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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.
New establishment focuses on historical brews
Other brews include Independence, the popular hazy New England IPA, Honor, a Kentucky common made with corn, Patriot, and D.T.O.M. (Don’t tread on me).
Sacred Waters looks forward with new expansion
Sacred Waters Brewing Company was born out of Jordan Van Eimeren’s childhood memories of her family ranch in the Bob Marshall Wilderness which served as the ba…
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MWED looks to update economic strategy
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is a five-year economic plan, and was last published in 2017.
State agriculture director tours Bigfork distillery
The distillery has been producing spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka and rum, since 2010, making it the oldest continually operating distillation operation…
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Catering company elevates events with customized charcuterie
The team started by creating charcuterie boxes, but after receiving requests for grazing tables and catering services, they decided to expand their services.
Spartan race marks 10 years of bringing in competitors
The racers that come to Kalispell to participate in the event contribute over $1 million to the local economy, as more than half of the racers stay in Kalispel…
State jobless rate drops again
Montana reported another all-time low unemployment rate in March, but Northwest Montana counties lag behind the state as a whole.
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — fil…
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Local tech businesses awarded job creation grants
Big Sky Trust Fund Job Creation grants were awarded to ClassOne Technology, GL Solutions, and Nomad Global Communication Solutions.
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Architect focuses on elements of nature and light when designing buildings
Now as the owner and architect of Rowen Architecture, Jason Cherry uses his skills to create bold and authentic homes in the Flathead Valley.
Stoltze receiving $1M federal grant to launch wood processing plant
Stoltze Timber Systems in Columbia Falls is receiving $1 million in U.S. Forest Service funding to support the development of a wood processing plant and allow…