Business Journal - October 2014

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Ris Higgins, co-owner of Leadership outfitters, poses for a portrait in Bozeman on oct. 20.

Higgins was named the recipient of the 2014 ATHENA Award for women in business.

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Leading the way Ris Higgins wins ATHENA Award for local women in business B y k ay l e e wa l d e n Busi n e s s Jou r na l e di tor

Though she has come To Terms wiTh The facT that balancing everything in life is impossible, from an outside perspective ris higgins, co-owner of Leadership outfitters, appears to have work-life balance down to a science. “i joke sometimes that i’m a recovering workaholic,” higgins said with a laugh, “put me in front of a computer and i’m like the energizer Bunny.”

The recipient of the 2014 aTheNa award for women in business, higgins knows what it’s like to try and allocate your time between professional and personal life. she suggests that it’s best to let go of idealism and accept that “doing it all” isn’t a reasonable goal. “i used to beat myself up because i thought it was never enough,” higgins said, explaining that it has taken the majority of her career to figure out how to effectively juggle work, family, self-care and friends. “sometimes we get in our own way.” she’s developed strategies over the years, including setting up family rituals like monthly movie nights or weekly hot chocolate dates with her sons.

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as we are Near the beginning of November and the days grow shorter and colder, i can’t help but ask myself where 2014 has gone. each passing year seems to pick up speed, gone before i’m able to orient myself. just a few days ago, i caught myself almost writing 2013 on a check, while the fourth quarter of this year is well underway.

Looking back, summer seems like yesterday. it’s tempting around the end of october to resign yourself to complacency, to let your work ethic drift as your mind wanders to thoughts of vacation and the holidays on the horizon. just as in any aspect of life, the fourth quarter push is always the hardest. it’s important to take time for self-reflection, to look back on goals that you set at the beginning of the year and evaluate steps you’ve made toward both your long-term and short-term goals. if this inspection reveals that you’ve let yourself stray off-track, there’s no need to wait until jan.

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orate your productive mindset. making small, manageable changes now will make for a smoother transition into the New Year, putting you ahead of the game. This strategy can be applied not only to career goals, but also to financial, social and personal improvement—the time of year shouldn’t dictate success or efficiency. isn’t it a little odd that we need a specific date to spur us to action to make major changes? speaking of business motivation, i would like to congratulate the recipient of the aTheNa women’s Leadership award for excellence in business, ris higgins, a local leadership coach with over 55 years of experience. ris has kindly provided some helpful advice in her interview, which expands on the importance of self-awareness to professional and personal ventures. i wish all of you the best of luck in staying motivated in the last quarter of this year.

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aN uPBeaT BLues-rock soNg plays loudly from the overhead speakers as five people work separately on their respective projects, consumed by the task in front of them, bobbing their heads to the beat. imaginative graphics cover the majority of the walls; the atmosphere is laid-back, yet productive. a massive 64-inch, eco-solvent printer churns out vibrantly colored sheets of what ryan rickert, the founder and president of the clean slate group, explains is anti-graffiti vinyl.

You’ve probably noticed the colorful electrical boxes downtown and around Bozeman. if you’ve recently traveled to west Yellowstone, great falls,

Clean Slate Group uses work by local artists whenever possible.

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Ryan Rickert, 31, president and founder of Clean Slate Group, helps cities with beautification proj projects by wrapping anti-graffiti vinyl on electrical boxes and other objects.

Livingston or jackson, wyoming, you’ve probably noticed them there, too. The once rusted and often graf graffiti-covered boxes have been trans transformed into colorful works of art. c clean slate group opts to use work by local artists to cover the boxes whenever possible. in Bozeman, 11 different artists from the gallatin Valley, all of whom live less than 50 miles from town, are show showcased in the downtown area alone. rickert founded clean slate g group in 2011 with the goal of beautifying the “necessary eyesores of every community” like dump dumpsters, utility and electrical boxes

and other unsightly necessities. a 31-year-old south Dakota native and alumnus of montana state’s marketing and management program, rickert knew from a young age that he wanted to start a business. after graduating in 2006, he had several other innovative, but unsuccessful entrepreneurial attempts. resilience and drive kept him going until he came up with the idea for clean slate group. “my mom was an artist and my dad was a developer, which has given me an interesting mindset,” rickert said. “i wanted to do my part to change the world in my own way, to make it a more beautiful place. i had this vision of adding more art, one city at a time.” cleAn slAte group CoNTiNuEd oN pAGE 5

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Increase approved for state’s minimum wage

inflation rates were taken into account.

(Summarized from a Montana Department of Labor and Industry release)

montanans currently earning minimum wage will see a $.15 increase per hour on january 1, 2015. approximately 2.9 percent of the workforce or 12,850 montana workers will likely be affected by this increase. in 2006, governor steve Bullock led a coalition that, through a voter’s initiative, raised montana’s minimum wage and provided automatic adjustments for inflation increases. That measure garnered 73 percent of the vote.

Last year, the industry with the largest number of workers earning minimum wage was the accommodations and food services industry. workers within these areas had the highest likliehood of earning less than $8.05 per hour.

Taking the current minimum wage of $7.90 and adding the cPiu increase between august 2013 and august 2014, which was 1.7 percent, the montana Department of Labor and industry calculated the new minimum wage. current

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new Montessori school opens in Big Sky Led by the administrative and start-up efforts of Taylor wortman, who will also be the head teacher, Big sky Discovery school will be continuing to operate montessori based class for ages 6 to 9.

Big sky Discovery school will be adding an additional class next year to accommodate from first to sixth grade. Potential future expansion plans include expansion and customized programs for students. To learn more, visit bigskydiscoveryschool.org for more information.

Promising growth for local businesses Three Bozeman-area businesses were named among the fastestgrowing private companies in the

country, as ranked by Business magazine inc.

The southwest montana-based companies energy 1, foundant Technologies and TicketPrinting. com were ranked 1,436, 3,021 and 4,625, respectively. The list is the magazine’s annual ranking of u.s.based private, for-profit independent companies. all three companies have seen especially rapid growth in the past three years. each of the companies executives believed that similar reasons are most important to their recent success including the pleasantness and loyalty of montana consumers and employees and ability to reach outside of the state with online business ventures The executives also mentioned the importance of keeping a startup mentality as growth continues.

(Summarized from a Bozeman Daily Chronicle article by Jason Bacaj)

UPS hiring for more than 60 positions The local uPs branch is looking to fill more than 60 part-time jobs to help handle the impending holiday rush, as the amount of packages they deliver per day doubles

to approximately 30 million. across the u.s., uPs is hiring 90,000 to 95,000 workers, nearly double what the georgia-based shipping company hired last year, according to associated Press reports. Booms in online shopping have led to a higher demand for delivery workers to get packages delivered on time.

Those interested can apply at upsjobs.com. There will likely be open positions through December.

national Philanthropy day celebration nov. 5 The southwest montana association of fundraising Professionals and first security Bank are holding a National Philanthropy Day celebration and cocktail reception at the museum of the rockies. The reception will start at 5:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. The event is open to all local non-profits, interested donors and volunteers. although the reception is free, event-goers are advised to bring a suggested $10 per person donation to benefit charitable caused in the gallatin Valley. To rsVP, email alicia singer at aliciasinger19@gmail.com by october 31.

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“Each installation usually takes four to five hours of Too often, it seems, the American mentality neglects man or woman-power from start to finish,” explained beauty for the sake of efficiency, a norm that Rickert Rickert. is trying to change. Clean Slate Group operates out Clean Slate Group has nearly 20 employees, includof offices in Bozeman and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ing four full-time designers and several interns from Rickert’s hometown, and a partner office in Anaheim, Montana State University.

California. They currently have projects in eight states, “No day in the office is ever the same,” said Rick14 of which have been completed. ert. Recently, the group designed wraps for bear-proof dumpsters in West Yellowstone, U.S. The company has grown 900 perBesides adding Cycling Team vehicles and have a pendcent in under three years, a significant ing city beautification project in San expansion in such a short time. Next more art to the year, Rickert is planning to move Clean community, Clean Antonio.

Slate Group’s operations into a building Clean Slate Group Media, the other Slate Group is behind its current headquarters, which facet of the business, works directly working to stop has three times as much space to accomwith businesses for marketing purposes, the proliferation designing unique vehicle wraps, wall modate bigger projects. of graffiti that Besides adding more art to the comwraps, non-traditional wraps and stickmunity, Clean Slate Group is working to ers. damages and stop the proliferation of graffiti that damClean Slate Group, the graffiti-protecdefaces public ages and defaces public property. tion and city beautification aspect, works property.

Although Clean Slate Group isn’t the almost exclusively with city and state only company to offer graffiti protection, governments. It helps collect art and connect with artists, obtain legal approval, and redesign it is the only business to possess a particular type of the shape of the art to fit each project. graffiti-proof and graffiti-resistant vinyl that can conClean Slate Group also donates 5 to 15 percent of form to curved and irregular surfaces.

Most graffiti-resistant material only works on smooth, profits to a youth organization of the local government’s flat surfaces, like glass windows. Clean Slate’s proprichoice. Rickert also recently spoke to a group of high school students on campus at MSU for an entrepreneuretary vinyl formula, developed in collaboration with 3M and Honeywell, adheres well to contoured surfaces, ial event. making it ideal for covering nearly anything.

