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…
The crew of Resound! School of Music and Theatre
From left, Amy Zoltek, Sarah Burdick and Sally Jerde, with her son, Sawyer, 18 months, founded the Resound! School of Music and Theatre this year. The group us…
A helping hand: Kalispell music studio opens downtown
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Gardener aims for aquaponics expansion
What started as a hobby for a local landscaper has continued to grow and blossom.
Google goes to Montana
The waters of digital marketing have been uncharted, but finally, some companies are creating maps.
Timber Tour planned Thursday
Montana Forest Products Week is this week, a time designed to recognize forest products and manufacturing.
New businesses tap into pet-care niches
Some would say you’d have to be barking mad to build your business around dogs, but area locals are taking advantage of niches in the pet industry and are catering to man’s best friend.
Kalispell Kreamery: Dairy owners do it their own way
The family behind Kalispell Kreamery didn’t mean to become a manufacturing plant for all things dairy. In fact, the Hedstrom family didn’t mean to open the com…
Hops harvester arrives in the Flathead
Tom Britz recently introduced the newest member to the Glacier Hops Ranch team — a 10,000-pound hops harvester named Hildegaard.
Brothers' payment firm takes off
Four years ago, Travis Taylor left the safety of a corporate job in Denver for a chance at something bigger in Whitefish. It was a calculated risk that has pai…
North-end stores nearly ready to open
The majority of Kalispell commercial construction this year was concentrated at the north end of town in the Spring Prairie shopping center.
Government center now part of Montana West
Montana West Economic Development has been a resource for business success across the Flathead Valley, through loans programs and relocation assistance.
Kickin' back, Kila-style
Six months ago, the building was boarded up and silent.
Bike-seat firm sets up shop in Libby
RideOut Technologies is getting comfortable in Libby.
Fred's Appliance moves into its new home
After watching the building go up brick by brick, the employees of Fred’s Appliance in Kalispell have moved into their new home across the street and are offic…