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.
Residential construction continues at frenzied pace
Realtor demographics might be one of the best reflections of the state of home sales and residential development in the Flathead Valley.
Flooring business spruces up downtown corner
When Paul Roybal purchased a historic 21,000-square-foot space in downtown Kalispell, he was well aware of how much work it would take to make it a proper home…
Be wary of online offers for 'risk-free' subscription trials
They are all over the internet — ads and links leading to pictures of celebrities and “miracle” products that promise easy weight loss, whiter teeth or disappearing wrinkles.
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Truss, wall operation expands in C-Falls
Crews at Western Building Center’s truss and wall plant in Columbia Falls recently moved into a new 24,000-square-foot facility as demand for housing and comme…
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Economic development group touts 2018 successes
Montana West Economic Development celebrated a year of success at its annual meeting for members and supporters in Kalispell Wednesday.
New brewery reflects area's outdoor lifestyle
In the process of opening the new Sacred Waters Brewing Co. taproom, the founders discovered the generosity of the Northwest Montana brewing community.
Newsmakers
- Kellie danielson is the new director of Loyal Care, a premier boutique in-home care business. She previously served as president of Montana West Economic Dev…
Navigating holiday parties with #MeToo in mind
For many organizations, the annual company Christmas party is the biggest event of the year. The budget is large, fun is the name of the game, it’s an opportun…
Couple reopens historic haven as event center
More than 100 years of history have marked the picturesque riverside landscape recently brought back to life as The Nest on Swan River, one of Bigfork’s newest…
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Business Watercooler
Robert Much of the Native American Development Corp. PTAC will conduct a Government Contracting 102 workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the CSKT IT Computer Training Room in the lower level of the Old…
Car dealership's new owners embrace small-town life
From Holland and Tennessee to Anchorage, Alaska, the new owners of Ronan Motors brought a lifetime of experience with both cars and people to the Ronan communi…
Popular Bigfork eatery to reopen next month as Act II
The stage is set for the second act of one of Bigfork’s favorite eateries, Showthyme, which is under new ownership and soon to open with a host of new flavors.