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.
Jesco business thriving in new location
It wasn’t too many months after Jesco Marine and Power Sports took over its new expansive facility south of Kalispell in January that it was breaking ground to…
Resort poised for opening day
Skiers and riders will find four new runs on the north side of Whitefish Mountain Resort and more elbow room in the Base Lodge at the ski area, which is on pac…
Think small: Local entrepreneurs band together for Small Business Saturday
While what happens during the Christmas shopping season can make or break some locally owned small businesses, a technology store such as RadioActive in Kalisp…
Music and memories: Kalispell store part of resurgence of records
Connor Crevier has found that some people will pay a good deal to own their favorite music in its most tangible and collectible form.
The Outlaw: New life for old favorite
Although the Outlaw Hotel & Convention Center was Kalispell’s most illustrious, high-end establishment for many years after it was built in 1973, its newest ow…
Eagle's Nest creates shopping adventure with 14,000-square-foot display of antiques, furniture display
The selection of merchandise at Eagle’s Nest Antiques & Home Decor in Columbia Falls is wide-ranging and takes many turns, just like the background of store ow…
Lethbridge connections: City could be business gateway to Canada
A small contingent from the Flathead Valley traveled to Lethbridge, Alberta, earlier this month to begin the process of forging business ties that go beyond luring Canadian shoppers and skiers to Northwest Montana.
Former Tiebuckers owners open the new Tree Frog Tavern on west side of Kalispell
Julie and Barry Smith incorporated a bit of their now-closed Tiebuckers restaurant into their newly opened Tree Frog Tavern in Kalispell, bringing some repurpo…
Engineer an expert in carbon fiber
From designing parts of a lunar landing module to patenting prosthetic legs, John Merlette has had an eventful life.
Compatible Manufacturing masters design challenges
Compatible Manufacturing owner Tim Miller has a good idea why a Montana manufacturing group has chosen to tour his firm on Tuesday as part of the Montana Chamb…
Honoring tradition - Glacier Prosthetic Care owner aims to carry on service philosophy of his mentor and friend
To Ian Reynolds and Niles Velin, a prosthetic device doesn’t have to be just a utilitarian replacement for a lost limb — it can be a work of art.
Evergreen Chamber: A year of success
A year ago a group of business owners in Evergreen decided they needed an organization that represented their interests and reflected the unique character of t…
New day for New West: Licensed Medicare provider seeing dramatic growth
Not much more than a year ago, New West Health Services was coming back from an antitrust settlement restructuring that forced it to drop the commercial side o…
Studies find that associate's degrees often yield bigger salaries than four-year degrees
A new study examining the average salaries of graduates in five states showed that students who earn associate’s degrees and occupational certificates often ea…
New owners bring manufacturing, business expertise to Kettle Care organic skin-care line
If choosing someone to purchase a company involved traditional job interviews, it seems likely that Klaus and Annegret Pfeifer would be the perfect hires to ru…