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.
Glacier Bank expands in downtown Kalispell
At the Main Street Glacier Bank in Kalispell, space is at a premium.
Ace returns to Kalispell
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead Lake Brewing to open in Woods Bay by early summer
It won't be long now until the pale ale is flowing.
TeleTech expands work force
Call center hiring 50-plus employees
Co-op targets $12 million in improvements
Flathead Electric Cooperative heads into its annual meeting March 26 with an ambitious agenda for the coming year.
Valley Bank: The next generation King and Hensley family members assume leadership roles
They're big shoes to fill, but the next generation of bankers in the Jack King and Jack Hensley families has stepped into the top spots at Kalispell's Valley Bank.
The deep end
Bighorn Divers to build year-round dive pool
Travel agents unfazed by online options
Internet travel planning is gaining popularity, but local travel agents say they're not fazed by the online trend.
Lodge to open this summer
The Daily Inter Lake
Semitool revenues for first quarter up substantially
Spurred by new customers in Asia, Semitool Inc. this week reported revenue of $48.8 million for its fiscal first quarter, a substantial increase from $28.6 million in the same quarter last year.
Kalispell ranks high as a small business market
The Daily Inter Lake
Taking the hassle out of eBay
So you've got an item you want to sell on eBay. You could take the time to photograph it, research the going price, set up the auction online and field questions from bidders.
'It's an entertainment thing'
Central Station features an array of options
Whitefish ski shop keeps its edge with customized service
Operating a specialty ski shop in a seasonal resort town is not an easy task, Chris Hyatt knows, but after a decade in business he's found what works for him.
Twists of fate forcing paint store to close
When large retailers come to town, smaller competitors must and often do change to meet the new challenge - adjusting inventory, improving customer service, and finding and focusing on the customers that are key to…