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March 25, 2014

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Life in the fast lane

Construction moving quickly on Block M housing development

oung families with children, empty-nesters and second-home buyers are among the residents who will begin moving in this summer to a housing development set on an entire city block in downtown Bozeman. Condominiums at Block M have been selling quickly, said Andy Holloran, founder of the development group HomeBase Montana. “We’re certainly pleased with the level of activity and the diversity of people,” Holloran said. “I think it’s amazing proof of the vibrancy of our downtown.” More than half — 10 of 18 — of the project’s three-story duplexes, have been sold, said business manager Lauren Marvel. Each of the duplexes contains two homes, which can be divided into two units if the homeowner opts to create a lower-level apartment to rent out. In all, the development is designed to contain up to 36 residences. Block M Continued on page 6

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New place to get books A new bookstore on Huffine Lane in west Bozeman buys and sells used books. The Used Book Emporium, located at 93 Rowland Road, is situated in the barn that used to house the Used Book Barn. The Emporium will give you credit for your old books, so you can trade them in for some new ones. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Auto repair shop expanding garage Auto Stop, a car repair shop that has operated in Bozeman for nearly 30 years, is expanding its garage on East Main Street. The shop plans to construct a new 7,700-square-foot building running parallel to the existing building at 1401 E. Main St. “It’ll be nice to clean the place up. It’s been overloaded with stuff for a long time,” said Randy Wild, who opened the shop in 1985. The current 3,900-square-foot repair shop was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1980. Having additional bays for repairs will allow mechanics to work more efficiently and give the shop more room to sell car parts and products,

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Wild said. He also believes the expansion will lead to a couple of new jobs but said they “need to get it built first.” Wild said he expects to break ground on the new building in April.

South Asian bistro to open late spring A new “upscale bistro” called The Saffron Table is slated to open in the building that formerly housed La Chatelaine Chocolat Co. Renovations are underway at 1511 W. Babcock St., the building tucked back at the corner of Main Street and 15th Avenue. Andleeb Dawood and Nicholas Harris with Harris Brother LP are planning a contemporary restaurant with a South Asian flavor featuring dishes from India and Pakistan. “I’ve always wanted to have a restaurant that has the food the way I grew up with it,” Dawood said. Dawood grew up in Pakistan and her family is from India. The restaurant’s menu will include some of her family’s recipes. She plans to feature local Montana lamb, as well as Naan that will be baked in-house. The restaurant is expected to create at least 15 jobs. A late spring opening is planned. C&G Continued on page 4 E-mail:

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with Zeynep Martello hummus maker and Mediterranean restaurant owner

eynep Martello, “Z” of Z’s Hummus and Z’s Meze Market, says she would sleep at her restaurant if she could.

“If I wasn’t married and I didn’t have a daughter, I would probably live here that’s how much I like it. I would get a sleeping bag and stay here,” Zeynep said, sitting at a sunny table in Z’s Meze Market. Zeynep or her husband Mark Martello is almost always working at the restaurant. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Zeynep moved to Bozeman when she was 14 years old to live with her uncle, who was teaching at Montana State University. Zeynep’s recipes have been passed down for three generations. She makes dolmas — hand-rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice, currants, pine nuts and other herbs — the same way her grandmother made them. Each morning, Zeynep takes her 5-year-old daughter to school before coming to the restaurant, where she can be found doing everything from making hummus and cooking kebabs to waiting tables and doing the dishes. She does it all — with help from her small staff. “My husband says I should get

more people to help … I’m trying to delegate,” she said. “I’ve worked all my life. I worked at Burger King, Chinese restaurants — it’s not easy for me to just sit here and say, ‘Yeah, you need to make that. You need to make that.’” On some days, Zeynep starts the morning by making huge batches of hummus. Z’s Hummus is sold at about 10 grocery stores in Bozeman, Missoula and Yellowstone National Park. She makes four kinds of hummus — traditional, red pepper, cilantro lime and cucumber dill. And recently, she also started packaging tzatziki sauce and falafels for sale. Zeynep puts the hummus in containers, labels them, shrink wraps them, places them in boxes and calls a local food distribution company to come and pick them up. She and her husband Mark Martello had been delivering the hummus orders themselves, but they have decided to hire a distributor now that they are trying to juggle the hummus business with running a restaurant. Martello Continued on page 5

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Zeynep Martello, owner of Z's Meze Market and producer of Z's Hummus, has been in the restaurant business for more than three years and has grown her business with the popularity of her homemade hummus.

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‘Roasting Room’ to open downtown This week, local artisan coffee roaster Little Red Wagon Coffee Roasters, will expand its operations to a new facility located at 18 West Main Street, in the back of Wild Joe’s Coffee House. The move comes on the heels of a recently approved city ordinance that changed the zoning in downtown Bozeman to allow for artisan manufacturing. “We were excited to see the city supporting local small business through this new artisan manufacturing ordinance,” Natalie Van Dusen, founder of Little Red Wagon Coffee Roasters, said in a news release. Van Dusen estimates that the move downtown will allow the company to increase their current production and distribution by over 300 percent. The new space will also give the budding roasting company something they previously lacked: a public venue. Van Dusen envisions the “Roast-

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“The opportunity to collaborate with a local coffee roaster who is truly doing something different was too good to pass up.” — Ron Gompertz

ing Room” will be a “part coffee roastery, part science lab, and part tasting room.” She said she wanted to create a space where people were encouraged to experiment and interact with coffee both physically, through taste, touch and smell, as well as conceptually through dialogue and education. “I always loved visiting wineries and breweries, and wondered why there couldn’t be a similar concept for coffee,” she said. The Little Red Wagon Roasting Room will provide Bozemanites with a unique opportunity to taste and compare fresh coffees sideby-side, purchase beans for home

brewing, and learn something new from an artisan roaster. Ron Gompertz of Wild Joe’s Coffee Shop was intrigued by the concept. “The opportunity to collaborate with a local coffee roaster who is truly doing something different was too good to pass up,” he said in the news release. “I’m happy to see Little Red Wagon making itself at home in our back room.” Little Red Wagon Coffee Roasters focuses on roasting high-quality, sustainably sourced coffee in small batches to highlight the unique and dynamic flavors of each coffee bean. This concept, also known as micro-roasting or Third Wave coffee, is part of a larger national trend within the coffee industry that seeks to promote quality, innovation and transparency from farm-to-cup. Little Red Wagon Coffee Roasters was officially launched in August of 2013 with the help of business partners Kelly Meredith and Whitney Metzger. The operation began small with a booth at the Farmer’s Market, an online store, and a local coffee subscription program. Over the past few months they have expanded to sell their beans at Town and Country and espresso at Blacksmith Italian. On Sunday, the Little Red Wagon Roasting Room will celebrate its

grand opening. The public is invited to stop by the back room of Wild Joe’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for roasting demonstrations, complimentary coffee tastings and treats, and home-brewing tutorials. For more information, visit www. littleredwagoncoffee.com.

Publisher starts book packaging company Jane Freeburg of Bozeman has started Collaborative Publishing Services, an editorial/design services and book packaging company. Publisher of Companion Press since 1987, Freeburg recently sold her publishing line to Graphic Arts Books in Portland, Ore., according to a news release from Collaborative Publishing Services. Freeburg will continue to create titles for the Companion Press Series at Graphic Arts, specializing in nature, outdoor photography and cultural history titles. Collaborative Publishing Services will also continue Jane’s custom publication work with museums, non-profits, photographers, and individuals to produce high quality illustrated books for custom and specialty markets. For more information, visit www. collaborativepublishingservices.com. — Amanda Ricker

Monthly economic indicators

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Montana Elevator Cash Grain prices $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

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Finishing the day’s hummus orders is relief for Zeynep, even though her day has just begun. “As soon as the hummus is out the door, I’m just like ‘Thank god. Now I’ve got to take care of my customers,” she said. Her first order of restaurant business is to check her face to make sure there are no remnants of hummus on it. “By the time the restaurant opens, I have hummus all over,” she said, laughing. Then, she shops for ingredients and prepares items for the restaurant’s menu, cooking them the same way her mother and her grandmother did years ago. Zeynep and her staff hand-roll about 1,000 dolmas per month. Dolmas are one of the most popular “mezes,” which means “small dishes,” at the restaurant. “Mezes,” are similar to appetizers, sort of a Mediterranean version of Spanish tapas. Zeynep also hand makes piyaz, a traditional Turkish bean salad; kisir, Turkish tabouli; and labneh, a cheese made from strained yogurt that’s similar to cream cheese. The menu has a vast array of options, with both cold and hot mezes, as well as dozens of main dishes, such as Iskender kebab -- spicy gyro meat in a red kebab sauce with diced pita and yogurt. There are also specialty platters such as the Turkish platter, where customers can taste six different traditional Turkish foods. And of course, there are desserts such as handmade baklava. Plus, the restaurant offers vegetarian and glutenfree options. Zeynep has recorded her family’s recipes and she is teaching her staff how to make the dishes

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in her absence. She’s also trying to keep better track of how much food the restaurant goes through everyday, and of which recipes are most popular so she can better orchestrate food preparation. “I can’t wing it anymore,” she said. “I used to wing it, but now it’s getting really busy.” Around dinnertime each day, after Zeynep has cooked, waited on customers, and wiped down tables, she and her husband trade places. Mark picks up their daughter from school and heads into the restaurant to take over. Zeynep goes home to take care of their daughter and to make dinner. In the summertime, Mark operates a stand at the Tuesday night Bogert Park Farmer’s Market, selling gyros and other Mediterranean fare from the restaurant. Last year, Mark also ran a stand at the local Sweet Pea Festival. During the summer, it’s crazy, Zeynep said. Both she and Mark love camping and fishing, but there’s rarely enough time. Zeynep and Mark opened the restaurant two years ago, after their hummus business took off.

Originally, Zeynep was working as an assistant at a local law firm when her husband encouraged her to open a booth at the farmer’s market. Zeynep tried selling Turkish textiles at first, but she noticed that people were more interested in the hummus, baklava, and other Turkish food she had set out to entice them into visiting her booth. So, she started selling hummus instead. The couple launched their hummus business about eight years ago by selling hummus at the farmer’s market and eventually branching out into local grocery stores. At first, Zeynep said her parents weren’t thrilled with her career choice. Her parents moved to Bozeman a year after she did. Zeynep said street vendors have a different status in Turkey than they do here. But now, Zeynep said her parents are proud of the business she and her husband have grown and that locals can enjoy their family’s recipes. “My mom’s like, “You don’t ever call me anymore! You don’t need me anymore!’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m fine,” Zeynep said. Located at the corner of West Babcock and South 19th Avenue, the restaurant is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. For menus, to place a to-go order, custom catering, or for more information, visit www.zsmezemarket.com.

Unemployment rate

Yellowstone National park visits SOURCE: National Park Service

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Construction crews continue work on the Block M residential development on East Lamme Street on March 18.

Block M cov e r s t or y con t. Ten duplexes ready this fall

Named for the city block’s designation on Bozeman’s original townsite, Block M is a 1-acre housing development that is bordered by East Lamme Street, North Black Avenue, East Beall Street and North Tracy Avenue. The site is situated behind the empty Kenyon Noble store, where HomeBase is also planning to build a hotel. The hotel is one of four hotels expected to open downtown by 2015. Block M’s location is what made it so attractive to buyers, Marvel said. Residents at Block M will be able to walk to 42 bars, restaurants and coffee shops within four blocks of their homes. “Everybody was saying, ‘We want to live downtown. We don’t want to live on a lot of acreage, and to have to mow the lawn and to snowplow in the winter,’” said Marvel. “We’ve gotten all these new restaurants, and all these new bars, and all

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these great shows at the theater, and people are gravitating toward downtown.” Construction of Block M’s first two duplexes is underway and is slated to be complete in June. Every three to four weeks after, another pair of duplexes is scheduled to be finished, with 10 done in October. That will complete the first of the housing development’s two construction phases. The swift timeline will allow the first residents to move in just one year after the Bozeman City Commission approved the project. Demand for larger homes

Originally, the project was slated to have one additional duplex. But buyers wanted more space. The duplex was eliminated in order to add a pocket park in the middle of the housing development and to build larger corner residences. “We had such a demand for larger units and corner units. We’ve been kind of surprised,” Marvel said.

Buyers wanted the pocket park even though Beall Park is adjacent to the development. The park will be located on the north side of the development along Beall Street. “People wanted to have sort of their own private park to let their dog out real quickly or where their kids can play,” Marvel said. “Only homeowners will have access to the park. That park will have a lot of lawn, patio seating, chairs and tables, so if people want to have picnics out there or little gatherings, they can.”

“We have one couple that’s a first time homebuyer. We have young families with kids that will go to Hawthorne (Elementary School). We have a couple of folks that this is a second home for them, and we have a couple of people that are empty-nesters. So, it’s a great eclectic cross-section of what I think makes Bozeman unique and special.” — Andy Holloran, founder of the development group HomeBase Montana

Home designs

Of the 10 homes in the project’s first phase, about half of the buyers have opted to build a lower-level apartment and rent out their downstairs, Marvel said. The second phase of the project includes eight homes that each may be divided into two units. The second phase hasn’t been released yet for sale. “Right now, we are trying to work with these 10 home buyers to see that they get what they

want before thinking about the second phase,” Marvel said. Homebuyers can choose from three different custom home sizes, ranging from 2,600 square feet to 3,600 square feet. Six floor plans allow as many as four bedrooms. Homes cost between $600,000 and $800,000. “Included in that price is everything,” Marvel

said. “You get to come in and choose everything.” If a homeowner opts to have a studio apartment to rent, their home’s floor plan could have the apartment on the basement level, a living room, office, kitchen and dining room on the main level, and a master bedroom and two additional bedrooms on the second floor.

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In another floor plan, a homeowner could opt for a “reverse living” design. They could have a basement-level gym or recreation room, a main-level master suite, a second-floor living room, office, kitchen and dining room, and a rooftop deck with an outdoor eating space. That way, the homeowner could entertain guests on the second floor and rooftop deck. They could have people over, barbecue on the rooftop deck and run down one level to the kitchen to grab the ketchup, Marvel said. The homes include two-car attached garages, laundry on the same level as the bedrooms, and the option to include an elevator. Property maintenance is included. “There’s just so many different ways that people like to live,” Marvel said. “We’ve tried to allow for ultimate flexibility, and to be able to cre-

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ate it how you want it on the interior.” So far, buyers have been a diverse group. “We have one couple that’s a first time homebuyer. We have young families with kids that will go to Hawthorne (Elementary School). We have a couple of folks that this is a second home for them, and we have a couple of people that are empty-nesters,” Holloran said. “So, it’s a great eclectic cross-section of what I think makes Bozeman unique and special.” Few projects like Block M Block M is designed to fit in downtown, but there are few projects like it. On the exterior, Block M’s brick duplexes are inspired by brown-

stones. Plans call for two rows of vertical duplexes with a shared, central driveway that accesses enclosed parking for each home. “It was important that we created an exterior look that embraces downtown Bozeman and utilizes a mixture of materials such as brick and concrete and metal,” Holloran said. “But at the same time, we wanted it to be current.” Block M is a unique “infill” development for downtown, meaning it involves redevelopment in the city center rather than on vacant land in outlying areas. In order to build the development, three homes were demolished, a difficult task in Bozeman if the homes are historic. “It’s hard to find places to live downtown, especially if you don’t want to buy a 100-year-old home that you have to do extensive remodeling to,” Marvel said. That can get expensive and if you’re in a historic part of town you have to follow certain city regulations that can increase the price and lengthen the construction timeline, she said. “We looked as a family trying to find something downtown and you’re either faced with tearing down a home and then you have to go

through a difficult demolition process and next thing you know you’re two or three years out and well north of $1 million,” Holloran said. There aren’t many other lots in downtown Bozeman where a large housing development project such as Block M can be built, Marvel said. “I think another reason people snatched it up is there’s not a lot like it and I don’t think there will be much like it,” she said. “There’s not many other lots you could do it on. It’s hard to find an entire block you could purchase, and then if buildings are historic, you can’t tear them down.” Block M follows a national trend of more and more people opting to live in cities, with smaller yards and less maintenance. “It’s clearly a trend on a national level and you’re seeing more and more people gravitate toward urban centers where they can walk to businesses, they can walk to shops, bars, parks, libraries, and where they have easy access to transportation,” Holloran said. “So our premise was why not Bozeman?” Amanda Ricker can be reached at aricker@dailychronicle. com. She is on Twitter at @amandaricker.

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A worker continue exits the jobsite at Block M residential development on East Lamme Street.

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Fitness trends for 2014 By maury wiegand

So many ways to improve your fitness! What are the hottest trends for 2014? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) seeks to answer this with an annual survey of over 3,800 fitness professionals in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and North and South America. Trends come and go, some turn into staples that last for years and others end up as garage sale items. Here is a review of some of the top trends for 2014 with a few insights on how they might or might not work for you. High Interval Training (HIT): We discussed this method of training in an earlier article as a way to achieve a good workout when on the road or strapped for time. In summary, HIT workouts include intervals of high intensity work followed by recovery time. In the article, HIT intervals were dedicated to maximizing your available cardio training time which most healthy adults can do with minimum risk. HIT training can also be applied to strength training as is demonstrated in popular Crossfit programs or P90X. When combining strength training techniques with HIT, the potential for injuries increases dramatically. My recommendation would be that only people already in good shape with previous instruction in lifting, consider this type of training. With that background, the results can be very good for both strength and cardiovascular results. Body Weight Workouts: Can you say frugal and fit? We started seeing an upturn in these workouts back in 2008 when the economy was grim. Basically, 10

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these are back-to-basic, no equipment needed home or outdoor workouts. The foundation of Boot Camp programs, body weight workouts rock for those trying to maximize time and money. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals: My favorite trend ever!! A little known fact about my industry is that there is no regulation or licensing to become a personal trainer. You can go on-line with your credit card and become a certified trainer with just a few clicks of your mouse. That makes it really confusing for the consumer to separate the pros from the look-alikes. Let me share with you what I look for in a trainer who wants to be part of our team. Your trainer should have an undergraduate and possibly a graduate degree in exercise science or related field. Next, their resume needs as least one nationally recognized certification (ACSM who hosted this survey is one of those) and most experienced trainers will have several that all require continuing education. Lastly, nothing

trumps experience and you should be looking for someone who has experience within the kind of training you desire. Functional Fitness: As defined by Wikipedia, Functional training is a classification, which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. Fitness Programs for Older Adults: Many similarities exist between Functional Fitness and this trend but neither is exclusive to young or old. The baby boomers are looking for help and we’re here to give it to them. If you fit this market, look for a training environment that supports your needs with trainers experienced in working with your age group. The benefits available for active older adults are tremendous and this trend will only continue to increase as we continue to age! Exercise and Weight Loss: With the staggering increase in obesity, weight loss has never been a higher goal for many exercisers. Health and fitness professionals who network with nutritional experts are increasingly seeing better results and are providing solid, non-fad advice to help clients reach weight loss goals.

Group Personal Training: Again motivated by the recession, many fitness professionals strategized training clients with similar goals and fitness levels together, hence reducing the cost of training per individual. I love my group training sessions and see great results fostered by both the workouts and the camaraderie and social networks that are formed within these groups. Yoga: Ageless yet new and fresh. The Yoga’s industry ability to re-invent the timeless keeps us intrigued and inspired. Sadly, some of my favorite workouts seem to be losing popularity. Spinning, Zumba and Pilates have been sliding in participation but remain (in my opinion!) great workouts that continue to contribute to overall fitness. Only time will tell what kind of staying power these trends will bring. In the meantime, jump on the ones that appeal to you the most and keep some fun and variety in your workouts. Maury Wiegand is CHEK Holistic and lifestyle consultant and CHEK Practitioner, and a certified fitness trainer with ACSM and ACE. She owns and sees clients at The Club on Rouse.

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Economic data, such as stock market prices, indicate the U.S. economy is generally recovering and that Europe is partly following in interesting ways. Some of these data affect consumer behavior and hence possibly our local area economy. Stock market increases may cause investors to feel richer and thus be more open to purchases, such as a vacation condo in our area. With several years of mostly large gains, the Dow Jones (DJIA) and S&P 500 indexes returned to prior record high levels. As long as we don’t have a repeat crisis, consumer attitudes should be generally favorable. Low interest rates help people purchase homes, which is one reason why the Federal Reserve has tried to keep rates low, thus helping to restart the economy. Fifteen year fixed rate mortgages are now in the 4-percent range which is up a bit from a year ago, but compares very favorably to almost 8-percent twenty years ago and about 12-percent thirty years ago. The Federal Reserve has stated a goal of only gradually increasing rates so that our economic recovery can continue. Currency exchange rates may seem a distant topic, but they influence such things as the number of foreign tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park. For example, in the middle of the last five-year period, the amount of Japanese yen required to equal a U.S. dollar dropped nearly to 75 and today is back up to just over a relatively normal 100. For a traveler from Japan everything in the USA briefly appeared to be about 25-percent off! At times, the reverse has been true, partly due to currency exchange rates. When I was a col-

lege student, “Europe on $5 a Day” was a popular book. Americans in the 1960s were the richest people in the world and could easily afford cheap hotels in Germany or Norway. Now, some of those areas seem very expensive to Americans. Europe currently has a perhaps surprising mixture of problems and successes. The most notable problem area is Greece. Greek government debt was 160 percent of Greece’s GDP compared to 106 percent for the U.S. (CIA and IMF 2012 estimates,) and while some progress is being made, Greece has to pay about 7-percent interest on its 10year government bonds compared to a much lower rate of about 2.75 percent for 10-year U.S. treasury debt. Greece is in a very difficult situation that might doom any government, which tries to modernize and lay off excess workers during a time when the current unemployment rate is over 25 percent. Italy is not as bad, but has similar problems. The government of Spain has perhaps better fiscal control, but its banks held a large amount of subprime mortgages, as did many of our large banks. French banks have held bonds

from Greece and Italy, so if those two countries were to go bankrupt, France would be hurt. A domino chain effect was feared. In general, countries in northern Europe are faring better than those in the south. Germany is Europe’s economic leader with high quality manufacturing plus a nearly balanced budget and it has provided economic help to the rest of Europe. But a sentiment exists among some Germans that their hard work and self-discipline should not have to support countries where people play in the sun (which is simplistic, but indicates a mood). Norway is rich, with offshore oil. Other Scandinavian countries may not have the per capita wealth of Norway, but have a high standard of living. Iceland had the greatest banking disaster, but stern measures have led to a recovery. Europe seems to have more political and economic problems than

the U.S., but both economic areas seem to be gaining ground. In closing, here are a few interesting points given to me by a European economist friend: In Spain the unemployment rate is 20 percent and its youth unemployment (age 16-25) is 40 percent. At one point, the Greek national train system had expenses of 400 million Euros (mostly payroll) and only 100 million of revenue. Italy has Europe’s largest communist party. Since 1789, the U.S. has had one constitution; France has had 10. The president of France recently had a 19-percent popularity rating. In comparison, our politics and economy don’t seem so bad. Dr. Stephen R. Hample, CFP, of Hample & Peck, owns an investment advisory business and a trust/banking corporation and is a registered representative of KMS Financial Services, Inc. Opinions expressed are his own. Comments or questions may be sent to Steve. Hample@KMSfinancial.com.

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Bakken’s big impact By robyn erlenbush

Living in Bozeman, it would be next to impossible to not be aware of the activity going on in the state directly east of us. In the past few years, North Dakota has gone from being a relatively quiet, primarily agricultural state to having a booming oil economy. Many of us have friends and acquaintances who make the commute to the Bakken for week on/ week off shifts in the oil fields or know of others who have found unique ways to capitalize on the increased cash flow and need for services in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. Stories are told frequently of the negative impacts of a population influx to the area, but there has been much positive that also is the result of the oil production industry. One such success story is Cam Holt, who ventured into the Williston market in August 2011, looking for an opportunity in real estate or to open a business. Born in Williston and raised in Bismarck, it was a natural progression for Cam to return parttime to North Dakota. Another Bozeman business entity had purchased an old gas station on a very busy, prime commercial intersection. Holt teamed up with Aaron Parker and Mike Triska, also from Bozeman, to open a burrito sandwich restaurant in the spring of 2012. Three Amigos Southwest Grill has become an amazing, successful new business. Originally opening with six employees, including the owners, they have seen steady growth from 5 percent to 25 percent each month, sell 500 to 700 sandwiches per day, and have 24 employees. The restaurant provides 12

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employee housing for 19 workers. Three Amigos is described as “fast casual” and features fresh ingredients with hand cut vegetables. The group recently received the “New Business Entrepreneurs of the Year” award from the city of Williston in July 2013. Cam saw additional growth opportunity in the adjoining vacant space and opened a complimentary food business selling frozen yogurt. My Swirl started with two employees and now has six. They received a grant from City of Williston that pays the majority of the interest costs on their new loan. And recently, the Bozeman team has returned home to unleash their restaurant abilities as a financial partner in the operations with Dave’s Sushi. They have remodeled and expanded the seating and kitchen to serve more patrons. Cam sites several good outcomes he has observed for Williston, relocated workers and his business development skills. He states, “Williston now has the

ability with expanded tax revenue to build and plan future infrastructure. The City of Williston recently hired a professional consulting firm to assist with a downtown growth plan. I also see customers every day with similar life stories…so many people lost everything during the recession, but the opportunities in the Bakken gave many workers and families a much needed second chance to rebuild their lives. Three Amigos gave us an extreme “fast-track learning experience” on how to hire and retain employees and manage food costs.” A more statistical, yet less personal, synopsis of North Dakota’s outlook gives further good news. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index’s annual report, which measures overall “Happiness,” North Dakota took the top spot replacing 2012’s winner, Hawaii. North Dakota’s status was due in part to its very high rankings in the categories of work environment and physical health. Another study conducted by MoneyRates.com gave further reason to believe North Dakota is “the” place to be right now, especially if you are a young adult. Eight criteria were examined that would be considered important to those in their 20s, and again North Dakota garnered the top spot in the nation. While availability of jobs is of course a main factor, educational and rental costs were also scale tippers. North Dakota ranked first in the nation in job creation for the fifth straight consecutive year. It had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 2.7 percent at the end of 2013 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Montana ranked 13th with 5.4 percent overall, although several counties in the eastern portion of the state are also under 3 percent.

With growth comes challenges, but North Dakota appears to be getting many things right. One amazing project in Williston that is scheduled to open soon is the Williston Area Recreation Center, a 254,000-square-foot facility that is a partnership of Williston State College and the city’s Parks and Recreation District. The price tag of $71.9 million will offer endless opportunities for activities, which include basketball and tennis courts, batting cages, and a full water park among numerous others. Health care services and schools have also had to address changing needs with the population influx. Mercy Medical Center has increased staff as well as upgraded both the cancer treatment center and the ER, and it is poised to continually assess changes in necessary services. Williston Public Schools has remained fairly stable due to outof-area workers often not bringing their families, but the current school year did witness growth and has addressed it by using modular classrooms, which is an adequate short-term solution. However, if student numbers stay high and even continue to increase, more new schools may need to be built. How long will the boom last and create income for families from near and far? That is certainly the unknown, but for many businesses and workers the opportunity that the Bakken has provided in the last few years will allow them to sustain their homes and lives in their hometowns while waiting for the local economy to improve. Robyn Erlenbush is a downtown business owner and the broker/owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate (with offices in Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston and Clyde Park), NAI Landmark Commercial and Intermountain Property Management. She can be reached at robyn@eralandmark.com.

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(Business name, owner name, owner address, city, date) New Banks—General First Security Bank Cottonwood, First Security Bank, 624 S. Cottonwood Rd., Bozeman, January 31. New Hotels/Motels Hotel 27, William E. Butler, PO Box 11788, Bozeman, February 24.

