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,…
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…
Nominations open for inaugural '20 Under 40' in Flathead County
For the first time, Flathead County’s’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural “20 Under 40” celebration and event. A month-long nomination period has opened up and will be …
Local Sears Hometown stores thriving
Despite Sears closings stores and a looming possibility of bankruptcy that was announced by the company last month, the local Sears Hometown Store is thriving …
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PowerHouse Montana, the online platform connecting Montana women to the mentors and resources they need to succeed, will host a session called “Being Engaged in the Community is Better for Your Business” on Monday …
Inaugural '20 Under 40' celebration set for June
The Flathead Valley’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural 20 Under 40 celebration and event.
Wine grape industry expanding in region
There was some interesting buzz at the Minnesota Grape Growers Association’s Cold Climate Conference last month, and it didn’t have anything to do with Minneso…
Business projects receive state grants
Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.
High-tech companies reach landmark revenue
High-tech businesses in Montana reached a landmark revenue of more than $1 billion in 2016, thanks in part to the success of a number of local companies.