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.
Whitefish’s Swift Creek Cafe looks to push beyond familiar diner food
In 2018, Christian Moreno bought the already-established Swift Creek Cafe in downtown Whitefish with his father, Guillermo Moreno.
Flathead Bread focuses on home-baked artisan loaves
Flathead Bread is committed to baking healthy and organic bread and uses local ingredients whenever possible.
New Zip Trip gas station set to open next year
The new convenience store will be over a thousand square feet larger than its predecessor, and will also have larger bathrooms and additional coolers, accordin…
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Glacier processing co-op offers incentive to join
A cooperative focused on expanding meat processing capacity in the Flathead Valley is currently offering an incentive to producers who join by Sept. 30, with an informational membership meeting and barbecue planned…
Gazpacho refreshing in summer
Gazpacho is often called a liquid salad with good reason as this cold soup combines raw summer garden veggies along with cucumbers, onions, spices and fresh herbs.
Unique culinary experiences center of 406 BBQ’s menu
Stephen Kina started 406 BBQ in 2021 after being inspired by his father’s own career as a chef.
Security company opens in Gateway Center
The security company, owned by Marquis Laude, handles the installation and maintenance of hundreds of security systems around the world, including locally in t…
Prehistoric goods feature of Kalispell Rock shop
Located at 103 East Cottonwood Drive, the Kalispell Rock shop is owned and operated by local fossil hunters Aamon and Chantel Jaeger, with the help of jewelry …
Bank provides financial literacy education
Students at 16 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or…
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Local child care gap worsened by low wages
Low wages deterring people from pursuing early childhood education careers represent an obstacle to bridging the local child care gap that is keeping parents o…
Economist warns state must boost energy production
Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with incr…
Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices
Out of that frustration, and care for the area, Meant to Bee was born, a locally sourced, customizable goods store that aims to sell local products at an affor…