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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.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
New restaurant in Whitefish offers Mediterranean fare
The atmosphere of the restaurant is open and natural-feeling with soft yellow walls and butcher block-type tabletops.
Baking Thanksgiving pumpkin pie
Baking Thanksgiving pumpkin pie
Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenue
Macy's third-quarter sales declined as consumers remain cautious on their spending, but the results and its adjusted profit both topped Wall Street's expectati…
Hobby inspires new Columbia Falls rock shop
Christina Moser wasn’t really planning on opening a rock shop when she visited the empty 729 Nucleus Avenue storefront in Columbia Falls.
Apgar Lookout Retreat now open in Glacier Park
After a little over a year’s construction, Apgar Lookout Retreat is open to guests.
Family plumbing and heating company expands
Plumb-Rite Plumbing and Heating, Inc. marks 20 years as a family-owned business with a facility expansion at its location at 2124 U.S. 2 E. in Evergreen.
Evergreen native brings human resources consulting skills back home
Sophie Joern understands local businesses and sees offering her human resources expertise as a way to ease the burden of navigating a rapidly changing job mark…
Evergreen Chamber ambassadors connect businesses with their community
Ambassadors with the Evergreen Chamber serve a unique function within the organization, volunteering their time to connect with other businesses throughout the…
Evergreen ready to celebrate the holiday season
It’s holiday season in Evergreen and the Evergreen community is ready to celebrate with two lively and entertaining events!
Climate change could hurt beer production
A new report in the journal Nature Communications shows that climate change is responsible for the decrease in quantity and quality of hops produced in Europe.…
Evergreen kicks off holiday season
The community donates pies to auction off to friends and neighbors with the proceeds from the annual auction benefiting the NWMT Veteran’s Food Pantry and the …
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Amazon lays off hundreds in its Alexa division as it plows resources into AI
In a note to employees on Friday, Daniel Rausch, Amazon's vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, wrote that the company is eliminating certain roles because it i…
Wall Street closes its 3rd straight winning week with a tiny gain
Wall Street edged higher in quiet trading, closing out a third straight winning week and keeping November on track to be its best month in a year.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Members of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelm…