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Do it yourself

How Sarah Calhoun built Red Ants Pants brand from the ground up B y k ay l e e wa l d e n Busi n e s s Jou r na l E di tor

An anthill is forming on the side of the road; ants, like miniature workers, are diligently piling up small grains of dirt, gradually building the hill higher. The “workers” are all female ants, just as in any ant colony. Coincidentally, down the street is Red Ants Pants, the eponymous headquarters for the retail store, non-profit and musical festival, whose namesake was inspired by those hardworking female ants. After years of doing hard labor in ill-fitting pants that fell down and were all around un-flattering, Red Ants Pants proprietor Sarah Calhoun decided to make a change: There were no work pants specifically for women available on the market, so she was going to start a company and do it herself. At age 25, Calhoun bought a business how-to book with a dream in mind. In 2006, Red Ants Pants — the first retailer of women-specific work wear — became a reality. “I bought ‘Starting a Business for Dummies.’ I didn’t even know what a business plan was,” Calhoun recalls with a laugh. She was sitting in a coffee shop in Bozeman reading the book when a man who happened to work for Patagonia took notice, gave her some business advice and worked with her extensively during the beginning stages of the company. Calhoun finds herself happiest in rural com-

Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, plays with her dog at her

munities, and that even Bozeman was “too big” for her liking. After reading a book by Montana author Ivan Doig called This House of Sky, she packed up and moved to White Sulphur Springs. The company’s current Main Street storefront

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home in White Sulphur Springs on Sept. 13.

location happened to be for sale upon her arrival. “It was kind of as if the path was meant to be,” Calhoun said. red ants Continued on page 6

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On a recent trip from Bozeman to White Sulphur Springs for an interview with Sarah Calhoun, owner of Red Ants Pants (‘Do it Yourself,’ this month’s cover story), I was not only reminded of the raw beauty of the open road in Montana, but also of the quality and authenticity of our locally-owned small business. White Sulphur is the essence of rural America; the quintessential small town. It takes only a matter of seconds to drive down the entirety of Main Street, which is lined with repurposed late 1890s buildings that have been refashioned into quaint restaurants and shops. In a town of 900, everyone knows everyone by name and hugs are not an uncommon part of business interaction. On my way into town, I stopped off at Garden Store and Espresso for a much-needed caffeine boost. As the name would suggest, the shop sold garden supplies as well as coffee drinks — an interesting combination. The woman behind the counter, whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch, immediately offered a smile asked how my day was going. After talking for a few minutes, she got around to asking for my order. There was no impatience, no rush, no fancy ordering technology or long lines. She made my 16 ounce Americano

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with care, chatting with me as the espresso machine blew out steam. “Do you need any room for cream and sugar, my dear?” she asked. I declined. “You must mean business,” she said with a laugh. I threw in a couple bags of tea from Montana Tea & Spice and a homemade blueberry scone for good measure. Another great thing about rural businesses: They take the time and care to produce quality goods. I wanted to shake her hand, but instead gave her a “thank you” for her kindness. We’ve become so accustomed to faceless interaction and big corporations that a high-level of personal care can shock us; the human element is so often taken out of business that we forget how rewarding it feels to have a genuine, person-to-person interaction. Of course technology has given us increased efficiency and the ability to do business from anywhere, but it’s refreshing to be treated as a human being, rather than a number or a dollar sign. We forget how much a simple thank you or note of appreciation can mean to someone. I encourage you all not only to support our wonderful local businesses and to treat those serving you with gratitude and respect.

