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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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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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…
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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…
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.
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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 …