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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.
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…
Tapped in: Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co. still wants to be “Libby’s living room”
Producing 500 to 600 barrels a year in their facility downtown, the two describe Cabinet Mountain as a “boutique destination brewery,” letting the charms of Li…
Distilling up new trends: American Single Malt Whiskey in Montana
Montana’s American single malt scene is no longer a whisper from the high country — it’s part of a broader craft wave where microbreweries and distilleries bre…
Hobby sparks idea for Kalispell cigar store and lounge
Owned by Bill and Rhonda Randall and Tyler Brown, the spot is a place for people to join together over a similar hobby and passion, cigars, while connecting wi…
World’s largest firms turn to UM business students
The Meet the Firms event was the first career fair opportunity of the academic year for the College of Business. All business students will have another opport…
Agriculture and national security sciences lead Montana State’s annual research expenditures
The $288 million in expenditures is an increase of roughly 12% over last year, and more than 1,400 student researchers were supported.
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Cheers to manufacturing
Here in Northwest Montana, manufacturing isn’t limited to timber and heavy industry — it includes the breweries and distilleries that turn Montana grain, fruit…
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Critical mineral facility to expand in Thompson Falls
A smelting facility in Montana is looking to help secure U.S. national security supply chains through the production of antimony, a silvery-white metal element…
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans' pessimism over inflation and the weakening job market grew again.
Europe's top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs
Europe's economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs - in part because the European Union didn't retali…
Be kind, be brave: Little Treeschool takes a mindful, play-based approach to child care
The day care located just northeast of Kalispell is home to the Little Treeschool, a day care for children 18 months old to 3, and the Big Treeschool for child…
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Montanans at Work statewide tour makes stop in Kalispell
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is holding a Montanans at Work statewide tour, offering an opportunity for local employers, workforce professionals, and community members to connect with experts and reso…
It’s Rudy’s way: Somers barbecue spot serves up large portions
The barbecue restaurant — its logo a cowboy spurring a grizzly bear — takes pride in the flavors, hospitality and a Montana-minded atmosphere, Rudy said.