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with Dana Christain and Extreme Performance Archery You pull the string back until it’s taut and hold until the muscle in your shoulder begins to burn. Keep holding, steady. Focus on the target, aim and—release. A triumphant thwack echoes throughout the range as your arrow finds its home in the bull’s eye. It takes a lot of practice to hit the mark. “That’s what we can do for people: Make them more comfortable and more confident in their shooting so it will reflect when they’re hunting actual game,” said Dana Christain, owner of Extreme Performance Archery, the largest indoor range in the state. Extreme Performance features two 50-yardlong ranges, one called the “3-D Range” complete with life-sized decoys that replicate hunting in the wild. “We’ve constructed a raised deck to shoot from to simulate shooting from a tree ledge,” said manager Jim Smith, referring to the structure above the range that allows the archer a birds-eye view of the decoys. “If you can make a shot a hundred times at a target, when it comes time for the real thing you’ll be sure of your ability. You can look at a shot and think ‘I’ve made that before,’” Christain continued. Convenience is a high priority to Christain. Members to Extreme Performance are given a key and unlimited 24-hour, seven days a week access to the second range, the target range, with traditional archery targets at varying distances. “A person’s range is entirely dependent on skill level; for some people it’s 10 yards, for other people it’s 40. It’s all about what you’re comfortable with,” Christain said, pointing out the staggered distances of the targets arranged for beginners, intermediates and advanced archers. “We want to make sure to be accommodating and flexible to people’s schedules. Someone can come in and shoot for a while in the morning after they head off to work or class, or come late at night to blow off some steam. It’s a great stress reliever,” Christain said.

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Dana Christain, owner of Extreme Performance Archery, examines hunting bows at his Bozeman shop on Sept. 11.

Extreme Performance has been located on Bridger Drive location for two years, after previously operating out of a smaller building in Four Corners. Christain noted that there’s been an increase in business due to the closer proximity to town and the university. Christian said he’s also noticed an increase in women, children and families coming in together to practice their shooting. “The archery industry is recognizing the increase in women and children and responding quickly,” Christain said, pointing out womenspecific gear around the shop. Nearby, Smith assisted a young boy and his father, fitting the boy’s first bow. Christain has no problems speaking with a customer for a full hour on just choosing the proper elk call, or finding the right draw-weight, if that’s what it takes. “That’s the difference you’re going to find

between somewhere local and a large, national shop,” Christain said. “There’s not the same level of product knowledge and experience.” The technicians in the pro-shop, all of whom are avid bow hunters, can fine-tune every make and model — from longbows to crossbows. A professionally fitted bow makes a monumental difference, Christain said. “That’s another downfall of a large sporting goods store: people are buying bows that don’t work for them, because they aren’t working with a specialist,” Christain said. With well over 13,000 likes on Facebook, Extreme Performance has a substantial fan-base for a specialty sport. Christain attributes this mostly to word of mouth and a bit to marketing techniques. archery Continued on page 5 B u s i n e s s j o u r n a l • S e p t e m b e r 2 3 , 2 014

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Dogtown Daycare opens in Bozeman Dogtown Daycare and Boarding, which opened its doors on September 1, is the first large scale dog daycare and boarding facility in Bozeman. The 7,000 square foot daycare and boarding facility is located at 2511 N. 7th Ave. Dogtown’s facility is over 4,000 square feet of indoor space and an additional 3,000 square feet of fenced, outdoor space. They provide 100 percent supervised dog daycare, while furnishing a fun, safe and clean atmosphere for your pet. “When your pet is dropped off at Dogtown, you can rest assured that they are being treated like a member of the Family and are having a fun day filled with playing, belly rubs, sleeping on cozy beds, lounging on K9 turf or simply relaxing outside and taking it all in,” said owner Amanda Dunkin. Dogtown offers tours of the facility, live webcam access and a free trial day to see if daycare is right for you and your pet. Dogtown offers several ways for customers to

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save and wants customers to have as much fun as the dogs do. They also emphasize giving back to the community to help shelter pets like their free day program that allows newly adopted shelter dogs to have a free day of daycare. Dogtown Daycare and Boarding is owned and operated by Andy and Amanda Dunkin, both natives of Montana, who have three rescue dogs themselves.

Non-Profit fundraising The Southwest Montana Association of Fundraising Professionals Committee will present a panel discussion on how special events can be used to strengthen and deepen donor relationships. The event will be Wednesday, September 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bozeman Public Library. Six local nonprofit professionals will share how they combine marketing, cultivation, creativity and execution to move event attendees from one-time, transactional givers to long-term,

transformational donors. Each speaker will share the types of events, strategies and techniques that work for their organization and why. The event is free, although a donation of $10 is suggested. Boxed lunches from the Leaf & Bean will also be available for $10, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the Bozeman Public Library Foundation. Order lunch in advance, and pay at the door. Make checks payable to BPLF.

