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Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
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…
Personal connections make Whitefish salon resilient for 25 years
For 25 years, Reecia’s Salon has been a staple in the Whitefish beauty and wellness community, building a collaborative team of stylists who aim to provide gue…
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Montana minimum wage increases to $10.85
With the start of the new year, Montanans on the lowest end of the pay scale will get a small boost as the state’s mandatory minimum wage increase goes into effect.
Holiday crowds set new skier visit mark at Whitefish Mountain Resort
A cold front delivered just in time for the holiday week rush at Whitefish Mountain Resort, laying down enough powder to notch an all-time single-day visitor r…
Design with a purpose: Dire Design Haus awarded for sustainability
Dire Design Haus is reinventing the way apparel is designed.
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Bigfork's Whistling Andy Distillery ferments its way to 15 years
Montana’s oldest distillery looks back on humble beginnings and more than a decade of serving high-quality, handcrafted spirits.
Ronan bakery specializes in gluten-free goodies
Carrot cake is the best seller at Karen Joslin’s gluten-free bakery on Ronan’s Main Street, and it looks luscious – moist, two layers of tender cake, and cream…
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Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Montana State University site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark office
The MSU-based office will join Dallas and San Francisco as the largest hubs west of the Mississippi providing trademark and patent services to U.S. innovators.
New owners of Montana Trolley Co. want to keep tradition alive
From Christmas light tours to marriage proposals, Montana Trolley Co. plans to continue business as usual under new ownership this winter.
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Half a century of sparkle: Keenan’s Jewelry shines at 50 years
The year marks two significant accomplishments for the Burts. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Keenan’s Jewelry as a business in the Flathead, but it’s a…