“We like to donate to organizations that help to teach After Clean Slate Group designers have adjusted kids right from wrong, eliminating the problem of grafan artist’s work to fit a particular object, they use the fiti at its source,” Rickert said.

As for the future of Clean Slate Group, Rickert’s goal highest resolution eco-solvent printer on the market to is to become the greenest print shop in the Northwest, ensure the quality and clarity of the image. The printer and potentially expand more extensively to the West oscillates as it deposits ink onto the vinyl, eliminating Coast. pixilation and allowing for clarity of small details. con t. f rom page 3

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Now, she makes a point to spend her free fridays with her grandson. she emphasizes the importance of letting people know when they are your priority, and being completely present in the current moment. “when doing this, i can notice my husband’s facial expression, the tone in a colleague’s voice, or the message underneath what my child is really wanting to say, but doesn’t know how. Then i can fully connect with them,” higgins explained. higgins’ acute sense of self-awareness didn’t necessarily come naturally, but rather has flourished throughout two decades as a personal leadership coach. she has learned to apply the methods that she teaches to others to her own busy life.

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business therapist,” a label that helped encourage her to learn more about facilitating successful relationships within the workplace. higgins’ husband, joe esparza, started Leadership outfitters after the two met while they were both working at miller Brewing co. she joined him in the venture two years later. seven years after they started the business, higgins took three years of coaching-specific instruction from the center for authentic Leadership in atlanta. The classes taught her pertinent methods to cultivate personal responsibility and self-awareness in leaders.

“Though it was 20 years ago, the strategies that i learned were truly life altering, and i still feel their impacts today,” said higgins. “They changed how i interact with my family, my marriage, everything. self-awareness is universally applicable.” higgins and her husband moved to Bozeman in 1994 and have been assisting organizations and businesses in the gallatin Valley ever since. Leadership outfitters, which has now been in business for 22 years, encourages clients

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to examine the implications of their everyday decisions and interactions, and help them to understand their unconscious habits that may be detrimental to their effectiveness as a leader. higgins deals mainly with emotional coaching, rather than the financial side of consulting. “i help people mostly with personal mastery, rather than the marketing, technology or investment aspects of their business,” higgins said, “we help leaders look at how they act when they are under stress and pressure, and usually the best version of themselves isn’t showing up.

Through increasing emotional intelligence, they can better themselves.”

Business leaders, in a sense, “get paid to know,” higgins said, and have a hard time accepting that “nobody can know everything.” Leadership outfitters acts as a confidant for their concerns that they perhaps aren’t comfortable discussing with anyone else, and helps them understand the causes of their detrimental behavior, which higgins said is often unconscious and habitual. “it’s important to pay attention not just to the what, but the how,” higgins said.

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{ in her coaching, higgins discourages bad habits like “drive by management,” meaning delivering information or tasks to an employee while walking by their desk or cubicle, without stopping. it makes leaders appear distant and employees feel undervalued, higgins said. “sometimes, we find, that the very things that we think are connecting us are actually leading to a disconnect,” higgins explained. “it’s essential to look at yourself as a leader and truly assess what does and doesn’t work.”

Leadership outfitters offers one-on-one intensive counseling, group sessions and retreats to address a variety of business and personal issues. in 2002, Leadership outfitters began to work with horses on leadership retreats. Participants in the retreats don’t actually ride the horses, but they work with them in a round pen, which higgins said teaches them a lot about cooperation and encouraging instruction. “our horses truly are our co-facilitators. They give amazing insights that can help our participants learn about themselves,” she said.

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been an active member of the Bozeman community since it became her home two decades ago. This year, she helped to create the montana women’s entrepreneur Leadership mentoring series, and has worked closely with a long list of local community organizations throughout her time in Bozeman, including the cancer support community of montana, heart of the Valley animal shelter, eagle mount, united way and the Bozeman Public Library foundation.

Last week, higgins and Leadership outfitters hosted a retreat for warriors and Quiet waters.

Three wounded soldiers and their wives participated in a horse program to learn how to better cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and to strengthen their marriages. higgins said her resilience and life perspective have been shaped and forever changed by surviving melanoma 14 years ago. “it taught me that life is precious,” higgins said. “i want to make sure that whatever i do has a meaning and value and purpose.”

Perhaps striving for meaning and value and purpose is better than striving for “balance” anyway.

Making a difference Locally, more than 20 businesswomen from Gallatin valley communities were nominated for the ATHENA award, which recognizes women for outstanding leadership. people nominated women based on their business and personal achievements, as well as how they dedicate their time to others.

Recipients of the award must exhibit exceptional dedication to their career, to their community and to helping those around them realize their full career potential, according to the ATHENA foundation.

The ATHENA selection committee, comprised of six local women in business, reviewed, discussed and carefully selected five finalists from the original 20 nominees.

The five finalists were: Kelly Erickson, legal advocate at HAvEN; Ris Higgins, co-owner of Leadership outfitters; Morgan Rangel, director of client services at Elixiter; Kim Wild, president of TowHaul Corp.; and MaryKay yeley, vice president of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply.

After personal interviews with the finalists, the committee chose Ris Higgins as the recipient of the 2014 ATHENA Award.

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kelly erickson kelly erickson, 32, was born in Bozeman, grew up in minneapolis, and later moved back to Bozeman in 2003 where she received a degree in anthropology from montana state university in 2008. During this time period, erickson also received her paralegal certificate from Duke university. erickson began her work in advocacy in Bozeman as a volunteer with haVeN. she started assisting with weekly children’s support groups, which eventually led to crisis support, where she spoke to victims over the phone. erickson said her biggest challenge in her career was to step up and fill the position of haVeN’s former legal advocate. The position had been left vacant for two weeks, leaving work to pile up, which she was expected to take over. “with the help of many patient and helpful community partners, such as law enforcement, attorneys, judges, and other advocates willing to answer my unending questions, i quickly learned to navigate myself within the role,” erickson said. “i am thankful for the help and support of so many people.”

AdRiAN SANCHEZ-GoNZALEZ/CHRoNiCLE erickson said this support extends into her perKelly Erickson has been a legal advocate for HAvEN in Bozeman for three years. sonal life, and that the encouragement of her husband and family enables her to succeed in her career while “i try to give as much of myself as i can. it’s a big part of my life,” continuing to explore her passions. she admits that erickson said. “in my professional setting, i am actively serving fellow she possesses “a natural ability to multitask” and tends to be very community members on a daily basis. in the last fiscal year, i served organized, which also lends to her ability to balance different aspects over 800 participants experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence of her life. and stalking.” erickson has been involved in the Bozeman community extensively erickson said she loves to “travel and explore new places” and that since she finished college, volunteering and serving on fundraising comreading and constantly learning makes her personal and professional life mittees for a handful of local organizations, including Befrienders, girl meaningful. scouts, the sweet Pea festival and museum of the rockies.

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Kim Wild Kim Wild, 52, was born and raised in Bozeman. She is now the CEO, president and part owner of TowHaul Corp., which designs and manufactures off-road trailers for the mining industry. In 2004, Wild was named the Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year.

Wild began working with TowHaul in 1997 as a part-time marketing coordinator.

She explained that it was difficult to leave her 16-year career in banking, but as she looks back 17 years later, she said it has proven to be the best decision she has ever made for both herself and her children.

“After leaving my banking career and eventually working for myself, I found there were ways to balance the family, personal and social aspects of our lives. I made a flexible schedule for me and allowed myself to work remotely from home when applicable pro-

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viding my work got done and my employees did not need me in the office. I adjusted my work schedule to have more free time with my family. I also take my laptop with me on vacation and frequently do both work and play on vacation trips,” Wild said.

Wild also said she does her best to foster balance in the lives of her employees. For example, “When a woman employee at TowHaul has a baby, I encourage them to bring the infant with them when they return to work after maternity leave, providing their work conditions can safely allow for this. We’ll set up a nursery in their office,” Wild said.

Wild volunteers and serves on various community boards, but she said she is most active in the community through TowHaul and through other businesses she interacts with while on the job. In her free time, Wild enjoys traveling, camping, boating, hiking and reading.

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Kim Wild is president and chief executive officer of TowHaul Corporation in Bozeman, where she started 17 years ago in the company’s marketing department.

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Marykay yeley marykay Yeley was born and raised in the gallatin Valley and graduated from Belgrade high school in 1979. she attended montana state university for two years, where she studied accounting and business administration, and later completed her bachelor’s degree in accounting at california state university at Northridge.

Yeley, 53, is now the vice president of murdoch’s ranch and home supply. she said her most significant career hardship was finishing her degree while moving four times in just one year. while doing temporary work during school, Yeley was offered a permanent receptionist position. she said it didn’t take her very long to realize that she did not want to do that the rest of her life. after receiving her degree, Yeley started a career in tax auditing at Prince waterhouse, a company based out of southern california. after working her way up to a management position,

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she stayed home with her two sons for two years and ran a tax practice out of her home in addition to acting as the treasurer of her children’s preschool.

“Now that the boys have grown up and my husband travels with me often on work trips, life is easier,” Yeley said. “i have finally learned that i have to take care of myself first so that i can have a full tank to give to others. i fell into the belief that a woman can have and do everything. i’m much happier and fulfilled when i choose what i do.”

Throughout her career, Yeley has said that she has learned the importance of having a life outside of work. her hobbies include skiing, golfing, boating and riding her all-terrain vehicle.

Yeley is currently involved with the Bozeman sunrise rotary club and Prepare and enrich, a couples mentoring program. she recently led an effort to bring mark gungor, creator of the Laugh Your way to a Better marriage program, to Bozeman. The event had about 1,000 attendees.

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Morgan Rangel morgan rangel is the director of client engagement at elixiter, a local businessto-business marketing firm. rangel grew up in great falls and graduated from montana state university with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. at only 26 years old, rangel already has over a decade of business experience. she started working at an insurance agency on weekends at age 14. her mother coowned the business. rangel said her most significant career hardships have included overcoming her lack of professional marketing experience after graduating college, job searching during the recent recession and accepting a pay cut to “get her foot in the door” and find a better position. “when i joined elixiter as its second

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By friday, we will have hired our 18th employee. i feel very fortunate to have been so successful in my young career,” rangel said. she now manages a team of consultants, handles hiring and training of new employees and helps to develop “the vision and future of the company.” “i’ve let other distractions dissolve over the last few years in order to focus on the things i love most: my family, my close friends, my community and my job that challenges and pushes me every day,” rangel said. rangel also frequents the Prospera marketing Peer group meetings and business tours to network within the Bozeman community and helps the msu college of Business with fundraising efforts.

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markeTiNg has chaNgeD greaTLY over the last decade or so. Before, running a marketing campaign through traditional channels like radio, television and newspaper was adequate to increase consumer response to your products. The communication was oneway, with the brand telling consumers about a product and what benefits it held. however, times (and consumers) have changed—especially younger consumers.

The last thing a 22 year-old wants is to feel as if they are being sold something. They would much rather “experience” brands than buy them. engagement marketing is a strategy that directly involves consumers, encouraging participation with the brand and the brand’s core values. in the ultimate form of engagement marketing, consumers are actually helping to continually redefine and market the brand.

The dialogue is two-way, with the brand and consumer listening to each other, interacting and growing from the process. engagement marketing cuts through the noise by engaging customers in a dialogue that connects them emotionally with a brand.

There are a lot of great examples of engagement marketing. Nike has always been a cutting-edge marketer. “just Do it” is a truly motivational mantra that has transcended the brand itself. Nike recently launched Nike+ and Nikefuel, which promote fitness through exercise measurement products such as their running app, sportswatch and fuelband, all of which draw from the success of the “just Do it” campaign. redbull and goPro also have used innovative engagement marketing techniques to successfully boost their brands.

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The primary reason engagement marketing has thrived in the last five to 10 years is due to social networks. over 90 percent of business to consumer (B2c) marketers are using facebook to distribute content, 70 percent are using Twitter and 65 percent are using YouTube. “hashtagging,” or placing “#” in front of a particular word to categorize it into a searchable, online database, has allowed brands to engage with customers and vice-versa. at last check, #Nike had nearly related 33 million posts, #redbull had over 3 million and #goPro had almost 6 million. when your customers like to identify their activities and their passions with your brand, you’ve reached the pinnacle of engagement marketing; these brands have effectively created their own culture.

Not only does this approach develop new customers, it creates loyal and repeat customers. in addition, some of those customers become brand advocates that continually trumpet your brand’s worth and message to people in their network, extending the reach of your business. if you attract and engage consumers, you can reward, grow, nurture and retain

them as loyal customers with a higher lifetime customer value. keep in mind that there is no substitute for a good product or service with a clear message. what your brand makes people feel is as important as what you make or the service you provide. Nike focuses on athletic activity and inspiration (just Do it). Disney is imaginative. jeep is adventurous. if you know your customers and the emotional benefit your product provides those customers, you can connect through engagement marketing. several key factors contribute to successful engagement marketing: know who your customers are, what they like, and what they do. come up with a plan to develop an engagement strategy. how can you reach your customers and interact with them? is it through social media? e-mail? a blog? content is key to engagement,

so develop relevant and interesting content (to your customers/potential customers). once you have the content being delivered in the appropriate venues, encourage subscriptions so you can keep reaching your customers. e-mail newsletters and facebook are good examples of ways to retain followers. encourage interaction from your customers and followers through content sharing, comments, hashtagging, sharing, etc. engagement marketing can take your business to the next level by truly connecting with customers.

Your business is your passion, and generally, your customers share that passion; tap into that emotion and allow your customers to tell your brand’s story.

Doug Weber is the head grunt at Mammoth Marketing in Bozeman. www.mammothmontana.com

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Truth in political advertising

Financial tips

By Steve hample

Feeling inundated by advertising (mostly negative) from both sides of every political issue under the sun?

Negative advertising has apparently proven effective in the past and as a result we are constantly treated to each side showing the worst side of the other. Our small number of voters, compared to other states, is apparently causing large amounts of outside money to be spent to tell us how to vote.

Ironically, in our low population state we probably either have met most of the candidates and proponents, or we know someone who knows them personally, and thus have the least need for outside opinions.

Should we rely on one-sided blasts? What if every 15-second sound bite was required to contain the disclosures required in the banking and investment world? Credit card applications, loan applications, mutual fund prospectus and the like contain many disclosures to support informed decisions. Television ads for medications typically include a recital of possible side effects such as elevated blood pressure, temporary blindness, digestive disruptions and a long list of ailments. Shouldn’t political ads have similar warnings?

One-sided political ads ignore the adage “there are two sides to every issue”. This is true in other areas as well. Here’s a non-political example: index based mutual funds (low cost mostly computer driven to follow an index) versus managed mutual funds (higher cost because human managers are employed).

Consider the statement, “65 percent of managed mutual funds fail to out perform their index.”

The specific percent can vary by claim, but the gist is that well over half the managed mutual funds

have produced below average results (more technically their net return to the investor is less than an index, such as the S&P500 stock index, which holds similar investments). The implication is that one should avoid funds with human investment managers.

Now consider the statement, “100 percent of index funds fail to out perform the index”. This second statement is true because even low cost computer driven funds must have expenses for electricity, rent, phones, brochures, advertising, etc. and hence in real life cannot match a theoretical index. The implication is that one should avoid index funds.

Both statements are apparently true. Both are negative. Both resemble sound bites giving incomplete understanding.

Here’s my attempt at a more neutral and positive explanation: Index funds are designed to have low expenses by automatically holding approximately the same mix of investments as the chosen index. Index funds therefore closely follow the performance of the chosen index, less a relatively small administrative cost. In con-

trast, managed funds employ human analysts who try to predict the future and buy investments that will perform better than average. Some managed funds have good track records in doing so, but other managed funds apparently have not had enough winning investments to justify the expense of human analysts. On a positive note, either an index fund or a managed fund could be appropriate depending on circumstances.

Rather than being influenced

by paid political sound bites, I suggest discussing issues with local friends and thinking logically about what best suits our own state and local situation. Perhaps making a point of identifying good ideas or qualities could enhance our political process. Then, remember to vote.

Dr. Stephen R. Hample, CFP, of Hample & Peck, owns 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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Brisk fall market By robyn erlenbush

Summers, especially in Montana, are a fast and furious rush of spending as much time as possible outdoors recreating. While fall is still a glorious season, the first frosts remind us that it may be time to take care of business, including real estate transactions. Spring is often given the top spot as the busiest selling season when the local home inventories grow and the moving trucks are out in full force. However, fall offers its own unique set of advantages for buyers and sellers alike.

As the calendar year nears the end, it is time to think about taxes, and home ownership is certainly a top notch tax break.

Buyers who have been putting off finalizing a purchase can still make it happen before the end of the year and realize at least some tax benefits including any mortgage interest and property taxes that are deductible.

The proportionally lower number of buyers in the fall works well for sellers who do list their home, since many homeowners remove their homes from the market to “rest” the listing over the holidays. The buyers are serious this time of year. Think “New Home for the Holidays.” It just has a nice ring to it. Couple this with motivated sellers, especially those with vacant homes that don’t want them sitting there over the winter incurring expenses, and it has all the makings of a win-win real estate transaction.

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spring activity leading up to a high number of summer sales (it generally takes 45 to 60 days from the acceptance of a contract until the actual closing of a property.) However, the fall sales numbers have remained robust especially in the past couple of years. For instance, our Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service data shows that in 2013 the highest number of single family home sales in areas one through four (Bozeman city limits, Bozeman surrounding area, Belgrade, Manhattan/ Three Forks) was in July at 153 units, as was expected. In 2013, we saw 15 percent of all residential closings occur in first quarter, 28 percent in the next three months, with the peak in third quarter at 33 percent, and one out of every four sales in the four quarter.

This year, which has even higher year-to-date sales, seemed to peak again in July with 159 closings.

September 2014 topped 2013 by 20 sales, and the pending sales are looking good as well with

176 properties under contract at an average price of $354,308. To truly show the depth of our market’s current strength, we should consider that our market recovery began in 2010. That year, we had 570 sales completed through the end of September versus 970 this year, quite an impressive increase.

The highest number of reported sales for an entire year was a tie between 2005 and 2013 with 1187 closed transactions, so this year is on track for a new record high.

Considering the same areas in the condo/ townhouse market, we are making strides as well. Closed sales this year have had high numbers beginning in April, and we are well above last year’s numbers at the end of third quarter with 385 sales versus 332. Closed rates for 2013 showed 12 percent in quarter one, 30 percent in quarter, peaking at 37 percent in quarter three and 21 percent of all closings in the fourth quarter. This market is more impacted by new construction and when finished product can be delivered. Our pending transactions are currently at 106 with an average price of $215,657. The peak number for this category was in 2005 with 653 sales for the year.

Big Sky tells a story in itself.

Last month (September 2014), the market experienced 21 single family home sales. This is the largest single month statistic since we have started actively tracking in 2004. The activity level does not seem to be slowing down either with currently 19 pending transactions at an average price of $2,940,668. In fact, our year-to-

date numbers through third quarter are higher than any year-end sales figures we have seen. The quarterly activity for 2013 was quite consistent with 24 percent in quarter one, 23 percent in quarter two, 30 percent in quarter three and 24 percent in quarter four.

The condo and townhouse market in Big Sky is also experiencing positive gains. Sales are right on track with last year, which was the highest reported number of sales since our tracking began in 2004. Through September 2014, there have been 119 closings with 25 pending transactions averaging $414,412. The fourth quarter will tell the tale with last year’s numbers showing 37 percent of all closing occurred in the last three months of the year.

If you are exploring buying or selling in the next three months, check with your local real-estate professional to get the facts. It is always important to look at the specifics for your price range and location. Averages for large areas and all prices don’t always show the entire story. If you are a seller, find out how many real buyers have purchased in your price range during the past year and what is the current mix of “for sale” competition. And if you are a buyer, consider exploring areas and price ranges where there is still more inventory available and perhaps more flexibility in negotiation.

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.

on the reCord licenses new entertainment Britt Juchem, Brittany Juchem, No Address Listed, Bozeman, september 11. new service-Auto & rV repair/Maintenance speed Farm importing LLc, Mitchel Anthony Dean, 212 shepherd trail unit A, Bozeman, september17. new service-consulting Brand-it LLc, No owner Listed, 133 Pond Lily Dr., Bozeman, september 11.

Wingspan LLc, John Boyd, 1416 s. Montana Ave., Bozeman, september 11. new service-health & Beauty Mia Bella salon, Jordan Lee solvie, 1735 W. oak st. unit B, Bozeman, september 29. new service-health care Able chiropractic, richard Joseph Bittner, 2855 N. 19th Ave. unit i, Bozeman, september 30.

communicare technology, inc., cynthia Bradford Lencioni, 2880 technology Blvd. W. ste. 183, Bozeman, september 29.

Kristina Wilson, Kristina Wilson, 106 redwood Dr., Bozeman, september 11. new service-cleaning service Aaron’s hauling, Aaron L. Kurk, 1207 E. Main st. unit 135, Bozeman, september 29.

Beierle cleaning, Lance Michael Beierle, 2200 W. Main st. #116, Bozeman, september 29.

Bizy Bees, sharie rucker, 9986 happy Acres W., Bozeman, september 29. cinderella cleaning, Wandette rosemary reinier, 422 W. Armitage, Ennis, september 11. crystalized cleaning, No owner Listed, 2815-2837 Mendenhall st., Bozeman, september 29.

Downey’s carpet care of Bozeman, James Kevin Downey, 23070 Frontage rd., Belgrade, september 29. hanso’s Window Washing, hans olin turner, 1251 New holland Dr., Bozeman, september 11. it’s a Bri’z, Brianna Lisa Brekke, 1260 Prai-

september 19. stellar Group, Patrick Lawrence Danahy, 12 W. hayes st. Apt. h1, Bozeman, september 3.

Wild Man taxidermy, No owner Listed, 1220 N. 8th Ave. unit c, Bozeman, september 11.

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Detour, the Adventure travel Marketplace, Greg Evan Findley, 105 W. Main st. unit 2A, Bozeman, september 29.

Ellipse 3D LLc, Brian renick Ferguson, 808 N. 3rd Ave. unit B, Bozeman, september 11.

Personal Miracles, charyl hardy Mack, 1010 Northern Pacific Ave., Belgrade,

new service-personal Fitness Beverly hosford, Beverly hosford, 713 orchid court, Bozeman, september 29.

Main street Fitness, inc., Matthew christopher chandler, 7 W. Main st. ste. 0A, Bozeman, september 29. new service-pet services Foothills Veterinary hospital, Dr. Kathy Quigley, 707 Bridger Dr. ste. E., Bozeman, september 29. happy tails Pet sitting/Dog Washing, heidi Airiel turner, 1251 New holland Dr., Bozeman, september 11. the Pet Parlor, sally s. Ehret, 2102 N. rouse Ave., Bozeman, september 11. treat Animal Wellness, Kelly Dawn Bellcour, 4774 Aspen Ln., Bozeman, september 19. new service-research hogan research and Design LLc, Justin A. hogan, 314 treasure Ave., Bozeman, september 29. new retail-other olive & Wallace LLc, thomas P. Winston, 200 s. Wallace st., Bozeman, september 17.

rocky Mountain Pools & spas, James uskoski, 5535 highway 2 West, columbia Falls, september 30.

Young People Workin LLc, No owner or Address Listed, Bozeman, september 11. new retail-signs sign solutions Bozeman, Barbara Maria Do Amaral, 2631 W. Main st., Bozeman, september 29. new retail-electronic/electric sales unplugged Accessories, Andrew Bret Vincent, 2825 W. Main st. unit 2D, Bozeman, september 17. new retail-Internet sales Blagogo LLc, Lachezarov Krumon Blagovest, 510 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman, september 29. new retail-office supplies White ink & toner, Kristie simpson White, 1531 W. Main st. #104, Bozeman, september 29. new retail-pets & supplies/Feed stores Animal Medical center of Bozeman, Bruce Douglas Armstrong, 216 N. 8th Ave., Bozeman, september 29. new contractors-carpenters Jordan’s carpentry, Jordan Walter thompson, 27901 Norris rd. #14, Bozeman, september 23.

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new contractors-Designer/contractor schlenker & McKittrick Architects, Jason M. Davis, 508 N. Broadway Ave. suites A&B, Bozeman, september 17. new contractors-Drywall Jose Ninahualpa, Jose E. Ninahualpa, 103 E. Magnolia Dr., Belgrade, sept. 29. new contractors-electrical canyon Electric, Gregory s. Miller, 5443 hesper rd., Billings, september 11.

Jr Electric, Justin hadley, 3515 Elk river rd., Billings, september 22. new contractors-general Barnard construction co., inc., Barnard construction co, inc., 701 Gold Ave., Bozeman, september 11.

Bestworth-rommel, inc., charlie Lanasa, 19818 74th Ave. New, Arlington, Wash., september 29. castleman & Young construction, robert stanley castleman, 11774 spring Manor Ln., Eads, tenn., september 29. construction of the West, Joseph David Wipf, 509 Prairie Ave., Bozeman, september 11. copenhaver construction, Michael E. copenhaver, 466 Greenbelt Dr., Belgrade, september 29.

Demo Dawgs, No owner Listed, 1232 W. Babcock st. unit #5, Bozeman, september 11.

Garrett schultz, Garret shultz, 529 clifden Dr., Bozeman, september 22.

Gypsy construction, James E. Wilkie, 2948 oliver st., Bozeman, september 29.

Kilday & stratton, inc., Gregory James stratton, 2880 technology Blvd. unit 273, Bozeman, september 17.

Larry Wright construction, Larry Wright, No Address Listed, Bozeman, september 11.

Majestic roofing & construction, Angela D. Zbojniewicz, 304 W. 4th st., Anaconda, september 11.

Montana housing Authority, John Leslie Walton, 3310 Magenta rd. A, Bozeman, september 17. osage contractors LLc, Dan Griggs, 319 south central, Buckner, Mo., september 11.

Punch List Plus, Peter Michael Gilliland, 10984 churchill rd., Manhattan, september 22. rLs construction, No owner or Address Listed, Bozeman, september 11. shannon snyder, shannon snyder, 306 N. 16th Ave., Bozeman, september 17. tk construction, thomas Dean ryles, 2308 Milkhouse Ave., Bozeman, september 23. true compass LLc, Matthew t. Brenden, 24 Marshall creek rd., Phillipsburg, september 11.

Vlasie Development Group, Michael Anthony Foran, 2218 Gallatin Green #D, Bozeman, september 29.

Nathan Zentner, Nathaniel Lynn Zentner, 1720 W. olive st. Apt. c, Bozeman, september 22.

new contractors-handy persons Bares handyman, stephen shad Bare, 114 sunlight Ave., Bozeman, september 11.

Benjamin carter, No owner or Address Listed, Bozeman, september 11. new contractors-heating, Vent., Air conditioning camo heating and Air, Jeffrey Buscho, 11015 Big Davis rd., three Forks, september 11.

Durocher heating & cooling, Jody Allan Durocher, 116 10th Ave. sW., choteau, september 17. new contractors-lawn care & landscaping chuck’s Backhoe & Landscaping, charles Dennis hillman, 189 hwy 89 N., Livingston, september 11.

Earthscape, Mark Miller, 2916 Langohr, Bzoeman, september 30.