New Service—Auto & RV Repairs/Maintenance CS Motorsports, Christo Spartas, 630 E. Cottonwood, Bozeman, February 18. New Service—Consulting Business Consultants of Montana, Alexander Hamilton Crosby, 405 N. Hunters Way, Bozeman, February 4. Collaborative Publishing Service, Laura Jane Freeburg, 1445 Ash Dr., Bozeman, February 27. Fleur De Lis, Inc., Laura N. Bushnell, 2226 Powder Park Ct.,

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Bozeman, February 19. New Service—Health & Beauty Champu Emporium LLC, Dolores Cooney, 7 W. Main St. Ste. 103, Bozeman, February 13. New Service—Cleaning Service College Pro Window Cleaning, Natalie D. Waldron, 2953 N. 27th Ave. Unit 17, Bozeman, February 19. James’s Dryer Vent Cleaning Service, James Joseph Giannini,

3156 Oliver St., Bozeman, February 19. Pure Clean Techs, Matthew Wade Shepperd, 100 Shephards Trail, Bozeman, February 13. New Service—Marketing & Advertising Journey Marketing, Joseph Francis Smith, 310 N. 7th St., Belgrade, February 20. New Service—Massage Therapy Mountain Ash Bodywork, Michelle Lynn Mehlman, 17 S. 5th Ave., Bozeamn, February 18. New Service–Consulting Becky Gildersleeve Berglund, Becky Gildersleeve Berglund, 2023 Stadium Dr. Unit 2B, Boze-

man, February 21. New Photography/ Processing Jonathan Finch Photo LLC, Jonathan Wesley Finch, 2200 W. Dickerson St. Unit 42, Bozeman, February 4. New Manufacturing Nonhazardous Little Red Wagon Coffee Roasters, Natalie Robyn Vandusen, 18 W. Main St., Bozeman, February 28. New Service—Other American Vacation International, David Macmillan, 1661 International Dr. Ste. 400, Memphis, Tenn., February 26. Big Sky Grocery Delivery,

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Lacey Allison Norstrand, 902 W. Babcock St., Bozeman, February 27. Bridger Ridge Wellness Center, John Daniel Watts, 5707 Foster Ln., Belgrade, February 6. Brittany’s Helping Hands, Brittany Lynn Davenport, 409 N. Willson Ave. #28, Bozeman, February 24. Brother Ventures LLC, Jared Allen Shepperd, 100 Shepherds Trail, Bozeman, February 26. Creed’s Pilot/Escort Services, Creed Jackson Hardyman, 1900 Pioneer Rd., Three Forks, February 4. DC Property Inspection, David J. Chase, No Address Listed, February 4. Expert English Consulting, Virginia Lee Genito, 703 Springhill Ln., Boze-

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man, February 13. K Baucom Editing, Kelly Lynne Baucom, 108 Highnoon Way, Bozeman, February 13. Klasson Relocation and Destination, David R. Klasson, 1627 W. Main St. Unit 420, Bozeman, February 4. Laura Hoehn, Attorney at Law, Laura Lee Hoehn, 321 E. Main St. Ste. 417E, Bozeman, February 21. Marlin Property Associates, Lynwood Alan Johnston, 218 S. Willson Ave., Bozeman, February 24. Raised Broke Entertainment, Richard Edward X. L., Sherman, 59 N. 25th Ave., Bozeman, February 4. R3, Inc., No Owner Listed, 408 N. 21st Ave., Bozeman, February 4. Temps in a Minute, Denise Pratt, 98 Fire Light Meadow Dr., Big Sky, February 7.

New Service - Outside Services Bear Creek Lawncare, Inc., Dilan Edward Saisbury, 9645 Bear Creek Rd., Belgrade, February 14. New Service—Security Complete Security Investigations, Shannon Michael Wlodkowski, 2444 Cameron Bridge Rd., Bozeman, February 4. New Utilities/Gas/Electric/ Garbage Front Range Wireless, Aaron Kingstrom, 7476 S. Eagle, Englewood, Colo., February 19. New Retail—Accessories Brick Bound, Matthew Steven Saporito, 4534 Shadowglen Dr., Bozeman, February 4.

New Retail—Electronic/Electric Sales Headroom Corporation, Headroom Corporation, 12 E. Main St., Bozeman, February 11. New Retail—Other 3D Sales and Designs, Dennis Delmain, 2200 W. Main St. Apt. 91, Bozeman, February 4. New Retail—Signs Weitzel Signs, John V. Weitzel, PO Box 3617, Butte, February 19. New Contractors—Carpenters Bozeman Flooring, Robert J. Sparks, 1312 W. Babcock St., Bozeman, February 18. New Contractors—Concrete Precision Concrete Cutting, Mat-

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thew Haney, 3191 N. Canyon Rd, Provo, Utah, February 13. New Contractors—Designer EEC, Inc., Quentin Wayne Eggart, 2 S. 7th St. W., Billings, February 4. New Contractors—Excavating Bozeman Excavation LLC, Joshua R. Shook, 14225 Kelly Canyon Rd., Bozeman, February 27. Zemljak Excavating, Molly Zemljack, 19 Lumberjack, Butte, February 26. New Contractors—General A.E.B. Construction, Aaron Eric Blair, 53 Sunlight Ave., Bozeman, February 4.

William Albee, William M. Albee, 607 W. Main St., Bozeman, February 24. Burtonimo Construction, Thomas Ray Burt, 712 N. 22nd Ave., Bozeman, February 26. David Shultz, David Shultz, 153 Charolais St., Belgrade, February 4. DLM Finish Carpentry, Dale Lamar Mellinger, 518 S. 9th, Livingston, February 18. Fidelis Veteran Construction, John Hamilton Lewis II, 1276 N. 15th Ave. Ste. 201A, Bozeman, February 26. Geissler Construction, Inc., Mark B. Geissler, 14943 Bracketcreek Rd., Bozeman, February 18. Kaban Construction, Christopher George Laban, 2000 Stage Coach Rd. Unit A, Manhattan, February 12. Line Side Electric, Inc., Jason Williams, 302 N. Last Chance Gulch #403,

Helena, February 4. Silent T Construction, John Jetter, 414 Quaw Blvd., Belgrade, February 24. Silvertip Home Builders, Scott Michael Muenzberg, 3064 Rose St., Bozeman, February 4. Space Shaper LLC, Michael J. Schlegel, 2345 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman, February 4. Vaughn Anderson, Vaughn Anderson, 24246 Frontage Rd., Bozeman, February 18. Wade & Associates Builders, Inc., Cooper J. Wade, PO Box 161090, Big Sky, February 13. New Contractors–Roofing Land Shark Roofing & Construction, Richard Edward X. L. Sherman, 59 N. 25th Ave. Unit B, Bozeman, February 4.

New Contractors–Plumbing Tatarka Plumbing & Heating, Mitchell Anthony Tatarka, 2426 Harper Puckett, Bozeman, February 24. New Property Managers/Agencies Above and Beyond Property Management, Arison Antonicci-Burns, 607 Professional Dr. Ste. 1, Bozeman, February 24. Creekside Condo of Montana, Toni L. Bradley, 277 Stillwater Creek Dr., Bozeman, February 21. New Bar/Lounge Anaconda Molly Brown, Allison Norriss, 703 W. Babcock St., Bozeman, January 31. Old Hatchery Winery LLC, Gary B. Kline, 2711 W. College St., Bozeman, February 20.

