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…
Home Ranch Bottoms meshes food and drink with entertainment offerings
Defying the odds that come with an off-grid restaurant, Home Ranch Bottoms is a quaint spot in Polebridge, offering quality food and drink, and aiming to be a …
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Polebridge’s Northern Lights Saloon creates unique menu to match location
The Northern Lights Saloon proudly lacks cell service and Wi-Fi which creates more opportunities for patrons to connect with nature, music, and fellow diners.
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Saenz Family Farms sows hope into locally grown remedies
Despite the garden’s first year's failure, Amanda Saenz persisted, realizing that she wanted to specialize in holistic remedies. She started taking herbalism c…
AJ Nails opens in the former Charlie Wong building
They opened the salon after Charlie Wongs Restaurant closed in September of 2023.
Grime 2 Shine keeps truckin’ amid rising business costs
Montanans know that windshield replacements are inevitable. Whether it’s from a fun weekend driving gravel back roads or a daily commute to work, there are amp…
Growing to grow: New Evergreen nursery provides quality plants
Gardening, a hobby that ranks high on most lists, is an accessible activity with tangible results and visible rewards for time spent, whether having a full gar…
Devoted to dance — Academy of Performing Arts offers dance and music classes to all ages
The Academy of Performing Arts Founder and instructor Shoni Jaeger is a dancer to her core.
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Laughing Horse Lodge makes dining an experience
Guests can stay as long as they want and have their table for the entirety of their dining experience since reservations are required.
US agency says apps that let workers access paychecks before payday are providing loans
If enacted, the proposed rule would provide clarity to a fast-growing industry known as Earned Wage Access, which has been compared to payday lending. The agen…
CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity's firm role in global tech outage
U.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify to Congress about the cybersecurity company's role in sparking the widespread tech ou…
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as Big Tech recovers following worst week in months
U.S. stocks closed broadly higher, clawing back some of the losses from their worst week since April. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Monday, breaking a three-day losing…
Lakeside business provides unique lake excursions
Some excursions include Cedar Island, Whitefish Lake, and Somers Bay, but the outfitter’s most popular tour is Wild Horse Island where kayakers learn about the…