Local Business News
Explore Northwest Montana’s vibrant business scene. From Libby to Polson, we cover local entrepreneurs, economic trends, and community growth.
Blue Cow Car Wash expands herd into Evergreen
With this new innovation, the Blue Calf is able to accommodate dually pickup trucks and vehicles up to 8 feet tall.
New coffee shop looks to create inviting atmosphere
At Folklore Coffee, the focus is as much about the atmosphere as it is the brew.
Co-working concept comes to Whitefish
Maintaining separation and balance between home life and work life while being around other workers in a professional environment was something Drew Fortner va…
Montana Chamber updates tax study progress
BUTTE — The Montana Chamber of Commerce released initial findings from its study of Montana’s business taxes at the organization’s Annual Meeting Oct. 26. The State Tax Research Institute gave members a first look …
REI's new store in Kalispell opens Nov. 9
In 1935, two years after construction concluded of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park and two years before completion of the Appalachian Trail,…
Workplace watercooler
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will hold its 114th annual banquet and auction Friday, Nov. 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.
Building permits on file
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Newsmakers
- Karyn Thornton, a certified physician assistant has joined the staff at Tribal Health to provide increased health care to recipients in the Pablo/SKC and Two…
Polson inventor markets self-defense whip
Seconds matter in an attack situation. So does the choice of weapon if one is forced to fight back.
Restaurateur embraces change and making memories
When Kristin Voisin talks about evolving, both as a restaurateur and as a person, it seems clear that embracing change is for her a fundamental value.
Kalispell bike mechanic goes mobile
Matt Hoyne first tackled bicycle repairs in fifth grade, waging a clandestine quest to escape parental ire.
Marina on Lake Koocanusa offers big concert venue, restaurant
It was 1980 when Larry Stewart hitchhiked out of a Wyoming oil patch and into Northwest Montana.
Glacier Rail Park: A toast to transformation
The celebrants drove a silver spike that memorable day in 1892 and then they all got hammered.
Northern Plastics owner eyes expansion
Businessman Glen Hufstetler wades calmly into adversity — or so it seems — fortified by at least two sources of strength.
Montana sets $8.50 minimum wage
Montana’s minimum wage will increase to $8.50 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2019, according to an announcement Friday from Gov. Steve Bullock’s office. The minimum wage currently is $8.30.
New paintball business to offer zombie events
A new paintball field has opened in Evergreen, and every Saturday evening in October paintball marksmen will get a chance to shoot at zombies.