Insights -- Northwest Montana's Business Journal
Insights delivers in-depth coverage of Northwest Montana’s business community, highlighting local entrepreneurs, industry trends, and economic developments.
Limited yield: High costs force Northwest Montana farmers to restrict wheat planting
But turning the grain into staple foods sold at the bakery and served on the dinner table is facing challenges, as…
Insights: Tech companies boot up
The Flathead Valley is home to several innovative high-tech companies and is a key player in the state’s advanced manufacturing industry.
Tech companies boot up in Northwest Montana
Technology related industry is growing in Montana, with companies in advanced manufacturing and computing continuing to add jobs throughout the entire state.
Glacier Cybersecurity founder saw hole in the market for security needs
He provides an all-in-one package for solopreneurs that includes providing a program, security awareness training, a security review with recommendations, endp…
From Classroom to Career: Building the Flathead Valley’s Manufacturing Workforce
Together, these partners are creating a pipeline that guides students into rewarding manufacturing careers close to home.
Modern technology is changing what is possible in Montana
Just as the Great Northern Railway changed commerce in the Flathead, new tools and networks are changing what is possible in Montana.
Statewide summit looks at local food and agriculture
Held every 10 years, the summit brings together Montanans from all sectors to assess the current state of local food and farming, and to identify opportunities…
Business Newsmakers
Announcements about businesses
A growing hub for technology
Cyber threats no longer target only Fortune 500 companies. They target solopreneurs, independent law firms, real estate agents, small manufacturers, contractor…
Insights: Artificial Intelligence in the real world
Our February edition of Insights focuses on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the Flathead Valley.
Artificial Intelligence in the real world: How students are being prepped to use AI
Though there is hesitancy around AI, there is enthusiasm about how the technology will be used in the future, particularly when it comes to career development.
Tech company owner wants to help others feel prepared for AI
With his background in manufacturing semiconductor chips, John Ghekiere has seen cutting-edge technology become a part of everyday life. He’s watched the chips…
Montana State business professor publishes research on social media and customer service agents
The research explores the question of how personalized customer service profiles influence customer behavior compared to standardized profiles.
Keeping the human in the loop
We emphasize transparency, academic integrity, and critical thinking.
The age of AI co-workers
As AI becomes a common “coworker” across industries, from health care to construction, Montana is embracing the opportunity to ensure its workforce can use the…
Insights: Tax preparation following the One Big Beautiful Bill
This January edition of Insights focuses on provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will affect many businesses and households across Northwest Monta…