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…
Merc turns 100, gets new owner
The Polebridge Mercantile will celebrate its centennial this year with a new owner.
Water world: New business touts health benefits of float tank
It’s something straight out of a science fiction movie. People suspend themselves for an hour — or all night — in a massive tank of high density water, floatin…
Steeped in tradition: New Evergreen eatery serves up savory pho
At Pho Ly, it’s all about the broth.
Glacier Distilling sees rapid growth over four years
The farther you get from Coram the harder it gets to find Glacier Distilling Co. spirits, but that’s exactly how the owners want it.
Bigfork distillery on pace to double production
The success of Whistling Andy always comes back to the same thing — passion.
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…