Shop local mentality buoyed businesses in whirlwind year

While this has been an extremely challenging year, it has brought invaluable lessons

Down to Business: To mask or not to mask?

On July 15, Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring masks in most indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities. I cannot say I was surprised.

COVID-19 grants and how they apply to your business

The most fundamental function of the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is supporting our business community.

Down to business: Playing tourist in my backyard

I spent the weekend with a friend who has just returned to Montana from living abroad — after the required 14-day quarantine of course. Sunday she wanted to go to The Raven.

Down to business

Adjusting to the new normal

What did you do this weekend? If asked prior to March 16, I bet your plans would have been vastly different than what you actually did this weekend. The end of April is usually a busy time in Bigfork. Volunteers gather together for Clean Your ‘Fork and then celebrate our village and restaurants with Taste of Bigfork, all in preparation for summer.

Down to business

I have been feeling a bit apprehensive.

Down to Business

Everyone has a daily routine. Mine, as I am sure many do, starts with coffee, breakfast — when time allows — and off to work. As I drive north on Montana 35, I think of the day ahead, the things unfinished from yesterday and the projects looming in the future.