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.
'Veteran club' still pumping away
Stan Watkins is no stranger to hard work or competition.
Business specializes in deconstruction
By TOM LOTSHAWThe Daily Inter Lake
Majestic Valley marks 10-year milestone
The idea for a world-class indoor arena in the Flathead Valley sprang from a rather simple need: Local cowboys needed a place to be cowboys.
New Kalispell eatery hits 'The Spot'
Dave and Elly Snyder’s recipe for starting a restaurant in downtown Kalispell boiled down to one simple strategy — doing things their own way.
Nonprofit chiropractic clinic opens
A nonprofit clinic offering chiropractic treatment to low-income patients has opened in Kalispell.
Ductless wonder: Libby business earns award for heat-pump installations
Installing ductless heat pumps has been a niche that has allowed a Libby heating and cooling business to survive the recession and get some statewide recognition to boot.
Whitefish mall sees surge of new businesses
After weathering the recession, the sun seems to be shining on Mountain Mall in Whitefish, where six new businesses have signed leases and two existing busines…
Powza! - Bakery with superhero theme is winning customers
Roberta Bennett may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, and she doesn’t own a Batmobile. But ever since she opened Powza! Baking Co. in White…
Distillery, brewery produce unique spirit
There was some serious sipping going on at Glacier Distilling Co. last week as the inaugural batch of Wheatfish Whiskey was bottled.
On the cutting edge: Acutech expands waterjet, ironwork capabilities at new facility
A business initially built on cutting-edge waterjet technology has expanded into a new facility on Montana 40 with broader capabilities and a new name.
The Shipping News: Kalispell man receives top industry award
With more than 25 years of work in the transportation industry, Peter Saunders knows a thing or two about shipping.
Firm launches new version of software
A locally developed investment software program called Dynamic Investor Pro is getting some pretty good buzz in the investment world these days, and its owners…
Restoring Marina Cay
With new owners and renovation plans already in the works, Marina Cay Resort is poised for a strong future in Bigfork.
Cobblestone Moon a mix of old and new treasures
The riddle begins like this: What do you call a business that’s part yarn shop, part art gallery, part collectibles and antiques, part floral shop, part childr…
Trailhead Supply expands to retail store
For Andy Breland, life’s always been more about saddlebags than moneybags.