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…
Small-business director teaches entrepreneurship skills in Asia
John and Jerri Balsam went to Southeast Asia in December with a mission to educate as many people as possible on how to successfully start, operate and sustain…
High-end shop crafts precision parts
Just off Whitefish Stage Road, on a unassuming plot of farm land, machinists are shaping materials into parts that could be going into space.
Firm releases 'anti-Yelp' app
Last week Old Town Creative + Interactive released its Wandering app, a localized smartphone application that maps out Montana’s compelling to-do lists for res…
Sheriff encourages vigilance during tax time
As if income-tax season was not already stressful enough, criminals have come up with many sneaky ways to prey on honest folks at tax time.
Flathead pharmacists earn state awards
Last week two Flathead Valley pharmacists received recognition for their contributions to their community, inside and outside of their respective pharmacies.
Hospital planning new 10-bed assistance facility in Kalispell
The Kalispell Planning Board and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved a conditional-use permit for a 24-hour “assist” facility near Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Firebrand Hotel to open this summer
A new downtown Whitefish hotel is expected to open early this summer, according to Averill Hospitality.
KPAX shows return to Dish Network
KPAX-TV was restored to Dish Network satellite subscribers on Sunday after a contract dispute was resolved between the station’s parent company and the satellite provider.
No deal means KPAX still blacked out
A satellite television battle continued into the weekend after Cordillera Communications, a midsized market TV company, rejected a short-term contract extension with Dish Network, effectively blacking out a local s…
New venture: restaurant, distillery
A group of friends might lounge on the leather sofas, gather around the pool table, or head out to the patio to keep warm by the fire — there’s a relaxed atmosphere that asks you to stay awhile at Whitefish Handcra…
Unflagging determination for street vendor
Al Wellenstein is the guy selling $1 American flags at the intersection behind the Home Depot store in Kalispell.
New distillery features local flavor
With the opening of the new Spotted Bear Spirits in Whitefish, the downtown scene has expanded in both flavor and charm.
Chick-fil-A submits construction plans
Two years after purchasing property in the north Spring Prairie Center shopping area, Chick-fil-A, a popular fast-food chicken restaurant, has submitted construction plans for its Kalispell location.
A reprise for Mama Blanca's restaurant
Ten years after its initial opening in Whitefish, Latin-fusion restaurant Mama Blanca’s is getting a second chance.
Christmas business still strong
On U.S. 93 south of Kalispell, the Christmas spirit is piling up at Snow Line Tree Co. in the form of Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces.