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Inside:Board of Directors ............................... 10-12
Chamber Awards .................................. 13-17
Chamber Staff.......................................20-21
Looking Back at 2014............................................22
Tiered Membership ..........................................24-25
Young Professionals ..................................... 28
Swish Tournament ....................................... 29
Committees ...........................................31-33
Leadership Helena ....................................... 34
Artist of the Year ......................................... 35
Membership Directory .........................38-45
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Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 5
As the oldest chamber in the state of Montana, we are approaching our 125th year in 2015. Our mission to promote business, quality of life, and economic development through local business
alliances has kept us relevant over the years. The Chamber is an indispensable part of our community and a valued resource to our members. Because of the direct services we provide to members and the impact we have on our community, businesses express a sense of pride in being a member of our organization. For a complete listing of our programs and services, please visit our website at helenachamber.com.
Helena is a proud city comprised of people who are passionate about our community. I feel there is a great sense of energy, excitement, and momentum right now in, and around, Helena. Now, more than ever, people want
to get connected and be a part of a network of people who share the same passion and excitement for their community. I’m proud to say that the Chamber offers that- a point upon which people come together to support, encourage, share, learn, educate, and do business with one another. The Shapiro Group did a study in 2012 of the real value of joining a local chamber and found that when consumers knew a business was a chamber member, they were 49% more likely to think favorably about that business and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from it in the future. Membership DOES matter! If you are currently a member of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, I challenge you to step up and make your membership matter. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your Chamber Membership:
➧ Stay Informed – Pay attention to our E-Newsletters, Calendar of Events, and don’t skip over the City Commission Reports. Get in the know!
➧ Get Out – We offer monthly events to help you build your network. Go to these events with an open mind and the goal of enhancing your connections. Watch for our new Chamber & Chamber Member Only calendar for upcoming events!
➧ Speak Up – As a member, you matter and so does your voice. Share with us your ideas, opinions, and exciting news!
Get Involved – From our Member Services Committee to the Leadership Helena Program and every opportunity in between, we offer many ways to help you get involved.
➧ Buy In – We are a membership-based, non-profit organization. We rely on your membership to keep us up and running. Please believe in us and show your support. As the number of members continues to grow, and the level of investment that businesses are willing to put in increases, we promise to put that all back into creating more and more value for you.
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be celebrating our 125th year, and excited to see what the future will bring for the Chamber and the Helena Area. Thank you for your continued support.
Cassie Parr • Membership Director • 406.447.1945
Helena Chamber Membership Matters
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A Message from Jim Enyeart, 2015 Board Chair
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What an honor it is to be chosen to lead the Chamber this year. Following in Peter Mollet’s footsteps is going to be difficult as he is such a great leader. I will simply have
to find my own way and would welcome any input from the Membership. In fact, your membership is the most important factor to the Chamber, as without it, there would be no Helena Area Chamber of Commerce. A member recently asked me “What does the Chamber really do for my business?” It kind of caught me off guard and being so involved I thought I really should be able to answer that question without hesitation. My answer should have been “what doesn’t the Chamber do.” All chambers were started for one reason – to be the voice of business. This coming year is a legislative year and you can count on the Chamber to keep an eye on any bills that would affect your business. We will be there to support the bills that are positive for business and to refute any bills that are negative. Our lobbyist, Rhonda Wiggers, knows our position on the issues and will let us know if we need to show up. She will also let us know if something new comes to the table so we can act on it. Each week you will get a legislative update so you are always in the know. The Chamber provides great networking opportunities. Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, The Awards Luncheon, and the Annual Banquet are just some of your opportunities. Get involved in a committee and attend these and other events and I guarantee you will see a return on your membership investment. We also have several advertising opportunities for our members, like the Weekly E-Blast, B2B Magazine, Vacation / Relocation Guide, the City Map, etc. On top of all of that, as a free service, your business is being referred every time someone calls the Chamber to inquire about your type of product or service. The Chamber creates an economic impact for the Helena area with its many events such as the Swish Tournament. This money changes hands an estimated seven times creating quite an impact on our local businesses. We urge all visitors of the Visitor Center at WalMart to stick around, spend the night, eat at our restaurants and of course shop at our stores. The Chamber also sends out thousands of guides to persons interested in vacationing or relocating here in Helena. The Chamber also provides several educational opportunities for you and your employees. Leadership Helena continues to be one of the most worthwhile investments that a person or employer can make. This is according to the graduates themselves. Young Professionals is another avenue for continued education as well as another great networking opportunity. We have had numerous other education opportunities
and this year should be no different. With the feasibility study and the visioning for the new Visitor/Interpretive Center completed, it will be time to move on to the fundraising phase. This is an exciting time and should everything come together we would have a new attraction in Helena that everyone will be proud of. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and the incredible Chamber Staff in the coming year. We have much to do and my priority will be for the members. I honestly think that my membership is a great value and want you to feel the same. See you at the next event!!! Jim Enyeart, Owner Home Beautifiers Inc.
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 7
This past year has been themed “Building for
the Future”. This was broken into two catego-
ries – “Building the Building” and “Building the
Chamber." We looked to approach these goals
with Excitement, Enthusiasm, and Engagement.
In “Building the Building” we moved the project
of the Visitor / Interpretive Center to a whole new level.
Our accomplishments were:
➧Contracted and completed a feasibility study with
Faucher Enterprises.
➧ Contracted and completed a series of visioning ses-
sions with SMG Architects to define the scope, commu-
nity and business use, design style and interior needs and
size.
➧ We created a rendition of the building both interior
and exterior. We therefore have gone from an idea to
design of a beautiful building that Helena will be proud of.
➧ Finally, with these tools at hand, we have begun the
process of forming the cabinet to begin the fund raising
process. Next year promises to be an exciting one.
In “Building the Chamber” we seemed to have no
end to the accomplishments of the Chamber and its staff.
Some of these were:
➧ Adding two new personnel to the Chamber Staff -
Cassie Parr / Membership Director, and Anna Strange /
Administrative Assistant. Both are doing wonderful.
➧ Rhonda Retz was promoted to Office & Communi-
cation Director.
➧ Celebrated “Boss of the Year” with the award going
to Dan Bingham – Helena College University of Montana.
➧ Held another successful Swish Tourney – over 80
teams, with an economic impact of between $500,000 to
$750,000 to the community.
➧ Leadership Helena graduated its 31st class of 32
participants who completed 9 months of classes, tours,
and education.
➧ Young Professionals had a very successful year of
programs, events and added a monthly newsletter and we
now have over 150 young business professionals as their
members.
➧ Our Convention and Visitor Bureau continued to do
great things for tourism including producing and distribut-
ing 25,000 Visitor Guides, 10,000 Helena street maps, and
5,000 tear-off maps. Volunteers and staff greeted over
10,000 visitors at our 2 Visitor Information Centers.
➧ The CVB also hosted 4 travel writers who have
produced a great amount of press and articles about the
Helena Area. They also gave away a trip to Helena which
drove over 40,00 additional new visitors to the website.
➧ Two new 40” Flat Screen TVs were placed at our
airport visitor center to entice air travelers to enjoy all that
Helena offers.
➧ Continued to make an
important impact for our mem-
bers with print and promotion.
➧ In partnership with
KTVH we produced 52 weeks
of Chamber Spotlights featur-
ing Chamber Members.
➧ We were very active in
our Government Advocacy
Programs including the City
Commission Reports, success-
fully lobbied for tax abatements
for Boeing & Pioneer Aero-
structures. We also met with
the other 6 urban chambers
to formulate our joint position
papers for the 2015 session
(representing 5500+ businesses)
➧ The Government Affairs committee has worked to
create our own set of position papers important to Helena
and its businesses. In past sessions we have lobbied on
over 100 bills per session.
➧ Had a very successful events calendar with Awards
Luncheon – 340 attendees, Annual Banquet – 820 attend-
ees, Golf Tourney – 33 Teams, 14 Business After Hours,
and 5 Business Before Hours.
➧ Continued to have a national presence, with Cathy
serving on the board for the American Chamber of Com-
merce Executives. What a great resource this has been.
So in conclusion “Building the Chamber” has truly been
a year of Excitement, Enthusiasm, and Engagement. Let’s
embrace this successful year, and look forward to taking
all of it to a next level. To that end I am pleased to wel-
come Jim Enyeart from Home Beautifiers as next year's
Chair. Jim has a wealth of experience serving on the
Chamber as well as numerous other boards and volunteer
positions.
I would also like to thank all of our members and our
community for their support of my term over the last
12 months. It is such a tribute to Helena, that so many
people care so much.
Thank you,
Peter Mollet Perkins Family Restaurant
Looking Back on 2014 Peter Mollet 2014 Board Chair
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 8
The year 2015 is the 125th year for Montana’s old-est Chamber, and the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce remains strong and vibrant! We hope to celebrate that milestone at our events
over the course of the year. With the 17 years prior to 1890 as the Helena Board of Trade, we actually have 142 years combined working to strengthen business for the Capital City! This past year was not a legislative year, however we maintained a strong advocacy effort for business. Besides our city commission reports, we worked on the sign ordi-nance revisions with the Board of Adjustments and City Zoning. We advocated for the tax abatements for Boe-ing Helena and Pioneer Aerostructures. We continued to host the Lunch with Local Government events which saw increased attendance and great support and participation from both the city and county commissions & administra-tors. The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee lead by Howard Skjervem (NW Energy) also worked hard to prepare for the 2015 legislative session with our position papers needing updating and also to partner with the Coali-tion of Chambers (7 urban chambers) to have joint position papers. Your chamber board showed great leadership and prog-ress in moving along with the steps in securing a new visitor center/chamber office by doing their due diligence. First a feasibility study was conducted and then an architect was secured to work through the visioning portion. Look for more progress to be made this coming year. The chamber continues to do great promotional work for Helena through the Convention and Visitor Bureau. Many ads were placed in national publications and other advertising avenues to entice people to make Helena a destination. This past summer we hosted four highly ac-claimed free-lance writers who have placed many great ar-ticles in publications that we normally wouldn’t have access to or could afford. The work of the CVB is making a big difference in keeping Helena at the forefront for travelers. Some advice for our members is to make sure you and your staff get involved. Volunteer and participate at events, learning opportunities, and other programs to get the most from your investment in the Chamber. It takes over 6,000 hours per year to accomplish all of our success-ful programs, events, activities, and advocacy. With your help, we can make an even bigger difference for the busi-ness community, for your business, and for Helena. New this past year was the addition of job listings and
hot deals for members. With an extremely low cost, mem-bers can reach over 2000 members through email adver-tising to advertise a special or to recruit for a staff position. A reminder for those of you who work for Chamber mem-ber businesses but are not an owner, manager, or CEO: you are ALL members and are in-vited and encouraged to par-ticipate and attend all Cham-ber functions! If your business or organi-zation is not a member of the Helena Chamber, give Cassie Parr – our Membership Direc-tor - a call at 447-1945 to learn about the many benefits and see how you can get on board. With a highly qualified, loyal, and hard-working staff of six employees at the Chamber, we keep BUSINESS as our focus every single work day! The Helena Chamber is your business advocate and the voice of business for the Helena area.
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Stephanie Beckert, Civil EngineerGreat West Engineering Stephanie Beckert is a civil engineer with extensive knowledge and experience, ranging in many disciplines, including solid waste, water, wastewater, site development, and trails. Throughout her nine years at Great West Engineering, Stephanie’s responsibilities have included project management, design, construction, construction inspection, analysis, reports, and environmental assessments within Montana and Idaho. Stephanie earned her B.A. in civil engineering at Carroll College in 2006 and became a certified Professional Engineer in 2010. Stephanie graduated from the Leadership Helena class of 2011-2012 and served a one year position on the Chamber Board as the Leadership Helena representative. Stephanie is now a Board member serving her first full term. Rich Bruner, Banking Group Manager First Interstate Bank Rich has been with First Interstate Bank for 27 years and in banking for 30 years.Rich is originally from Deer Lodge and has been married to Gina for 27 years. They have 3 children, Sara, an actor living in Cleveland, OH and Boise, ID (got her start at Grandstreet Theater.) Eric is a U of M graduate living in Missoula and Annie is a student at Long Beach State in Long Beach, CA. Gina is an RN and a graduate of Carroll College. She is employed by the Montana Hospital Association.Presently Rich serves on the boards of Shodair Children’s Hospital, Florence Crittenton Home and the State Career and Technical Education Board.Rich is a proud graduate of Leadership Montana Class of 2009 and Leadership Helena Class 2013.
