Local Business News
Explore Northwest Montana’s vibrant business scene. From Libby to Polson, we cover local entrepreneurs, economic trends, and community growth.
New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from t…
The Syndicate a dream come true for former Kalispell mayor and lifelong friend
At The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor, former Kalispell mayor Tammi Fisher and master cosmetologist Sandy Palmer have fine-tuned their new business to delive…
Multi-generational business protects Flathead Valley’s asphalt
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Family business installs water treatment systems
Advantage Water Conditioning has serviced thousands of homes in the Flathead Valley.
Northwest BLS provides instruction with life-saving classes
As a former firefighter and search and rescue volunteer, Don Weakly has spent nearly his entire life providing lifesaving support. But he was just 9 years old …
Kalispell shop provides bespoke experience in bridal and formal occasion wear
Apart from bridal gowns and alterations, the downtown Kalispell shop offers mother's dresses, prom, pageant, homecoming, special occasion, and other formal wea…
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Kalispell thrift store focuses on quality in goods it sells
Justine Van De Riet opened Resurrected Thrift with her parents, James and Danielle Coombs, and her sister, Jaylynn Coombs, in hopes of making thrifted items ac…
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Mobile dog gym brings exercise to the dogs
Helsi Mobile Dog Gym, Northwest Montana’s only mobile dog gym, comes equipped with two of these high-tech slat mills, and the opportunity to train dogs in a sa…
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Vibrant Roots employs wellness of bees, mushrooms and herbs
Brooke Lynn Dodson, the owner and founder of Whitefish-based Vibrant Roots, has put nature at the foundation of her company by applying wellness traditions per…
Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report
After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets report…
Businesses honored as Employers of Choice
The Kalispell Job Service Employers' Council received over 300 nominations of area businesses from employees representing multiple job types, industries, and professions, according to the Montana Department of Labo…
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Happenings at Flathead businesses
Photographer captures scenes of family and motherhood
Through yearbook and photojournalism classes, working in dark rooms to develop film, and online courses, she found a knack for the creative outlet and after he…