethier has cooking down to a science.
Taco Bell coming to C-Falls
Columbia Falls residents can look forward to more Mexican food in their neighborhood next year. Taco Bell plans to open a new location in Columbia Falls, altho…
New boutique bills itself as 'lifestyle shop'
Everything is by design at a new boutique shop on Electric Avenue. Kathleen Hennen hand-picks or hand-makes all of the products she sells at Bigfork Design, wi…
Carving out a niche in the furniture world