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Papa’s Market, family-owned Woods Bay staple, is taken over by next generation
Papa’s Market in Woods Bay has been serving the east shore community for years. Owner Shawn Gembala said her fat...
Soap maker touts eco-friendly products
Coconut at Sea Soap Co. founder Sarah Harding of Whitefish has a simple philosophy about her new eco-friendly business: “We help people get clean without mucking up the planet.”
Flood insurance company relocates Kalispell headquarters
Aon Edge Private Flood Insurance recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility on the west side of Kalispell. The new location at 1327 U.S. 2 West serves as the headquarters for the national private flood...
Whitefish boutique crosses half-century mark
The Village Shop in Whitefish is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Tami Yunck has owned the clothing store since 2006, and she said the shop has “made a lot of changes” in the past half-century.
New restaurant features traditional Vietnamese soup
Pho 888 held a delayed grand opening on July 29 after a few weeks of extra preparation, but owners Thomas and Shannon Trinh have been getting ready to open their own Vietnamese restaurant in Kalispell for far lon...
Vietnamese restaurant opens on busy corner
“It takes a long time, but it’s worth it,” Chi Tran said to describe the mentality of her new Vietnamese restaurant, Chi Café. This mindset not only refers to the restaurant’s months-long opening process, but als...
Caterer switches to take-out barbecue in Whitefish
After serving the Flathead Valley barbecued meat for 15 years as a mobile caterer, Ed McGrew has transformed his business into Ed McGrew’s BBQ joint on Spokane Avenue in Whitefish.
J.C. Penney celebrates 105th anniversary in Kalispell
J.C. Penney Co. in Kalispell is celebrating its 105th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest businesses in the Flathead Valley.
Business watercooler
Best Practice Medicine of Bozeman, which recently opened an office at 600 Windmill Drive,Suite B, off U.S.2 near Columbia Falls, will hold an open house tour and barbecue from noon to 5 p.m. today, July 28. The m...
Tech alliance lists Montana companies to watch
The Montana High Tech Business Alliance has announced a list of eight Montana High-Growth Companies to Watch in 2019.
Travelers losing money to 'Expedia' impostors
Hang up the phone! If you’re trying to call a travel company’s customer service number you found via search engine, read on before dialing. The Better Business Bureau has just learned about a network of scammers ...
'Gentleman' pawnbroker promises honesty, integrity
Jack Jones wore a sweat-stained Stetson. A red bandanna ringed his neck. His drawl betrayed West Texas roots.
Montana Chamber names 2019 'Champions of Business'
Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell and Sen. Dan Salomon, R-Ronan, were recognized as 2019 “Champions of Business” the Montana Chamber of Commerce.
Popular Whitefish bakery moves downtown
Fleur is blooming in downtown Whitefish. Even in the midst of a power outage an hour before closing time on Wednesday, a steady stream of customers poured into the bake shop’s new location on Central Avenue.
New Bigfork restaurant quickly gains customer base
Two o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon might seem like a slow time for a restaurant, but not for Hillside Pub and Grub. The new restaurant opened the end of May in Bigfork and has been bustling ever since.
Tasting room opens in downtown Kalispell
Julie Davison opened Kalispell’s newest winery with a little help from her friends.