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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…
Working in Glacier Park a unique experience for J-1 exchange student
Gam Narakornpaijit worked for Xanterra in Glacier Park, later becoming a student ambassador for a Thai company that helps send J-1 workers to the U.S. She took…
Burning up: Fire and Dough features Neapolitan-style pizzas
Fire and Dough is one of the valley’s newest food trucks, serving Neapolitan-style pizza at various locations. The pizza is characterized by its simplicity, ba…
Youth get chance to learn entrepreneurship through Lemonade Day
Participants will engage in a structured curriculum covering essential business concepts such as budgeting, marketing, product development, and customer servic…
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Flathead Electric Cooperative names Weyerhaeuser Energy Partner of the Year
When Weyerhaeuser began the program, it set a goal to reach 2% in energy savings per year. Through continued participation — and diligent, hard work — Weyerhae…
Entertainment industry continues to grow as a significant economic driver across Montana
Montana summers are the best and they’ve gotten even better over the past few years, offering plenty of opportunities for music and entertainment, including th…
Building a better future in the Flathead Valley
Manufacturing is a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our local economy while staying rooted in the community we love.
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Steak and spaghetti: Spencer & Co. Steakhouse has been serving the valley for more than three decades
The beef, from Red Lodge, is cut in-house three times a week by Davey’s husband Kent, who has been a meat cutter in the valley for 40 years. The menu also feat…
Hooked on experience: G3 Outfitters offers an array of charters on Flathead and Whitefish Lakes
Gray Gordon owns and operates G3 Outfitters, a fishing outfitter that operates on Flathead and Whitefish lakes. The name originates from his family nickname, G…
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Discover Kalispell halts promotions in Canada as tourism outlook remains rocky
Discover Kalispell has ceased advertising in Canada amid trepidation from visitors north of the border to travel to the U.S.
Bagels and schmear: Cutthroat Bagel Company opens in Whitefish
It was toasted, still warm, and I couldn’t wait.