Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
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…
Stumptown Marketplace opens in Whitefish
New Glacier Coffee House doubles as a bar
The summer season is in full swing, and the new Glacier Coffee House in West Glacier is seeing visitors stream through its doors.
Couple to start brewery in Columbia Falls
Since the closure of Desert Mountain Brewing in 2013, Columbia Falls has found itself without a microbrewery to call its own.
Kalispell starts work on Downtown Plan
For about two weeks, Kevin LeClair has been walking the blocks of downtown Kalispell, doing a shoe-leather inventory of the area’s characteristics.
Fast conversion for concession firm
Over the course of three months, Xanterra Parks and Resorts has transformed the former Pamida store in Columbia Falls into a warehouse and laundry for its Glac…
Tapping into geotourism: Crown of the Continent Discovery Center opening in West Glacier
When Aubrie and Eric Lorona open the Crown of the Continent Discovery Center in West Glacier on June 21, their focus will be on encompassing all aspects of geo…
Eclectic Whitefish boutique expands on Depot Row
Becky Rygg likes to step outside of the box.
Issues abound: Kalispell Comics opens on Main Street
Joe Knowles has issues.
Hotels rolling out the welcome mat
Buoyed by brisk business over the past four years, the Flathead Valley’s lodging industry is expecting another banner season as Memorial Day jump-starts the su…
MacKenzie River - with a twist
At the new MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub in north Kalispell, the furnishings are as noteworthy as the menu.