Business
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…
New business aims to protect what matters
Unlike the flimsy safes he had perused before, the Champion-brand safes were hefty. According to the manufacturer, each one is hand-built with multiple layers …
Business customizes vehicles with specialty designed wraps
Wrap Hive can take a plain trailer and turn it into a creative slate, with straight lines, contrasting colors and high-quality images.
Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses
For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting se…
Shooting for the stars: UM research suggests Montana night sky tourism
The starry night sky is a marvel but a dwindling one. On average skies are getting 10% brighter each year from increasing light pollution, defined as the exces…
Stockman Bank to break ground on new branch in North Kalispell
Construction will begin on the new state-of-the-art banking facility, including a 24-hour ATM, night depository, and multi-lane drive-up.
Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings related to business
Cybersecurity one of fastest growing sectors in business
Cybersecurity represents one of the most urgent and growing sectors in business today, and the University of Montana College of Business is working diligently …
Montana major player in semiconductor business
Given all the semiconductor buzz of late, people tend to be amazed when I tell them Montana has been a major player in that space for 20 years! They can’t beli…
Logan Health brings atrial fibrillation procedure to Flathead Valley
This state-of-the-art procedure, developed by Boston Scientific, offers a new option for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition highlighted by irregular and often rapid heartbeats. Unlike traditional…
Montana Department of Agriculture awards grants to advance ag businesses
From Opheim to Stevensville, a total of 25 agricultural businesses throughout the state were awarded funds to advance Montana’s agricultural economy.
Productions earn grant funding to film across Montana
A total of 101 applicants requested more than $16 million in grant dollars this year, with $1.5 million available through the competitive grant program for fiscal year 2024.
Japanese consul general visits business class at Montana State University
Students in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship learned more about the relationship between Montana and Japan when a Japanese consul general…
May newsmakers
Announcements regarding businesses in Northwest Montana
UM supports entrepreneurial students through Startup Studio
Each Tuesday afternoon this spring semester students meet in UM’s Startup Studio, a room on the third floor of the University Center where students of all majo…
Cherry growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn t…