Lockwood Lawn care and snow removal, cole William Lockwood, 2148 Buckrake Ave., Bozeman, september 11. new contractors-Mechanical J&B heating LLc, No owner or Address Listed, Bozeman, september 29. new contractors-painting cW Painting of Montana, curtis s.

Wells, 27901 Norris rd. Apt. 26, Bozeman, september 24.

Eagle Eye industries LLc, Gregory t. Gagne, 9300 s. 19th Ave., Bozeman, september 11.

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ulrich, 504 2nd Ave. W., three Forks, september 29. sunnyvale Painting, robert Allen stotts, 76900 Gallatin rd. #10, Bozeman, september 11. new contractors-plumbing rocky Mountain Plumbing, Larry McKenzie, 401 10th Ave. NE, choteau, september 17. new contractors-stone, Block & Masonry Knobel Design, Nicholas F. Knobel, 610 Dell Pl. unit 9, Bozeman, sept. 11. new contractors-Woodworking cobbhill carpentry, No owner or Address Listed, Bozeman, september 17. new Food service-catering Bisl, Kierst Lynn Marie rath, 3430 Fen Way #4, Bozeman, september 15.

MFY Enterprises, Michael Youngberg, 515 W. Peach st., Bozeman, september 29.

Partiss Family Enterprises LLc, No owner Listed, 2051 W. oak st., Bozeman, september 23. new Food service-Food truck Angry Buffalo café, Avery Leland rogers, 304 s. 13th Ave. unit A, Bozeman, september 29. new Food service-restaurant curry Express, rajesh Adrian Joyce singh, 212 W. Main st., ste. 3, Belgrade, september 25.

hungry cat LLc, henry charles Fargot, 721 s. 9th Ave., Bozeman, september 9.

Mirch Masala, Patel Navnit, 609 W. Mendenhall st., Bozeman, september 17. new property Managers/Agencies capitoline Management Mt LLc, Jo Ellen casperson, 710 haggerty Ln., Bozeman, september 11. new photography/processing cami Joy Photography, cami Joy Miller, 908 Quail run unit D, Bozeman, september 29.

Danford Photography, Jesse Daniel Danford, 77 Kimball Ave. unit A, Bozeman, september 29.

Lotus Effects LLc, Mikeal P. Beland, 4645 Bembrick st. #2A, Bozeman, september 19.

Permits commercial gas station/convenience store 803 E. Main, town Pump, inc., r&r taylor construction, inc., 10,948 sq Ft, $1,213,805. commercial other shelter 803 E. Main, town Pump, inc., Quality canopy construction, inc., $250,000. commercial other non-residential Building 614 W. Griffin, Big sky Western Bank, Mountain high homes, inc., 8,960 sq Ft, $484,378.

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Pool 5997 E. Valley Center, Bozeman Lodging LLC, Sand Construction LLC, $60,000.

Commercial Addition 131 W. Main, Dutton Development LLC, Walker Construction, 9,561 Sq Ft, $1,108,407.

Commercial Tenant Improvement 2023 Commerce, Bozeman Lodging Investors LLC, Osage Contractors LLC, $50,000.

18 E. Main, Power Building LLC, R&R Taylor Construction, Inc., $65,000.

404 W. Main, Bozeman School District #7, Swank Enterprises, 18,434 Sq Ft, $1,853,700.

915 Highland, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Martel Construction, Inc., 6,000 Sq Ft, $540,000.

867 S. 29th, Mitchell Development, Mitchell Development Group, 3,734 Sq Ft, $341,056.

415 N. Bozeman, City of Bozeman, Stagg Enterprises Inc., $3,000.

2855 N. 19th, Anna Marie Graf, Squires Construction, $100,000.

867 S. 29th, Mitchell Development, Mitchell Development Group, $35,000.

1515 N. Rouse, Century Warehousing, Century Warehousing, Inc., $2,500.

Commercial Reroof 321 E. Main, Bozeman Multi Level Shop Complex, Sickler Roofing Service, $18,970.

701 W. Main, 7th & Main Building LLC,

Dark Horse Contractors, $8,500.

Fire Protection Systems 3755 Galloway, Rockworth Companies, Rimrock Construction LLC, $6,700.

3755 Galloway, Rockworth Companies, Rimrock Construction LLC, $47,500.

3755 Galloway, Rockworth Companies, Rimrock Construction LLC, $47,500.

3011 N. 27th, Chase Skogen Construction, Chase-Skogen Homes LLC, $38,640.

3079 N. 27th, Chase Skogen Construction, Chase-Skogen Homes LLC, $38,640.

Demolition Permit 515 S. Black, Matthew Nicholas Paine, Owner is General, $16,000.

Residential Alteration 502 W. Story, Danielle E. Nicholas, Wilbert’s Woodworks, 110 Sq Ft, $5,000.

Residential Alteration 722 S. 7th, Neal and Maurine Matney Baggett, Neal Baggett Design, $15,000.

1316 S. Willson, Homes 4 Rent, Inc., Owner is General, $1,000.

503 W. Lamme, Katherine Dayton, Cobbhill Carpentry, $2,800.

520 N. 3rd, Anita and Karen Kolman, Fred Engbretson Construction, $7,000.

10 E. Villard, Douglas and Jane K. Crawford Gion, Wade & Associates Builders, Inc., $26,710.

326 N. 17th, Bette-Jo Plum, Shannon Snyder, $1,500.

1403 S. Bozeman, Addie Darlene Sullivan, Custom Renovations, Inc., $9,000.

515 S. 6th, Lila M. Bishop, Jesperson Construction, Inc., $22,000.

1417 S. Montana, Rebecca and John Carroll, Cookstar Productions, $10,000.

726 S. 6th, Michael H. and Cindi L. Spinelli, Shahn Steele Corporation, $85,000.

118 E. Beall, Thomas J. Billion, Owner is General, 308 Sq Ft, $16,000.

1203 N. Spruce, William G. Simkins, Nordesign, $7,000.

624 S. Willson, Sharon A. and Carl S. Warren, Prince Contracting, Inc., $200,000.

1301 S. Church, Brock Albin, Owner is General, $32,000.

2603 Spring Creek, Greg S. and Patricia Poucher, Vidmar Construction, Inc., $27,000.

Residential Attached Single Family Dwelling 1090 Twin Lakes, Ty Spring, Spring Corporation, 2,148 Sq Ft, $195,546.

1098 Twin Lakes, Ty Spring, Spring Corporation, 2,148 Sq Ft, $195,546.

3165 Summer View, Bridger Peak Construction LLC, Bridger Creek Construction, 2,958 Sq Ft, $274,986.

3159 Summer View, Bridger Peak Construction LLC, Bridger Creek Construction, 2,958 Sq Ft, $274,986.

554 Christopher, Highfive Bozeman II LLC, Cadius Partners Limited, 1,715 Sq Ft, $164,748.

560 Christopher, Highfive Bozeman II LLC, Cadius Partners Limited, 1,715 Sq Ft, $164,748.

1363 Crabapple, Fortin Construction,

Fortin Construction LLC, 2,074 Sq Ft, $188,500.

1387 Crabapple, Fortin Construction, Fortin Construction LLC, 2,074 Sq Ft, $188,500.

Residential Duplex 1190 Saxon, Trevor S. Smith, MeyerGarrity Group LLC, 3,852 Sq Ft, $343,845.

320 N. Bozeman, Leslie A. Taylor, Anders Lewendal Construction, Inc., 3,861 Sq Ft, $408,996.

2767 Fen, Roylance Construction, JW Roylance Construction, 3,288 Sq Ft, $309,431.

2771 Fen, Roylance Construction, JW Roylance Construction, 3,288 Sq Ft, $309,431.

5482 Glenellen, Laurel Park Development, Great Western Investments LLC, 4,724 Sq Ft, $434,313.

Residential Garages & Carports 212 S. 11th, Patranee Mongkolpla, No Contractor Listed, 448 Sq Ft, $17,844.

1652 Tempest, Tempest Court Investments LLC, J&K Contractors, Inc., 7,740 Sq Ft, $308,284.

Residential Re-roof 1831 Brisk, Dara Damon, Superior Roofing, Inc., $9,000.

2717 Annie, Jonathan Scott, Superior Roofing, Inc., $8,800.

111 Meghans, Albert Barsocchini, All Seasons Roofing of Bozeman, $5,460.

3125 Augusta, Michael E. and Kathleen Maierle, Meridian Roofing Services, Inc., $20,787.

2915 Westridge, Stanley Smith, McLane Construction, $6,000.

1604 W. Lincoln, Ryan and Erin Kirt, Cornerstone Construction LLC, $2,600.

2512 Westridge, Tucker Kalderg, CHT Construction, $6,200.

3632 Bungalow, Jeffery S. and Ashley P. Kayser, Nathan Zentner, $18,221.

807 W. Babcock, Lisa Sebena, Superior Roofing, Inc., $13,000.

Residential Accessory Building 4426 Brisbin, William Alfred Lake VI, Davis Development LLC, 1,182 Sq Ft, $84,360.

Residential Single Family Dwelling 1725 Midfield, Guinness Partners, Inc., Rasmussen Construction, Inc., 3,467 Sq Ft, $326,410.

