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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.
Judge overturns Great Falls’ marijuana dispensary ban
A Cascade County District Court judge has overturned a municipal prohibition on cannabis dispensaries in Great Falls and ordered local officials to permit a new recreational marijuana shop as soon as possible.
UM program trains commercial drivers to fill critical need
In 2021 alone, trucking companies faced a deficit of 80,000 drivers according to the trade organization American Trucking Associations.
Mobile clinic brings physical treatment to patients
Jackie Bullock started Glacier Peaks Mobile Physical Therapy to take a more patient-centered approach to care.
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Business tax relief on governor's 2023 agenda
New excavators and tractors served at the backdrop Wednesday as Gov. Greg Gianforte laid out his plan to push for tax relief targeting Montana businesses.
Nomad examines expansion of company to Libby
Nomad Global Communication Solutions launched in 2002 and has been building mobile command centers that feature modern communications systems that are used in …
Bigfork shop wants to become hub for fiber arts
Fiber out of a historic cabin on Montana 35 at Bigfork.
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Hiring: Employers get creative in pursuit of local workers
In the face of ongoing hiring challenges, local employers across all industries are taking creative measures to remove barriers in the hiring processes and app…
New clinic offers menu of options for patients seeking care
A new clinic, On the Move Medical Clinic, in downtown Kalispell aims to take a transparent approach to health care by offering a menu of options to patients.
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft reaches 40-year milestone
The business started out with humble beginnings when David Ames, Mark O’Keefe and Randy Gayner, founded the company in May of 1983.
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First Interstate Bank raising minimum wage for its employees
The change in compensation is set to be effective Oct. 1.
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