Graphic: How Flathead Valley business owners are coping with COVID-19
KIANNA GARDNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 3 months AGO
On Sunday, the Daily Inter Lake wrapped up an eight-part multi-media series documenting COVID-19’s effect on businesses and employment across Northwest Montana. From Main Street to manufacturing and entertainment, the series looked at how different business sectors have fared and adapted to these uncertain times.
Reporters spoke to dozens of individuals over the past several weeks in order to bring this series to fruition. Highlights from those interviews and direct quotes from nearly 50 business owners and employees in the greater Flathead Valley can be found in this interactive story map.
Reporter Kianna Gardner can be reached at 758-4407 or [email protected]
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