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US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
Grant funding available to increase international sales for Montana’s small businesses
The federal funding, from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be administered through Export Montana’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
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Kalispell spa offers hydration and vitamin supplements through IV therapy
The midwest-based Live Hydration Spa, which began as a way to give people an option for hydration outside of a hospital setting, includes franchises all over t…
Retail sales flat in September as inflation takes a bite
Retail sales were flat last month, down from a revised. 0.4% growth in August.
Rough times ahead: Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy
As the winter months approach, business in southwestern Florida would have been starting to pick up.
Bank CEOs increasingly turning pessimistic on economy
Following the short but potent pandemic recession in 2020, many bank CEOs have spent the past year and a half trumpeting the strength of the U.S. economy and t…
Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20B Albertsons bid
Kroger on Friday bid $20 billion for Albertsons Companies Inc., or $34.10 per share.
Judge overturns Great Falls’ marijuana dispensary ban
A Cascade County District Court judge has overturned a municipal prohibition on cannabis dispensaries in Great Falls and ordered local officials to permit a new recreational marijuana shop as soon as possible.
Underfunded states to get boost in high-tech research money
The law authorized $102 billion over five years for the National Science Foundation.
Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies
The department said Tuesday that misclassifying workers as independent contractors denies those workers protections under federal labor standards, promotes wag…
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
The company also plans to invest $700 million and add 300 jobs at three of its own Ohio factories to prepare them to start making EVs and components.
Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A small-business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for …
Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with freight railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple t…
UM program trains commercial drivers to fill critical need
In 2021 alone, trucking companies faced a deficit of 80,000 drivers according to the trade organization American Trucking Associations.
Mobile clinic brings physical treatment to patients
Jackie Bullock started Glacier Peaks Mobile Physical Therapy to take a more patient-centered approach to care.