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Scoop Bar, Hard Times, Inc., 712 W. Main St., Bozeman, February 18. New Food Service—Catering Plate & Pantry, Bryan Lee Leep, 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman, February 4. New Food Service—Restaurant Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Jill A. Brown, 1216 W. Lincoln St., Bozeman, February 10. New Food Service—Food Truck Glen’s Lil Orbits Donuts, Glenn Norman Gordon, PO Box 652, Belgrade, February 11. Hokulia Shave Ice—Bozeman Main,

Amber Pommerville, 16 Harvester Ln., Belgrade, February 21. Redneck Taters LLC, Kimberly Dawn Bates, 345 Hale Bopp Ave., Belgrade, February 25. New Food Service—Takeout Fasquick Delivery, Michael Roark Limpus, 65 N. 24th Ave., Bozeman, February 4. New Transfer Fee The Bozeman Inn, Bozeman Hotel LLC, 1235 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman, January 31. permits

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ited Partner, Front Range Wireless, $10,000. Commercial Industrial 2150 Industrial, Westland Enterprises, Inc., Owner is General, 4,000 Sq Ft, $216,240. Commercial Tenant Improvement 1755 S. 19th, Paulson Enterprises LLC, Cebulla Construction, $2,705. 17 E. Main, MDB/JCB LLC, Tim Lacotta, $2,720. 332 Gallatin Park, HC Developtment LLC, Owner is General, $10,000. 407 W. Main, PAB LLC, Owner is General, $2,500. 300 E. Griffin, DDS Investments LLC, Don Schmidt Contracting LLC, $15,000. 1940 W. Dickerson, Grammercy

Park Limited Partnership, Weppler Construction, Inc., $154,900. 35 W. Main, KBH Properties LLC, Conover Commercial Services, $1,000. 111 S. Grand, Emerson Center Holdings LLC, Pinnacle Construction, Inc., $5,000. 122 W. Main, Bangtail Partners LLC, North Fork Builders of Montana, $1,700,000. 27 E. Main, East Main Underground LLC, Broken Arrow Holdings, $5,000. 403 W. Main, JC Commercial LLC, Fulbright Construction LLC, $20,000. 36 E. Main, Owenhouse Hardware Co., R&R Taylor Construction, Inc., $38,500. Demolition Permit 448 E. Main, Dave Cecich, Allegiant Building Management, $8,000.

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1915 S. 19th, Daniel Hitchcock, Dick Anderson Construction, Inc., $13,437. Fire Systems Permit 332 Gallatin Park, HC Development LLC, SimplexGrinnell LLC, $129,000. 620 S. 20th, LMF Group LLC, Slater Fire Sprinkler Systems, $46,000. 5997 Valley Center, Bozeman Lodging LLC, Sand Construction LLC, $97,000. 811 Mandeville, State of Montana, Langlas & Associates, Inc., $7,732. Montana State University, Dick Anderson Construction, Inc., $21,600. Sign Permit 7 W. Main, Summit Properties LLC,

Weitzel Signs, $1,500. 222 E. Main, First Security Bank of Bozeman, Media Station Design Works, $2,500. 1727 W. College, Brian Rogers, Big Sky Metal Art LLC, $4,500. 424 E. Main, Moostpoint LLC, MFGR, Inc., $1,000. 802 N. Wallace, Wallace North LLC, Treasure State Signs, $225. 2200 Lea, Don and Kay LLC, Strong Hold Fabrication, $360. Residential Garages & Carports 619 W. Olive, Susan R. and Johnny P. Kirkland, Coubrough Construction, Inc., 600 Sq Ft, $23,898. Residential Single Family Dwelling 869 Josephine, Bozeman Deaconess Real Estate, Chase-Skogen Homes,

Inc., 1,999 Sq Ft, $179,563. 3893 Annie, Mt. View Homes, Inc., Aaron Mills Construction, 1,950 Sq Ft, $177,083. 4709 Shadowglen, Travisties International, Inc., Lifespace Homes, 2,126 Sq Ft, $189,513. 209 Pond Lily, Norton Ranch Homes LLC, Norton Ranch Homes LLC, 2,291 Sq Ft, $210,363. 2405 Creekwood, Ebbighausen Homes, Ebbighausen Homes, Inc., 3,391 Sq Ft, $300,181. 388 Matthew Bird, Craig Randall Gage, Ebbighausen Homes, Inc., 3,708 Sq Ft, $337,066. 2464 Annie, Kresge Construction, Inc., Kresge Construction, Inc., 2,500 Sq Ft, $227,280. 1301 S. Church, Brock Albin, Owner is General, 1,727 Sq Ft, $182,941. 3328 Parkway, Velocity Develop-

ment LLC, Bridger Peak Construction, 3,584 Sq Ft, $333,780. Residential Alteration 420 S. Willson, Charles B. and Drewry Westerman, Archer Construction/Remodeling, $215,000. 706 E. Peach, Todd R. Hoitsma and Amy Kelley, Onsite Energy LLC, $5,600. 624 N. Tracy, Susan J. Mathre, Harvest Solar MT LLC, $10,750. 218 S. Willson, Lynwood and Mariana Johnston, Marlin Property Associates, $1,500. 218 S. Willson, Lynwood and Mariana Johnston, Marlin Property Associates, $3,000. Residential Reroof 201 S. 9th, Stefanie Vandaele, Denali Construction Inc., $2,900.

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Chad T. Coley of Bozeman, Kevin S. Nessland of Bozeman, Tim F. Leonhardt of Bozeman, Colin J. Barry of Boulder, Colo., Michael F. Wilson of Bozeman, and Anthony N. Nettuno of Bozeman. Schedulicity, Inc. Systems and methods for on-line scheduling of appointments and other resources. 8,671,009. March 11. Robert E. Able of Bozeman, and

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Bruce A. Shepard, 4030 B. Sunstone St., Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 17. Richardson. Cord William Gasque and Susan Louise Gasque, 39 Fieldview Cir., Bozeman. Chapter 13. Feb. 18. Drummond. Travis G. Schnicke, PO Box 1873, Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 21. Womack. Jameson M. Wolf, 3505 D #39 Fallon, Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 24. Richardson. Stephen Christopher Olshefsky, 402 Peter Koch Tower, Bozeman. Chapter 13. February 25. Drummond. Kristin Richardson Thompson, 448 Green Tree Dr., Belgrade. Chapter 7. February 26. Womack.

James Robert Pengra III, 16960 Wilson Creek Rd., Gallatin Gateway. Chapter 7. February 26. Richardson. Clark John Sprague and Sonya Leigh Sprague, 498 Churn Creek Rd., Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 26. Richardson. Larry Alan Love and Susan Baxter Love, PO Box 811, Manhattan. Chapter 7. February 26. Womack. Rhonda Kay Peterson, 322 W. Geyser St., Livingston. Chapter 7. February 26. Richarson. Raymond Floyd Hillman and Daisy Ann Hillman, 528 N. 8th St., Livingston. Chapter 7. February 27. Richardson. Richard Carl Gavert, Jr., 80565 Gallatin Rd., Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 27. Womack. Niccole Mae Arnold, 3499 Weaver Rd., Belgrade. Chapter 7. February 27. Richardson.