Jason Davis, President and a Managing Partner SMA Architects Jason is involved with all projects and business matters in the practice. A second generation owner at SMA, Jason and his business partner have continued to grow the firm, including the expansion of a branch office. A Butte native, Jason was blessed to meet his wife Noelle, a Helena native, while attending MSU. After graduation, they chose to begin and build their careers in Helena, a city they are both immensely proud to call home. In addition to his involvement in the practice, Jason has maintained an interest and involvement in community service including completing several terms as Chairman of the City of Helena Zoning Board of Adjustment, current Commissioner of the Montana Heritage Commission, a member of the Tri-County Area Special Olympics Management Team and a former member of the Original Governor’s Mansion Restoration Board.
Anna Doran, Owner Big Dipper Ice Cream Anna was raised in Missoula and graduated from Hellgate High School in 1994. She started college at the University of Montana on an athletic scholarship and transferred to the University of Portland in 1997 where she completed her BA in history and met her husband, John Doran. John and Anna were married in 2000. The same year she entered a graduate program at Willamette
University in Salem, Oregon. She earned a Master's in Arts of Teaching and became a public school teacher in 2001. In 2007, the Dorans moved to Helena for John's job. Anna taught preschool at Children's World Montessori, and substitute taught in the Helena Public Schools. In 2010, Anna opened the first and only Big Dipper Ice Cream franchise on Helena's Walking Mall. In 2013, after three successful years in business, she was named the Independent Record's Business Woman of the Year. Anna and John have two children, Ellie and Finn. Anna also serves on the board of Helena Youth Homes. In her spare time, she is active in local politics and running the trails surrounding Helena.
Dan EllisonHelena City Commissioner Dan is a retired Navy pilot who was elected to the Helena City Commission in 2009 and again in 2013. He grew up on cattle ranches in western Montana, and attended schools in the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula. Following naval service, Dan moved to Wyoming and worked as a Business Manager for the Forest Service. Returning to Montana in 1999, he served as a Division Administrator at the Department of Revenue, and as Chief of Administration and Finance at the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. He is a life member of Trout Unlimited, a past member of the Helena Independent Record Editorial Board, and for 6 years served as a Commissioner of the Helena Regional Airport Authority. Among his military decorations are the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Antarctic Service Medal. He has commercial pilot ratings in helicopters and multi-engine fixed wing aircraft with over 3,800 hours of flight time. Dan and his wife Jane Fournier live in Helena where they enjoy fly fishing, wildlife photography, and other activities in the natural environment.
Jim Enyeart, OwnerHome Beautifiers Inc.2015 Chamber Board Chair Jim graduated from Powell County High School in Deer Lodge in 1980 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1984. Jim married Shelle in June 1981 and they moved to Helena in 1984. Jim & Shelle have owned Home Beautifiers since 1989. They have made many changes over the years and as of now are considered by many to be the premier Window Covering dealer in the area. Home Beautifiers is a Hunter Douglas Gallery Centurion Dealer which means they have made a commitment to offer and stand behind the best window covering products available and to provide superior service at all times. Home Beautifiers also offers custom closet systems in melamine or wire configurations. Jim has served on many boards and committees and currently is a member of the leadership team for the Helena Resource Advocates, serves as chair of the Helena Board of Adjustments, and is also on the membership committee for HBIA.
Lynn Etchart, Chief of StaffBlue Cross Blue Shield of Montana 2015 Board Treasurer Lynn joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana in 2011. In her current position, Lynn assists the Plan President in the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans and objectives.Prior to joining BCBSMT, Lynn served for 18 years as the Vice President for Finance & Administration and Treasurer of Carroll College, where she was responsible for the financial and administrative operations of the college. Prior to her service at Carroll College, Lynn was employed in Washington, D.C. with the World Presidents’ Organization and with Georgetown University. In addition to serving on the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Lynn currently serves on the Helena Education Foundation Board, the TruStudent Board, and is a Commissioner for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. She and her husband, Mark, spend their free time watching their three children play whatever sport is in season.
Dr. Thomas Evans, PresidentCarroll College Dr. Evans became the sixteenth person in Carroll’s 103-year history to hold the office of president in June of 2012. He came to Carroll from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where he had served in higher education for fifteen years. From 2008 to 2012 he worked as the university’s associate vice president for professional education and global initiatives. Since coming to Carroll, Dr. Evans has led the college in its strategic planning efforts: establishing a new strategic vision, moving forward new programs, and invigorating Carroll’s campus planning efforts. He has created new study abroad and intellectual exchange programs between Carroll and colleges and universities around the globe. Dr. Evans holds a bachelor of science with a major in Japanese from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He earned his master of arts in Asian studies and doctor of philosophy in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife Lisa (a graduate of Georgetown and The University of Texas at Austin Graduate School) have two young sons: Walter and Leland.
Janet Hedges, Certified Financial Planner™ Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Janet is a Certified Financial Planner ™ with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. She manages the Helena Branch of Raymond James. Janet has been in the financial service industry since January of 2000. She specializes in working with businesses and individuals with planning and investment goals. Janet is a graduate of Carroll College with a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Finance.Janet has been active in the community and is currently serving on several boards including: Shodair Children’s Hospital Foundation (Chair) and Soroptimist International of Helena (Chair). Her past board experience includes the Montana Association of Female Executives, Women’s Leadership Network, Queen City Ballet, and served as Chair for both Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Helena Rotary Club.
2015 Board of Directors
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 11
Corey Hill, Branch Manager/OwnerMann Mortgage Cory grew up in Helena, graduating from HHS, then Montana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He’s been involved in the construction industry in Helena for over 22 years doing just that, helping people realize their dreams. As a loan originator and branch manager/owner with Mann Mortgage in Helena Montana, he specializes in residential, investment, construction and first time home buyers, and works primarily with clients in the state of Montana and has worked with customers across the country in the past. He has served on several local and state boards including Helena Building Industry Association, Montana Building Industry, Montana Contractors, The First Tee, and Green Meadow Country Club and enjoy helping with local organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Florence Crittenton Home.
Andy HunthausenLewis and Clark County Commissioner Andy grew up in East Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1983. He then continued his education attending college at the University of Montana where he graduated in 1988. In 1993, he earned his M.Ed. in Counseling and Development. Andy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified School Counselor and a Certified Teacher. Prior to being elected to the L&C Co. Commission, Andy worked for the Helena School District, Career Training Institute and Carroll College. In addition to sitting on the Chamber Board, Andy is also a member of the City/County Board of Health and the Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council. He is married to Pam Ponich-Hunthausen and they have two sons, Max and Ben.
Linda Kindrick, Executive DirectorMontana Community Finance Corporation Linda Kindrick is Executive Director of Montana Community Finance Corporation, a non-profit organization charged with marketing, packaging and servicing loans under the Small Business Administration 504 loan program. She previously worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration for over 21 years, taking an early retirement in 2005 from the government. In addition to the Helena chamber board, Linda serves on the boards for Good Samaritan Ministries and Helena College Foundation Inc. Linda is a native of Helena and ultimately, a life-long Montanan, and is married to Jeff Kindrick, also a native. They have two adult children who live in Seattle along with their families, including two grandchildren (and no, she is NOT moving to Seattle any time soon). She enjoys spending time at home with her husband, maintaining their piece of heaven on earth in Montana City.
Kent Kultgen, Ed. D. Superintendent Helena Public Schools Dr. Kent Kultgen joined the Helena School District in July, 2012. Dr. Kultgen is a native and life-long educator in Montana. As the superintendent, he plans to ensure all resources are used efficiently to enhance the student/teacher relationship. In the short time Dr. Kultgen has been in Helena,
he is becoming active in the community by serving on various boards. He currently serves on the Helena Education Foundation Board of Directors, Lewis and Clark City/County Board of Health, and the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Dr. Kultgen is married to Lyla and they have three children: Alice and her husband live in Seattle; Eli and his wife live in Helena; and Oliver is a freshman at the University of Montana. They also have two beautiful grandchildren, Daisy and Poppy.
Jeff Kurtz Gen. ManagerLaQuinta Inn & Suites 30 year veteran of the Hospitality Industry. Worked in Helena & West Yellowstone Montana. Past President of the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce (3 years). Past Chairman of the Helena Hospitality group (3 years). Past Chairman of the Helena Tourism Business Improvement District (7 years) and Past Chairman of the Helena Tourism Alliance (3 Years). Swish Tournament Court Supervisor Volunteer (10 years). Wife of 30 years - Daphne (Montana Community Foundation), Grown Sons McKenzie & Riley of Helena
Kate LogsdonGalusha Higgins Galusha A native Montanan Kate grew up in Western Montana. A graduate of Flathead High School and of the University of Montana. Kate has spent her adult life living in Kalispell and Helena. Her early career was spent at George’s Distributing in Helena. After moving to Kalispell she took on the Business Development role for Insured Title. Moving back to Helena was important to be close to family and she secured a position with Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, PC as their Office Coordinator for their Helena Office where she has been for the past three years. Kate is a member of the steering committee currently helping plan for the 2014-2015 class. As a past board member and committee member for a number of non-profits and associations, Kate is looking forward to investing her background and education in the Helena community, starting with her new role on the Helena Chamber Board of Directors. She will serve one year as the representative for the Leadership Helena Class of 2013-2014. In her spare time Kate enjoys spending time with her seven year old son, Cooper, running races and triathlons, and enjoying everything the great state of Montana has to offer.
John McLaughlinHelena President, Stockman Bank of MontanaJohn is a Helena native who is extremely grateful to raise his four daughters under the Big Sky with his wife, Connie. After graduating from Montana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, John began his career in banking in Helena. He then made the transition into the business world as an owner of MSD Computer Supply for over 12 years. In 2003, he moved back into the banking world. In April of 2012, John was given the opportunity to spearhead the new Stockman Bank of Helena as the Helena Market President.
Sara Medley, CEOMountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation Sara Medley was appointed CEO of Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation in the Fall of 2012. Medley has been involved in quality improvement and health care management her entire career. She has been with Mountain-Pacific for more than 30 years—24 of which were spent managing Mountain-Pacific’s quality improvement operations. Medley has provided on-site quality improvement technical assistance and consultation to every hospital in Montana and has experience providing consultative services to long-term care facilities. She has a thorough working knowledge of human factors, improvement methodologies, health care delivery systems analysis and personnel management. Medley is a Carroll College graduate and a life-long resident of Helena. She is a member of the American and Montana Health Information Management Association and serves on numerous boards and committees.
Peter Mollet, OwnerPerkins Family Restaurant2014 Chamber Board Chair Pete grew up in Green Bay Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Pete moved to the Northwest in 1997 as the Franchise Consultant for Perkins in the West. He was awarded the regional manager of the year in Wisconsin and the Franchise Consultant of the year for his work in the West. Peter and his wife purchased the Helena Perkins in 2008. He is a big supporter of the Chamber, VIC volunteers, Carroll College and many other organizations and causes in the Helena area.
Bob MorrisonPresident & CEO, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.2015 Chamber Board Chair Elect A third-generation leader at Morrison-Maierle, Bob continues to grow the company his grandfather began in 1945. After getting his Master's Degree from Montana State University in 1979, he worked for a large national engineering firm in Idaho, Texas, and Colorado. He returned to Montana and Morrison-Maierle in 1991 and was named President and CEO in 2006 after serving as Great Falls Office Manager, Chief Engineer, and Vice President. His technical specializations are in major water and wastewater treatment systems, pump stations, pipelines, and interdisciplinary project management. Bob is a registered professional engineer in Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, Arizona, and Utah. Bob grew up in Helena, attended Helena High School, and is married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy. They have two grown sons. Paul has a PhD in Physical Therapy and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. David has a landscaping, lawn maintenance, and snow removal business in Bozeman. Bob and Kathy’s two granddaughters, Hadley and Natalee, are also in Bozeman.
