Business
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…
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Staggering Ox opened its doors on the new Kalispell location last month, serving its signature sandwiches that have gained popularity throughout the state and …
Greenhouse owner trademarks 'flower truck'
In 2008, local greenhouse owner Angie Olsen purchased a rusted, 1950s-era Ford truck at an antique tractor show.
Local distillery eyes Japan for growth
After attending a trade show in April, Whistling Andy Distillery in Bigfork is making plans to export its locally-made spirits to Japan.
Area journalists win prestigious culinary award
Jessica Stugelmayer, a Plains native, and Heather Hintze, a 2003 Whitefish High School graduate were part of the team at Alaska TV station KTVA that recently r…
Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish
Moving anywhere can be a hassle, a problem one of Whitefish’s newer businesses hopes to help fix.
Mobile coffee bar finds permanent home in Col. Falls
What started as a side gig has now turned into a full-time business for local barista Matthew Bussard, owner of Azul Coffee Bar, who recently moved his coffee …
Kalispell tech business poised for future growth
Learned Reality, a Kalispell business that provides e-learning and web services for businesses, is a recent recipient of a Big Sky Trust Fund grant offered by …
Whitefish bike shop opens for second season
Boedie Cycles in Whitefish opened last month for its second summer to offer custom-made bikes and bike repairs.
Have you ever been 'stalked' by an ad? Here's why
Having recently moved to Montana, it’s become evident that I must explore this magical place. The mountains, lakes, trails and valleys beckon me, so naturally, I’ve had to buy hiking boots, bear spray, snowshoes, j…
A.J. King of Three Rivers Bank joins bankers at White House event
A.J. King, president of Three Rivers Bank of Montana, joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America earlier this mont…
Whitefish couple's treehouse featured on DIY Network
Once upon a time, treehouses were relegated as play spaces for children. Not so anymore.
New bake shop a sweet addition to Whitefish
Whitney Brien remembers baking cookies with her family every year around Christmastime. They would have a ‘cookie day’ — an entire day to bake for their friend…
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Applications for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, Leadership Flathead, are due to leadershipflathead@kalispellchamber.com by 5 p.m. on May 1.
Mother-daughter team takes over Montana-made store
The Think Local shop on Main Street in Kalispell is now under new ownership with a new name. The mother-daughter team of Misty Minnehan and Corri Kuhlin recent…
Meeting and input session planned April 26
Montana West Economic Development will be hosting its quarterly meeting and luncheon for investors and members on April 26. The meeting will report on MWED’s 2017 strategic plan and progress on Kalispell’s Core and…