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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 …
Gary Mahugh blazes into next phase of life with business transition
After 23 years of business, Gary and Luann Mahugh have sold Evergreen’s Mahugh Fire and Safety to focus more on their other business, Northern Rockies Fire.
Customized vans tap into popularity of nomadic lifestyle
Logan Hertel, founder and owner of Hertel Vans, has been working with his hands since he can remember and has merged his passions of building and adventure to …
SunRift brewery to open Whitefish location
In the past five years, SunRift Beer Company has become a fixture in Kalispell and soon, it will open its second location in Whitefish.
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Wall Street rallies and adds to its strong gains in November
Wall Street rose sharply to add to an already strong November, which is on track to be one of the market's best months of the year.
Hawaii announces $150 million recovery fund for Maui fire victims
The state of Hawaii has announced a $150 million recovery fund for the victims and survivors of the state's devastating wildfires from the summer.
Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China
One-fifth of the koi exported from Japan are shipped to China.
British economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
The British economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics said Friday that growth in the July to September period was …
Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic alliance
An economic grouping that includes several ex-Soviet nations along with Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey has held a summit in Uzbekistan, and leaders of …
Joe and Colleen Unterreiner receive Kalispell Chamber’s highest honor
The award honoring them and several other community members and businesses were handed out at the chamber’s annual Grand Event Wednesday night at the Wachholz …
Mulled cider celebrates season’s flavors
The key is using freshly pressed apple juice to capture that fresh, crisp aspect of fall.
Cafe bases menu on connection with herb manufacturer
The cafe’s best-selling menu item is the avocado toast which features smashed avocado, lemon juice, sea salt and red pepper flakes on sourdough bread.
Microfarm provides locally grown flowers to Flathead Valley
Located in Lakeside, the farm provides locally and organically grown flowers to the Flathead Valley.
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US employers pulled back on hiring in October, adding 150,000 jobs in face of higher borrowing rates
Last month's job growth, though down sharply from a robust 297,000 gain in September, was solid enough to suggest that many companies still want to hire and th…