12 n 2015 Report To The Community n Helena Chamber Of Commerce
Scott Olsen, PresidentHelena Sand & Gravel Scott was born and raised in Townsend. He is married to wife, Sandi, and together they have two wonderful children ages 16 & 14. Scott has worked for Helena Sand & Gravel since 1999 when he started as a project manager for Rick and Ed Maronick. He has since held various responsibilities within the company, with current being President of Helena Sand & Gravel. He is also active as a board member with the Montana Contractors Association. Scott enjoys time with his family and the outdoor activities that Montana has to offer including: camping, hunting, fishing, skiing and riding horses.
Anthony Perpignano,AIA President CWG Architects Tony has 24 years of experience including principal management, architectural design, contract documents, project administration, programming and planning. Tony is inspired by the vast Montana landscape and endless skies. He has focused his expertise on engaging clients with their needs and finding both mutual and innovative solutions in design. Tony is deeply involved in civic and professional activities including Helena Sunrise Rotary, Helena Industries, The Chamber Education Committee, Architectural Society of Helena, and the Helena Chamber of Commerce. He received his Masters degree in Retroactive from Montana State University in 2009, as well as his Bachelor Degree in Architecture with Honors in 1991. Among other things Tony enjoys spending time with his family, he also needs time with a canvas to paint in his studio and enjoys the outdoors. One of his other passions is fly fishing.
Bill Pierce, OwnerPierce & Associates Builders Pierce & Associates-Builders, LLC has been building homes and light commercial structures in the Helena area since 1975. Pierce & Associates is a full service custom design/build firm offering a broad range of construction services from excavating to project management. Bill Pierce, Owner, is a Montana native who is committed to quality construction and customer value, and has a well-known reputation for honesty in his business dealings. Bill has a ‘hands on’ construction background dating back 35 years and has earned an engineering degree from Montana State University. Bill
is a long time member of the Helena Building Industry Assoc. and the Montana Building Industry Assoc., and has served as president of both organizations. Pierce and Associates was selected as “Montana’s Builder of the Year” for 2007 by those organizations. National recognition was received by P&A in 2009 for being one of 12 finalists for the Caterpillar, Inc. “Contractor of the Year” award, and for being designated the first “CAT Safety Award” winner. Most recently Bill was inducted into the Montana Building Industry’s Hall of Fame in 2010.
Sarah Shaw, Retail OfficerOpportunity Bank of Montana After graduating from Utah State University, Sarah returned to Helena to reconnect with the community she loves. She is presently the Chair of the Chamber Young Professionals, sits as a Board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena, teaches financial literacy, and interacts with Helena youth by coaching high school volleyball. Sarah values each relationship she has built, believes in serving others and that age is just a number.
Dave Simkins, OwnerLeslie’s Hallmark & Montana Made Store Dave has been in business in Helena for many years and heads up the family business of Leslie’s Hallmark here in Helena, Billings and Great Falls. He served the Chamber in the 1980s and has the distinction of being the youngest Board Chairman in our history – he was 28 years old (1984 Board Chair). He has been active and supports many organizations and causes in Helena.
Deb Smith, RealtorKeller Williams Capital Realty Born and raised in Oregon, Deb moved to San Diego in 1984, got her real estate license and went to work in the resort of La Costa. She sold real estate until 1997, then went to work for Chicago Title as a title/escrow rep. In 2003 she received an email from her ex-husband, who lived here in Helena and in chatting back and forth, decided to remarry. She moved to Helena in 2004 and went back to selling real estate. she received her Broker's License in 2007 and is now working for Keller Williams Capital Realty. She has one daughter, who now lives in Helena with her husband. (She filmed HGTV House Hunters episode when they purchased).
In her spare time, she likes to camp, travel (internationally and in their motor home), golf, boat and reading.
Daniel L. Chamberlin, PresidentThe Chamberlin Group Dan Chamberlin, a fourth generation Montanan, founded The ChamberlinGroup, Inc. to provide comprehensive financial planning. Mr. Chamberlin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, registered representative, registered principal and an investment advisor representative. He has previously served on the Montana State Security Advisory Council and the board of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). He and his wife Lori live in Helena, Montana.
Chris Shove, Ph.D.Chamber Board Liaison Dr. Shove is the Executive Director of the Montana Business Assistance Connection. He directs economic development programs and a business loan program. He has 30 years of experience ineconomic development as a professional, professor and university director working in several U.S. states and countries including Oklahoma University and Zayed University in Dubai. He has worked in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. As the former Director of the Office of Space Programs for the Florida Department of Commerce he directed the planning of the first U.S. commercial spaceport operation. He has published scholarly articles on economic developmentand commercial space industries. Dr. Shove has received many professional awards including the 82nd Airborne Division Commander’s Medal for meritorious civilian service in Afghanistan and Outstanding Economic Development Professional in the United States.
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Boeing Helena is the Montana manufacturing plant
for the Fortune 500 Company, Boeing, based in
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major manufacturer, not only in Helena but in Montana.
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n Announced nearly $35 million
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n Raised the profile of the
Boeing-Helena site, and Helena
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• U.S.CongressmanSteveDaines,Aug.19,2014 • BoeingChiefExecutiveJimMcNerneyannouncedthe Helena expansion via teleconference from the Butte Jobs
Summit (Sept. 17, 2013)
• MontanaGov.SteveBullockApr.3,2014 n A project between Boeing-Helena and Helena College
included:
• Scholarships • ParticipationintheSpeaker’sPanelforaspecial Women in Gear event.
• Boeing-Helenasupportedstudentorganizations • Boeing-HelenaLeaderEricSmithparticipatedinthe Montana College and Career-Ready Standards
Commission
n Boeing-Helena employees took first place in the 2014
Commuter Challenge (in the category for businesses with
between 100-250 employees), which involved employees
biking or walking to work.
n Boeing-Helena is a member of the College of Business
Advisory Board for Montana State University
n As a community partner, Boeing has stepped up to help in
the following ways:
• ContinuedsponsorshipoftheLastChance Stampede Rodeo
• Sponsored“MilitaryNight”onJuly24 • Donatedgiftbaskettobeinauctionedinsupportof the “Are you tough enough to wear pink” fund-
raising effort from the St. Peters Hospital
Foundation
n Sponsored the Family Promise 2014 Comfort Food
Challenge, Feb. 23, 2014
n Sponsored the annual dinner and auction for the Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program on March 21,
2014
n Sponsored the 2014 Helena Food Share Turkey
Challenge (donated 47 turkeys)
n Sponsored the “Wine Crush” even for the Big “Brothers
Big Sisters program May 17, 2014
n Sponsored the Annual Gala and Art Auction for the
Holter Museum of Art June 20, 2014
n Sponsored the Symphony Under the Stars event for the
Helena Food Share
n Collected toys and made deliveries for the 2014 Toys for
Tots Christmas Drive
n Boeing-Helena employees participated in trail
maintenance for Earth Week on Apr. 26 on a Mount Helena
trail
n Sponsored the Festival of Trees event for the
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n Boeing-Helena contributed $31,500 to 11 Helena non-
profit organizations in 2014.
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This year’s Boss of the Year was nominated by a lengthy list of staff and faculty at Helena College and many of those staff members have said they have never had a better boss than Dan Bingham.
Dean Bingham has many attributes that make him a person that is respected and loved as the leader on Helena’s Donaldson and airport campuses. Intercepts from the nomination portray a person who not only supports staff but works to ensure that both campuses have equal resources for faculty and staff, as well as students. He is cognizant of the need to keep them connected, to avoid polarization of the two campuses but rather to make everyone feel part of the institution as a whole. He realizes that the areas of the campus have their long-standing traditions and the need for them to continue those traditions.
And yet, he is diligent to ensure the safety and security of all who participate. In an effort to support staff morale and camaraderie, Dean Bingham made the recommendation to form a Staff Senate. He was integral in the creation of bylaws and made himself available to all meetings to discuss any and all issues. Dean Bingham gives people chances. He allows them to learn from their mistakes and supports them in their personal and professional growth. He cares deeply for everyone on campus and feels a sense of responsibility towards them all. He’s a great listener, kind, good-natured, and understanding. With a fairly large staff, Dean Bingham goes out of his way to get to know everyone working at the campus and shows a genuine interest in their lives. Staff at Helena College are very proud of the fact that Dan strives to keep the college innovative, to lead the pack in two-year education in Montana. Helena College is the only two-year institution in Montana with a true strategic plan and serves as an example to other 2-year campuses across the state – working diligently to create articulation agreements with four-year schools to guarantee enrollment for students
who want to further their education with a bachelor’s degree. Helena College is the only school in the university system that has worked with the Department of Labor and area industries to create a forward-thinking apprenticeship program, the first of many. When the legislature-mandated campus Executive Advisory Councils across the state were disbanded, Dean Bingham gathered together Helena area business and industry individuals who could help guide the college to fit the needs of the community. At the same time, he recruited other community leaders to form the Helena College Foundation, Inc. The primary goal of the Foundation is to help provide additional resources for potential students through scholarships. In addition, the Foundation plans to help build the institution, to improve upon the opportunities of the students, as well as to provide a valuable training resource for the community as a whole. What sets Dean Bingham apart from other bosses? To start with, he is more approachable than many bosses. He always asked the question “Is this what is best for our staff, faculty, and students”? He treats people as they are all on the same level with him. He asks questions. He listens to answers. Then, he finds the solutions. When a staff member has a struggle in their personal life, Dan does what he can to help them through their crisis. Dean Bingham participates in many community events (both related to the campus and unrelated) and volunteers for efforts that will help move the community forward and improve the lives of Helenans and of the students, faculty & staff of Helena College. He is a fervent and dedicated member of the community and has a feeling of responsibility that is really rare. He gives a tremendous amount of time and effort into making business and industry thrive. Summing it all up, Dean Dan Bingham has an incredible sense of family, community, and quite simply, the desire to make the world around him a better place. He does not do this for accolades or to be in the spotlight. His staff and faculty felt that he truly deserved this award and were extremely proud and excited to see him receive the honors.
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A favorite quote of Leslie’s Hallmark owner, Dave Simkins, goes like this: “Small business is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the patient, and the persistent. It is for the overcomer!”
This is certainly a great description for most small business owners and most definitely for this year’s award winner.
Leslie’s Hallmark came about as a purchase of Hatch’s Card and Gifts in 1979 by Dave’s parents, Les and Kim Simkins at the prodding of Dave! (Dave was employed by Hatch’s) In 1980, Hatch’s became Leslie’s Hallmark and in 1983, they purchased Knight’s Hallmark. Located in the Arcade building on the Gulch, it later moved to the old Fligelman Building next to the Parrot Confectionery. In 1984, they purchased Tiffany’s Attic in Great Falls, adding their second store to the business. Later they acquired Whipples Hallmark in Holiday Village Mall. These stores in Great Falls were combined to form
the largest Hallmark store in Montana. In 1989, Simkins Inc. added Robins and the Jays Hallmark in Bozeman. They purchased Andrews Hallmark in 2002 and combined stores in the Gallatin Valley Mall. In 2003, Leslie’s opened a second location in Helena in the
Northside Center near Target. Seeing a need in Helena, Dave also opened a Montana Shop in 2011 in the mall. In 2012, Dave opened a new Hallmark shop in the Rim Rock Mall in Billings. Leslie’s has earned many awards for excellence over the years and have qualified for the “Gold Crown” status every year since 1980 with Hallmark. Dave has been very aggressive at keeping the stores technologically advanced and keeping up with Hallmark’s décor requirements. Dave’s staff members are very supportive and most have a very long length of employment. He treats them all like family and they appreciate the flexibility he gives them citing “family first”. Customer service is the most important part of Leslie’s and they have built a reputation of excellence at all stores. Leslie’s has always been a family store and has involved sons, daughters, and grandchildren. Dave has been supportive of and involved in many community activities and events. He has the distinction of being the youngest Board Chairman ever for the Chamber, serving in that capacity when he was only 28 years old! He has also served on the Westmont board and worked diligently on the Capitol Restoration Project with Betty Babcock. The Leslie’s Hallmark stores are known to sell tickets to community events (MANY events) for no gain, only to help the organizations succeed. Dave and his wife Colleen (and the entire Simkins family) feel very blessed to do business in and live in a community like Helena.
2014 Chamber Small Business of the Year
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2014 George D. Anderson Business Person of the Year Over thirteen years ago, Jim Stanger came to Helena with the purchase of what is now Helena Motors. Helena Motors has seen great success with Jim’s leadership. After several years in Helena, Jim expanded his ownership to include Helena Auto Center. He employs over 120 people between the two entities. Both businesses have seen great success and growth in numbers of employees and numbers of sales. The service departments have also grown greatly under his leadership. Jim not only works hard to build these two businesses (representing 9 auto flags) but he also volunteers for organizations that
are part of the Helena community. Jim is a former board chair for the Helena Chamber. He also supports his staff in their volunteer efforts in the community. The flexible and family friendly atmosphere at the dealerships makes them an employer of choice. Jim incorporated support for the local schools into their advertising messaging and developed a student of the week program. In addition to helping the community in areas like youth activities, food share, and various other benefits and causes, Helena Motors and Helena Auto Center are also committed to helping Helenans drive safer and more reliable vehicles. Jim has also donated several autos over the years to special families in need.
Not only did he update their facilities to better serve Helena, they are also constantly training employees in the ever-changing automotive industry & the technology that comes with these changes. Held to the high standards of seven auto manufacturers, Helena Motors and Helena Auto Center both show flexibility in change and progress as well as commitment to uphold brand standards of their flags. With the success of any business comes growth in size which means more jobs. Jim is pleased to increase his employee base, creating several new positions in 2014, as well as new jobs over the previous few years. Jim and wife Suzi Stanger have volunteered their extra time to several organizations in Helena and always have an open door to their employees. They are supportive of the many employees who also choose to volunteer their time to community schools, clubs, youth sports and other organizations. It is this flexible and “family” atmosphere that makes Helena Motors and Helena Auto Center so successful.
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Kelly Fleiner is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic volunteers we have! She never seems to have a bad day and is not afraid to take on the heavy tasks such as leadership of a committee or working at an event. Kelly is actually a former employee of the chamber, is a current co-chair of the banquet committee, is a member of the golf tournament
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Cathy Burwell, President & CEO Cathy became the President/CEO of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce in July of 1999 which means she is mid-year of her 16th with the Chamber. As President/CEO, she directs the daily operations of the Chamber and oversees all staff, activities, projects, and events for the Chamber. She works directly with the Chamber’s Board
of Directors. She also serves as the Exec. Director for the Convention and Visitor Bureau. She has served on an extensive list of boards from the Helena Area, statewide, and serves on the national association of chamber executives’ (ACCE) board. She currently serves as chair of ACCE’s Audit Committee, and on their Emerging Cities Committee. Cathy was raised on a cattle and wheat farm east of Sunburst, Montana and was educated at Montana State University. She is a graduate of the US Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management. She has been married to her husband Pete (Montana Chamber) for 36 years and they have 2 daughters – Jessica Burwell (Las Vegas) and Lacey Brelje (Glasgow) plus son-in-law Sam Brelje and granddaughter Claire.
Mike Mergenthaler, Vice-President Mike is a Helena native and joined the Chamber in June of 2004. He brings to the Chamber a great deal of experience and expertise having worked 17 years in the tourism industry. He worked for 14 years at the Colonial Inn and then managed Jorgenson’s Inn & Suites for 3 years. Mike graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Helena program in 2005 and then attended West Institute in Los Angeles California where he
graduated from that program and received his IOM in 2009. In his current position as Chamber Vice President, Mike is the Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and is responsible for promoting Helena as a prominent tourist destination. He coordinates Chamber programs and events such as the Leadership Helena Program, Annual Awards Luncheon, Annual Membership Banquet, the Youth SWISH Basketball Tournament, and the Annual Golf Tournament. Mike, and his wife Shannon, are the parents of three children and have four grand kids, and one on the way in March of 2015.
Barb Sanem, Finance Director Barb Sanem is the Accounting Director for the Helena Chamber. She is also currently employed at the Department of Commerce for the State of Montana in the Travel Promotion Division, where she oversees the distribution of bed tax funds to the six tourism Regions and 15 Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs). She brings a wealth of Chamber bookkeeping experience with her, as she was previously employed by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. Barb moved to Helena in 2004 to take her current job with the State. Barb has over 30 years of bookkeeping experience. She is an avid football fan and snow-mobiler.
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Rhonda RetzOffice & Communications Director Rhonda joined the Chamber staff in August of 2009. She is a native of the Helena area. After graduating from Capital High School, Rhonda worked for the Department of Revenue for four years. After enjoying the stay-at-home mom scene for six years, she then worked for the East Helena School District for five years, before moving to the Helena School District, where she was employed for eight years. Rhonda originally started as
the Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator. In April, after 4 ½ years Rhonda moved to the position of Office & Communications Director. Rhonda & her husband Darren recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have the most wonderful children ~ their oldest son Nick and his wife Kwyncee, and youngest son Clint, and his girlfriend Sydney… AND not to be overlooked…they have the most amazing, grandsons, Kaehlyr and Kasten Retz. Rumor has it; grand baby #3 will be making its debut in the summer of 2015!
Anna Strange, Administrative Assistant Anna joined the Chamber in April 2014. Formerly Anna Heinitz of East Helena, she is excited to be home with her husband Marcus Strange. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Recreation Management. Anna brings prior experience in destination marketing & group sales, event planning, managing staff and volunteers, and providing executive team support to the Chamber. Most recently, she worked for the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau in Provo, Utah. At the Chamber, Anna is also responsible for managing the Chamber Young Professional group – including event assistance and social media and communications for the group. She also coordinates our Visitor Center summer volunteers and maintains both Visitor Center locations. If you call the Chamber, she’ll be the friendly voice on the other end. Besides working at the Chamber, Anna enjoys interior decorating, adding to her LP collection, thrifting, DIY projects, and square dancing with her husband.
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Leadership Helena graduated its 31st class of 32 participants who completed 9 months of classes, tours, and
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Many workshops were held for our members including an Entrepreneur with SCORE, non-profit directors training with Big Sky Non-Profits, customer service and more.
TOURISM: The Chamber’s Convention and Visitor Bureau had a very busy year promoting Helena to visitors and tourists. ➧ The CVB hosted 4 travel writers in July and has already received some great press from articles written about Helena in both regional and national publications. ➧ The CVB also did a trip giveaway this year which drove people to our helenamt.com web site where a lucky family was chosen to spend 4 days in Helena with all expenses paid. This promotion drove nearly 4,000 new visitors to the web site. ➧ The CVB continued to promote Helena by placing ads in national publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Sunset Magazine and National Geographic Traveler just to name a few. From these publications, the CVB receives requests from readers to send them more information about Helena. Nearly 15,000 requests were received this year from these publications and each one of them was sent a copy of our Vacation Guide. ➧ The CVB also worked with the Chamber to see that
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adequate staffing of our local visitors center at WalMart was provided, as well as placing two new 40” TVs at the airport Visitors Center that run different videos promoting the many wonders of our Capital City to those utilizing the airport visitor center hosted by the Chamber/CVB.
PUBLICATIONS/PROMOTION: ➧ Produced the Vacation/Relocation guide, Helena street map, B2B (2-3 issues) magazine, Report to the Community. ➧ With KTVH – produced (recorded) 52 weeks of Chamber Spotlights interviewing members of the chamber. 2014 ADVOCACY: ➧ Continued our e-Advocate reporting with the City of Helena Commission Reports going out to members within 2 days of those meetings. ➧ Successfully lobbied for tax abatements for Boeing Helena and Pioneer Aerostructures. ➧ Again met with and joined the Coalition of Chambers with over 30 positions we will jointly lobby on at the 2015 Legislative Session which collectively represents nearly 5500 businesses in Montana’s urban centers. The Government Affairs committee has worked diligently to update and ready our own Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Position Papers for the 2015 Legislative Session. At past sessions we have lobbied on over 100 bills per session. Lunch with Local Government - 2X/year – were very successful this year with a move to holding them at hotels with a hot meal. Up to 70 members per event take advantage of this opportunity to hear from and discuss issues with our local elected officials and their Administrators.
EVENT SUCCESS: Our member events were all supported at higher levels than ever before: ➧ Annual Awards Luncheon - 340 attended ➧ Annual Banquet - 820 attended ➧ Golf Tourney - 33 teams ➧ Plus 14 successful Business After Hours Events and 5 Business Before Hours Events.
PROGRAMS: ➧ Leadership Helena - Graduated 32 class members in May and quickly filled with 32 people in the 2014-2015 class. Participants completed 9 months of classes, tours, and education. This program continues to shine for the Chamber. ➧ Young Professionals - We now have over 150 people as members of this growing and vibrant group. The steering committee worked hard to provide at least one (sometimes 2) events/meetings/ activities for the YP’s every month. From professional development, life skills, networking and more, to fun gatherings like the Halloween Haunted Helena event at the Montana Club. New this year was a monthly newsletter and newly improved Facebook page.
ALSO: Cathy continues to serve on the board for the national chamber association American Chamber of Commerce Executives, this past year as chair of their Audit Committee. She was honored at the national convention with the Chairman’s Special Recognition Award in August of 2014.
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Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Tiered MembersAs of 12/31/13
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize all of our tiered members. We appreciate your support.
Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Tiered Members
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Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Tiered MembersAs of 12/31/13
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize all of our tiered members. We appreciate your support.
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The Helena Chamber Young Professionals (YP’s)
were created in 2009 for the purpose of
getting young working individuals
in the Helena community
involved with the Chamber as
well as providing them with
networking opportunities.
The Young Professional
steering committee
meets monthly to create
events which support their
mission of engaging young
professionals through professional
development, networking, and civic
participation and involvement.
In 2014, to give back to the community, the YP’s
volunteered their time at YMCA Camp Child, sponsoring
cabin updates, as well as sorted toys for Toys for Tots during
the holiday season. They hosted very successful social
gatherings including a ‘Brewers Night Out’ at Kindrick Field,
a casual 9-hole golf outing, and a ‘Haunted Helena’ Mixer in
the Rathskellar at The Montana Club, complete with ghost
stories by Ellen Baumler. Additionally, the group hosted
career building events such as a ‘Young Entrepreneurs of
Helena’ event, a lunch focused on stress management
and workplace burnout, and a progressive
dinner tour of businesses in the Great
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The Chamber is recognized for hosting one of the longest running youth basketball tournaments in the state as the SWISH Basketball Tournament Celebrates 20 consecutive years of great competition. Over the years, the SWISH tournament has been known for its high level of competition and for allowing kids the opportunity to play in a safe, competitive environment. Last year the SWISH included a 3 point shooting contest and featured Carroll College Football Coach Mike Van Diest as key note speaker. The six time National Championship Football Coach talked to the youth about overcoming adversity, what it takes to be a winner and the importance of commitment and practice. The event drew nearly 300 participants who all got to take part in the 3 point shootout. This year the SWISH will also be a part of the Tournament of Champions (TOC) and the Chamber will host the annual event on March 7th and 8th, 2015. The tournament is open for all 5th – 8th grade boys and girls and will welcome teams from all across the state. Registration forms are available on the Chambers web site at helenachamber.com and also on the Universal Athletics Youth Calendar web site at universalathletics.com. For more information, contact the chamber at 442-4120.
