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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…
Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar a family endeavor
Stone Hill Kitchen, a new fine-dining establishment in Bigfork, opened this week thanks to the dedication and hard work of one extended family.
Generational change for local nursery
After an absence of many years, Wild Geese Gardens is rejoining the vendors at the Kalispell Farmers Market.
Libby software entrepreneur marks 25 years
In the basement of Bob Hosea’s log cabin just outside of Libby, are a colorful assortment of electrical supplies, circuit boards, notes scattered around and, o…
Project adds affordable housing in C-Falls
Columbia Falls City Manager Susan Nicosia is happy the city has an experienced partner helping to boost rental opportunities.
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The next Blueprint for Business Success, a Job Service Kalispell free speaker series, is Tuesday, March 19, with a focus on the challenges of staffing.
New Whitefish halotherapy rooms offer salt-centered relief
After years of suffering with regular sinus infections, Pam Barberis of Whitefish was eager to try anything to alleviate her symptoms, having little luck with …
'It's a young, new brand' Urban Bricks plans grand opening Feb. 16
Urban Bricks, Kalispell’s newest food franchise, will hold its grand-opening celebration on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Software company aims to help Montana firms grow
Kalispell-based software development company ExcelliMatrix wants Montana businesses to have access to the same technology advantages and tools enjoyed by those…
Montana visitor spending increases in 2018
Approximately 12.2 million nonresidents visited Montana in 2018 and spent nearly $3.7 billion in the Treasure State, according to preliminary estimates by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the Un…
Bigfork Inn New owners aim to preserve history, tradition
Since the Bigfork Inn came under new management in July 2018, the most visible change is the addition of black tablecloths in the dining room.
Residential construction continues at frenzied pace
Realtor demographics might be one of the best reflections of the state of home sales and residential development in the Flathead Valley.
Flooring business spruces up downtown corner
When Paul Roybal purchased a historic 21,000-square-foot space in downtown Kalispell, he was well aware of how much work it would take to make it a proper home…
Be wary of online offers for 'risk-free' subscription trials
They are all over the internet — ads and links leading to pictures of celebrities and “miracle” products that promise easy weight loss, whiter teeth or disappearing wrinkles.
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Truss, wall operation expands in C-Falls
Crews at Western Building Center’s truss and wall plant in Columbia Falls recently moved into a new 24,000-square-foot facility as demand for housing and comme…