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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.

Updated 1 day, 22 hours ago

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 …

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China

One-fifth of the koi exported from Japan are shipped to China.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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 …

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
Mulled cider celebrates season’s flavors

The key is using freshly pressed apple juice to capture that fresh, crisp aspect of fall.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
Microfarm provides locally grown flowers to Flathead Valley

Located in Lakeside, the farm provides locally and organically grown flowers to the Flathead Valley.

Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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Updated 2 years, 7 months ago
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…