Starting a Business in Your Community: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Local Entrepreneurs
This guide walks you through each stage of the process, from concept to growth — designed for real-world founders ready to make a local impact.
Mastering Small Business Finances — Even If Numbers Aren’t Your Strength
Whether you’re an early-stage founder or running a growing LLC, this guide distills practical ways to take control of your finances without becoming a full-time accountant.
Friends of the 406
Through May 14, 2026, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant, and the Whitefish Riverfront Hotel are celebrating our Friends in the 406 with locals-only perks that make staying close to home feel like getting away.
It pays to be local!
4-5-6 Happy Hour!
Swap stories about the day's adventures while enjoying our Happy Hour specials: $4 Select Draft Beer, $5 Select Wines, $6 Select Cocktails & Happy Hour Apps, and now $7 Happy Hour Handheld Apps!
Happy Hour is getting even HAPPIER
Deal of the Month - Yard Signs
10 Yards Signs for only $190.00. They are 24" x 18", 4 Mil Coroplast, full color, no bleed, 2 sided with H stakes included
10 Yards Signs For Only $190
Deal of the Month Vinyl Banners
2' x 6', 13oz scrim vinyl, single sided, full color, with reinforced edges and grommets
2' x 6' Vinyl Banner for Only $55.00
Secret Garden Brunch at The Horse
Book a private “Secret Garden” brunch at The Horse near Bigfork—an intimate, flower-filled setting for up to 24 guests. Enjoy a curated menu, mimosas, and relaxed, family-friendly vibes June–September.
Private al fresco brunch for up to 24 persons in a beautiful garden far from the maddening crowds
What Kalispell Small Business Owners Risk by Skipping IP Protection
Most small businesses have more protectable IP than they realize; the first move is knowing what you have.
The Value of Email Newsletters for Local Business Engagement
Instead of relying solely on social media algorithms or word-of-mouth, a newsletter creates a direct communication channel between a business and the people who care about it.
Before the Slow Season: How Whitefish Businesses Can Build a Financial Safety Net
The gap between businesses that weather slow seasons and those that don't often comes down to decisions made months in advance.
