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Kalispell starts new event to boost economy
May 1, 2012 8:41 PM
KALISPELL- The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hopes a downtown summer event will provide fun in the sun and hopefully boost the local economy. The city's first-ever "First Fridays" will deliver live music, sidewalk sales, special discounts, food and beverages and it starts this Friday. To celebrate the Flathead Lake Brewing... more » -
Kalispell upgrade draws in investors
April 21, 2012 6:08 PM
KALISPELL- Kalispell city staff wants to upgrade one of the oldest parts of town and some investors can't wait to move into the area. City staff's discussions about upgrading the inner core of Kalispell started about a year ago. "The idea is to clean up that property and... more » -
MonTEC open for Missoula entrepreneurs
April 11, 2012 11:32 PM
MISSOULA- Economic strategists want Missoula to keep its entrepreneurs, so they found both physical and virtual spaces for networking. The Missoula Economic Partnership, The University of Montana Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program and Hellgate Venture Network launched the Innovation Initiative at Missoula's Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) on Wednesday night.... more » -
Energy development booming in Montana Play Video
April 3, 2012 9:47 PM
BILLINGS - Montana's energy development is booming. With our natural resources flourishing and businesses growing, leaders are meeting in Billings for the first Montana Energy 2012 conference. Energy development is booming in our region from coal to wind to oil. "Energy is influencing our economy, creating jobs, helping... more » -
Kalispell woman discusses Made in MT Marketplace experience Play Video
March 25, 2012 10:50 AM
GREAT FALLS- The Made in Montana Marketplace has come and gone, but not before thousands took home specialty made products. One Kalispell business owner, Melanie Nelson, was one of the 110 vendors present, and told Montana's News Station that she gave up a comfortable life to follow her dreams.... more » -
State basketball means big business for hosting towns Play Video
March 9, 2012 10:39 PM
HAMILTON- State high school basketball tournament action means big excitement across Montana, but they also means big business for the communities that host. The girls State B tournament is taking place at Hamilton High School with eight different schools, from as close as Missoula to as far away as... more » -
GNP spurring the Flathead Valley's economy Play Video
March 2, 2012 8:14 PM
WEST GLACIER- A new National Park Service report shows in 2010 Glacier National Park (GNP) saw over 2 million visitors, who spent almost $110 million in the park and nearby towns, and that money is holding up the Flathead Valley's economy. GNP spokesperson Denise Germann says the 2010 data... more » -
Flathead Valley seeing bigger Canadian tourism boom Play Video
February 24, 2012 11:34 PM
KALISPELL- Vehicles with license plates from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia seem to be everywhere you look these days in northwest Montana. Canadian tourists have always been flocking to the Flathead Valley, but the recent boom in Canadian tourism is much bigger and may be the only thing keeping the... more » -
How is North Dakota oil affecting the Flathead? Play Video
February 16, 2012 7:13 PM
The economy is recovering slowly and many Flathead Valley residents are turning to the North Dakota oil fields to find work and pay their bills. A representative from Montana West Economic Development says that there is a trend of young adults leaving the Flathead Valley and moving over to... more » -
Missoula experiences beer boom Play Video
February 11, 2012 8:57 PM
MISSOULA- The economy may not be booming in western Montana, but the beer industry sure seems to be thriving as hundreds made it over to the second annual Brewfest Saturday evening. "It's the middle of winter, towards the end of winter and you haven't gone out much and why... more » -
Kalispell to host economic outlook seminar
February 9, 2012 6:04 PM
KALISPELL- Of the major industries in Montana, none was impacted more by the recession and decline in the U.S. housing industry than the forest products industry. Economists from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research are holding a half-day seminar and luncheon on Friday, February 10th, highlighting the latest... more » -
Economist offers tips to bring Canadian business to the Flathead Play Video
February 8, 2012 8:11 PM