3497 S. 29th, Texas Financial LLC, McGough Construction, Inc., 3,359 Sq Ft, $318,505.

564 N. Clifden, Zach Wermers, Zach Wermers Construction, 3,875 Sq Ft, $363,547.

2442 Milkhouse, Tonya Smith Stock Trust, ROI LLC, 1,885, $166,893.

1038 Saxon, Mountain View Homes, Inc., Aaron Mills Construction, 2,372 Sq Ft, $191,466.

3461 S. 27th, Velocity Development LLC, Bridger Peak Construction, 3,605 Sq Ft, $328,073.

3420 Monida, Last Best Properties LLC, Springhill Construction, Inc., 2,595 Sq Ft, $236,881.

529 N. Clifden, Valley West Holdings LLC, Garrett Schultz, 4,361 Sq Ft, $408,750.

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Preferred representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana B u s i n e s s j o u r n a l • O c t o b e r 2 8 , 2 014

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4426 Brisbin, William Alfred Lake Vi, Davis Development LLc, 3,260 sq Ft, $345,332. residential triplex, Fourplex 4360 Glenwood, triple Mt LLc, triple Mt construction, 5,250 sq Ft, $494,084.

2755 Fen, roylance construction, JW roylance construction, inc., 4,272 sq Ft, $427,616.

2759 Fen, roylance construction, JW roylance construction, inc., 4,272 sq Ft, $427,616. residential 5-plus units 360 Enterprise, crMX-187 LLc, chase-skogen homes, inc., 19,044 sq Ft, $1,877,358.

364 Enterprise, crMX-187 LLc, chase-skogen homes, inc., 19,044 sq Ft, $1,877,358.

368 Enterprise, crMX-187 LLc, chase-skogen homes, inc., 19,044 sq Ft, $1,877,358. sign permit 44 E. Main, 44 Main st. LLc, r&r taylor construction, inc., $2,000.

2047 W. oak, hawkins companies LLc, signs of Montana, $2,100.

1104 E. Main, 1104 E. Main LLc, signs of Montana, $3,280.

1455 W. oak, American Federal savings Bank, Yesco LLc, $12,468.

1006 W. Main, 1006 W. Main LLc, Yesco LLc, $2,840.

32 s. tracy, hrDc of Dist iX inc., signs of Montana, $2,000.

1915 s. 19th, crowley Fleck, Yesco LLc, $13,648.

710 haggerty, Park West Mt, studio h Design, inc., $2,500.

Window replacement permit 312 W. Beall, Nicholas and Bridget Kevane Lieb, owner is General, $1,500.

1420 s. 3rd, robert hale havard, Nehls construction, inc., $11,700.

1014 s. 6th, Abigail Moneyhun, Precision Glass Works, $25,536.

1826 Durston, timothy D. and christine A. Neu, owner is General, $830.

120 s. Black, Lylt LLc, r&r taylor construction, inc., $17,000.

Filings 9/24, cellular Plus Bozeman, PrE AP. 9/24, sh Acquisition, iNF. 9/24, Fleming Addition, s/c Plan coA/ DEV. 9/25, Velocity Development LLc, suB EXEMPt. 9/26, Verizon, siGN/coA. 9/29, Lot Agg. West Meadow Phase 3, suB EXEMPt. 9/29, Able chiropractic, siGN/coA. 10/1, Buck Garage, coA/ADr. 10/1, Artcraft Printers, coA/ADr. 10/1, creekside Apartments, PrEL. sitE PLAN. 10/1, ta Apartments, FsP. 10/3, cus. & retail Building, iNF. 10/3, saffron table serving, MoDs to FsP.

10/3, imperial 400 Materials, MoDs to FsP. 10/3, Block M townhouse Elimination, MoDs to FsP. 10/3, the Painted Buddha, siGN/coA. 10/3, Firehouse subs, siGN/coA. 10/6, Architects Wife, siGN/coA. 10/6, Edible Arrangements, siGN/coA. 10/6, swanson ADu, cuP. 10/7, Bozeman spirits Distillery, siGN/ coA. 10/7, Duke Boundary Line, EXEMPt. 10/7, schwarze Façade, coA/ADr. 10/8, Kahrl Add., coA/ADr. 10/8, Lewis & clark, MsP. 10/8, tschache Multi-Family, iNF. 10/8, tschache Lane Apartments, ZMA. 10/8, the Villas, GPA. 10/10, Lieb MoDs to coA, MoDs. 10/14, Naumann residence, sK coA. 10/15, henry Add., coA/ADr. 10/15, Newman Dormer, coA/ADr. 10/15, Pallisades at cattail cr., iNF. 10/15, universal Athletics, FsP. 10/15, sundance Misub, PrEL. PLAt. 10/16, hill Window replacement, coA/ADr. 10/16, Bozeman Gateway Building 5, MoDs to coMP siGN. 10/17, runyon Garage, coA/ADr.

bankruPtcies travis John herberholz. 601 East Gallatin st. Livingston. chapter 7. september 24. richardson.

Denise Michelle Decker. 3109 John Deer st. Bozeman. chapter 7. september

Montana’s Finest Sausage since 1976

Now taking corporate gift orders for the holiday season.

Montana themed gift boxes & baskets to fit any budget.

Gourmet sausages, snack sticks, jerky, cheese, buffalo steaks, bacon, bratwurst and hams.

The Chalet Market 6410 Jackrabbit Lane Belgrade•406.388.4687

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 18

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24. Womack. charles Vander Lingenfelter and Betty Louise Lingenfelter. 2390 shatto Dr. Belgrade. chapter 7. september 25. richardson.

Andrew D. chlebeck. 1119 W. curtiss st. Bozeman. chapter 7. september 30. richardson.

Melody Dawn Barrera, fka Melody Dawn Larson. 8406 Little Gully rd. Bozeman. chapter 7. october 1. Womack.

Lynn Edwin Gieschen. Po Box 551.

West Yellowstone. chapter 7. october 9.

Womack. tyrone Anthony Ask. 2 Meghan’s Way. Bozeman. chapter 7. october 13. richardson.

Jennifer Kay Flanigan, fka Jennifer Kay herrick. 3160 Mcilhattan rd. Bozeman. chapter 7. october 13. Womack.

Jerldine May McGowen. 4106 Equestrian Ln. Bozeman. chapter 7. october 16. richardson.

Jerold Jay taylor. 3202 Lilly Dr. Bozeman. chapter 7. october 16. Womack.

Patents Dale r. clark of Bozeman. Monsanto technology LLc. Plants and seeds of common wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458.

8,865,984. october 21.

Dale r. clark of Bozeman. Monsanto technology LLc. Plants and seeds of common wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427.

8,865,983. october 21.

Kim ormsby of Bozeman. the Natural Baby company LLc. hanging diaper pail.

8,863,950. october 21.

Eddie E. Allen of Manhattan, thomas D. strade of orchard Park, NY, christopher coley of Morgan hill, calif. Allen Video technology of Glen Arm, MD. Method and apparatus for increasing effective contrast ratio and brightness yields for digital light valve image projectors. 8,860,891. october 14.

Benjamin Meager of Bozeman. Paha Designs LLc of Denver, colo. Pressure equalization apparatus for a bottle and methods associated therewith. 8,857,639. october 14.

Daniel theisen of Belgrade. Vehicle tail light operational indicator. 8,851,727. october 7.

Joseph L. Byers of inman, sc, William h. haddock of candler, Nc, ron J. Yarbrough of hendersonville, Nc, and samuel r. shuman of Bozeman. Day international, inc. 8,850,977. october 7.

Alex Woidtke of Bozeman, Peter B. sellin of Bozeman, Luke Mauritsen of Belgrade, and David snow of Bozeman. s2 corporation of Bozeman. Vibration reducing sample mount with thermal coupling.

8,844,298. september 30. christopher Allen rager of Belgrade.

Flying Arrow Archery LLc. Arrowhead.

D713,919. september 23. charles richardson of Bozeman, robert F. Bargatze of Bozeman, Joel haynes of Bozeman, and Bryan steadman of Bozeman. takeda Vaccines, inc. Virus-like particles comprising composite capsid amino acid sequences for enhanced cross reactivity. 8,841,120. september 23.

Michael J. Ellig of Bozeman. Quiver.

8,839,773. september 23.

bozeman area business Calendar bozeman eventS

10/29 • Prospera Business Network Marketing Peer Group hosted by Prime Incorporated, 5:30 p.m., at 810 N. Wallace Suite d. free for prospera members, $10 for non-members. Register by 10/27 at www. prosperabusinessnetwork.org.

10/31 • Trick or Treating in Downtown Bozeman, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Main St. Bozeman.

11/4 • 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.

11/6 • Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1023 Baxter Ln. $5 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com.

11/6 • 2014 Prospera Annual Dinner & Business Excellence Awards, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Best Western plus GranTree inn, 1325 N. Seventh Ave. $70 for prospera members, $90 for non-members. Register by 10/30 at www.prosperabusinessnetwork.org.

11/7 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Bank of Bozeman Conference Room.

BpW members welcome. Register at www. bozemanbpw.org.

11/12 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Luncheon,12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Holiday inn, 5 E. Baxter. Register at www. bozemanbpw.org.

11/18 • Tax Increment Fund Board

Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the downtown Bozeman partnership office.

11/19 • Business Improvement District Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the downtown Bozeman partnership office.

