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,…
Glacier Bancorp to acquire Inter-Mountain
Kalispell-based Glacier Bancorp Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Inter-Mountain Bancorp Inc., the bank holding company for First Security Bank, a community bank based in Bozeman.
Kalispell Chamber banquet features downtown theme
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will hold its 113th annual banquet and auction from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. The theme, “Downtown through the decades, is meant to celeb…
Glacier Brewing in Polson up for sale
At a time when the rise of craft breweries in Montana can seem as unstoppable as a rising tide, one local brewery has been put up for sale.
Local meat processor sees demand for grass-fed beef
Jay Arlint walks a side of beef down a suspended metal track into the main processing area at Lower Valley Processing near Kalispell. The animal is aged and re…
Hidden Key brings puzzle challenge to the Flathead
As soon as a group walks in, the clock starts ticking.
Harlow boutique expands to second Whitefish location
Harlow won’t be an only child for much longer.
'Seven Principles' speaker stresses importance of optimism
“Free people are not equal and equal people are not free.”
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- Robin Graham, MSW, SWLC, announces the opening of her counseling practice, Robin Larrick Graham Counseling, LLC, located at 286 Fifth Ave. EN in Kalispell. G…
Popular steakhouse marks 25th anniversary
There are two kinds of family at Spencer & Co. Steakhouse, owner Paula Davey aptly points out.
Glacier Bancorp tops number of SBA loans approved last year
Glacier Bancorp, headquartered in Kalispell, made the largest number of U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed loans during the fiscal year from Oct. 1, 2016 through Sept. 30, 2017.
Brooklyn Rolls expands to Kalispell
John Ryan grew up in the kitchen — an Italian kitchen, to be exact.
Businesses take on challenges of freight, workforce and paperwork
There were recurring themes during a Kalispell Chamber of Commerce panel discussion about manufacturing last week.
Flathead Manufacturing Month schedule announced
A variety of tours to local manufacturing companies, plus a career path development seminar and timber industry tour will unfold during Flathead Manufacturing Month in Oct.
River enthusiast develops ergonomic oar handle
Rotator cuff surgery is the reason Jeff Gilman had to give up kayaking a few years ago. But it’s also the reason he has developed an ergonomic oar grip that is…
Learn more about electric cars at Co-op event
Plug-in electric vehicle drivers, supporters and intrigued local residents are invited to attend an event at Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Kalispell headquarters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, to highl…