Bozeman’s first virtual office Frosty Paws Virtual Office is a new company that just opened in Bozeman under the ownership of Deanna Billington. Frosty Paws is the first service of its kind in Bozeman, offering off-site receptionist and off-site office support. Frosty Paws is also the first company in Montana to receive a loan funded by Kiva Zip, a crowd-source funding loan program.

Reports of counterfeit money in Bozeman Local business owners should be wary of the use of counterfeit bills after the Bozeman Police Department received four separate reports of fake $20 and $50 bills. Busi-

nesses are advised to be wary of counterfeiters and to check larger bills they receive. If you suspect you’ve received a counterfeit bill, contact the Bozeman Police Department at 582-2000.

Dee-O-Gee relocates Dee-O-Gee is packing up its original location this week and moving out to North 19th Avenue. It’s the second major move for the boutique pet supply store in 10 months. Owners Josh and Holly Allen opened a second location on the east side of downtown Bozeman last November. (Summarized from a Bozeman Daily Chronicle article by Jason Bacaj)

Participants sought for Bowl for Kids’ Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County is looking for businesses and individual participants for the 23rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake taking place October 3, 4, 10 –12 and 17. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Big Sky, Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks, Manhattan and Ennis organizations. This year’s fundraising goal is $100,000. For more information, call 406-587-1216 or visit www. bbbs-gc.org.

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

U.S. 2 Feed Barley U.S. 1 Dark Northern Spring Wheat 14% U.S. 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat 12% 7/21 7/28

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* No ag reports available for August. SOURCE: Usda-WY Dept. of Agriculture Market News Service, Torrington, WY

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City approves local vineyard proposal Plans for a proposed wine bottling operation and tasting room got the go-ahead from the Bozeman City Commission on Monday night. Commissioners unanimously approved the conditional use permit to allow for alcohol production for Gallatin Valley Vineyards at 113 E. Main St. in the space that used to house the GetN’ Green store. Plans filed with the city show a tasting room facing Main Street with a manufacturing area in the back. Their long-term goal is to develop a grape that will grow locally and can handle the harsh Montana winters. — (Summarized from a Bozeman Chronicle article by Erin Shattauer)

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“Referrals really do pay off, they’re our number one source of new customers. People who have been here before and liked the experience tell all of their bow hunting friends,” said Christain. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) data shows that the number of bow hunters in Montana has risen significantly since 2004, but has

ATHENA Women’s Leadership Award for Gallatin Valley The ATHENA Women’s Leadership Award, a national distinction, honors women in the community who exhibit outstanding character in their professional lives and who have a positive impact on the community. Five finalists for the ATHENA Women’s Leadership Award have been announced in Gallatin Valley, selected according to specific criteria by a committee of local women in business. The finalists for the 2014 award are: Kelly Erickson a legal advocate at Haven, Ris Higgins, the owner of Leadership Outfitters, Morgan Rangel director of client services at Elixiter, Kim Wild, president of TowHaul Corp. and MaryKay Yeley, the vice president of Murdoch’s. The finalists were carefully chosen from a pool of over 20 businesswomen, nominated by other members of the community. Nominators had to submit forms providing detailed information on the candidate’s leadership achievements, and why they should be considered for the award. The committee will conduct one-on-one interviews with each of the five finalists to choose who will ultimately receive the award. A representative of the Montana Women’s Business Center will present the recipient an official ATHENA statuette at the Oct. 27 B2B Networking Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn.

leveled-off in recent years. “We currently issue 40 to 42,000 archery-specific permits to residents and non-residents per year,” said FWP License Bureau business analyst Neal Whitney. Christain has been bow hunting since 1975 and has had a strong connection to the sport from the beginning. He said it’s hard to pin down a specific memory from those years that sticks out as his favorite.

“Just being out there, calling a big bull elk within a few yards, the thrill of that,” Christain paused and reflected. “There’s no feeling quite like it.” Bow hunters often sleep out overnight, staked out in trees, waiting for the precise moment. Archery season in Montana for deer, elk, antelope, wolf, mountain lion and black bear began September 7. The end of the season varies by animal, but wraps up by Oct. 19 for big game.

