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Wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than lower-income households and those without college diplomas, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality amid overall growth that may explain some of the negative sentiment around the …

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Insights: Artificial Intelligence in the real world

Our February edition of Insights focuses on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the Flathead Valley.

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Wall Street drifts in mixed trading as gold and silver prices bounce back

The U.S. stock market is drifting through mixed trading, while gold and silver bounce back from their latest sell-off. The …

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Artificial Intelligence in the real world: How students are being prepped to use AI

Though there is hesitancy around AI, there is enthusiasm about how the technology will be used in the future, particularly …

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Tech company owner wants to help others feel prepared for AI

With his background in manufacturing semiconductor chips, John Ghekiere has seen cutting-edge technology become a part of everyday life. He’s …

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Montana State business professor publishes research on social media and customer service agents

The research explores the question of how personalized customer service profiles influence customer behavior compared to standardized profiles.

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Keeping the human in the loop

We emphasize transparency, academic integrity, and critical thinking.

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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 …

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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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Flathead Business Watercooler

Events related to business in the Flathead Valley

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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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