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…
New market being built in Whitefish
The building is still largely under construction, but when owner David Gatton gives a tour of the Stumptown Marketplace it’s easy to see his vision for a bustl…
Baby bonanza: Young mom at helm of businesses geared to children
As a young mother of two, Jade Carpenter knows how important networking with other parents can be. That’s why she has two growing businesses — and a third on t…
Bitterroot Screen Printers expands
Bitterroot Screen Printers has outgrown its facility and recently moved into a bigger space.
Driven to success: Vehicle sales brisk as Don K completes expansion
The Don K car dealership in Whitefish threw quite a party last week to celebrate the final piece of a transformative multimillion dollar expansion — a new 14,0…
Making a mark in coating industry
Sometimes success in business is as simple as anticipating a need and finding a way to give customers what they want.
Inventor pushes forward with helmet latch
Jim Wegener can hardly move around his house because of the football helmets.
Eureka business incubator a thriving entity
A business incubator in Eureka’s 22-acre business park is full, and that has the Tobacco Valley Industrial District Board of Directors looking at plans for fut…
Firm transforms discarded skateboards
Worn-out and discarded skateboards are being transformed into jewelry and unique art pieces by a Whitefish company that’s going the distance in the recycling a…
MontanaSky building data center
MontanaSky Networks is shoring up the last round of financing for a $3.8 million regional data center in Evergreen and hopes to begin interior construction May…
Montana Olive Oil opens store in Whitefish
Connoisseurs of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar may recognize the Montana Olive Oil Inc. label on bottles sold through the Apple Barrel near Kalisp…
'It's starting to happen' Bicycle touring an emerging tourism market
A new report verifies what local business owners have known for some time: The Flathead Valley is a superhighway for bicycle touring groups that bolster the lo…
Jim Duford: Decades of business on Polson's Main Street
Although Jim Duford knows he has plenty of energy left, like any good baseball player, he knows when to hit the bench.
Medicare move worries local firms
New developments are brewing in the world of durable medical equipment, and according to local dealers, they aren’t positive.
Maintenance managers: Michigan firm acquires successful local software company
A Bigfork-area computer software company with corporate clients such as Facebook, Campbell’s Soup and Burlington Coat Factory was purchased by a Michigan firm …
Tourist traffic building
After 2012’s record-breaking year for bed tax revenues in Montana, the state saw more than a $1 million increase for the first three quarters of 2013.