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COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Chamber’s Air Services and
Transportation Committee has a
monthly meeting to update members
on current trends and issues that affect
the air services industries. This is a
coordinated effort with involvement
and leadership from the airport, FAA,
Army Aviation Support Facility,
Montana Guard and Reserve, Montana
Aeronautical Division, Helena Chamber,
airline companies, and others serving
the air industry, plus City, County,
and State Highway / Transportation
Departments.
Co-Chair: Brad Culver
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Co-Chair: Jeff Wadekamper
Helena Regional Airport
AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Helena Ambassadors Committee
serves as a personal connection
between the Chamber leadership,
staff, and individual members
through personal contact with the
Chamber Membership each year.
The Ambassadors also welcome new
business to Helena as well as doing
business tours during their monthly
meetings. They represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings and
events.
Chair: Ed Jasmin
Retired
ANNUAL BANQUET
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Each year this committee coordinates
site selection, speaker and program
for over 500 attendees at the annual
banquet and business meeting. The
committee is also responsible for
organizing numerous awards which
recognize outstanding service to both
the Chamber and community.
Co-Chair: Quinton
Mergenthaler,
First Interstate Bank
Co-Chair: Kelly Fleiner,
Rocky Mountain Credit Union
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The annual golf tournament is a fundraising event where Chamber members have the opportunity to network with others and participate in a well-organized tournament. This tournament provides the Chamber with additional revenue for other member services.
Chair: Lynn Walker
Helena Community
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CONVENTION & VISITOR’S
BUREAU COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee works to effectively promote the history, culture, arts and recreations of the Helena area while continuing to preserve and protect the resources and quality of life for area residents. This sector of the Chamber also operates the Visitor Information Center located at the Cedar Street exit.
Chair: Peter Mollet
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HELENA HOSPITALITY GROUP
PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of the Helena Hospitality Group is to provide a network of communication and hospitality services among area hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and tourist
attraction professionals.
Chair: Lynn Svir
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LEADERSHIP HELENA
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Leadership Helena Committee assists local leaders to learn more about the diversity and opportunities in the Helena area and encourages their involvement in community and Chamber activities. Leadership Helena is the premier community leadership training program which educates and motivates existing and potential community leaders. Class members learn from speakers who are experts in their fields as well as taking several tours of community, government, business and non-profit organizations. Junior Leadership Helena is an extension of the adult Leadership Program and is formatted to enable high school juniors the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. Chair: Dean Mack
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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To promote Chamber membership,
educate new members regarding
the benefits of membership,
provide members with networking
opportunities and assist with
membership recruitment and
retention. The committee also
assists the Chamber with Business
After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and
groundbreaking ceremonies.
Co-Chair: Debbie Spranget
KHBB Television
Co-Chair: Rex Walsh
Stockman's Bank
MILITARY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Military Affairs committee exists
solely for the purpose of fostering
understanding, mutual support,
recognition, and rapport between
the citizens, professional groups, and
business communities of the Greater
Helena area and the military including the National Guard,
Reserve, and Active Duty Forces of all branches of military
service.
Chair: Phil Johnson
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SWISH COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The SWISH Committee is dedicated
to ensuring that this event offers
participants the highest level of
competition and sportsmanship while
showcasing our friendliness and
hospitality. The committee will also
market Helena as the "city of choice"
for these events. The annual SWISH
tournament will continue to be the
main event that provides these funds
and will continue to be known as the
best and longest running tournament
in the state.
Co-Chair: Chris Kanthack
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Co-Chair: David Jensen
State Farm Insurance
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:Created to address and fulfill the need for Helena to have a permanent visitor center for the Capital City. The committee is charged with finding and securing a suitable location, creating a vision and concept for an appropriate center, forming a fundraising campaign, and all that is entailed with the final product. The Chamber seeks to provide a center that Helena can be proud of and that is functional in increasing tourism dollars spent within the Helena Area.
Co-Chair: Jim Brown
Retired
Co-Chair: Susan Bjerke
Bjerke Architects
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals provides events designed to engage young people (21-45 yrs old) of area firms and help them become more competitive in the business arena. The program helps young professionals establish a web of business contacts through networking and to grow both personally and professionally through a variety of program topics and venues.
Chair: Rebecca Chance
St. Peter's Hospital
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Education Committee will be a link between the Helena area businesses, the community and all area K-16 schools. The committee will provide input to the Chamber’s Board and Leadership on ways the Chamber can assists in promoting the best K-16 education possible in our community that will lead to a well-educated and well-trained workforce.
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
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The Chambers Leadership Helena Program has
been in existence for 33 years. Each year the Cham-
ber recruits employees from member businesses to
participate in the class and it is estimated that nearly
1,000 Helenans have successfully completed the
program. These individuals have graduated from the
program with new or re-developed leadership skills
that help them not only in the business world, but
also in their personal and family lives.
Leadership
Helena is
designed
to develop
informed,
skilled,
vigorous
and effective business leaders through a course of
leadership development, networking, and chamber
and community involvement. By providing leader-
ship development and community involvement, the
program is successful at giving participants the tools
necessary to question standard practices, encourage
new visions, empower themselves and others to act,
and to make a difference in the community.
The chamber is honored to have the leadership
training portion of the program facilitated by Dev
Warren of Anderson Zurmuehlen’s Upstream Acad-
emy. Some of the topics covered during this training
include Time Management, Personal Discipline and
Great Leadership, Dealing with Underperformers
and Playing to Strengths while Minimizing Weak-
nesses. This training allows the participants to
openly discuss the qualities and traits of leaders and
how they can incorporate these aspects of leadership
into their own business and personal lives.
The Chamber would like to thank Chairman
Dean Mack of the Student Assistance Foundation
for his time and dedication to the program. We
would also like to thank the Helena community and
in particular the many businesses that support this
wonderful program. It is because of this great part-
nership that the Leadership Helena program contin-
ues to thrive. The Chamber continues to work hard
to make Leadership Helena the premier leadership
program in the state.
Leadership Helena Celebrates 33 Years of Training
Montana painter, Dale Livezey, has been a professional working artist for over thirty
years and is known for his evocatively understated landscapes that contrast the richness
of light and shadow against the austere beauty of the land. His paintings are landscapes
of light and emptiness, the daily seduction between the land and sky, dramatically
serene. Working in oil, Livezey brings a new aesthetic sensibility to his paintings, in
which the artist disappears into the viewer’s deepened ability to see. We all come away
from personal experiences in the outdoors with photographs that upon later viewing are
somehow lacking in representation of the true experience. Livezey paints to capture a
more whole experience of a landscape, with its emotional and spiritual breadth intact.
Dale Livezey began his focused study of the Montana landscape in 1978 when, at the
age of 20, he left behind the Ohio farm country where he was raised. Working strictly
in oils, he has enjoyed a loyal and enthusiastic following throughout the region. Several
of Livezey’s images have been used for book covers, including The Big Sky by A. B.
Guthrie and The New Montana Story: an Anthology edited by Rick Newby. Livezey is
represented by
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A.W.A.R.E. Inc. .............................. (406) 449-3120
A-1 Rental/Party Plus Rentals & Sales .(406) 442-7690
AAA MountainWest ........................ (406) 447-8100
AAA Quality Sprinkler & Landscape ... (406) 594-1232
AARP Montana ..............................(406) 457-4702
ACLU of Montana ...........................(406) 443-8590
Action Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. .. (406) 439-7010
Action Print, Inc. ............................(406) 442-7595
Advanced Rehab..............................(406) 495-8995
Aflac .............................................(406) 443-0666
Alaska Air ......................................(406) 442-0930
Albertson's, Inc. ............................... (406) 442-1052
Albertson's, Inc. ...............................(406) 443-8557
All About Grooming ......................... (406) 442-4142
All Season Heating & Air
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Allegra Marketing Print & Web ..........(406) 449-2847
Alliance Neon Signs & Awnings Inc. ...(406) 449-3898
Alpine Analytical, Inc. ......................(406) 449-6282
ALSCO- American Linen Division......(406) 252-6697
AMC PC Services ...........................(406) 449-4224
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Anchor QEA, LLC ...........................(406) 422-2400
Anderson Orthotics & Prosthetics .......(406) 443-7743
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Anderson ZurMuehlen ...................... (406) 442-1040
AnnaCo Investment Management.......(406) 442-2400
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar ..(406) 449-7300
Arcadis .......................................... (406) 449-7001
Archie Bray Foundation
for the Ceramic Arts ....................(406) 443-3502
Associated Dental Care
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Auto Trim Design of MT ...................(406) 443-7620
Automation & Management
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Avatar Realty ..................................(406) 449-7804
BBad Betty's BBQ .............................(406) 558-9292
Bank of the Rockies .......................... (406) 495-1900
Barrister Bed & Breakfast ..................(406) 443-7330
Batteries Plus Bulbs ..........................(406) 442-6323
Baymont Inn & Suites ~ Helena ......... (406) 443-1000
Bear's Den Custom
Framing & Gallery .......................(406) 442-4151
Ben Franklin ...................................(406) 442-2040
Benny's Bistro ................................. (406) 443-0105
Bergum Drug ..................................(406) 443-0506
Best Western Helena
Great Northern Hotel ..................(406) 457-5500
Better Business Bureau .....................(509) 455-4200
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena .......(406) 442-7479
Big Bull Bar and Grill .......................(406) 227-3522
Big Dipper Ice Cream ........................ (406) 513-1051
Big Sky Brokers LLC Real Estate ........ (406) 443-1300
Big Sky Commerce ............................(406) 327-0611
Big Sky Fireworks ............................ (406) 465-0851
Big Sky Gas .................................... (406) 443-4412
Big Sky Water Conditioning ..............(406) 442-5630
Bighorn Rental ................................(406) 227-6880
Bill & Becky Eiker ............................ (406) 442-5613
Bill Roberts Golf Course .....................(406) 442-2191
Birds & Beasleys ..............................(406) 449-0904
Bison Engineering Inc. ......................(406) 442-5768
Bjerke Architects, PLLC .................... (406) 443-5801
Blackfoot River Brewery ...................(406) 449-3005
Blackfoot Telecommunications Group .. (406) 541-5000
Blacktail Ranch ...............................(406) 235-4330
Blomquist Cabinetry & Interiors .........(406) 442-8886
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana .....(406) 437-5000 pg. 9
BMC West Building Materials ...........(406) 449-6924
