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…
Distillery, brewery produce unique spirit
There was some serious sipping going on at Glacier Distilling Co. last week as the inaugural batch of Wheatfish Whiskey was bottled.
On the cutting edge: Acutech expands waterjet, ironwork capabilities at new facility
A business initially built on cutting-edge waterjet technology has expanded into a new facility on Montana 40 with broader capabilities and a new name.
The Shipping News: Kalispell man receives top industry award
With more than 25 years of work in the transportation industry, Peter Saunders knows a thing or two about shipping.
Firm launches new version of software
A locally developed investment software program called Dynamic Investor Pro is getting some pretty good buzz in the investment world these days, and its owners…
Restoring Marina Cay
With new owners and renovation plans already in the works, Marina Cay Resort is poised for a strong future in Bigfork.
Cobblestone Moon a mix of old and new treasures
The riddle begins like this: What do you call a business that’s part yarn shop, part art gallery, part collectibles and antiques, part floral shop, part childr…
Trailhead Supply expands to retail store
For Andy Breland, life’s always been more about saddlebags than moneybags.
Mail vote planned for special districts
Vote-by-mail elections are planned in May for two special districts and 17 fire districts in Flathead County.
Tien's Place a community hub in Columbia Falls
Not a day goes by that Tien Windauer isn’t thankful for winding up in Columbia Falls.
Longtime bakery dream materializes
Alisha May waited 17 years for the perfect spot to open a bakery, and she has found it next door to Echo Lake Cafe.
N.D. boom benefits RV, vehicle dealers
As Flathead Valley workers rush to North Dakota’s thriving oil-based job market, they help the local economy, sometimes before they send back their first paych…
Convenience store taps solar, wind power
By the end of the year, motorists will notice big changes at Midway Mini Mart in Happy Valley.
Northern neighbors spend plenty here
License plates from north of the border tell much of the story.
Hospital execs command sizable pay
Chief executives at Montana’s largest hospitals pulled down salaries and bonus payments ranging from $250,000 to $580,000 for 2009 — although most had relative…
Assisted-living center takes shape
A new 39-unit assisted-living facility in Columbia Falls will be ready for occupancy in February.