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.
Three dimensional: Printer manufacturer poised for major production
A new local manufacturing business is starting out fairly small — but not because its product isn’t in high demand.
Good impressions: Laos Chamber visitor finds much to emulate in Kalispell model
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has worked hard to create smooth transitions among the services that promote business and tourism in the Flathead Valley.
Time for teens to start annual summer search
Last summer, the number of working teens in the country rose 29 percent over the previous year.
Field of trees
In addition to the natural scenery of the Swan Range, people who drive Montana 35 east of Kalispell are treated to the beauty that results from the hard work o…
Bad Rock Bed & Breakfast takes care of small details to offer ultimate Montana experience
Bad Rock Bed & Breakfast, set in a quiet spot west of Montana 206, offers a grand first impression with its landscaped grounds, log-and-river-rock main house, …
Flathead Area Young Professionals: Career builders
No one should feel too old to join the Flathead Area Young Professionals, says the head of the group’s professional development committee.
Sporting goods store sees exponential growth
Rick Walker said there are certain aspects to Replay Sports that are “counterintuitive” to the established retail model, such as keeping a warehouse full of ou…
Motor sports' popularity keeps Penco on the move
Keeping a back room of Penco Power Products stocked with hundreds of helmets and an extensive inventory of tires is just one way Vaughn Penrod is fighting to k…
Friends, family respond to murder of TV personality
The Sportsman Channel says it’s deeply saddened by the shooting death in northwestern Montana of one of its TV hosts who traveled the world in search of big game and shared his adventures on his program “A Rifleman…
A smarter stove
Jim McCollam didn’t only set out to reinvent himself after the local construction economy took a dive four years ago.
Internet retailers oppose Marketplace Fairness Act
The prospect of having to deal with state-by-state sales tax collection for Internet transactions is a “nightmare” for Colleen Rast of Great Sky Gifts of Kalispell.
New model for medicine
Dr. Doug Pitman takes calls from patients anytime and doesn’t mind consulting while on skis at Whitefish Mountain Resort. He even stops by their homes for cons…
Music One plays on through recession, industry changes
Music One owners Larry and George Miletich have found the path that has allowed their business to stay open through major changes in the music industry, econom…
Diversity, customer loyalty keep Polson business going
Bob Ricketts figures there are a couple of good reasons he’s still in business at Three Dog Down in Polson: Loyal customers and the ability to diversify when t…
Glacier Park International puts focus on traveler needs with remodeling project
Travelers flying through Glacier Park International Airport this summer will find spaces increasingly suited to making their terminal time more pleasant.