Business
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Bigfork’s bank building gets new owners
Dustin and Molly Cumming closed on Bigfork’s “bank building” last Tuesday and started construction that week, dete…
Eat, drink, gather: New restaurant coming to Woods Bay
Woods Bay will soon have a new culinary option in town.
Food truck scene alive and well in the Flathead
As spring slowly warms to summer, an increasing number of food trucks are on the prowl for hungry customers.
Symposium focuses on overcoming export difficulties
The Montana District Export Council is hosting a symposium Wednesday, May 23 where business owners from the Flathead Valley can learn about expanding their ventures internationally.
Latest trend at the grocery store? Never set foot inside
In recent months, national and regional grocery supermarkets with grocery locations in the Flathead Valley have embarked on the next stage in the ongoing metamorphosis of their industry: online ordering and curbsid…
Kalispell Chamber luncheon highlights tourism industry
Tourism is a booming industry in Montana and the Flathead Valley has grabbed a bigger slice of the pie in recent years.
Bigfork roaster shares passion for coffee
The owner of Fieldheads Coffee Company and his staff are on a mission to introduce Bigfork to a new wave of coffee with a unique selection and community events each month as they approach their first anniversary on…
New budget hotel chain coming to north Kalispell
A new hotel is likely destined for the rapidly growing north end of Kalispell.
Professor helps farmers adapt to changes in growing season
Researcher Kevin Hyde says the climate is changing, and taking with it all the old truths Montana farmers held about what crops grow best and when.
Canvas Kombucha opens taproom in Whitefish
After years of renting commercial kitchens from other businesses, Canvas Kombucha finally has its own space to brew and has even built a taproom where people can sample their product by the glass or fill growlers t…
McDonald's franchisee sells restaurants, plans distillery
It may be hard to discern for the average customer, but all five McDonald’s franchises in the Flathead Valley recently changed owners.
Twitter inspires Kalispell woman to try new business model
One local businesswoman is aiming to bring a business trend that started in Los Angeles, and has since erupted in metropolitan areas the world over, into the Flathead Valley.
Business watercooler
The next Thinking Thursday session presented by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will focus on “how social media is a blue-collar business BFF.”
Transplanted farmers have 'slow and steady' growth plan
Land prices along Montana 82 south of Kalispell are less expensive than many other places in the Flathead Valley. That’s one reason Ted and Julia Wycall picked that area for their new business, Mountain Kind Organi…
Harbor Freight opens in North Kalispell
Aisles of discount tools are now available for perusing with the recent opening of Harbor Freight Tools in the Spring Prairie commercial complex in North Kalispell.
Bonus weekend at Blacktail; maybe more
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is keeping the slopes open at least one extra weekend.