Unemployment rate

Yellowstone National park visits SOURCE: National Park Service

August . .... 773,357

July . ....... 858,856

June . ....... 669,642

May . ........ 310,039 April. . .......... 31,356 March ........... 18,778

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Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. 2014 SOURCE: Montana Department of Labor & Industry

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Red ants cov e r St or y con t.

“Pants that fit! It was unreal when it all came to be.”

Calhoun was born in New Brunswick, Canada to American parents and spent her childhood on her family’s farm in Connecticut helping out from a very young age, where her frustration with wearing pants meant for boys first began. She majored in environmental studies at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where she ironically remembers “looking down on the business-types whose only goal was to make money” and that her biggest motivation was to “do good” in the world. After graduating, she worked for Outward Bound for four years leading trail crews and eventually made her way out west, landing in Bozeman. And still, her pants did not fit. Calhoun said the frustration that had been growing since childhood finally boiled over after working on the trails.

If no one else was going to make a change, if no one else would fill the niche, she was going to do it. And she did. “Pants that fit! It was unreal when it all came to be,” Calhoun says. After starting the company, Calhoun came up with a unique marketing plan she cleverly called “Tour de Pants.” “We traveled around the country in an Airstream van, all over the United States and Canada for weeks and weeks on end. We put on pants parties, similar to Mary Kay except for it was a bunch of like-minded women talking about work and drinking beer,” Calhoun explains. “It was awesome to connect with people like that.” “We went online from the start, so we could track that sales for each region. We found that each place we visited went up significantly.” Calhoun is a down-to-earth yet formidable woman. Though she may have started with no business education or experience, she has a sharp professional instinct and a tireless work ethic that have served her well.

“Business these days seems to be all about how big you can grow, how much money you can make and how quickly you can do it. Of course we want to keep growing steadily, but for me, it’s all about talking to people, bringing people together,” Calhoun said at Red Ants Pants recently, which doubles as her home. Red Ants Pants headquarters for both the retail store and non-profit located in the heart of White Sulphur Springs, occupies a building which was formerly a saddle shop and then the area post office for nearly 70 years. “There’s history in these walls,” says Calhoun warmly. A fire is burning in the woodstove, flickering off the original tin ceiling from the 1890s. Branches woven around the shelves stacked high with pants lend the store a wilderness feel. The pants, which come in 37 sizes and two cuts, are built tough. Made in the U.S.A. from a special cotton-canvas duck, they can withstand days of hard work in the field or forest while remaining comfortable and flattering.

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Anna Baker, a participant in a woodworking clinic put on by the Red Ants Pants Foundation is in the back room cooking for a group of women who have spent their day in the alpine backcountry, felling trees that they will learn how to craft into benches. Baker, the owner of Red Tail Woodworks in Helena, is attending the clinic, a four-day workshop for timber skills funded by Red Ants Pants Foundation, a 501 C3 nonprofit that Calhoun started with proceeds from the 2012 music festival of the same name. The Red Ants Pants Foundation raises money for women in outdoor business, and in 2013, they awarded $12,000 to 15 hard-working individuals and organizations across the big sky state. The festival, which started earlier in 2011, almost immediately gained national popularity and has featured big-name artists like country legend Merle Haggard as well as a host of vibrant local talent. Earlier this year,

the third annual festival attracted 11,000 people. “The crowd that the event brings in is really good for the local economy of White Sulphur, a town of only 900 people. And even with that big of a crowd this year, no one was unruly. It’s been a successful event,” Calhoun says. The proceeds from the event go towards funding the women’s programs through the foundation. Calhoun says that all aspects of her business are designed to, as she mentioned before, bring people together. She has no plans to leave White Sulphur, but says she has entertained the idea of selling through retailers during the holidays. Currently, Red Ants Pants operates only through direct sales, no retailers. Online sales account for seventy percent of the companies profits. Calhoun entertains the idea of branching out to other colors besides the company’s signature earthy brown. “Right now,” Calhoun says with a smile, “I’m happy where I’m at.”

