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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…
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Averill Hospitality acquires The Pine Lodge in Whitefish
Averill Hospitality has acquired The Pine Lodge in Whitefish adding to the family-owned hospitality company's portfolio of hotels.
Sonder Montana Co offers a place for local women’s work to shine
“It sounds so cheesy, but I feel like Sonder is so much more than a coffee shop and a retail store. We just want to be part of the community that helped raise …
Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production
New CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo Friday that the job cuts, which could total about 17,000 positions, will include executives, managers and employees.
Wall Street rises to close its latest record-setting week as banks jump
The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top its all-time high set earlier in the week and close out its fifth straight winning week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
The index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May.
JPMorgan sets aside more money for potential bad loans but says consumers are on 'solid footing'
JPMorgan says its net income fell to $12.9 billion in the third quarter from $13.2 billion a year ago. Earnings of $4.37 per share did, however, beat Wall Street analysts' forecasts and shares rose more than 4%.
UM selects new director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research
After a nationwide search, the University of Montana has hired Dr. Jeffrey Michael to serve as the next director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Researc…
Over-the-top milkshakes feature of new Whitefish shop
No, the new Clydesdale Creamery Milkshake Saloon and Espresso at 16 Baker Avenue does not serve ice cream made with Clydesdale milk, though that is a running j…
Haskill Creek Farms shop shutters, citing unclear zoning regulations
Haskill Creek Farms closed all operations at its Voerman Road location southeast of Whitefish on Sept. 28 following a 30-day notice from Flathead County inform…
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Independent candidate challenges incumbent Republican for PSC
A small agency with an important, if often unintelligible job, the Montana Public Service Commission tends to fly under Montanans’ radar, largely due to the ex…
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Happenings for business in the Flathead Valley
Simple but precise menu key for Northwest Island Noodles
With just two options — vegan soba noodles and teriyaki chicken soba noodles — the menu is straightforward, allowing the chefs to master the art of the wok sto…
Mann Mortgage to merge with national lender
After 35 years of operating as a family-owned business, Kalispell-based Mann Mortgage is on the cusp of finalizing a deal to merge with a national lending comp…