Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Sharing connection to the outdoors
The days stretch longer, the rivers run clearer, drift boats start showing up behind pickups, and fly rods, cooler…
Symposium focuses on overcoming export difficulties
The Montana District Export Council is hosting a symposium Wednesday, May 23 where business owners from the Flathead Valley can learn about expanding their ventures internationally.
Latest trend at the grocery store? Never set foot inside
In recent months, national and regional grocery supermarkets with grocery locations in the Flathead Valley have embarked on the next stage in the ongoing metam…
Kalispell Chamber luncheon highlights tourism industry
Tourism is a booming industry in Montana and the Flathead Valley has grabbed a bigger slice of the pie in recent years.
Bigfork roaster shares passion for coffee
The owner of Fieldheads Coffee Company and his staff are on a mission to introduce Bigfork to a new wave of coffee with a unique selection and community events…
New budget hotel chain coming to north Kalispell
A new hotel is likely destined for the rapidly growing north end of Kalispell.
Professor helps farmers adapt to changes in growing season
Researcher Kevin Hyde says the climate is changing, and taking with it all the old truths Montana farmers held about what crops grow best and when.
Canvas Kombucha opens taproom in Whitefish
After years of renting commercial kitchens from other businesses, Canvas Kombucha finally has its own space to brew and has even built a taproom where people c…
McDonald's franchisee sells restaurants, plans distillery
It may be hard to discern for the average customer, but all five McDonald’s franchises in the Flathead Valley recently changed owners.
Twitter inspires Kalispell woman to try new business model
One local businesswoman is aiming to bring a business trend that started in Los Angeles, and has since erupted in metropolitan areas the world over, into the F…
Transplanted farmers have 'slow and steady' growth plan
Land prices along Montana 82 south of Kalispell are less expensive than many other places in the Flathead Valley. That’s one reason Ted and Julia Wycall picked…
Business watercooler
The next Thinking Thursday session presented by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will focus on “how social media is a blue-collar business BFF.”
Harbor Freight opens in North Kalispell
Aisles of discount tools are now available for perusing with the recent opening of Harbor Freight Tools in the Spring Prairie commercial complex in North Kalis…
Bonus weekend at Blacktail; maybe more
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is keeping the slopes open at least one extra weekend.
Newsmakers
Glacier Bancorp Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Kalispell, was awarded the 2017 Montana Lending Institution of the Year Award By the Montana & Id…
Mountain Meadow Herbs expanding, building new cafe
It all started with a new mother and her concern that traditional medicine wasn’t giving her and her baby everything they needed to thrive. She started a busin…