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Finding time for fitness By Maury wiegand

Life’s a juggle. How do you fit it all in? When helping people strategize their fitness goals, the biggest challenge I hear is: “I don’t have enough time for fitness, family and work.” With that in mind, I started thinking of individuals who exemplify athletic performance while prioritizing both their careers and family. A legend in the running community, Scott Creel is also a noted ecologist and a supportive father and husband. He seems to have it all in balance. Maury Weigand: So can we start by learning about the other dimensions of Scott? Can you tell more about your career? Scott Creel: I’m a professor in the ecology department, so I teach both undergraduate and graduate classes and have a very active research program. Currently, we have $2.5 million in federal research grants. I have four graduate students and a post-doctorate student working with me examining predatorprey interaction, which is largely what we’ve been working on for the past 10 years. MW: I know that you’ve traveled quite a bit to Africa. Is that in regards to the predator-prey program? SC: Yes, the main thrust of research is now in three national parks in Zambia. I teach both semesters so I can only get over there in the summers. MW: An affirmation that I try to live by and extend to my clients is “how you do anything, is how you do everything.” Are there any similarities in how you attack your work and how you train? SC: I agree, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. I try to be efficient in both. People, understandably, have a hard time balancing work, family and training; often finding time to do one thing means forgoing another. On most days, you can do it all with some planning. For instance, I do my training by running to and from work every day. We picked a place to live where I could get a fivemile run in on the way to work in the morning that doesn’t take much longer than driving. This allows me to get up in the morning and have breakfast with my family, run to work, arrive at a reasonable time and be happy that 8

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I had breakfast with my family. You can get a lot done in a short amount of time if you’re focused on the task at hand, which is true of training and of work. MW: The Creel family: spouse Nancy and daughters Andie and Bridget, three accomplished women who are all athletes and scholars. As those of us with children know, the weekends can become dominated by their endeavors. Any advice? SC: I enjoy supporting them so that’s never been a struggle for me. I look forward to going to watch both the high school team and now MSU. That’s a blast—not just seeing my own kids run, but to watch the whole team develop. On a race day, my training might just be running around the course while watching. It can be a surprisingly good workout. Earlier when they were little kids playing soccer, we’d go to all the games and I’d go for a run between games. You have to make it work. MW: Traveling is another obstacle for many of my clients and I know you do your fair share of that. SC: You got to make the commitment. If you get to an airport and have three hours, bust out of there and find a place to run. You’re often running at a place you wouldn’t necessarily like to run at a time that you wouldn’t necessarily pick, but it can be fun. You can leave the Seattle airport and see if you can find your way to the water. MW: Scott the Athlete: 10-time winner of the Ridge Run, Ultra-Marathoner, 2003 50k Trail World Champion. When you review your past accomplishments,

what stands out to you? What makes you smile and say I’m sure happy that I was there? SC: I’ve had some great times. There are some highlights in high school and some highlights in college, and more from I was trying to race at a national level and some more recently. I’ve always just enjoyed doing it. MW: You’re now in your 50s and it seems like you’re still hitting your mark. I’ve not witnessed a dramatic slowing of your times. For the rest of us mortals, do you feel some ramifications? Has training changed at all in your 50s? SC: It hasn’t changed much, but I definitely run fewer miles. Balance is key with the girls getting into high school and college and becoming more serious. I’m realizing, wow, this is the last few years to enjoy watching them so I’ve backed off on my goals a little bit. At 52, I still like training hard and racing but it doesn’t feel any different; I’ve noticed I still like to go run interval workouts on the track or a set of hill repeats or a hard tempo run. MW: How about high points that you’ve learned in nutrition and hydration? We all go through different experiments with

both to see what works best for our bodies. What has hit home for you? SC: I try to keep all that simple but I also think it’s important. I just try to eat a healthy diet all the time and I feel much worse when I don’t. I try to drink a lot of water, mainly at work. I think rest is really important and I think a lot of people don’t get enough sleep. I can’t train well and enjoy work and family and everything we’ve been discussing if I don’t get enough sleep. I think all those are important and if you do them enough, you don’t need to think about it too much because it just becomes a habit. If you really make the decision to do it, it’s what you’re going to do. MW: Do you have any new goals or aspirations in fitness? SC: I ran the steeplechase in college, that was my event and I recently realized I hadn’t ran one for 30 years so I’ve been working on that again. It’s been very motivating. I wanted to do something that scares me. MW: I challenge people all the time to step outside their comfort zone. Thank you so much for sharing your time and thoughts. You are an inspiration. Maury Wiegand owns The Club on Rouse.

