Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Dunham’s Sports opens sporting goods store in Evergreen
The new Dunham’s offers apparel and footwear departments, large hunting, fishing, camping, and water sports areas,…
Truth in advertising at heart of Bureau
After listening carefully while asking questions and having everything explained to me twice, I hastily signed the paperwork so that I could get started with the service.
Economic summit shines light on complexities of growth
The Flathead Valley has enjoyed economic growth in recent years, but economists say it will require a well-educated workforce to keep a good thing going.
Bon-Ton files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Bon-Ton Stores, saddled with debt and struggling with weak sales as shoppers abandon traditional department stores, said it filed Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and was exploring a sale…
Kalispell distillery produces specialty liqueur
In the early 1800s, French soldiers conquering and colonizing Algeria were given daily rations of absinthe because military leaders thought it would help their…
Business newsmakers
Stephanie Juneau has joined the Montana West Economic Development staff as a loan officer. Juneau previously was regional director at the Small Business Dev-el…
Musicians to net more streaming revenue
A federal copyright board ruled last week that streaming services like Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music have to divert a higher share of their revenue back to …
Big Mountain Cider Works breaks ground in Kalispell
Starting a cider production facility is a circuitous endeavor. Many years of work go into building a supply line before cider is ever made. Well over a decade …
Internet provider brings new technology to Kalispell
A new Kalispell business is hoping to dismantle expensive barriers to quality online access in rural areas using LTE cellular wireless internet service.
Economic outlook seminar planned Feb. 6 in Kalispell
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana is bringing its 43rd annual economic outlook presentation to Kalispell on Feb. 6.
Bank president takes exec job at firearms company
The founding president of Rocky Mountain Bank in Kalispell is stepping down to take a top executive position with a Columbia Falls firearms manufacturing compa…
Hydroponic farm, housing project planned near Pablo
A developer planning an ambitious housing project and hydroponic farm near Pablo believes his company is on the brink of realizing its goal after years of wrangling grants, permits and community support.
Ronan to open state's first co-op brewery
Main Street revitalization has become something of a trend in recent years. Most towns come up with a plan that guides zoning decisions, then try to draw entre…
Local business roundup
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 2018 Community Awards Gala, set for the evening of Feb. 7 at the O’Shaughnessy Center, and is looking to the community to help identify those who deserve to b…
What legal structure is right for your business?
One of the first things you will do when starting a business is decide how you want to organize. This means how will the company be set up legally. How many people are to be involved in the ownership? Will ownershi…
Gun manufacturer debuts versatile new rifle
A new gun being manufactured in the Flathead Valley has the capability of switching barrels so it can be used for multiple purposes. Its Columbia Falls-based P…