WHITEFISH- Representatives from some Whitefish businesses and organizations learned how to draw more Canadians to the area to stabilize their economy Wednesday. University of Lethbridge economist Donna Townley, who's also a part-time Whitefish resident says there's six secrets to keep Canadians coming back to the Flathead Valley. She... more » -
Flathead yet to see boost from energy boom
January 27, 2012 8:20 PM
KALISPELL- There's a big, new player in the economic base of Montana: energy, but Western Montana has yet to see a boost from the boom. The University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research presented its latest data on Montana's economy. In 2011, the recession hit Flathead... more » -
Energy boom boosts demand in MT welding industry Play Video
January 26, 2012 9:45 PM
BILLINGS - Eastern Montana's energy boom is benefiting the state with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new tax revenues. MSU-Billings College of Technology welding instructor, Bob Blackwell says that there's a growing demand for qualified welders. "What I'm seeing is actually a tremendous growth in... more » -
CFAC contract paused due to poor economy
January 12, 2012 7:54 PM
COLUMBIA FALLS- Right now it seems like the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) may not be opening their doors, at least until the economy gets better. A spokesman for the plant says the market for aluminum is so bad right now, that it wouldn't be possible to open up... more » -
Survey sees continued slide in home prices
December 20, 2011 8:46 AM
SEATTLE- Folks worried about missing out on the lower home prices during the continued economic slump take heart. The latest survey by Zillow, the website that tracks real estate market trends across the country predicts a continued slow drop in home prices for 2012. This is the 12th... more » -
Sale of Bonner mill site brings hope to community Play Video
December 17, 2011 7:21 PM
BONNER- The sights, the sounds and the people of Bonner all changed when the Stimson Mill was shut down. "It felt like there was nothing else here in this town," said Jay Hintz, who was born and raised in Missoula. After Stimson Lumber closed residents said Bonner became... more » -
Dow closes with largest gain since March 2009
November 30, 2011 5:19 PM
Investors around the world raced to scoop up stocks on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve said it will work with other central banks to support the global economy. All three major stock indexes closed the day up more than 4%. The Dow's 489-point gain is the largest of 2011... more » -
Evergreen's appearance changed by drop in economy
November 29, 2011 7:25 PM
EVERGREEN- About ten years ago if you drove through Evergreen on Highway 2 it would have looked a lot different. Back then business was booming, but now there are several empty lots and abandoned buildings since the fall of the economy. Many of the lots are former car dealerships... more » -
Ravalli County approves major economic initiative
November 28, 2011 7:12 PM
HAMILTON- Ravalli County commissioners are giving their stamp of approval to a major economic planning initiative that is being billed as the largest in the county's history. County commissioners hope the Strategic Economic Plan will better position the Bitterroot to take advantage of new jobs and economic growth in what... more » -
Flathead Co. sees economic growth in transportation Play Video
November 23, 2011 7:33 PM
KALISPELL- The Flathead Valley is one of the most populous areas in Montana that has no major Interstate running through the area for transportation. Once the U.S. Highway 93 bypass is complete people can cruise to their destination, but that might not be complete for a couple of years. ... more » -
AMD cuts 10% of its workforce
November 4, 2011 7:41 PM
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Microchip maker AMD, Intel's chief rival, announced Thursday that it would cut about 1,200 jobs in an attempt to get its costs under control. The layoffs represent roughly 10% of AMD's 11,600 employees across the globe. AMD said it expects to see the benefits of the... more » -
MAEDC on verge of dissolution
October 14, 2011 4:16 PM
MISSOULA- In the wake of a sluggish economy and changing economic conditions, the Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation board is no more. Board members voted to dissolve last summer and used the last three months to pay off creditors and dispose of assets. "It's been a learning experience," said... more » -
Businesses coping with Black Eagle road construction
September 27, 2011 9:50 PM
BLACK EAGLE- A major construction project through Black Eagle will provide much-needed improvements for the entire community, but until it's complete, business owners are having to adjust to lower sales and difficult access routes. The project will not only repair a worn thoroughfare, it's also supposed to replace sidewalks,... more » -