11/19 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Networking Social, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Storm Castle Cafe, 5 Tai Ln. Register at www.bozemanbpw.org.

11/20 • Ladies’ Night in Downtown Bozeman, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Main Street Bozeman.

11/20 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at distinctive Lighting, 2608 W. Main St. free for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com.

11/24 • Business Journal Monthly B2B Networking Luncheon Performing Arts Panel, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hilton Garden inn. $35 reserved, $40 at the door.

Register and more information at www.bozemandailychronicle.com/business/events/ b2b-luncheons/.

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Business Before Hours, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information.

11/13 • 2014-15 Building Belgrade, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration and information at www.belgradechamber.org.

11/18 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., at the Belgrade Chamber. visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information.

11/20 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information.

park county eventS

11/6 • Livingston Chamber Annual Awards Banquet, 6 p.m., location TBd. Call the Livingston Chamber at (406) 222-0850 for reservations and more information.

11/13 • Network Live! with All About Blinds & Williams Therapeutic Mas-

sage, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Livingston Chamber, East park St. visit www.livingstonchamber.com for more information.

madiSon county eventS

11/6 • Annual Ennis Chamber of Commerce Meeting/Business After Hours, 5 p.m to 7 p.m., at Maples coffee. visit www.ennischamber.com for more information.

11/11 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 9 a.m., at first Madison valley Bank, Ennis. visit www.ennischamber. com for more information.

11/11 • Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Big Sky Chamber, 55 Lone Mountain Trail. visit www.bigskychamber.com for more information.

11/20 • Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Rhinestone Cowgirl. visit www.bigskychamber.com for more information.

With the sale or purchase of your home, 5% of net commissions go to local animal shelters in Montana

belgrade eventS

10/30 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. visit www.belgradechamber.org.

11/4 • 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.

11/6 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce

Pam McCutcheon Broker, owner, ABr

cell: 406.220.2013 pam@smalldogrealty.com www.smalldogrealty.com

As Montana as mudflaps.

Mann Mortgage is Montana-owned and operated, and offers great rates and service. You have a choice. Choose local.

Choose Mann Mortgage as your mortgage lender.

406-587-8600 | bozeman.mannmortgage.com

Mike Styren NMLS #257860

Shannon Foley NMLS #265969

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General

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Professional Find your work-life balance as an accountant in beautiful, outdoor-oriented Bozeman, Montana. We work with a wide variety of clients which makes our work challenging and exciting. We are looking for CPAs with: -Two or more years of experience in public accounting -Great leadership skills -Excellent communication skills -The ability to handle multiple engagements -The professional knowledge to get the job done We offer a competitive salary and benefits and are located in the middle of the best fishing, skiing, hiking and rafting in the world.

If you are interested, send your resume to: Holmes and Turner, PC Attn: Duane W. Moulton 1283 N 14th Ave STE 201 Bozeman, MT 59715 Email:

Skilled Trades Bensley Sheet Metal Inc. is currently looking to fill positions in the heating & air conditioning industry.

We are looking for installers, fabricators, service technicians, precision tune-up techs & laborers. Wages DOE. $1000 sign on bonus after probation period Please email resume hvacbozeman@yahoo.com or fax to 406-763-4405 20

Automotive:

Experience in the automotive industry is a must. We offer a competitive pay plan and benefits.Contact Gerald Rue at (406)586-1772 or to schedule an interview.

Professional

Professional 4-H Foundation Annual Fund Coordinator Bozeman, MT. 0.25 FTE. Will coordinate the annual fund activities for the Montana 4-H Foundation.

Complete description is at , or contact Linda (406) 994-1752, MSU Extension, PO Box 172230, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230.

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911 RADIO TECHNICIAN GALLATIN COUNTY Responsible for managing the implementatin of the Public-Safety Radio Communication Systems and performs maintenance on the same systems, which includes voice, data, and digital paging for Gallatin County. Ed & exp equivalent to a BA in telecommunications, electronics, electrical engineering, information technology or a closely related field plus hands-on exp. Managing, installing, and maintaining a large public safety radio system.

FT, $3,690.54 to $4,130.76 / mo based on an hrly rate of $21.21 to $23.74, DOQ plus Benefits Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or

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Full-time and Part-time RN OR LPN

Gallatin Rest Home is looking for dependable, pleasant, sensitive, conscientious individuals to work with aged and handicapped people. Come join our team and make a difference in peoples' lives.

FT & PT available.

RN-$21.13/hr. / LPN-$17.75/hr + benefits.

Hours to be discussed at interview, must be able to work alternating weekends.

If you have any questions you can stop by the Rest Home, 1221 W Durston or call 582-3300.

To apply contact Bozeman Job Service or

Simms Fishing Products is a leader in the fishing industry-driven to create growth and vitality in the community. We build trustworthy and angler driven products.

We have the following positions available: Production Operators 2nd Shift Operators will assemble & sew the greatest waders in our beautiful headquarters in Bozeman, MT 2nd Shift hours are Monday – Thursday 3:30pm-12:30am & Friday, Noon - 6:00 pm.

Prior manufacturing exp. preferred. Position requires proficiency with manual dexterity and attn to detail & quality standards.

Earn competitive wages, efficiency bonus pay and $1.00/hr shift differential.

Warranty & Repair Technician A Repair/Warranty Technician will perform a variety of repairs on customer returned waders and other products; Accurately process and document customer returns; and maintain the highest level of quality standards reflective of the Simms brand.

Hours for this role: Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm Shipping Associate Packing This F/T Shipping role will work as part of the Shipping team to efficiently package customer orders for shipment using described packing techniques.

Requirements: Attention to detail; must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Hours for this role are: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:30 pm All positions are full-time & offer full benefits package.

Please apply at: 177 Garden Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718 or

Skilled Trades: Electrician - IMERYS, the leader in the talc mining and processing industry has an opening for an Electrician at its Three Forks Mill site. Full complement of electrical duties, including experience with Alan Bradley PLC, Rockwell HMI software, process instrumentation, and VFD preferred. Minimum qualifications include: H.S. Diploma or GED; 5-7 years related experience in a manufacturing or milling environment preferred; must possess or able to attain, within 6 months of hire date, certified Level III Instrument Technician as defined by ISA, State of Montana electrical license, MSHA electrical certification or other certification or formal training in the electrical field, preferred.

Competitive wage and excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and pension. EOE m/f/d/v.

Medical

Gallatin Rest Home is seeking compassionate and caring individuals for the following positions.

Hours will be discussed at interview.

Questions call or stop by Gallatin County Rest Home 1221 West Durston , Bozeman, MT/ 582-3300.

Check out web-site @ www.gallatin.mt.gov.

* RN / LPN Positions Available FT/PT

* CNA Positions Available FT/PT

Construction

Walker Excavation is currently seeking:

Go to Walker Excavation to read job description and apply online @

Construction

Under general direction of the County Administrator and the Fair Board, this position directs and coordinates the operations of the County Fairgrounds serving the Gallatin County community in an efficient and effective manner; implements policies adopted by the Fair Board including the development of the Fairgrounds so it will remain a year-round community asset; is responsible for leading a strong team, planning, organizing & coordinating all operations of the Fair.

Ed & exp equivalent to a BA degree in agricultural or a business related field + 3-5 yrs related work exp in business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, venue management, being in a managerial role and working with a board of directors. FT, $56,396.88 $68,862.24/yr based on an hrly rate of $27.01 - $32.98 DOQ, + Excellent Benefits.

Position may be a Contract position. For more details go to Apply at Bozeman Job Service or

Professional Lab Instructor I or II: The Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Tech of the University of Montana invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Petroleum Engineering.

The position will be responsible to teach laboratory courses in Petroleum Engineering, supervise laboratory exercises at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and direct laboratory activities. The position will also advise and mentor students. Applicants must have a B.S. degree or M.S. degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry.

Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching and must have had industrial or collegiate laboratory work experience. For more information and to apply for the above positions visit EEO/AA

Technical

DESKTOP PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST GALLATIN COUNTY ITS DEPT Provides a variety of technical and user support; diagnoses and resolves hardware and software problems; installs, configures, and maintains desktop systems and security and provides a variety of other duties. Ed & exp equivalent to HS grad, 2 yrs of technical training/ education in computer technology & 3 yrs of related exp, Preferred exp, a BA & 1 yr exp, FT, $2,982.36/mo based on an hrly wage of $17.14 + Benefits. Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or

PROFESSIONAL WATER RESOURES Fast paced, growing waterright consulting firm hiring Water Resource Engineer / Hydrologist. Assist with preparation of water right administrating filings.

Water right historic use and property research. Measure flow rates and capacities on water conveyance systems.

Professional experience in natural resources * preferably in a water-related field -B.S. Min in Hydrological Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Sciences or similar natural-resourcerelated field.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Technical

Performs a variety of duties associated with the administration of the County's network and servers; responsible for deployment, monitoring, maintenance, optimization and security of network systems and physical infrastructure, ensuring 24/7/365 uptime. Provides advanced technical assistance, familiarity with a variety of hardware, software and technology concepts is essential, including Cisco, Microsoft, VMware and SAN products. Ed & exp equivalent to a BA degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1-4 yrs of related work exp. Relevant network or telecommunications certifications preferred. FT, $5,260.02/ mo based on an hrly wage of $30.23 plus Excellent Benefits. Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or

Automotive

(John Deere Dealership) in Belgrade, Montana is looking for a Service Technician.

