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China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge
China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the first time. Exports climbed 5.9% from a year earlier while imports rose just under 2%.
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Don Bennett hopes nonprofit will give a “leg up” to kids of working-class families in Columbia Falls
Sitting in his office at Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls on a crisp November morning, Bennett talks about how he’s …
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Giving back: Northwest Montana businesses invest in the community
Whether it’s product collaboration, proceed nights, competitive employee fundraisers or packing boxes at the food bank — there are many …
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Kalispell company targets efficiency in creating government agency software
The company was recently awarded a contract by the state of Oklahoma to modernize its state licensing systems — it's …
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Local businesses deserve honor for supporting nonprofits
According to a 2024 survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, 90 percent of small business owners have financially …
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Ways to give this holiday season
These local nonprofits also generated more than $500 million in income in 2023.
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Accountancy master’s program at Montana State celebrates 30th anniversary, new endowment
Housed in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, MSU’s MPAc program offers students upper-level accountancy classes to prepare …
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Griz Pitch: UM Students Test Business Ideas in 60-Second Contest
University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship had the chance to perfect their elevator pitches during Griz Pitch, a competition …
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Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley
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Strengthening Our Communities
National data reflects what we see here at home. Small business owners remain some of the most consistent supporters of …
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Logan Health primary care providers file to unionize
Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants working at Logan Health clinics in Northwest Montana have filed …
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Montana reps who once fought REAL ID mum as TSA plans enforcement
For years, the elected officials representing Montana in Washington, D.C., resisted the implementation of federally mandated REAL ID requirements, articulating …
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Tumbling crypto stocks threaten end to Wall Street's 5-day winning streak
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and was on track to break a five-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …
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Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules
The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the accreditation of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply …
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