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.
Meeting and input session planned April 26
Montana West Economic Development will be hosting its quarterly meeting and luncheon for investors and members on April 26. The meeting will report on MWED’s 2017 strategic plan and progress on Kalispell’s Core and…
Nominations open for inaugural '20 Under 40' in Flathead County
For the first time, Flathead County’s’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural “20 Under 40” celebration and event. A month-long nomination period has opened up and will be …
Local Sears Hometown stores thriving
Despite Sears closings stores and a looming possibility of bankruptcy that was announced by the company last month, the local Sears Hometown Store is thriving …
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PowerHouse Montana, the online platform connecting Montana women to the mentors and resources they need to succeed, will host a session called “Being Engaged in the Community is Better for Your Business” on Monday …
Inaugural '20 Under 40' celebration set for June
The Flathead Valley’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural 20 Under 40 celebration and event.
Wine grape industry expanding in region
There was some interesting buzz at the Minnesota Grape Growers Association’s Cold Climate Conference last month, and it didn’t have anything to do with Minneso…
Business projects receive state grants
Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.
High-tech companies reach landmark revenue
High-tech businesses in Montana reached a landmark revenue of more than $1 billion in 2016, thanks in part to the success of a number of local companies.
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Robert Much from the Native American Development Corp. will conduct a government contracting 101 workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes computer training room in…
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Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stacey Schnebel is transitioning out of her position this spring to return her focus to her two businesses, UnderCurrent Web and Stonefly Lounge in Coram.
Local tech startup to launch consumer product
Augmented reality — technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on real life — has been around for a long time.
BNSF hiring again in Montana
After a two-year period without hiring in the Flathead Valley, BNSF Railway now has positions available.
Driving into retirement
Greg Eisinger has been at the wheel of Eisinger Motors in Kalispell for 23 years and spent decades in the car business before that.
Montana Coffee Traders plans move to Main Street
Montana Coffee Traders in Kalispell has recently leased space on Main Street in downtown Kalispell with plans to move into the new location before summer.
Upcoming Flathead Forecast focuses on local economy
The 15th annual Flathead Forecast on Feb. 21 brings economist Joe Mahon back for an encore performance to discuss economic trends and how companies are implementing creative solutions to combat the workforce shorta…