Kira Alyssa Harris, 777 Haggerty Ln. Unit 19, Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 27. Womack. David Andrew Bullock, 1604 Lloyd St. Apt. 405, Bozeman. Chapter 7. February 27. Richardson. Chad A. Smith and Jill L. Smith, 322 N. 5th St., Livingston. Chapter 7. March 3. Richardson. Scott Michael Franzen, PO Box 2095, Livingston. Chapter 7. March 5. Womack. Kristi Ann Hyatt, 2763 Hedgerow Court, Bozeman. Chapter 7. March 11. Womack. Elaine Kathleen Cellucci, 129 Buffalo Orchard Tr., Bozeman. Chapter 7. March 12. Richardson. Sarah Nichole Haith, 15 Sky Dr., Belgrade. Chapter 7. March 12. Womack.

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4/1 • Downtown Bozeman Association Board Meeting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Downtown Bozeman Partnership Office, 222 E. Main St. Suite 302. All are welcome. Visit www.downtownbozeman.org for more information.

3/26 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Woman of Achievement and Employer of the Year Awards, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Bozeman Public Library, 626 E. Main St. Free and open to the public. More information at http://bozemanbpw.org/ SpecialPrograms.

4/3 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at RDI – Consumer Credit Counseling Service, 2149 Durston Rd. Ste. 33. Free for members, $25 for non-members. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com.

3/26 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Full Board Meeting, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Bozeman Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way. Visit www.bozemanchamber.com for more information.

3/26 • Build Your Business 1 Bobcat at a Time, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2023 Commerce Way. Visit www.bozemanchamber.com for more information. 3/26 • The End of Windows XP and What it Means for Your Business, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bozeman Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way. $18 for members and $36 for nonmembers. Visit www.bozemanchamber. com for more information. 3/27 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at The Flooring Place, 1891 Boothill Ct. Free for members, $25 for non-members. More information at www.bozemanchamber. com. 3/31 • Lily Ledbetter Lecture, 6:30 p.m., at MSU Strand Union Building. This event is free. Call the MSU Women’s Center at 406-9943836 for more information. 4/1 • Equal Pay for Equal Work Event, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at MSU Strand Union Building. Registration and more information at www. equalpay.mt.gov.

4/15 • Tax Increment Fund Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership office. 4/16 • Business Improvement District Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership office. 4/16 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Networking Social, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Pour House, 15 N. Rouse. Register at www.bozemanbpw.org. 4/16 • Bozeman Chamber Volunteer Appreciation Event, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Riverside Country Club, 2500 Springhill Rd. Visit www.bozemanchamber.com for more information. 4/18 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bank of Bozeman Conference Room. Members welcome. Visit www.bozemanbpw.org for more information. 4/23 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Full Board Meeting, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Bozeman Chamber, 2000 Commerce Way. Visit www.bozemanchamber.com for more information.

4/24 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at REACH, 322 Gallatin Park Dr. Free for members, $25 for non-members. More information at www.bozemanchamber.com.

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3/27 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information.

3/28- 3/29 • New To You Art & Antiques Sale, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Livingston Depot Center, West Park St. $5 admission. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information. 4/3 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the American Federal Savings Bank, South Main Street, Livingston. Visit www.livingstonchamber.com for more information. 4/17 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Clearwater Montana Properties, South Main Street, Livingston. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information.

4/1 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce President’s Circle, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting open to past presidents and past board of directors of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce. 4/15 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., at the Belgrade Chamber. Visit www.belgradechamber. org for more information. 4/17 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information. 4/24 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.belgradechamber.org.

park county Events

4/25 • Livingston’s Got Talent, 7 p.m., at Park High School, View Vista Dr. Tickets available at the Livingston Chamber for $10. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information.

Madison county Events

4/1 • Ruby Valley Chamber Monthly Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m., at Ruby Valley Bank, Sheridan. Visit www.rubyvalleychamber.com for more information. 4/3 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5 p.m to 7 p.m., at Choice Aviation at the Ennis/Big Sky Airport. Visit www.ennischamber.com for more information.

3/25 • Women in Business Networking Event, 5:15 p.m., at the Bistro on 2nd St. Call Rachel Anderson at (406) 222-4475 for more information.

4/8 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 9 a.m., at First Madison Valley Bank, Ennis. Visit www.ennischamber.com for more information.

3/27 • Livingston Business Improvement District Social Night, 5:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, South 2nd St. Visit www.livingstonchamber.com for more information.

4/9 • Job Fair Jamboree, at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Call Michele of the Bozeman Job Service at (406) 582-9236 for more information.

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Parting Words is a business advice column written by a rotating cast of business owners in southwest Montana. Send future columnist suggestions to jasonb@dailychronicle.com

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Art comes in many forms sometimes it is delicious as well as beautiful The experience of sitting in front of an artist while they work creates a profound connection between the viewer and the work of art. So to then be able to enjoy a healthful and beautiful meal as a result of that interaction is truly special. At its heart, the preparation of sushi is a meditative act. Gently wash the rice to remove excess starch, repeat. Use the freshest possible ingredients and understand that the nutrients that provide energy and health were living beings and must not be wasted. Take care to respect each element of the process to ensure the highest quality. Create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere in which to welcome and serve your guests. These are the principles that make a visit to The Sashimi Bar at The Montana Fish Company more than simply a meal. Since 2005, we have been dedicated to sourcing the freshest seafood from around the world and we are excited now to share that bounty in a new way. Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m., we are serving a wide selection of fish and shellfish, from live scallops and razor clams to tai snapper, ahi tuna, house-cured mackerel, yellowtail, amberjack, salmon and much more. Fresh miso soup, seafood ceviche, and ramen noodle bowls are just a few of the offerings you can enjoy at our bar. From the beginning, we were certain of the success of this concept, and in the three short months that we have been operating the sashimi bar, the response has been so

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great that we have been forced to expand to fulfill the demand. Doubling the size of the bar to 16 feet and re-arranging the layout of the store to accommodate has been an exercise in space maximization, and we are very happy with what we have accomplished. Pull up a stool and let Paul and Ed

feed your soul and your body. In addition to the freshest fish in the Northern Rockies, we are partnering with a variety of ranchers around the state to be able to offer local pork, beef, bison, and lamb in our fresh meat case. There are many reasons to support local agriculture. From the ecological perspective, the carbon footprint of a Montana raised and processed cow is so much smaller than beef in the commodity market because it is not necessary for it to travel thousands of miles from the ranch to the feedlot and then to the processor/packer and finally into the distribution warehouse where it will eventually make its way to the local meat counter. There is also the economic benefit to consider. Montana ranchers are able to keep more of the total sales dollar from their products when they are able to market to a variety of consumers rather than selling the whole animal to a feedlot in another state. Flavor is another aspect that can be overlooked when shopping multiple different brands. Commodity beef is corn-fed specifically to increase the fat content of the beef, but a Montana grown, pasture-raised cow has a flavor profile that is unbeatable while also being leaner and therefore a healthier product. We are proud to support the ranchers who work so hard to keep us supplied with such high quality products. Steve Kuntz has been with the Montana Fish Company since 2005.

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Seeking F/T patient centered Nurse (RN/LPN) who believes in health and wellbeing for all for the CHP Belgrade Clinic. Collaboration and motivation highly valued. To apply, please send resume, references and letter of interest to Buck Taylor or 19 E Main Street, Belgrade, MT 59714. CHP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Clinical Research Group of Montana has a position for a full time or part time PA, NP or RN to act as a research coordinator/sub-investigator in clinical drug studies. The position includes providing direct care to research subjects, screening potential subjects by phone, and assessing quality assurance of subject data to ensure compliance and accuracy. Email resumes to pw@crgmt.com.

