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The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.

Updated 2 hours, 11 minutes ago

New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged

The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from t…

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Modern technology is changing what is possible in Montana

Just as the Great Northern Railway changed commerce in the Flathead, new tools and networks are changing what is possible in Montana.

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ceres Bakery celebrates 20 years of coffee, croissants and community

Every morning, the smell of baking sourdough permeates the cafe in downtown Kalispell. Racks of golden-brown pastries emerge from ovens as baristas stir up lat…

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Nomad merges with security technology company

Nomad, which began in 2002 in the Flathead Valley, has merged with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., which is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Statewide summit looks at local food and agriculture

Held every 10 years, the summit brings together Montanans from all sectors to assess the current state of local food and farming, and to identify opportunities…

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Business Newsmakers

Announcements about businesses

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
A growing hub for technology

Cyber threats no longer target only Fortune 500 companies. They target solopreneurs, independent law firms, real estate agents, small manufacturers, contractor…

Updated 3 months ago
Kalispell Downtown Association dissolves, operations fold into chamber of commerce

The organization behind the popular annual Holiday Stroll has folded into the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

Updated 3 months ago
Montana business leaders react as Supreme Court nixes many Trump tariffs

As the U.S. Supreme Court declared many of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs unconstitutional Friday, business leaders reached by Montana Free Press were…

Updated 3 months ago
Kalispell coffee shop puts new spin on classic drinks

TBDIn some ways, the brick-and-mortar location is a novel venture for mother-daughter duo Nicole and Samantha Waters, who started the Mad Can brand in May 2025…

Updated 3 months ago
Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Donations help expand FVCC Trades Institute to meet workforce demand

Together, each of these donors provides funding for the first phase to expand the current facility, renovate existing spaces and support student scholarships t…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Flathead Business Watercooler

Events happening related to business in the Flathead Valley

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
Gianforte reminds Montanans to claim lower property tax rate by March 1

Gov. Greg Gianforte reminded Montana homeowners that they have until March 1 to apply for the 2026 “Homestead Reduced Rate” for property taxes on their primary…

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy

The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany …