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.
Swan Mountain Outfitters ribbon-cutting set Kalispell Chamber to hear about Glacier Park projects
Swan Mountain Outfitters is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Columbia Falls location during the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at…
Popular Bigfork salon gets new owner, new name
New Image Concepts founder Sharon Tillett is leaving her Bigfork salon in good hands. On Feb. 12, her good friend and colleague, Clara Smith will move into Til…
Couple opens Bigfork's first pet supply store
Julie and Steve Johannes quietly opened the first pet store in Bigfork two weeks ago. “There’s not a lot of places doing what we’re doing,” Julie said.
Kalispell tech company 'hiring like crazy'
This year, WaterStreet Company is celebrating its 20th year of business in the Flathead Valley. The Kalispell technology company has quietly grown to include 8…
Couple opens Bigfork's first pet supply store
Julie and Steve Johannes quietly opened the first pet store in Bigfork two weeks ago.
Kalispell tech company ‘hiring like crazy’
This year, WaterStreet Company is celebrating its 20th year of business in the Flathead Valley. The Kalispell technology company has quietly grown to include 8…
Whitefish shin-guard maker partners with soccer club in England
At Legend Soccer Company in Whitefish, the owners believe environmental sustainability is a winning strategy. The maker of bamboo shin guards recently started …
Restaurant, bar, hotel planned for West Glacier
A Williston, North Dakota, company has plans for a hotel, restaurant and bar on property that was once Glacier Heli-Tours, a helicopter tour company just outsi…
Whitefish shin-guard maker partners with soccer club in England
At Legend Soccer Company in Whitefish, the owners believe environmental sustainability is a winning strategy. The maker of bamboo shin guards recently started …
Whitefish vet opens integrative animal clinic
Animal lovers know every pet is special, so Dr. Heather McEvoy is offering treatment options as unique as each pet at her new business, Flathead Veterinary Wel…
Lemonade Day gives boost to young entrepreneurs
Summer is still months away, but young entrepreneurs in Kalispell are already getting started on lemonade stands.
Gold, silver store under construction
Libby native Dhana Tevebaugh Nelson emphasized that she is pro-mining and her new business in Libby will encourage people to buy gold and silver as an investme…
Kalispell bakery reopens after renovations
For the past few weeks, the papered-up windows at Ceres Bakery may have caused a few passersby to worry over the fate of the popular Kalispell bakery. But afte…
New winery to use Montana-grown grapes
White Raven Winery will be the epitome of a home-grown business when the new winery opens this spring.
New fitness center opens near Silverbrook
Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, Bigfork native Stacy Delorme is bringing a new fitness option to the Flathead Valley. On Jan. 3, she opened World Gym …