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Can man: Ryan Ellis turned a hobby into a venture that gives back to the community

It’s a labor of love for Ryan Ellis, who has always been an avid recycler.

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Talking trash: A look at recycling services in the Flathead Valley

Montanans recycle 19% of the waste generated here, according to the state environmental agency. The overall U.S. recycling rate is …

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Montana State students take top prizes at international marketing conference in Chicago

The conference was held March 12-14 and attended by approximately 1,900 students representing AMA chapters from more than 150 universities …

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Ask an Expert: Why aren’t there more recycling options in Montana?

Due to the nature of the state, ease and access to resources are not as convenient as they might be …

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Recycling is not limited to what’s in household bins

We studied companies in the United Kingdom and found financial gains in supply chains through increased sales, cost savings, employment, …

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Built in the Flathead: Columbia Falls manufacturer combines advanced technology, skilled workers to reach customers worldwide

Located in Columbia Falls, Defiance Machine produces high-end bolt-action rifle receivers used by professional shooters, hunters, and law enforcement agencies …

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Business Newsmakers

Announcements related to business in Northwest Montana

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Eating with the fishes: The Codfather serves up a meal you can’t refuse

Though they’ve only been open for three weeks, Wayne Tinkler’s food truck is pretty recognizable. A blue fish resembling Vito …

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Northwest Montana Job Fair seeks to connect employers and job seekers

The Job & Opportunity Fair is organized by Job Service Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College, the Daily Inter Lake, Discover …

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Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Kalispell businesses offer specials for 406 Day

Running April 6-8, restaurants, breweries and retailers are offering special deals by using the Downtown Kalispell 406 Celebration Pass.

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Recycling resourcefulness

For this month’s edition of Insights, we take a closer look at what recycling actually looks like across the Flathead …

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Cherry Growers meeting set for April 11

Attendees will also be able to network with experienced Flathead cherry growers to learn how others have developed successful orchard …

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Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal

Sysco serves more than 700,000 restaurants, hospitals, schools and hotels, supplying them with everything from butter and eggs to napkins.

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War in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

Rising natural gas prices are also driving up costs just as planting in the Northern Hemisphere begins.

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Plant Land helps customers spring into the gardening season

Heated greenhouses at the Evergreen garden center are filled with pottery, annuals, houseplants and some early season vegetables like onions, …

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St. Regis mill expanding operations, adding employees

Driving along Montana 135 just outside St. Regis, it’s hard to miss the towering stacks of bundled posts and poles, …

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Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

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New coalition details effort to support Kalispell’s downtown

Kalispell’s Downtown Foward Coalition has identified parking and walkability as some of its long-term goals to strengthen the business district.

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Dow soars 1,000 points and oil prices fall sharply on hopes for an end to the Iran war

Relief is ripping through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a …

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