Bob Ward Sporting Goods ................. (406) 443-2138
Bob's Valley Service
dba Montana Valley Hams ............ (406) 458-5140
Boeing Company ~ Helena ............... 406-449-7757 pg. 13
Boulder Hot Springs Inn,
Spa & Retreat Center ..................(406) 225-4339
Boxwoods .......................................(406) 442-0422
Bozeman Daily Chronicle ..................(406) 465-3236
Brady Live Sound & DJ/Karoke .........(406) 475-2952
Brewhouse Pub & Grille ....................(406) 457-9390
Brides & Beaux .................................(406) 513-1002
Bridger Steel ...................................(406) 227-7555
Bridger Veterinary Hospital ...............(406) 443-5874
Browning, Kaleczyc,
Berry & Hoven P.C. .....................(406) 443-6820
Bruce Swinney & Associates Realty ..... (406) 442-3616
Buffalo Wild Wings ..........................(406) 495-9464
Bulkley Electric Inc. ..........................(406) 442-9408
Bullman's Wood Fired Pizza ..............(406) 443-0004
Burdick's Locksmith Incorporated .......(406) 449-6420
A Special Thanks to our 2015 Chamber Members
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 38
CCadotte Creek Carving Co. ..............(406) 202-2369
Calleis Salon/Spa .............................(406) 440-3444
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church .....(406) 227-5119
Capital City Consultants ................... (406) 282-1744
Capital City Health Club ..................(406) 442-6577
Capital City Rental & Equipment .......(406) 465-6050
Capital Collision Center ....................(406) 442-8611
Capital Concrete .............................(406) 227-9683
Capital Laundry & Textile Service .......(406) 442-8570
Capital Pawn Jewelry & Loan ...........(406) 449-2200
Capital Sports & Western .................(406) 443-2978
Capital Tire Factory .........................(406) 442-9300
Capital Transfer & Storage.................(406) 442-3970
Captain Jack's Catering ...................(406) 442-5995
Captain Jack's Restaurant ................(406) 442-5995
Career Training Institute ...................(406) 443-0800
Carroll College ................................(406) 447-4300 pg. 17
Casey Truss Company .......................(406) 227-5544 pg. 18
Cathedral of St. Helena ....................(406) 442-5825
Catholic Social Services of Montana ... (406) 442-4130
CDM Smith .....................................(406) 441-1400
Cellular Plus ...................................(406) 449-4848
Center for Mental Health ...................(406) 443-7151
Centron Services Inc./Credit Systems ..(406) 442-3728
Century 21 Heritage Realty ............... (406) 443-1432
Century Gaming, Inc. .......................(406) 442-7088
CenturyLink .................................... (800) 244-1111
Certified Folder Display Service ..........(406) 728-7911
Charter Business ............................. (406) 996-1498
Cherry Creek Radio .........................(406) 442-4490
Chicago Title Insurance Company ......(406) 442-2206
Child Care Partnerships ....................(406) 443-4608
Chili O'Briens ................................. (406) 449-2319
Chili's ............................................(406) 442-3500
Chris McGowan Photography ............ (406) 459-2891
Christi Pilcher ................................................. NA
Cindy Stevick
at Jack Hamlin Real Estate ........... (406) 431-0452 pg. 48
Cloud Peak ..................................... (406) 442-1874
Cochrane Insurance .........................(406) 442-6700
Collision Pro Auto Body Repair ..........(406) 442-4472
Comfort Suites of Helena ..................(406) 495-0505 pg. 17
Comprehensive Hearing Services ........(406) 443-8838
Connect
Telephone & Computer Group ........(406) 324-7161
Copperline Pasty Co. ........................(406) 475-2777
Copperline Pasty Co. Foodtruck .........(406) 475-2777
Corey Parriman Construction, Inc ......(406) 443-0564
Corporate Technology Group..............(406) 443-3200
CostCare Helena ............................(406) 324-7003
Costco ...........................................(406) 495-7042
Courtview Justice Solution ................(406) 449-8250
Credit Associates, Inc. ......................(406) 442-6272
Cross Currents ................................(406) 449-2292
Crossman, Whitney & Griffin ............(406) 443-2340
Crossroads Sports
and Fitness Club, Inc. ...................(406) 442-6733
Crowley Fleck PLLP ......................... (406) 449-4165
Crown Trophy .................................(406) 442-3506
Cruise One .....................................(406) 422-4457
Crum Insurance Agency ....................(406) 443-4630
CTA Architects Engineers ......... (406) 495-9400 x204
Culligan Water Conditioning
Central Solutions ........................(406) 443-9248
DD & D RV Center ............................(406) 442-8542
D & S Diversified Technologies
dba HeadMaster .........................(406) 442-8656
D I A I Davidson & Co. .....................(406) 442-9600
D-1 Productions ...............................(406) 459-4554
Dallas Land Company .......................(406) 443-5110
Dalton Appraisal Service ................... (406) 449-6139
Danzer's Paint Store.........................(406) 443-5220
Dave Lewis ..................................... (406) 459-9751
Dave's Fencing .................................(406) 431-6182
David Jensen, State Farm Insurance ... (406) 502-1600
David Payne Outdoors, LLC ..............(406) 442-5637
Davis Business Machines ................... (406) 442-9810 pg. 27
Days Inn - Helena ............................(406) 442-3280
Dayspring Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ... (406) 461-8996
Decorative Industrial Plating, LLC ......(406) 449-6626
Deloitte Consulting LLP ....................(406) 437-9330
Delta Air Lines ................................. (800) 221-1212
Dewey Bruce ....................................(406) 431-2319
Diamond Construction .....................(406) 443-3373
Diamond Dream
Wholesale & Supply ....................(406) 449-4653
Diamond Products ...........................(406) 449-6570
Diamondback Golf ...........................(406) 442-2648
Dick Anderson Construction, Inc. .......(406) 443-3225
Dinners Done Right .......................... (406) 449-5100
DJ's Automotive Inc. ........................(406) 449-7927
Door Systems of Montana ..................(406) 443-3131 pg. 36
Doubek, Pyfer and Fox Law Firm .......(406) 442-7830
Douglas Williams, CPA .....................(406) 495-9411
DOWL...........................................(406) 442-0370
Dr. John E. Smith, D.D.S................... (406) 443-6160
Dr. Liz Cavin - Naturopath ...............(406) 422-0599
Drug Information Systems Inc. ........... (406) 444-5001
DSA Architects ...............................(406) 457-5470
Dunn Financial Solutions ...................(406) 449-2711
EEagle Electric, Inc. ...........................(406) 442-8685
Eagle Tire, Brake
Alignment & Transmission............. (406) 443-5910
Eaton Turner Jewelry ....................... (406) 442-1940 pg.26
Ed Jasmin ...................................... (406) 422-5616
39 n 2015 Report To The Community n Helena Chamber Of Commerce
Edge Marketing & Design ...................(406) 996-1361
Edward Jones .................................(406) 442-2294
Elkhorn Federal Credit Union ............(406) 449-8690
Elkhorn Mountain Inn ...................... (406) 443-0150
Elkhorn Vision Center ......................(406) 442-2020
Energy Laboratories, Inc. ....................(406) 442-0711
Entertainment Tonight ......................(406) 558-9292
ExplorationWorks ............................ (406) 457-1800
FFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott .......(406) 449-9944
Family Outreach, Inc. .......................(406) 443-3083
Family Promise of Greater Helena ......(406) 465-9467
Farcountry Press .............................. (406) 422-1252
Fast Signs of Helena ........................(406) 442-6545
FedEx Express .................................(800) 463-3339
FenceCrafters .................................(406) 449-4302
Finstad's Carpet One ....................... (406) 442-5501
Firetower Coffee House, LLC ............(406) 495-8840
First Community Bank ......................(406) 449-9300 pg. 30
First Community Bank ......................(406) 449-9800
First Interstate Bank ..........................(406) 457-7151 pg. 47
First Interstate Bank ..........................(406) 457-7171
First Montana Land Title Co. ............(406) 443-4422
First Security Bank of Helena ............(406) 442-8870
Fish, Wildlife and Parks Foundation ....(406) 444-6759
Flathead Travel Service .....................(406) 442-4493
FlipKey .......................................... (617) 849-8883
Florence Crittenton
Home & Services ........................(406) 442-6950
Foundation for Animals ....................(406) 443-6532
Fred Flanders .................................. (406) 442-7601
Friendship Center ............................(406) 442-6800
Frontier Home Health & Hospice ....... (406) 443-4140
Fusion Grille ................................... (406) 996-1860
GGalusha, Higgins & Galusha, PC ........(406) 442-5520
Gardenwerks ...................................(406) 442-5008
Gates of the Mountains ..................... (406) 458-5241
Gateway Center .............................. (406) 449-4441
General Distributing Co. ...................(406) 442-7737
General James Duffy ........................(406) 443-3789
George's Distributing, Inc. .................(406) 442-3980
Ghost Art Gallery ............................(406) 443-4536
Girls Scouts of Montana & Wyoming ..(800) 736-5243
Golden Eagle Construction ................(406) 449-7228
Golden Girls Antiques .......................(406) 443-3893
Golden West Enterprises ...................(406) 442-0842
Good Samaritan
Ministries & Thrift Store ...............(406) 442-0780 pg. 37
Goodwill/Easter Seals of Helena ........ (406) 457-1325
Gough, Shanahan,
Johnson, Waterman ....................(406) 442-8560
Governor Steve Bullock ...................... (406) 444-3111
Grandstreet Theatre .........................(406) 442-4270
Great Divide Home Builders ...............(406) 949-1681
Great Divide Snowsports ...................(406) 449-3746
Great Northern Carwash ...................(406) 431-0941
Great West Engineering ....................(406) 449-8627
Green & Green Realty Associates ........ (406) 442-1736
Green Meadow Country Club ............(406) 442-5750 pg. 19
Green Up IT, Inc. .............................(406) 324-7233
Grub-Stake Restaurant & Lounge ....... (406) 458-9816
Guaranteed Muffler-Pro
Brake & Alignment ......................(406) 442-7253
Gusto Distributing ............................(406) 457-2675
HH & L Drilling .................................(406) 227-7435
H & R Block ...................................(406) 442-0670
H & R Block ...................................(406) 443-2030
H & R Block ...................................(406) 443-4545
Hamlin Construction
& Development Co., Inc................ (406) 443-1340
Hampton Inn ..................................(406) 443-5800
Hannaford Street Bible Church ..........(406) 449-2273
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies ........(406) 449-8611
Helen L. Rietz ................................. (406) 461-3244
Helena Abstract & Title Co. ..............(406) 442-5080
Helena Accomodations & Rentals .......(406) 368-2334
Helena Area Chamber of Commerce .. (406) 442-4120
Helena Athletic Club .......................(406) 442-6782
Helena Auto Center ......................... (406) 442-5810
Helena Bighorns/Helena Ice Arena ..... (406) 457-2817
Helena Body & Paint, Inc. ................. (406) 442-8170 pg. 8
Helena Brewers Baseball ...................(406) 495-0500
Helena Building Industry Association ..(406) 449-3358 pg. 19
Helena Business Improvement District
(BID) - Downtown Helena, Inc. ..... (406) 447-1535
Helena Chapter of SHRM .................(406) 324-3119
Helena Christian School ................... (406) 442-3821
Helena College
University of Montana .................(406) 447-6900 pg. 15
Helena Colonial - Red Lion ............... (406) 443-2100 pg. 3
Helena Community Credit Union .......(406) 443-5400 pg. 19
Helena Dermatology & Laser Clinic ....(406) 443-7200
Helena Education Foundation ............(406) 443-2545
Helena ENT Clinic ..........................(406) 443-4040
Helena Eye Clinic ............................(406) 443-4040
Helena Family YMCA ......................(406) 442-9622
Helena Food Share ..........................(406) 443-3663
Helena Hardwoods .......................... (406) 495-1066
Helena Homes & Investments
Real Estate ................................. (406) 443-4041
Helena Housing Authority .................(406) 442-7970
Helena Ice Company, LLC ................(406) 227-5902
Helena Imaging Center .....................(406) 442-7227
Helena Industries, Inc. ......................(406) 442-8632
Helena Ink and Toner ........................(406) 442-1212
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 40
Helena Insulation ............................(406) 443-4353
Helena Job Service
Workforce Center ........................(406) 447-3200
Helena Kiwanis Club ....................................... NA
Helena Motors ................................ (406) 442-6310
Helena National Forest ..................... (406) 449-5201
Helena Orthodontics ........................(406) 442-0288
Helena Photography ......................... (406) 443-1966
Helena Recycling .............................(406) 457-2437
Helena Regional Airport Authority ..... (406) 442-2821
Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc. ................(406) 442-1185
Helena School Career & Tech Ed. .......(406) 447-8565
Helena School District #1 ..................(406) 324-2000