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Enjoying success By Steve hample

The national fiscal crisis of 2008 unfortunately affected many local businesses and individuals, but now construction is again strong, unemployment is low and new businesses are popping up. Why is Bozeman leading the recovery in Montana (which itself is doing well compared to other states)? We know the usual reasons: scenic area, clean air, low crime, good schools, the best airport in the region, a continually growing tourism industry and the influence of MSU. Recently I came across another interesting aspect. For the last two years Montana has ranked first on the “Index of Entrepreneurial Activity,” which is based on the number of new businesses formed compared to the size of the population. Skeptics might note that we live in a fairly rural state in which businesses are small and the turnover rate for small businesses is typically quite high. However, states that have ranked close to us include Colorado and California. Thus our number-one ranking appears not due to being relatively rural, but likely to our intelligence, work ethic, risk taking ability, innovation, creativeness, honesty, good looks and humble attitude. We might have also reached a “critical mass” in several respects. The growth of Right Now Technologies attracted many hi-tech individuals and support staff, some of whom have spun off and started their own companies, helping to make Bozeman better known in the technology world. Our airport is now the busiest in the state, allowing great direct flights which help our tourism industry and business owners and consultants who must travel fre-

quently. The new airport entrance and future expansion plans will allow continued growth. The Gallatin Valley now has many wealthy new residents, some of whom may provide angel investing or venture capital for new businesses. These trends may have taken us to a new economic level, something like a football team moving to a higher division. Profits from a strong economy prompt questions about ways to save income taxes and retain employees. If year end profits / taxes are likely to be significant, perhaps one should act now to establish a SIMPLE-IRA small business retirement plan which must be established by October 1st to be effective for this year. That particular plan is suitable for most small businesses because it is an easy fringe benefit to offer and limits the cost to matching employee contributions only up to 3% of an employee’s earnings. Yet at the same time it can allow the business owner (or any other plan participant) to deposit $12,000 ($14,500 if age 50 or older) from earnings for 2014 and thus lower next April’s tax bill. Plus, the owner will get a 3% match from the business. That is a typical

scenario, though variations and other details exist so be sure to obtain prospectuses and other documents and professional advice and verify with your CPA. 401(k) plans are also worth a closer look for business owners wanting to defer larger sums. The basic employee deferral limit is $17,500 (plus extra for employees over a certain age). In some cases a bigger advantage is in the amount that the company can contribute. Also a small tax credit may be available to employers who establish a 401(k) for the first time. The 401(k) rules are much more complex than for a SIMPLE plan, but methods, such as a Safe Harbor 401(k) exist to simplify administration and keep costs reasonable though these plan documents must be completed by October 1st to be effective for 2014. Business owners with no employees present an interesting tax deferral opportunity. Much of the 401(k) complexity comes from required “non-discriminaSources: Index of entrepreneurship: http://www.kauffman.org/what-we-do/research/~/ media/kauffman_org/research%20reports%20and%20 covers/2013/04/kiea_2013_report.pdf (page 22 for listing by state and similar for other years)

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Financial tips tion” testing to be sure the lower paid employees participating in the plan to roughly the same extent as the higher compensated owners / managers. I.e., are the employees apparently discriminated against? If there are no employees, the answer is an automatic no and complex testing is not required. If the owner’s spouse has earnings from the company, money can also be tax deferred for the spouse who can be treated as a co-owner and not an employee. It is possible to find a 401(k) plan and administrator with lower fees for the much simpler situation of having no employees or only a spouse as an employee. The improvement in our local economy from recent years is wonderful. Having profits and needing ways to reduce taxes is a welcome improvement. 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 http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/PlanParticipant,-Employee/Retirement-Topics--401k-and-ProfitSharing-Plan-Contribution-Limits Deadlines for 401(k)s esp Safe Harbor aspects http://www.kenjol.com/resources/kenjolcommentary/174-business-owners-safe-harbor-401k-deadline

