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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 …
Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says
Tensions from the war in Gaza could help accelerate the move away from planet-warming fossil fuels like oil and gas and toward renewable energy, electric cars …
Strikes trim profit at GM in an otherwise strong quarter; more losses likely if picketing spreads
And those figures include only factories that are on strike now with less than a third of the company's workforce on the picket lines, so if more plants are ad…
Soap, candle shop opens in Columbia Falls
When Leanne Wagner took her family’s yearly beef purchase to the butcher to be processed, her husband told her to ask for every part of the cow. She wasn’t sur…
Legacy furniture meant to be passed down for generations
The custom, hand-made chairs, tables, rockers, and barstools have been referred to by clients as “legacy furniture,” pieces that are made to last and can be pa…
St. Regis tapped to take part in $1 billion hydrogen project
The U.S. Department of Energy last week announced that it would spend up to $1 billion developing the technology in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding of the three states.
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Explore Whitefish doubles funding to housing nonprofit
A nonprofit working on affordable and workforce housing issues in Whitefish is set to receive a substantial increase in funding from an optional fee collected …
The ancient ways of natural wine are finding new fans
Natural wine — which emphasizes sustainability and minimal processing — is seeing growing interest in the U.S even though overall wine consumption has been dec…
Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa
Downtown Kampala's Owino Market has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring…
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake
In a rare speech during contract talks in the company's hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, Ford said high labor costs could limit spending to develop new vehicles…
Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street as investors find sandal maker's shares too pricey
Some traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange donned the iconic opened-toed footwear, and Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert rang the opening bell, wit…
Bigfork company creates custom signs it ships around the world
Owners Loyd and Laura Meissenburg have owned and operated the made-in-Montana company for 33 years and ship out tens of thousands signs annually.
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Coconut macaroons hit the spot
There’s something about the crisp-to-chewy ratio and that lightly caramelized coconut around the crust and the edges.
Herb and Omni offers five-star experience in Whitefish
The Whitefish building seated on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street took on a new look this summer and is now serving up what the owners hope will b…