Helena School District #1 .................. (406) 324-2107
Helena Stamp
Works & Engraving, LLC ...............(406) 442-7171
Helena Surgicenter...........................(406) 457-4200
Helena Symphony Society ................. (406) 442-1860
Helena Vision Center, P.C. ................. (406) 442-6814
Helena Youth Soccer Association ........ (406) 431-3064
Henry Fenton, CPA .........................(406) 449-6049
Heritage Food Store .........................(406) 227-5304
Hertz Car Rental ............................. (406) 449-4167
Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell and
Conference Center ......................(406) 756-4500
Hilton Garden Inn Missoula ..............(406) 532-5300
Holiday Inn ~ West Yellowstone .........(406) 586-7593
Holiday Inn Conference Center
Downtown .................................(406) 443-2200
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helena...(406) 442-7500
Holiday Station Stores ...................... (406) 443-0135
Holter Museum of Art ......................(406) 442-6400
Home Beautifiers .............................(406) 443-4770 pg. 6
Home Instead Senior Care ................. (406) 513-1701
Howard Johnson Inn ........................(406) 443-2300
Hub Coffee ......................................(406) 422-1102
Hunt Law Firm ...............................(406) 442-8552
Hydrometrics, Inc. ..................... (406) 443-4150 x124
IImpact Montana .............................. (406) 431-6530
Independence Automotive ................. (406) 422-1886
Independent Record ..........................(406) 447-4000
Information Technology Core .............(406) 495-2673
Integrated Water, Inc. .......................(406) 442-2949
Intermountain ................................(406) 442-7920
Intermountain
Heating & Air Conditioning ..........(406) 449-4567 pg. 21
INTRALOT .................................... (406) 457-1080
Island Liquor & Wine ....................... (406) 442-1090
JJ & J Tire Factory ........................... (406) 443-1062
J & J Trading Post............................(406) 449-5538
J4 Automotive ................................(406) 227-8622
Jackson Orthodontics ....................... (406) 442-1899
Jackson, Murdo & Grant, P.C. ............ (406) 442-1300
Jacoby & Dee Insurance .................... (406) 457-1243
Jade Garden ...................................(406) 443-8899
James M. Taflan ..............................(406) 227-0700
Jane LaMoure ................................................. NA
JCCS ............................................ (406) 442-6901 pg. 28
Jeff Tiberi ......................................(406) 449-2723
Jim Donaldson ................................(406) 442-4788
Jim Utterback .................................(406) 442-3336
Jimmy Johns ...................................(406) 442-3278
Jorgenson's Inn & Suites ................... (406) 442-1770
Jorgenson's Restaurant & Lounge .......(406) 442-6380
Joseph E. Bower .............................. (406) 431-4037
Judy Kline ...................................................... NA
KK & J Convention Services ................(406) 442-3238
K. Paul Stahl III ............................... (406) 447-8221
K.R.Office Interiors ...........................(406) 513-1004
Karmadillo's , LLC ..........................(406) 442-2595
Katie Price ......................................(406) 443-0867
Keller Williams Capital Realty ...........(406) 465-5053
Keller, Reynolds, Drake,
Johnson & Gillespie .....................(406) 442-0230
Kenco Security and Technology ...........(406) 449-2696
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants ............... (406) 422-4419
Kenton Rowe Photography .................(406) 465-6707
Kermit Mueller ................................ (406) 442-7187
KGR Radio .....................................(406) 443-5237
KHBB Television .............................. (406) 457-1860
Kim's Marina & RV Resort ................(406) 475-3723
Kleen King, Inc. ...............................(406) 443-0964
Kleffner Ranch ................................(406) 495-9090
KLJ ...............................................(406) 449-7764 pg. 13
KMTF/Rocky Mountain Broadcasting ..(406) 457-1010
Knox Flower Shop ............................(406) 442-4070 pg. 14
KOA Silos Campground
Flamingo Grill ............................ (406) 266-3100
KTVH ............................................(406) 457-1212
KXLH TV ............................... (406) 422-1018 Sales
LL&C Republican Women's Club .........(406) 439-7687
La Quinta Inn & Suites .....................(406) 449-4000
Larry Sem ...................................... (406) 431-9554
Last Chance Casino .........................(406) 442-4474
Last Chance Ranch
Wagonride Dinners ......................(406) 442-2884
Last Chance Tours ........................... (406) 442-1023
Learning Rx ....................................(406) 879-3070
Leavitt Great West ............................(406) 441-4713
Lehrkind's Helena Coca Cola ............(406) 442-9890
Les Schwab Tires .............................(406) 495-0070
Leslie's Hallmark .............................(406) 442-3933
Lewis & Clark Brewing .....................(406) 442-5960
Lewis & Clark County ......................(406) 447-8304
41 n 2015 Report To The Community n Helena Chamber Of Commerce
Lewis & Clark Humane Society .......... (406) 442-1660
Lewis & Clark Library ............... (406) 447-1690 x117
Li'l Explorers
Child Care & Preschools ............... (406) 457-1035
Lincoln Road RV Park, Inc. ................(406) 458-3725
Linda Roberts Photography ................(406) 459-7939
Lithia Chevrolet of Helena ................ (406) 442-9001
Lithia Chrysler
Jeep Dodge of Helena ..................(406) 442-9994
Litt'l John's Septic Service ................(406) 458-5025
Lowe's ...........................................(406) 495-9750
Lucca's ...........................................(406) 457-8311
Luxan & Murfitt, PLLP .....................(406) 442-7450
Luxury Nails and Spa .......................(406) 443-8888
MM & B Strategies ............................. (406) 431-0962
MacKenzie River Pizza Co. ................(406) 443-0033
Macy's ...........................................(406) 324-6004
Main Street Eats .............................. (406) 422-1692
Major General John Prendergast .........(406) 841-3010
Manger-Harrington
Physical Therapy .........................(406) 449-4279
Mann Mortgage ...............................(406) 457-5205 pg. 32
Marc & Colleen Scow .......................(406) 449-7220
Marc Parriman
Construction Co., Inc. ..................(406) 443-2345
Margaret Morgan ............................(406) 442-6690
Marks Lumber .................................(406) 933-5794
Mary Williams ................................ (406) 443-5016
Martin's Wines ................................ (406) 513-1712
Maurices ........................................(406) 442-0760
McDonald's ....................................(406) 442-2600
McDonald's ....................................(406) 442-5252
McHugh Mobile Home Park .............. (406) 442-0013
McMahon, Wall & Hubley, PLLC ....... (406) 442-1054
MDM Supply .................................. (406) 443-4012
Mediterranean Grill ..........................(406) 495-1212
Melissa Lewis & Associates................(406) 422-0988
Mergenthaler Transfer & Storage ........(406) 442-9470
Mike Hughes Builder ........................ (406) 439-0818
Mile High Motors Helena .................. (406) 442-1445
Millenium Engineering ......................(406) 458-6599
Miller's Crossing ..............................(406) 442-3290
Mitsi Corporation ............................(406) 443-3797
Montana Association of Counties .......(406) 449-4360
Montana Auto Dealers ..................... (406) 442-1233
Montana Boat Center ......................(406) 443-6400
Montana Book & Toy Co. ..................(406) 443-0260
Montana Broom & Brush Supply ........ (406) 449-6144
Montana Business Assistance
Connection .................................(406) 447-1510
Montana Chamber of Commerce .......(406) 442-2405
Montana City Bank .........................(406) 443-0497
Montana City Grill & Saloon .............(406) 449-8890
Montana City Plumbing & Heating ....(406) 449-2400
Montana City Store ......................... (406) 443-0150
Montana Club ................................(406) 442-5980
Montana Community Finance............ (406) 443-3261 pg. 36
Montana Community Foundation ....... (406) 443-8313
Montana Credit Union Network ......... (406) 442-9081
Montana Eyecare .............................(406) 443-2121
Montana Health Co-op ....................(406) 447-9506
Montana Heritage Commission ..........(406) 449-6688
Montana Historical Society ...............(406) 444-2694
Montana History Foundation ............(406) 449-3770
Montana Independent
Living Project (MILP) ...................(406) 442-5755
Montana Internet Corporation ...........(406) 443-3347 pg. 29
Montana Legacy Real Estate Co. .........(406) 513-1300
Montana Living - Direct ...................(406) 439-4275
Montana Magazine .......................... (406) 523-5241
Montana Marketing, Inc. ...................(406) 449-7446
Montana Military Museum................(406) 324-3550 pg. 33
Montana Motor Sports & Marine .......(406) 449-6595
Montana Myofunctional Therapy ........(406) 431-3441
Montana National Guard..................(406) 324-3006
Montana Newspaper Association .......(406) 443-2850
Montana Propane, Inc. ..................... (406) 449-6177
Montana Public Radio ...................... (406) 243-4931
Montana Radio Company, LLC .........(406) 442-6645
Montana Records Management, LLP...(406) 443-0307
Montana State Fund ........................(406) 495-5000
Montana Surgery Center .................. (406) 449-9100
Montana United Indian Association ....(406) 443-5350
Montana Veterinary
Specialists & General Care ............(406) 449-3539
Montana Wilderness Association
Wild Divide Chapter ................... (406) 431-0600
Moore Appraisals ............................. (406) 442-6180
Morrison & Balukas
Law Firm, PLLC ......................... (406) 443-1040 pg. 21
Morrison-Maierle Systems Corp. ........(406) 495-3525
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. ......................(406) 442-3050 pg. 23
Mosaic Architecture, PC ................... (406) 449-2013
Motel 6 ..........................................(406) 442-9990
Moto-Montana Outfitters, LLC ........... (406) 461-1661
Mountain - Pacific Quality Health ......(406) 443-4020 pg. 28
Mountain Hot Tub ........................... (406) 442-5551
Mountain Thyme Catering ................(406) 439-2069
Mountain View Eyecare ....................(406) 442-3938
Mountain View Meadows, LLC .......... (406) 431-7305
MRI Center, LLC .............................(406) 449-3750
MSA Sytems, Inc. ............................. (917) 219-1594
M-T Glass Liquor Store ....................(406) 442-8545
MTS Freight ...................................(406) 442-4356
Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply ... (406) 457-1700
Myrna Loy Center ...........................(406) 443-0287
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 42
NNapa Auto Parts .............................(406) 227-8666
Napa Auto Parts ............................. (406) 443-5431
Nash Spine & Joint Rehab .................(406) 443-1122
National Car Rental .........................(406) 442-8620
Nelson Seeley ..................................(406) 442-8744
New West Health Services ................(406) 457-2200
Nextiva ........................................... 800-799-0600
Nickel's Gaming Parlour ...................(406) 443-5554
Nitro Green & Christmas Decor .........(406) 443-5088
Northrop Grumman .........................(406) 443-8600
Northside Wholesale Liquor & Wine ...(406) 495-9575
Northwest Drywall & Roofing
Supply Inc. .................................(406) 443-7663
NorthWestern Energy .......................(406) 443-8934
OOcean Beauty ................................. (406) 443-1890
Off The Wall Advertising, LLC .......... (406) 461-7303
Olson, Dave ....................................(406) 442-0352
One Way
Marine & Motor Sports Inc ...........(406) 443-7373
Opportunity Bank of Montana ...........(406) 442-3038 pg. 12
Opportunity Bank of Montana ...........(406) 442-3080
Opportunity Bank of Montana ...........(406) 442-4522
Opportunity Mortgage ......................(406) 442-3080
Opportunity Mortgage ......................(406) 442-4522
Original Governor's Mansion .............(406) 444-4789
Orion International Corporation.........(406) 458-8796
Outdoor Property Maintenance ........(406) 439-9834
Outside In ......................................(406) 495-9698
Overland Express
Restaurant & Lounge ...................(406) 449-2635
PPacific Steel & Recycling ................... (406) 442-7851
PacifiCAD ......................................(406) 442-8700
PacificSource Health Plans ................ (406) 422-1008
Panda Express .................................(406) 449-8898
Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza .....(406) 449-7272
Paradise Nails & Spa ........................(406) 449-5654
Park Avenue Bakery .........................(406) 449-8424
Park View Dental .............................(406) 442-0500
Parrot Confectionery ........................ (406) 442-1470
Paul Horning Construction ................(406) 449-5609
PayneWest Insurance ........................(406) 442-5360
Pediatric Dentistry ........................... (406) 449-0189
Pella Windows & Doors ....................(406) 449-2287
Pepsi Cola of Helena ........................(406) 442-2795
Performance Injury
Care & Sports Medicine ............... (406) 422-5817
Perkins Family Restaurant .................(406) 442-5757
Personnel PLUS!
