Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
Oil prices keep swinging up and down, and so do stocks worldwide
Oil prices swung after a scare overnight where prices popped and then moderated, and the yo-yo moves kept stock ma…
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.
Compatible Manufacturing masters design challenges
Compatible Manufacturing owner Tim Miller has a good idea why a Montana manufacturing group has chosen to tour his firm on Tuesday as part of the Montana Chamb…
Honoring tradition - Glacier Prosthetic Care owner aims to carry on service philosophy of his mentor and friend
To Ian Reynolds and Niles Velin, a prosthetic device doesn’t have to be just a utilitarian replacement for a lost limb — it can be a work of art.
Evergreen Chamber: A year of success
A year ago a group of business owners in Evergreen decided they needed an organization that represented their interests and reflected the unique character of t…
New day for New West: Licensed Medicare provider seeing dramatic growth
Not much more than a year ago, New West Health Services was coming back from an antitrust settlement restructuring that forced it to drop the commercial side o…
Studies find that associate's degrees often yield bigger salaries than four-year degrees
A new study examining the average salaries of graduates in five states showed that students who earn associate’s degrees and occupational certificates often ea…
New owners bring manufacturing, business expertise to Kettle Care organic skin-care line
If choosing someone to purchase a company involved traditional job interviews, it seems likely that Klaus and Annegret Pfeifer would be the perfect hires to ru…
Economics guru returns to FVCC
Gregg Davis isn’t new to Kalispell. He’s just been honing his skills down in Missoula for four years.
Luxury real estate auctions increase as vehicle for selling local properties
New York City-based Concierge Auctions will take local auctions to a new level on Tuesday when Endless Sky Estate in Whitefish sells to the highest bidder in a…
Fountain of youth: Effects of cancer treatments lead Kalispell entrepreneur to create a new line of natural, anti-aging skin-care products
When the market didn’t provide Susan Nickell with what she needs, she responded in true entrepreneurial fashion — she made the products herself.
Cabela's to build store in Missoula next year
Cabela’s plans to add a second store in Western Montana next year.
Hostel territory: Valley entrepreneurs offer new affordable lodging for travelers
Hostels are generally appealing to budget-minded, adventurous travelers and often have the reputation as being a bit on the rustic side.
Valley manufacturer's first product gives new life to older Semitool technology
If you’re looking to build retrofittable control systems for older Semitool equipment, there could be no better place to start than with the people who helped …