Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
Drone companies flourishing in the Flathead
When people spot an unmanned aerial vehicle, more commonly known as a drone, it can be unnerving for some who wonder if they’re under surveillance or what the …
Hotel opens in former assisted-living center
Greenwood Village Inn and Suites, a Western-themed hotel highlighted with log pillars, elk antlers and bison-leather chairs, opened earlier this month in the f…
New hotel coming to Kalispell
A four-story, 101-unit Marriott Springhill Suites is planned in the Spring Prairie commercial subdivision in north Kalispell.
New look ahead for top of Big Mountain taurant, patrol HQ
Whitefish Mountain Resort is en route to completing a $1.2 million renovation project that will upgrade the Summit House restaurant and Ski Patrol Headquarters.
Work begins on new assisted-living center
A new assisted living and memory care center is coming to Kalispell. Burlage Family Properties has broken ground on a 19-bed facility with a $1 million price tag.
Marketplace brings local vendors under one roof
Tammy Stouffer, the owner and operator of the Made in Montana Marketplace in Bigfork, had a plan in mind when she opened her store promoting local merchants. S…
Airport gets federal grant for upgrades
Glacier Park International Airport will receive nearly $4 million for critical construction and maintenance project, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. announced Friday.
Tutvedt earns state Chamber award
The Montana Chamber of Commerce has named Sen. Bruce Tutvedt, R-Kalispell, the Legislature’s Most Valuable Policymaker.
Going to work - at home: Workers see benefits of telecommuting in rural areas
Each morning, Tracy Freeman wakes up and gets mentally prepared for the day ahead.
The Toggery opens spacious store in historic downtown Kalispell building
Healthy berry treats selling like crazy in Whitefish
Not many people have an “aha” moment on a Hawaiian beach that leads to a new business venture, but a lucky few do. That’s where the idea for Mountain Berry Bow…
Fire impacts business around the park
EAST GLACIER — As the Reynolds Creek Fire marched along on the far side of St. Mary Lake, the smoky haze over St. Mary progressively increased throughout Wedne…
Firm stitches out national niche
Technical outerwear is no longer just for outdoor enthusiasts.
E-bike trend catching on in the Flathead Valley
Reinventing the wheel is much harder than innovating the gears turning that wheel.
Rural Fortine microbrewery sees rapid growth
H.A. Brewing Co. head brewer and owner Chris Neill has put his own spin on that famous “Field of Dreams” quote: “If you build it, they will come.”