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BUSINESS

First big batch of US profit reports for the summer has Wall Street mixed

The first big batch of summertime profit reports from U.S. companies is making waves on Wall Street after topping analysts' …

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US home sales rose in September, but slowed from a year earlier as mortgage rates, prices rose

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in September from the previous month, but slowed compared to a year ago, …

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Quality over quantity: Skin care manufacturers emphasize craftsmanship over volume

While Northwest Montana is home to many industries involved in manufacturing, a growing number of companies in the wellness industry …

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Growth for Montana Global Health is an easy pill to swallow

It all begins when a client comes forward with an idea for a product. The company sources all of the …

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Guest Column: Manufacturing builds healthy communities

In Montana, manufacturing remains one of the state’s most important economic engines.

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Guest Column: Raw materials manufactured into local skin care products

Annegret and Klaus are always trying to stay up to date on information and training to improve their manufacturing process …

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Guest Column: Innovation drives wellness industry

From a small garage operation to a thriving full-scale production and fulfillment facility, the company has experienced continuous business development …

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Montana Tech part of grant to develop new technologies with AI and biological processes

The four-year award brings together researchers from the University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Montana Tech and the …

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Cryogenics boot camp at Montana State’s QCORE provides students with intensive training

The camp was developed in response to a growing need for professionals experienced in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the ultra-low …

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Column: Manufacturing up the unexpected

But this month’s Insights is a good reminder that manufacturing comes in a lot more shapes, sizes and smells than …

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Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Converting Equipment International creates cutting-edge tech for labeling industry

As the engineering manager and manufacturing coordinator at CEI, Daryl Hall said the company knew when retail giant Walmart started …

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Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November

Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has …

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Average long-term US mortgage rate churns upward to its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years.

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