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Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
Mountain Physical Therapy and Fitness Center puts patients first
She said owning a medical clinic is not for the faint of heart—there are hiring challenges, insurance payouts to wait on and costly equipment to repair. But, c…
An Evergreen chamber success story found in new president
Jessi Nelson was sworn in this January, and she brings a broad array of experiences to the position.
Legends Restyling wants to go the extra mile to support the community
Legends Restyling in Evergreen opened as a family-owned business that values supporting the community with a “pay it forward” mentality.
Summit Surface Partners in Evergreen paves the way to a cleaner environment
When it comes to business, the Van Horns are committed to two things: a good first impression and protecting the environment.
Currier’s Welding turns ideas into functional art
The crew transforms blank sheets of metal into striking scenes of Western life, or whatever else a customer can dream up. That creativity is forged into functi…
Veterans help veterans as needs increase in the Flathead Valley
This is the paradox the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, housed in a sprawling building in Evergreen, seeks to answer. Veterans trained to rely on thems…
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Albertsons sued over ‘deceptive’ BOGO deals
Washington state on Monday sued Albertsons over allegations it has been overcharging customers for years via buy one, get one free offers.
Coeur d'Alene's Wolf Lodge may rise again
The couple stood at the site of the former restaurant on a gray and windy afternoon, traffic whizzing by on U.S. 90. The property that was once home to the pop…
Whitefish business rescues, resurrects and reimagines clothing, gear
Five sewing machines and a serger stand at the ready. Racks of jackets wait their turn, and sacks of bags fill two corners of the small workspace. One hundred …
Talking shop: Retailers say providing customer service, unique experience, sets them apart
A panel of local business leaders, Sportsman and Ski Haus President Joe Power, Princess and Buck Owner Beth Kornick and President and CEO of Montana ACE Hardwa…
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Flathead cherry growers hope for some luck in 2026
All farmers count on a bad year every now and then. Two could be chalked up to bad luck. But a third bad year in a row might spell trouble for the cherry growe…
Casa Luna brings a taste of Spain to the Flathead Valley
Casa Luna is a new restaurant from the Valera family, who own Casa Mexico in Kalispell and Vaqueros in Columbia Falls. Started by Francisco and Graciela Valera…
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