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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…
Whitefish Legacy Partners to convert former bike retreat into education center
The nonprofit that oversees the Whitefish Trail system has purchased the former Whitefish Bike Retreat property.
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
Emerging just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., the takeover attempt means Paramount will go straight to Warner shareholde…
China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge
China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the…
Don Bennett hopes nonprofit will give a “leg up” to kids of working-class families in Columbia Falls
Sitting in his office at Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls on a crisp November morning, Bennett talks about how he’s seen the small town change over the years. He…
Giving back: Northwest Montana businesses invest in the community
Whether it’s product collaboration, proceed nights, competitive employee fundraisers or packing boxes at the food bank — there are many different ways local bu…
Kalispell company targets efficiency in creating government agency software
The company was recently awarded a contract by the state of Oklahoma to modernize its state licensing systems — it's the fourth state the company has worked wi…
Local businesses deserve honor for supporting nonprofits
According to a 2024 survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, 90 percent of small business owners have financially supported community or ci…
Ways to give this holiday season
These local nonprofits also generated more than $500 million in income in 2023.
Accountancy master’s program at Montana State celebrates 30th anniversary, new endowment
Housed in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, MSU’s MPAc program offers students upper-level accountancy classes to prepare for taking the …
Griz Pitch: UM Students Test Business Ideas in 60-Second Contest
University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship had the chance to perfect their elevator pitches during Griz Pitch, a competition that gave stude…
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Strengthening Our Communities
National data reflects what we see here at home. Small business owners remain some of the most consistent supporters of youth programs, schools, civic groups a…
Logan Health primary care providers file to unionize
Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants working at Logan Health clinics in Northwest Montana have filed a petition with…
Montana reps who once fought REAL ID mum as TSA plans enforcement
For years, the elected officials representing Montana in Washington, D.C., resisted the implementation of federally mandated REAL ID requirements, articulating…
Tumbling crypto stocks threaten end to Wall Street's 5-day winning streak
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and was on track to break a five-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 224 points, or 0.5%, as of 2:07 p.m. Ea…