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN Experienced GM Service Tech. Certification preferred but not required. Medical, Dental & Vision Ins. AFLAC, HSA, 401k, pd vac, personal leave & more. Call Richard for an appt. 406-539-3174

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We are committed to creating a better-thanexpected experience by providing honest, compassionate care while respecting the unique needs of our patients, their families and our community. Viable candidates will possess the following: -Good verbal and written communication -Good organization -Excellent assessment skills -Ability to work independently -Excellent team player -Ability to manage time and self-monitor responsibilities -Current CPR Certification -MT Driver's License -BS or Masters degree in Social Work 1-2 years experience in home health and/or hospice preferred. For more information please contact Shelley Rickett at 406-522-3149 or email We are an EOE.

Driver/Warehouseman If you have great customer service skills, flexibility to work a variety of routes and schedules, are reliable, conscientious, trustworthy, posses a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and are an experienced straight-truck driver and forklift operator, this is a great opportunity to join a fast growing Bozeman-based distributor specializing in natural, organic, specialty and local food products that seeks a Driver/ Warehouseman to join our team. Driver responsibilities include delivery to customers and supplier pick-ups; warehouse responsibilities include receiving/stocking, order selection, housekeeping, inventory control and inventory maintenance.Clean Motor Vehicle Record a must; Commercial Drivers License Class B required and must successfully pass a preemployment drug test. This position is currently part-time (20 to 30 hrs/wk) with potential to grow into a F/T position. Competitive compensation DOE. Send resume to

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Sayre Orthodontics Seeking a F/T Front Desk Receptionist to schedule/ receive patients and provide distinctive quality and excellence in a warm, caring team atmosphere. Qualified applicants will show excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and adapt well to change. Previous office experience (dental or health care) is preferred. Requires basic computer skills, ability to learn new software and multi-task, and provide high attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to lift boxes weighing 15 lbs or more. Position is approx. 32 hrs/week, competitive pay and benefits DOE. To apply, email cover letter and resume with subject FDR to . Seeking Lab Technician Assistant to provide back office support for staff. Tasks include making orthodontic models, sterilizing instruments, cleaning, stocking rooms, etc. Qualified applicants will demonstrate initiative to learn, adapt well to change, and provide a consistently positive team attitude. Position requires excellent organizational, prioritization, time management and multitasking skills and keen attention to detail. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs on a regular basis, demonstrate excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills. Position is approx. 2 days/week (~16 hrs), competitive pay. To apply, email cover letter and resume with subject LTA to

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LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Performs a variety of clerical and support duties to relieve uniformed Deputies of tasks that do not require law enforcement authority; assists with civil duties and responsibilities; performs support duties in conjunction with court and building security; assists with fleet logistics; may assist with logistics during emergency responses and maintains readiness of Office emergency equipment and supplies. Ed & exp equivalent to a HS, 1yr job related vocational training &1-2 years related work exp. FT, $2,242.86 to $2,470.80/mo based on an hourly rate of $12.89 to $14.20 + Excellent Benefits. Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or

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COMMERCIAL LENDER Join the American Bank team in Livingston / Bozeman! Skills required include: -A minimum of three years commercial lending experience -Well-honed credit skills and an orientation for detail. -Superior listening, comprehension and communication skills. -Excellent PC skills. -Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit; manage well in a, minimally structured environment and always have a team orientation. -Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while expeditiously facilitating the closing of all creditworthy transactions. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) and much more! Salary negotiable dependent upon experience. Acceptable credit and criminal histories are required to be considered for position. Send resume and letter of application to or mail to: American Bank, Attention: Human Resources, PO Box 2290, Livingston, MT 59047. Applications accepted until position is filled. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Professional Process Engineer Located near Three Forks, MT. Imerys Talc is a leader in talc mining and processing. Position will assist in process evaluation and modification, new design development, experimentation and investigation of new ideas for processing minerals. 5+ yrs. of mining or mineral processing preferred. Bachelors in Engineering field required. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and bonus payouts. EOE M/F/D/V To learn more and apply please go to or follow the Taleo link: Careers Website

DRIVERS Warren Transport has an on-going need for safety conscious truck drivers at our Belgrade Terminal. Requires 2 years Class A CDL experience with doubles/triples endorsement. Pneumatic and flatbed experience helpful, but not necessary. Must pass background check & meet all DOT requirements. After 3 months, benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance. Retirement benefits available after 6 months. Please call 406-388-8115 for more information or apply on-line at: Click on “Employment”. Professional

Professional Located in Three Forks, MT. Imerys Talc is a leader in talc mining and processing. This position will serve as the responsible project manager for capital and construction projects in Talc NA. The position has the responsibility of developing flow sheets. Prepares cost estimates, schedules and Capital Expenditure Requests. Maintain project budgets and timelines and oversee contractors to assure compliance. 10+years of engineering and project management. Bachelors in Engineering field required. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and bonus payouts. EOE M/F/D/V

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DEPUTY SHERIFF Must be US citizen, 18 yrs of age, High School grad or GED, possess or be eligible for MT driver's license, pass extensive background investigation and criminal history check, be of good moral character, possess good communication and decision making skills. Applications will be accepted from P.O.S.T. certified officers and eligible applicants who meet the criteria and are not P.O.S.T. certified. P.O.S.T. certified officer applications would receive preference. Hrs vary, Check out website at: . Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or can go to

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As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to impacting and serving the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system, with significant employer contribution, generous vacation and sick time accruals, and excellent medical/ dental/vision benefits. Join us at the City of Bozeman, the Most Livable Place! PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The City of Bozeman is in search of a F/T Parking Enforcement Officer. This position serves as an ambassador to the Bozeman community in regard to parking options and information, and enforces the parking regulations within the City of Bozeman according to Bozeman City Ordinances, State Statute, and policies and procedures adopted by the Bozeman Parking Commission. The ideal employee will have the ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, City employees, State and County agencies, law enforcement and court personnel, parking patrons, business owners, and the general public. Wage: $11.63-$13.69/hour Application Deadline: Fri, March 28, 2014@5:00pm

SHORT TERM WORKERS Summer is almost here...are you looking for a summer job? The City of Bozeman is now recruiting for Short Term Workers! There are 37 total positions available in the Parks (9), Cemetery (2), Forestry (3), Recreation (4), Solid Waste (3), Streets (1), and Swim Department (15 Lifeguards)! Wage: $10.50/hr. Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2014 @5:00pm

BUILDING INSPECTOR II The City of Bozeman is in search of two full-time Building Inspectors to join the Building Division team. This essential role in the department is responsible for performing a variety of plan reviews and inspections on buildings under construction pertaining to adopted codes, laws, and regulations, and ensuring new and existing construction complies with related building codes, energy codes and local ordinances. Salary range: $3,386.62 to $3,984.25/month depending on experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

TO APPLY Go to http://www.bozeman.net to view the complete job description and required materials. The City of Bozeman Application and applicable materials will need to be submitted on-line at http://www.bozeman.net. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMIT COMPLETE AND TIMELY APPLICATION MATERIALS.