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20 Under 40: Class of 2025
Welcome to this year’s 20 Under 40 community celebration -- our annual spotlight on the young professionals who are driving progress, inspiring change, and making the Flathead Valley an even better place to call home.
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Small-batch vanilla products rooted in Montana
Originally from Tangerine, Florida, Wilson moved to the Flathead Valley in 2002. She started her blog, Pine and Palm Kitchen, …
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Hit, kick, learn: Martial arts studio works with a range of students in Kalispell
The school, Kalispell ATA Martial Arts, opened in March 2024. It’s not just about physical performance, but also mental strength: …
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Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley
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Wall Street rallies and US stocks recover much of Friday's wipeout
U.S. stocks are rallying to recover more than two thirds of their sharp loss from Friday's wipeout. The S&P 500 …
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Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons go on strike
Several thousand workers at three Midwest manufacturing plants where Boeing develops military aircraft and weapons are on strike early. The …
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How Jim Lafferty brought his vision for a pickleball community to life in Montana
The Jewel Basin Center’s Two Rivers Pickleball club has 1,800 members, who welcome hundreds more each year during tournaments and …
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Work hard, play hard: Sports events bring business to Northwest Montana
The tourism bureau has worked to establish or grow other events like those in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Gould …
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Flower shop blooms into Kalispell location
Forage and Floral has brought color to the Flathead Valley since opening in October 2020. Five years later, the flower …
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Gallatin College MSU launches hospitality program to meet demand in service industry
Starting in August, Gallatin College Montana State University will train students to house, guide and feed the state’s tourists and …
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UM launches new major in entertainment, events and sports management
The Montana Board of Regents approved expanding the program from a certificate to a major. Starting this fall, students can …
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Shortage of accountants becoming a business crisis
While many of us think about accountants only during tax season, they play a crucial role in businesses and the …
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Timber and Tech: Shaping a Sustainable Future
In recent decades, the Flathead Valley has emerged as a player in Montana’s advanced manufacturing.
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Longtime director of business research center retires
Patrick Barkey is well-known throughout Montana for his economic forecasts, having traveled the state annually on the Economic Outlook tour, …
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