Tax the rich: How Obama will pay for his stimulus package
September 12, 2011 6:47 PM
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President Obama proposed Monday to pay for his $447 billion stimulus package largely by taxing the rich more. Obama's largest proposed pay-for -- which the White House estimates would raise roughly $400 billion over 10 years -- would limit itemized deductions and certain other exemptions... more » -
Despite down economy, buyers pack bleachers at Great Falls horse auction
September 4, 2011 7:20 PM
GREAT FALLS- Horse sales are down across the United States this year, but that didn't stop buyers from coming to Great Falls for Sunday's auction. Buyer Dale Albrecht travels all over North America looking for the best horses to train then resell. This weekend, one special horse brought... more » -
Missoula tourism on the rise Play Video
August 4, 2011 6:38 PM
MISSOULA- More than one million people visit Missoula each year and local groups say that tourists bring in over $300 million each year to our economy and that number is on the rise. Destination Missoula's Executive Director, Barbara Neilan says people are choosing to travel to Missoula for numerous... more » -
Ronan car dealer says auto industry is on the up Play Video
August 3, 2011 5:51 PM
RONAN- A year after adding Chevrolet to his lot, Ronan car dealership owner Jim Pierce said business is continuing to grow and so is the size of his staff. Pierce said 2009 was a tough year for the car industry, but his dealership was able to get through it... more » -
Polson hoops tourney boosts local economy Play Video
July 24, 2011 10:02 PM
POLSON- The participants of the 3 on 3 tournament in Polson this weekend weren't the only ones scoring. Local businesses were seeing their sales go out the roof. "It's probably about five times our average day. It's insane. It's great," said Quinn's Wrap Shack owner Shelley Quinn. The... more » -
Debt ceiling impasse imperils safety net programs
July 23, 2011 3:41 PM
NEW YORK -- Social Security payments aren't the only federal lifeline that could grind to a halt if the debt ceiling impasse continues beyond Aug. 2. The federal government supports myriad safety net programs, such as unemployment insurance, tuition grants, food stamps, child care subsidies and housing assistance. That's... more » -
Company expansion welcome news in Libby Play Video
July 23, 2011 11:43 AM
LIBBY- Montana's unemployment numbers could drop in Lincoln County where the job outlook is especially grim because Stinger Welding is now looking to hire additional workers. Libby has struggled with asbestos contamination and a dwindling economy for years. "There's been a lot of stories done about the tragedy... more » -
Missoula bar getting a lot more Elbow Room Play Video
July 20, 2011 10:42 AM
MISSOULA- Missoula's Elbow Room Bar, which brags about having the hottest chicks and the coldest beer, is in the middle of an extreme makeover as they move from a double-wide trailer into a two story tall event center. Missoulians have enjoyed a cold one at the local watering hole... more » -
Missoula business thrive despite uncertain economy Play Video
July 14, 2011 10:27 PM
MISSOULA- National data shows the economy is still shaky, but new business owners in downtown Missoula just aren't listening. Several vendors are watching their new and rather unique endeavors thrive. Ever tried frozen yogurt and waffles? "It's pretty simple. It's all self-service frozen yogurt with toppings. We also offer... more » -
MAEDC on verge of dissolving Play Video
July 14, 2011 5:21 PM
MISSOULA- It looks like an organization that worked to promote and improve Missoula's economy the last 31 years is nearing an end. The board of directors for the Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation unanimously voted to form a committee to dissolve the organization. "We believe it's in the best... more » -
Groceries up, but gas hikes slow Play Video
June 15, 2011 9:24 PM
MISSOULA- We're halfway through 2011 and each month this year, our grocery cost has gone up. June is no exception, but there is good news when it comes to gas. For the first time in nine months, the cost to fill up dropped significantly across the nation. One... more » -
Canadians helping Montana housing economy Play Video
May 20, 2011 5:46 PM
EUREKA- Homes in Eureka, Montana can range in price from $49,000 to above $300,000, and the majority of those homes being purchased are from Canadians, who are trying to get a vacation getaway deal. Canadians are typically buying a home in the $200,000 price point and up in the... more »
