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…
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 …
Start-up aims to help families on vacation
With three children ages 9, 6 and 3, Jenni Cheff has spent many years either hauling awkward child paraphernalia on vacation or making frantic phone calls to p…
Two local restaurant-supply businesses stay busy serving retail and commercial needs
People who love to cook may not be aware of the bounty of kitchen supplies that await them at two stores in the Evergreen area.
Fred's Appliance moves to temporary spot before building Kalispell store
After its initial plans to open a store in Evergreen were thwarted earlier this year, Fred’s Appliance is anxious enough to move into the Flathead Valley marke…