Consulting Service, Inc. ................(406) 443-7787
Pierce & Associates Builders LLC .......(406) 443-4637
Pioneer Aerostructures ......................(406) 442-6938
Pioneer Technical Services .................(406) 457-8252
Placer Condo Association .................. (406) 422-5521
Placer Motors ..................................(406) 442-2603
Planet Gyros ...................................(406) 449-2550
Power Townsend Company ................(406) 442-2770
PPL Montana .................................(406) 457-5300
Prickly Pear Land Trust .....................(406) 442-0490
Pro Nails 1 ......................................(406) 449-6477
Project Management ........................ (406) 443-2160
QQdoba Mexican Grill ........................(406) 442-2255
Quality Inn .....................................(406) 442-3064
Quarry Bar & Grill .......................... (406) 443-8515
Queen City Ballet Conservatory Inc. ...(406) 444-5004
Quinn Erwin Dental .........................(406) 442-4544
Quiznos .........................................(406) 443-6290
Quiznos .........................................(406) 443-7849
Qwik Signs & Classic Creations ......... (406) 442-0198
RR & R Brake & Alignment .................(406) 442-4545 pg. 18
Rainbow International ...................... (406) 442-1923
Raymond James Financial Services ......(406) 442-1128
RE/MAX of Helena ......................... (406) 442-1900
Real Estate of Montana LLP ..............(406) 449-3840
Red Room Catering ..................... (406) 442-5305 x3
Reigning Cats & Dogs,
Your Rules Their Realm, LLC ........(406) 490-8639
Residence Inn by Marriott .................. (406) 443-8010
Retz Funeral Home .......................... (406) 442-1550
Rialto Bar ....................................... (406) 442-1890
Rivals Athletics ................................ (406) 996-1757
Robert Allen Nissan .........................(406) 442-2886
Robert F. Morgan .............................(406) 442-4629
Robert Fusie ................................... (406) 443-1555
Robert Peccia and Associates, Inc. ....... 406-447-5000
Rock Hand Hardware ......................(406) 442-7770
Rocky Mountain Bank ...................... (406) 447-5721 pg. 16
Rocky Mountain Credit Union ...........(406) 449-2680 pg. 2
Rocky Mountain Credit Union ...........(406) 449-2680
Rocky Mountain
Development Council ................... (406) 447-1680
Rocky Mountain Hospice .................. (406) 442-2214
Rocky Mountain Realty of Helena ........406-439-1875
Rocky Mountain
Title & Insured Closing.................(406) 449-2244
Rodger Foster .................................................. NA
Roger Mathis Photo .........................(406) 458-3347
Rosetta Assisted Living .....................(406) 443-6339
Route 12 Diner .................................(406) 996-1124
RoxWork Productions ....................... (406) 594-1234
Rucker's Furniture ............................(406) 442-7234 pg. 29
Rudd & Company, PLLC .................. (406) 449-1299
Russell J. Ritter ................................(406) 442-4046
43 n 2015 Report To The Community n Helena Chamber Of Commerce
SS&K Global Solutions .......................(406) 745-5726
S.C.O.R.E./Service Corps of
Retired Executives ........................(406) 441-1094
SABOT, Technologies. Inc. .................(888) 447-2268
Salvation Army ...............................(406) 442-8244
Sandy Mac's Distributing .................. (406) 442-1570
Sapphire Gallery .............................. (800) 525-0169
Schenk Insurance Agency ..................(406) 457-9288
Secretary of State ............................ (406) 444-4195
Send Out Cards...............................(406) 868-5728
Sentro Technologies USA, Inc. ............ (916) 690-2230
ServiceMaster Clean of Helena .......... (406) 761-0032
ServiceMaster Commercial
Building Services ......................... (406) 449-1337
Servpro of Helena & Great Falls ........(406) 458-6008
Sexton Group Builders .......................(406) 443-2131
Shellies Country Cafe .......................(406) 442-0033
Shilo Inn ........................................(406) 442-0320
Shirley Warehime ............................(406) 442-6824
Shodair Children's Hospital ...............(406) 444-7500
Shoe Carnival, Inc. .......................... (406) 443-2120
Sieben Livestock Company ................ (406) 442-1803
Signs Now Helena ........................... (406) 422-1065
Silver City Stone..............................(406) 202-0643
Silver Star Steak Company ................(406) 495-0677
Silverman Law Office .......................(406) 449-4829
Slate Architecture ............................(406) 457-0360
Sleek Physique Body Sculpting ...........(406) 449-6677
Sleep City ....................................... (406) 495-1200
Sleeping Giant Lanes & Mini Golf ...... (406) 442-1004
SMA Architects ...............................(406) 442-4933
Small Business Administration ............ (406) 441-1081
Smith Law Firm, P.C. .......................(406) 442-2980
Smith Transmission ...........................(406) 442-3277
Smitty's Fireplace Shop .....................(406) 442-2242
Soap Creek Cattle Co. ......................(406) 562-3789
Sound by Spranget ...........................(406) 442-4508
Sound Health Imaging ......................(406) 442-6356
South Hills Dental ...........................(406) 443-2780
Spieker Sprinklers Inc. .......................(406) 443-3878
Spring Hill Press ...............................(800) 627-8141
Spring Meadow Resources, Inc............(406) 443-2376
St. Andrew School ........................... (406) 449-3201
St. Peter's Cancer Treatment Center ... (406) 444-2381
St. Peter's Hospital ..........................(406) 442-2480 pg. 22
St. Peter's Medical Group
Broadway .................................. (406) 457-4180
St. Peter's Medical Group
North ....................................... (406) 457-4180
St. Peter's Sleep Center ....................(406) 447-2656
Stahly Engineering & Associates .........(406) 442-8594
Staples Inc .......................................(406) 441-1529
Starbuck's Coffee Company ...............(406) 443-9044
Starbuck's Coffee Company ............... (406) 443-9170
Starz On Stage .................................(406) 227-9711
State Farm - Amber Lamping ............(406) 443-2723
State Farm - Gayle Grimsrud .............(406) 449-8793
State Farm - Mike Miller ..................(406) 442-9900
State Street Electric, LLC ...................(406) 513-1035
Statewide Publishing ........................(888) 442-8838
Staubach Creek Ranch...................... (406) 227-6918
Steffano's U-Bake
Pizza & Sub Shoppe, LLC .............(406) 442-2070
Steve's Cafe - New! ........................(406) 449-6666
Steve's Cafe - ''Original'' .................. (406) 444-5010
Stewart Title - Helena ......................(406) 443-2225
Stockman Bank ..............................(406) 447-9000 pg. 26
Stockman Insurance ......................... (406) 447-9013
Strategic Accounting Solutions, LLC .... (406) 502-1171
Strategies 360 .................................(406) 449-7303
Student Assistance
Foundation of MT .......................(406) 495-7800 pg.25,37
Subway ..........................................(406) 442-2658
Subway ..........................................(406) 443-5443
Subway ..........................................(406) 449-3683
Suki Cafe ....................................... (406) 422-1795
Sullivan Financial Group ..................(406) 443-6300 pg. 20
Summit Air Ambulance ....................(406) 570-3284
Super 1 Foods ..................................(406) 442-2348
Super 8 Motel .................................(406) 443-2450
Superior Business Equipment ............. (406) 437-8128
Surface Skin Care Spa .......................(406) 461-4156
Susan G. Komen
Montana Affiliate .......................(406) 495-9337
Susan Woodrow .............................. (406) 447-3818
Sussex Construction, Inc. ..................(406) 495-9663
Sylvan Learning Center ....................(406) 443-9205 pg. 18
Sysum Construction, Inc.....................(406) 495-1195
TTaco del Sol ....................................(406) 443-3978
Taco John's ..................................... (406) 443-3710
Target ............................................(406) 495-8368
Team Vivrette, LLC ..........................(406) 439-8326
Tempest Technologies ........................ (406) 495-8731
Tetra Tech, Inc. ................................ (406) 443-5210
Tetra Tech, Inc. (EMI Division) ...........(406) 442-5588
The Art Center ............................... (406) 422-5851
The Base Camp ...............................(406) 443-5360
The Chamberlin Group, Inc. .............. (406) 442-1066
The Dealership Alternative................(406) 442-6445
The Dive Bakery .............................(406) 442-2802
The Happy Chef Catering ................. (406) 475-1264
The Floor Show ...............................(406) 204-4202
The Flooring Place ...........................(406) 442-4700
The Floral Cottage ...........................(406) 442-7969
The Frozen Moose ........................... (406) 996-1350
''The Gallery'' @ the Montana Veteran's
Foundation ................................(406) 449-7666
The Grounds Guys ............................(406) 315-4217
The Home Depot ..............................(406) 442-7311
The Montana
Shakespeare Company .................(406) 459-4385
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 44
Helena Chamber Of Commerce n n 2015 Report To The Community n 45
The Pan Handler Plus .......................(406) 443-1916
The Pita Pit ....................................(406) 443-7482
The Sanders- Helena's
Bed & Breakfast ..........................(406) 442-3309
The Sleepy Rooster .......................... (406) 502-1770
The UPS Store ................................. (406) 495-1211
The Wendt Agency ..........................(406) 454-8500
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans ........(406) 457-0248
Tillo Plumbing ................................. (406) 513-1015
Tire-Rama Service Center ..................(406) 443-2115
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum ...(406) 933-8789
Tizer Meats ....................................(406) 442-3096
Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C. ...........(406) 449-4272
Touchmark .....................................(406) 449-4900
TouchStone~
Wellness * Cafe * Marketplace ...... (406) 996-1437
Town Center Chiropractic .................(406) 449-4445
Townsend Electric Inc. ......................(406) 266-5279
Townsend Marine ............................(406) 266-5700
Treacy Foundation ...........................(406) 443-3549
Tri County Disposal ..........................(406) 227-6300 pg. 33
Trico Community
Federal Credit Union ....................(406) 442-1421
Trihydro Corporation ........................ (406) 558-4180
Trimac Group, L.L.C. .......................(406) 443-0333
Triple Divide Spirits ..................................449-2393
TruGreen ........................................ (406) 441-2244
Tucker Transportation .......................(406) 442-7335
UU.S. Postal Service ...........................(406) 443-3304
Ultra Vac Services
Best Cleaning Co. ....................... (406) 495-1060
Uncommon Ground ..........................(406) 949-3905
United Way of Lewis & Clark Area.....(406) 442-4360
Universal Athletic Service .................(406) 443-4448
Urgent Care Plus ..............................(406) 513-1052
US Bank ........................................ (406) 447-5215 pg. 17
VVA Hospital ....................................(406) 447-7662
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 227-3700
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 449-2480
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 495-2400
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 495-2500
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 495-2530
Valley Bank .....................................(406) 495-2540
Valley Farms ...................................(406) 458-5528
Valley Sand & Gravel, LLC ................(406) 449-4045
Valley Veterinary Hospital ................. (406) 442-0188
Van's Thriftway ...............................(406) 442-8645
Verizon Wireless ..............................(406) 443-4200
Volunteers of America
Northern Rockies .........................(406) 996-1138
WWalgreens....................................... (406) 442-1265
Wal-Mart .......................................(406) 443-3220
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. .................... (406) 441-3504
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ....................(406) 447-2000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ....................(406) 447-2000
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ....................(406) 495-9880
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage .............(406) 447-2025
Wells Fargo Institutional
Retirement & Trust ...................................... NA
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
Wells Fargo Private Bank .............(406) 447-2050
West Mont ..................................... (406) 447-3100
Westaff of Helena, Inc. ..................... (406) 443-7169 pg. 4
WGM Group Inc. ..............................(406) 728-4611
White Wolf, Shawn P. .......................(406) 438-3228
Wiggers, Ronda ...............................(406) 899-5659
Wiggles Pet Shop .............................(406) 465-5045
Windbag Saloon & Grill ....................(406) 443-9669
Wingate By Wyndham .....................(406) 449-3000
Women's Leadership Network ............(406) 465-8658
Woody's Carwash............................(406) 449-4840
WWC Engineering, Inc. ....................(406) 443-3962
YYellowstone Insurance Exchange, RRG . (866) 216-7433
YESCO.......................................... (406) 443-4172
YWCA of Helena ............................(406) 442-8774
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