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…
Autoworkers learn sign language hoping connection with deaf colleagues improves work and lives
One doesn't need to know sign language to understand what Michael Connolly feels about his colleagues' efforts to break down the barriers posed by his deafness…
Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages
With up to 17 rooms to clean each shift, Fatima Amahmoud's job at the Moxy hotel in downtown Boston sometimes feels impossible.
Kalispell bakery mixes fashion flair with elegant confections
During Kalispell’s holiday stroll, children gather outside of a shop, enchanted by a fairy posing gracefully in the window. Snow falls, and the lady dressed in…
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Whitefish’s Rocky Mountain Transportation under new ownership
After 78 years of dedicated service driving school bus routes, managing the oldest Hertz rental location in the country, supporting Glacier National Park red b…
Rail union lawsuit challenges back-to-work orders
The union that represents workers at both of Canada's largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees…
BNSF Railway stresses safety but is still held back by industry issues, report finds
Freight railroad BNSF is generally striving to improve safety on a consistent basis, but that message doesn't always reach front-line workers who often don't f…
Business forges metal and wood into artful creations
The steel, metal, and woodworking company based in Whitefish creates one-of-a-kind practical artwork and furniture. Inspired by elements in nature, Nate Stoltz…
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Kalispell company offers energy solutions for homeowners
The Kalispell-based company offers three energy solutions for Western Montana and Northern Idaho: solar, storage, and generators.
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Wall Street closes its best week of the year
U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday, extending its winning streak to a…
Starbucks gives new CEO huge pay package
Starbucks' incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be requ…
Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decade…
Steps entrepreneurs should take when navigating the lending process
Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals that have had the dream of turning their unique idea into a new small business