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…
Whitefish kitchen touts 'clean eating'
Stefanie Bridges is a rebel with a cause: to supply Whitefish with a healthy lunch option.
Kalispell pet store focuses on 'holistic, all natural' products
The latest addition to the Treeline Drive development north of Kalispell is a pet store, but you might not know it from talking to the staff.
Small farmers open bed and breakfast, cafe
The Peerman family is proving size doesn’t matter when running a successful local business.
Main Street event center offers slate of all-ages activities
After nearly 40 years of combined experience working with children, Sherri Sanders and Brenna Neater are adding another side to their childcare business — the …
Shop expects 'new type of clientele' in North Kalispell
Riddle’s Jewelry has relocated from Kalispell Center Mall to a new location on U.S. 93 North, between MOD Pizza and T-Mobile.
International company to hire 250 employees in Kalispell
SoClean, an international medical supply company, is opening its second North American location in Kalispell in October and eventually anticipates having a wor…
Treeline Road development adds coffee shop
Sable Coffee in North Kalispell isn’t just another coffee shop.
Bigfork brewery expands with new lounge
Flathead Lake Brewing Company is getting back to its roots as it expands into a new lower-level space known as the Cellar. The downstairs area debuted in mid-A…
Home-care service expands, flips name
After 12 years in the Flathead Valley, Agape Home Care is expanding across Montana. The home-care service is franchising its model and rebranding under the nam…
New franchise locations in North Kalispell
The latest addition to the U.S. 93 North commercial corridor in Kalispell will house a new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop and Spectrum store.
Flood insurance company relocates Kalispell headquarters
Aon Edge Private Flood Insurance recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility on the west side of Kalispell. The new location at 1327 U.S. 2 West serv…
Soap maker touts eco-friendly products
Coconut at Sea Soap Co. founder Sarah Harding of Whitefish has a simple philosophy about her new eco-friendly business: “We help people get clean without mucki…
New restaurant features traditional Vietnamese soup
Pho 888 held a delayed grand opening on July 29 after a few weeks of extra preparation, but owners Thomas and Shannon Trinh have been getting ready to open the…
Whitefish boutique crosses half-century mark
The Village Shop in Whitefish is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Tami Yunck has owned the clothing store since 2006, and she said the shop has “mad…
Vietnamese restaurant opens on busy corner
“It takes a long time, but it’s worth it,” Chi Tran said to describe the mentality of her new Vietnamese restaurant, Chi Café. This mindset not only refers to …