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…
'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.
Conference highlights valley's organic growers
Julian Cunningham has cut down on the number of acres in production on his Creston-area organic farm, but not because there’s a lack of interest in his produce.
Jesco business thriving in new location
It wasn’t too many months after Jesco Marine and Power Sports took over its new expansive facility south of Kalispell in January that it was breaking ground to…
Resort poised for opening day
Skiers and riders will find four new runs on the north side of Whitefish Mountain Resort and more elbow room in the Base Lodge at the ski area, which is on pac…
Think small: Local entrepreneurs band together for Small Business Saturday
While what happens during the Christmas shopping season can make or break some locally owned small businesses, a technology store such as RadioActive in Kalisp…
Music and memories: Kalispell store part of resurgence of records
Connor Crevier has found that some people will pay a good deal to own their favorite music in its most tangible and collectible form.
The Outlaw: New life for old favorite
Although the Outlaw Hotel & Convention Center was Kalispell’s most illustrious, high-end establishment for many years after it was built in 1973, its newest ow…
Eagle's Nest creates shopping adventure with 14,000-square-foot display of antiques, furniture display
The selection of merchandise at Eagle’s Nest Antiques & Home Decor in Columbia Falls is wide-ranging and takes many turns, just like the background of store ow…
Lethbridge connections: City could be business gateway to Canada
A small contingent from the Flathead Valley traveled to Lethbridge, Alberta, earlier this month to begin the process of forging business ties that go beyond luring Canadian shoppers and skiers to Northwest Montana.
Former Tiebuckers owners open the new Tree Frog Tavern on west side of Kalispell
Julie and Barry Smith incorporated a bit of their now-closed Tiebuckers restaurant into their newly opened Tree Frog Tavern in Kalispell, bringing some repurpo…
Engineer an expert in carbon fiber
From designing parts of a lunar landing module to patenting prosthetic legs, John Merlette has had an eventful life.