Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Sharing connection to the outdoors
The days stretch longer, the rivers run clearer, drift boats start showing up behind pickups, and fly rods, cooler…
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.
Pair craft device to halt data breaches
In the coming years, no one knows for sure what form data breaches or cyber-security threats will take.
Glacier's red buses get new home
Glacier National Park’s vaunted red buses have a cozy new home.
Local cleaning products company gets grant
Rural businesses in need of a helping hand got some financial assistance recently from the federal government.
Bloomstone bringing new apartments, homes to Kalispell
The first phase of the Bloomstone Subdivision is on an accelerated pace to add more than 120 residential units to north Kalispell.
Bigfork chamber announces board nominees
In January, seven seats on the board of directors for the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce will become open for election.