We are looking for an experienced diesel technician with proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural equipment. Need a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Need the ability to work extended hours and weekends. Full time employment/ benefits/ pay DOE. Contact Tad Beckman at 406-388-2100, or

General Help H&E Equipment Services has an immediate opening for the position of Class A with Air Brakes at our Belgrade, MT location.

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering equipment to customers, loading and unloading ease, while displaying excellent customer service.

Also looking for We offer a very competitive salary, excellent benefits, 401K match, continuous education and training opportunities. www.hehiring.com Go to Belgrade location

Professional

General NUTRITION TECHNICIAN

MONTANA CANVAS is located at 110 Pipkin Way in Belgrade. We currently have immediate opportunities for two full time workers to perform industrial sewing and manufacturing of truck tarps for heavy hauls and canvas wall tents for the outdoor industries. You must be able to manage multiple responsibilities in a very busy environment. Heavy lifting required up to 70 lbs.

Work closely with an assigned group to get training on the job. The job offers great opportunities for employee advancement and wage compensations for the right candidates. As a full-time employee you will qualify for health insurance / dental / retirement plan.

For immediate consideration please apply in person at 110 Pipkin Way, Belgrade, Montana, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Montana Canvas Company is an equal opportunity employer. info@montanacanvas.com

Seeking a public health professional to provide quality nutrition and health services to clients of the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition program. Ed & exp acquired through grad from an accredited college or university in a Health related field with competition of classes in Food and Nutrition.

All incumbents must have Basic Nutrition and Nutrition in the Life Cycle and one other upper-level nutrition class and completion of an Anatomy/ Physiology series of coursework within the past 10 years, unless the applicant has been working in the Nutrition field; or is currently a MT WIC Competent Professional Authority.

Incumbent must also pass a state mandated test within six months of hire.

PT (32hrs/week) with the potential to go FT, $14.69 to $15.04/hr DOQ, plus Excellent Benefits.

Apply at the Bozeman Job Service or

Professional

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!

The CITY OF BOZEMAN is recruiting to fill the following positions: UTILITY BILLING CLERK in the Finance Department Performs a variety of specialized accounts receivable and administrative duties in the processing of utility bills, and support for the Water, Sewer, and Sanitation Departments. Majority of the day is spent assisting customers over the phone and at the front counter. Must provide exceptional customer service-be prompt, pleasant, tactful & accurate. Wage: $12.53 - $14.74/ hour. Application Deadline: November 10, 2014@5pm MECHANIC POLICE FLEET The Bozeman, Montana Police Department is seeking an experienced mechanic to coordinate and perform routine maintenance, service, and repairs to all Police Department vehicles and equipment. Wage: $16.98/hour. Application Deadline: October 31, 2014 @ 5pm.

WATER/SEWER OPERATOR I in the City's Water Dept. Assists in the maintenance and new installations of the City of Bozeman's water & sewer systems.

Reads utility meters, installs & repairs meters and accessories.

Must have 1-3 years manual labor experience in plumbing or construction. Wage: $16.98/hour. Application Deadline: November 7th, 2014 @5pm ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - STREETS Assists the Streets Superintendent in planning, organizing, supervising, and directing the activities and operations of the Streets Division; performs directly related work as required. Wage: $48,307-$56,832/year depending on experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: October 31, 2014 @5pm PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERS The Bozeman, Montana Police Department is seeking the finest and brightest individuals who want to make a difference in their communities. Few careers can offer the variety of work assignments and opportunities for growth, enrichment, and range of experience like the Bozeman Police Department! This is a career that allows you to be part of the community, resolving the real life problems of those we serve. Salary range $4,239.14 to $4,732.06/month depending on experience. Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2014@5pm.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ENGINEER The City of Bozeman in need of an experienced Development Review Engineer to plan, oversee, and manage civil engineering public infrastructure projects. Salary: $66,203 - $72,750/year depending on experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: October 31, 2014 @ 5:00pm.

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. B u s i n e s s j o u r n a l • O c t o b e r 2 8 , 2 014

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Drivers

– Livestock hauling position. Must have clean MVR. OTR exp. req'd 406-580-1648 or email yrlgs1@gmail.com

General Help

ACCOUNTING

Drivers

Hubley Phillips & Williams CPA's is seeking a bookkeeper. QuickBooks proficiency, ability to multi-task, motivated.

Excellent compensation and work environment.

Karst Stage is looking for qualified Coach & Transit Bus Drivers. Candidate must be a team player. Will train for CDL endorsements.

Kevin@hpwcpas.com Wal-mart currently seeks CASHIERS COURTESY CLERK OVERNIGHT STOCKERS (Shift differential) SEASONAL ASSOCIATES UNLOADERS Apply at kiosk in the store or online at walmart.com/apply General Earn more and stay warm... Kenyon Noble Truss is hiring. Starting pay is a $13-$15 an hour DOE at our indoor manufacturing facility. Must be able to work 40+ hours a week.

Hiring for day and swing shift. No experience necessary with pay advancement after 90 days. Please apply in person at 4949 Jackrabbit Ln., Belgrade.

Professional

VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM ASSISTANT GALLATIN COUNTY Responsible for providing counseling and advocacy services to victims and witnesses of violent crimes through the Victim Witness Assistance Program.

Ed & exp equivalent to BS in a Human Services field, specialized training in Victim Advocacy and some related work exp, FT, $2,895.36/mo based on an hourly rate of $16.64 + Excellent Benefits CONTACT BOZEMAN JOB SERVICE or 22

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Automotive:

Apply in person at 511 N. Wallace or send inquiries to mburnham@karststage.com General

PT/FT HOUSEKEEPERS

Farr Automotive is looking for team player. F/T Tech with experience. Prefer ASE certs. and exp. w/ domestics & Asian. Paid vac., health ins. & retirement benefits.

Hrs. 8-5, Mon-Fri. Salary DOE.Call 587-8781 or email Professional

Our housekeepers can earn $10-$15 per hour.

Work during school hours or weekends. Flexible hours.

800 Wheat Drive.

No phone calls please.

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Bozeman, MT. 0.25 FTE. Will provide education and technology support for the Children, Youth & Families at Risk (CYFAR) grant.

Complete description is at , or contact Linda (406) 994-1752, linda.shott@montana.edu, MSU Extension, PO Box 172230, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230.

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c a l l t o d ay t o p l a c e y o u r a d in the classifieds

call 582-2600 cars

Classifieds

Homes for Sale!

Professional

Extension Agent, Ft. Belknap Reservation, Harlem, MT. Will provide

leadership and education in Ag, Natural Resources and 4-H/Youth Development. Complete description is at , or contact Linda (406) 994-1752, , MSU Extension, PO Box 172230, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230.

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Boats

Pets

Furniture

ReseRve youR ad spaCe today call 582-2600

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A quick look into Bozeman’s quirky side

business snapshot To ALL vEGETARiANS ANd vEGANS, forewarning: This may not be an article for you. five Bozeman friends who had joked about combining steak and bacon decided one day to give it a shot. They named the result “Steak’n,” which according to the company’s motto is “arguably better than bacon.” popular at area farmer’s markets, Steak’n will soon be available in grocery stores in Bozeman. for those who enjoy both steak and bacon, it’s quite the culinary miracle. for the business-minded, it’s proof that with a little work, any idea can become a reality.

Steak’n Co. organizer Shane Atwood, a graduate student in physics at Montana State university, recently expanded on the beef-bacon creation during an interview with the Business Journal.

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bacon. it sounded like a great idea, so we decided to try it. Not only did it actually work, it turned out delicious.

pretty delicious. We’ve candied the maple kind before. people have put it on pizza and into pasta dishes.

When you first successfully created Steak’n, did you envision selling it?

SA: Actually, yes. We had already come up with the name “Steak’n” awhile back, which we thought was pretty catchy. We had a good product and we figured other people would enjoy it as well.

What do you hope the future will bring for the 406 Steak’n Co? SA: pioneer Meats in Big Timber was recommended to us as distributor. We will start working with them in december. for now, our main goal is to start growing in Bozeman and collaborating with local grocery stores and restaurants. We’re looking to potentially grow the brand so that we can possibly sell it one day and collect royalties. But for now, we’re just hoping to expand around Montana.

How is Steak’n made?

SA: Similar to bacon. it’s brined and then smoked. We use Montana beef.

Are there different flavors?

SA: We have five flavors total. Three of which, traditional, black pepper and maple, we will be distributing soon. Sweet and spicy and inferno are also available.

How did you get the idea for Steak’n?

Shane Atwood: Three of us guys were temporarily living in a house together and we joked that we had to eat a lot of bacon because it was the manly thing to do. one of us suggested that we should combine steak and

Can you use Steak’n to cook with?

SA: Steak’n can go anywhere bacon can go. i’ve made a Steak’n-lettuce-tomato sandwich, a “S.L.T.,” which is

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How can people get their hands on some Steak’n?

SA: Right now, we’re taking orders by email (406steakn@gmail.com) or over the phone. We’ve been dropping it off directly. We’ve been taking down emails to inform people of when it makes its way into stores.

We’ll have a booth at the winter farmer’s market at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture after the New year.

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