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.
Blake's Odds and Ends brings fun gifts to Evergreen
The Blake family has their own store, selling a little bit of everything for reasonable prices: Blake’s Odds and Ends.
Shop’s in-house natural soaps and body care products target skin health
The shop sells candles, body butters, lip and teeth care, face products, sun care and bar soaps, among 400 plus products.
Young entrepreneur opens 406 Cakes and Cravings in Polson
When one girl's dreams of decorating cakes at Scottage Cakery were dashed when the owners decided to sell their business, she decided to take over and start he…
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Creativity encouraged on Sacred Eats' menu
Despite being scammed out of almost all of their savings, Chris and Kallai Boyce decided to take a leap of faith two years ago and open Sacred Eats, the on-sit…
Easy summer salad for sharing
Quinoa can sometimes be an intimidating food to cook but is much easier to deal with than people may realize.
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Somers outfitter gets lakegoers enjoying the water
Paddle Board Outfitters in Somers had a modest start by renting out paddle boards to recreationists on Flathead Lake.
Loan program to assist meat processors
The money comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program and will be loaned to a number of meat processing businesses for use in processing and packaging operations.
Homegrown mercantile helps community of Eureka
What began as the Montana Farmacy, and has since expanded, into a place where you can get old-fashioned goods — candies, teas, soaps and herbal remedies.
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After 58 years in the family, Finberg sells Columbia Bar to Ruis
It’s the end of the an era in Columbia Falls as local developer Mick Ruis has formally purchased the Columbia Bar on Nucleus Avenue from longtime owner Cary Fi…
Sorbet great way to use fresh fruit
Now that we’re well into summer and fruit is in full swing, let’s look at one of my favorite ways to feature the bounty: hand “churned” fresh fruit sorbet.
Bigfork cafe focuses on organic and vegan food
When Jenny and Chris Evans first opened Max’s in 2019, they never foresaw the transition into a full-scale cafe. For a year, the 800-square-foot building was a…
Anger grows over property appraisals, but officials say tax bills will likely be lower
Richard Hopkins was one of more than 100 residents to pack a hotel convention center here on Monday to voice frustration over property appraisal notices from t…