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.
Papa Murphy's pizza shop doubling size in Kalispell
The owners of Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza in Kalispell are nearing completion of a new facility that will double the amount of store space.
New federal law affects food manufacturers - Compliance requires rigorous hazard control plan, specialized training
Fly shop moving to Main Street in Kalispell
Inside a small house converted to a retail shop on Airport Road, the three employees and family members operating Mystique Fly Shop are bracing for more space …
New brewery brings kombucha tea to the Flathead
Glacier Restaurant Group expands again
Glacier Restaurant Group has more than doubled its number of employees and locations with the recent acquisition of a Midwest restaurant company.
Small-business director teaches entrepreneurship skills in Asia
John and Jerri Balsam went to Southeast Asia in December with a mission to educate as many people as possible on how to successfully start, operate and sustain…
High-end shop crafts precision parts
Just off Whitefish Stage Road, on a unassuming plot of farm land, machinists are shaping materials into parts that could be going into space.
Firm releases 'anti-Yelp' app
Last week Old Town Creative + Interactive released its Wandering app, a localized smartphone application that maps out Montana’s compelling to-do lists for res…
Sheriff encourages vigilance during tax time
As if income-tax season was not already stressful enough, criminals have come up with many sneaky ways to prey on honest folks at tax time.
Flathead pharmacists earn state awards
Last week two Flathead Valley pharmacists received recognition for their contributions to their community, inside and outside of their respective pharmacies.
Hospital planning new 10-bed assistance facility in Kalispell
The Kalispell Planning Board and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved a conditional-use permit for a 24-hour “assist” facility near Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Firebrand Hotel to open this summer
A new downtown Whitefish hotel is expected to open early this summer, according to Averill Hospitality.
KPAX shows return to Dish Network
KPAX-TV was restored to Dish Network satellite subscribers on Sunday after a contract dispute was resolved between the station’s parent company and the satellite provider.
No deal means KPAX still blacked out
A satellite television battle continued into the weekend after Cordillera Communications, a midsized market TV company, rejected a short-term contract extension with Dish Network, effectively blacking out a local s…
New venture: restaurant, distillery
A group of friends might lounge on the leather sofas, gather around the pool table, or head out to the patio to keep warm by the fire — there’s a relaxed atmosphere that asks you to stay awhile at Whitefish Handcra…