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Engineer an expert in carbon fiber

From designing parts of a lunar landing module to patenting prosthetic legs, John Merlette has had an eventful life.

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Compatible Manufacturing masters design challenges

Compatible Manufacturing owner Tim Miller has a good idea why a Montana manufacturing group has chosen to tour his firm …

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Honoring tradition - Glacier Prosthetic Care owner aims to carry on service philosophy of his mentor and friend

To Ian Reynolds and Niles Velin, a prosthetic device doesn’t have to be just a utilitarian replacement for a lost …

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Evergreen Chamber: A year of success

A year ago a group of business owners in Evergreen decided they needed an organization that represented their interests and …

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New day for New West: Licensed Medicare provider seeing dramatic growth

Not much more than a year ago, New West Health Services was coming back from an antitrust settlement restructuring that …

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Studies find that associate's degrees often yield bigger salaries than four-year degrees

A new study examining the average salaries of graduates in five states showed that students who earn associate’s degrees and …

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New owners bring manufacturing, business expertise to Kettle Care organic skin-care line

If choosing someone to purchase a company involved traditional job interviews, it seems likely that Klaus and Annegret Pfeifer would …

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Economics guru returns to FVCC

Gregg Davis isn’t new to Kalispell. He’s just been honing his skills down in Missoula for four years.

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Luxury real estate auctions increase as vehicle for selling local properties

New York City-based Concierge Auctions will take local auctions to a new level on Tuesday when Endless Sky Estate in …

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Fountain of youth: Effects of cancer treatments lead Kalispell entrepreneur to create a new line of natural, anti-aging skin-care products

When the market didn’t provide Susan Nickell with what she needs, she responded in true entrepreneurial fashion — she made …

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Cabela's to build store in Missoula next year

Cabela’s plans to add a second store in Western Montana next year.

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Hostel territory: Valley entrepreneurs offer new affordable lodging for travelers

Hostels are generally appealing to budget-minded, adventurous travelers and often have the reputation as being a bit on the rustic …

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Valley manufacturer's first product gives new life to older Semitool technology

If you’re looking to build retrofittable control systems for older Semitool equipment, there could be no better place to start …

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Start-up aims to help families on vacation

With three children ages 9, 6 and 3, Jenni Cheff has spent many years either hauling awkward child paraphernalia on …

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Two local restaurant-supply businesses stay busy serving retail and commercial needs

People who love to cook may not be aware of the bounty of kitchen supplies that await them at two …

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