BUSINESS | Page 20
The age of AI co-workers
As AI becomes a common “coworker” across industries, from health care to construction, Montana is embracing the opportunity to ensure its workforce can use these tools to work smart, learn faster, and create more value than ever before.
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Kalispell retail shop focuses on handcrafted goods
Handcrafted goods are on full display at a new retail shop in downtown Kalispell.
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Montana’s tourists are getting older, richer and rarer
The number of people who visited Montana last year declined by 3.6% to 13.8 million compared to 2024.
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Kalispell tourism saw decline in international travel in 2025
International visitor spending in Kalispell declined significantly in 2025, reflecting a sharp drop across the country in overseas inbound travel, …
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Montana’s tourists are getting older, richer and rarer
While Montana saw fewer tourists in 2025, they came with more gray hair — and more dollars for Montana businesses.
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Montana-Canada border traffic falls sharply in 2025
Container crossings fell 21% and inbound visitation dropped 29% over the first 11 months of the year.
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FEB NIBJ: Innovation thriving in North Idaho
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FEB NIBJ: Luxury is in the details for Hayden chocolatiers
With silky-smooth chocolate notes, nutty richness, and a delicate crunch, it’s no surprise that Dubai Chocolate became a foodie sensation …
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FEB NIBJ: Nominations sought for 40 Under 40 Awards
We all know young professionals making a difference in North Idaho through their leadership, innovation or community engagement.
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FEB NIBJ: Timber!
Looking back at local logging practices within his lifetime, Kootenai County Timber and Agriculture Department Forester Colton Smith said safety …
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FEB NIBJ: NIC X-Labs helps area employers innovate
Tucked away in the Hedlund Building on the North Idaho College campus is a lab where students, faculty, community members …
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FEB NIBJ: Cognito Brands’ unique clothing draws on owner’s love of nature
Cognito Brands is made up of an ever-expanding product line of active wear decorated in artwork.
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