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Montana. The long-standing nickname is “The Treasure State,” which gives homage to our rich history of assets found naturally throughout the state. The more modern moniker is “Big Sky Country.” This term was gleaned from a bestselling novel about the fur trade written by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. But regardless of the names we are called, there is a sense of pride in being able to refer to yourself as a Montanan. Though our state is large in size, it often feels more like a tight-knit family that pulls together as needed for support and encouragement. Perhaps that feeling was prevalent when William Kittredge coined it “The Last Best Place.” Recently I picked up the August edition of the Delta Sky Magazine and was drawn in by the amazing examples of how our state overcomes the perceived issues of geographic isolation (147,000 square miles in our state) coupled with a relatively small population (though we have finally topped 1 million residents) and truly shines as a different type of treasure. Our governor, Steve Bullock, gives his insight on why Montana is currently experiencing the highest rate of start-up businesses per capita in the U.S: “Having a reliable technology, transportation, and low-tax infrastructure in place really provides a solid foundation that businesses in Montana can count on,” states Gov. Bullock. There are many indicators to prove that Montana’s economic future is, in fact, bright. The Montana economy historically and currently counts on natural resources as a driving force. Forestry, mining, agriculture, tourism and energy all play essential roles in employing our residents throughout the state. However, each of the six distinct regions featured in Myatt Murphy’s “A Boom with a 10

View” article brings its own special contribution to the overall mix. Missouri River Country is tucked up in the northeast corner of the state, which includes Glasgow, Wolf Point and Sidney. Traditionally known for cattle and crops, it has become a hot spot due to its location right next door to the oil resources that were identified and are now being extracted from the Bakken formation, which lies primarily in North Dakota. Businesses that support the oil industry are diverse and plentiful. By digging a little deeper, I came across the Two Rivers Economic Growth site (growvalleycounty.com) which gives insight into how leaders in the area are proactively dealing with housing issues and affordability, infrastructure demands, renovation of downtown areas, and continuing to promote the tourism industry that includes attracting hunters and fishing enthusiasts from near and far. Glacier County is situated in the northwest corner of Montana reaching to Missoula and is a tourism mecca that includes Glacier National Park. This area is a good example of people who come to an

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area simply based on the fact it is where they want to wake up in the morning, and then make it work out financially. From this ingenuity is where unique business ideas come to life. The region is now home to firearm component manufacturers, other outdoor and metal product manufacturers and a thriving bioscience industry. When you add in the University of Montana and Missoula’s regional trade and medical services, you have a well-rounded economic picture. Central Montana’s cornerstone is Great Falls which is surrounded by miles and miles of nature’s best, including premiere bird watching. D.A. Davidson is an example of how a stable, long standing business can thrive from a location such as this. For 79 years now, this financial services company has grown from a two person company to one that employs 1,400 people in 80 offices reaching 23 states. Lewistown is another contributor to Central Montana’s economy with a strong presence in manufacturing, heavy construction, and international exporting. Southeast Montana spans from Billings to Miles City. Billings has long been known for its role in the energy market and was poised and ready to capitalize on the Bakken potential. It has also benefited from the retail market of an enormous area, drawing trade in from Wyoming as well as Montana. Kelly McCandless, communications manager at Billings Chamber of Commerce and Visit Billings states that Billings is the “largest city in Montana and the largest community between Spokane and Minneapolis, as well as between Calgary and Denver.” A dynamic financial market, higher education institutions, trucking and rail industry and world class healthcare are top contributors to making this area of the state an attractive place to make a living. Southwest Montana is defined as the area including Helena and Butte. Innovative companies see the opportunity in Butte in that com-

mercial real estate is readily available and affordable, which is a key mix when starting up a new business. Helena’s status as the Capital City has kept its economy stable, but exciting projects such as the expansion of the Boeing manufacturing site slated for completion this year are what keeps things interesting. Near and dear to my heart, the Yellowstone area attracts tourists from around the globe to experience Yellowstone National Park with the bonus of being able to visit Big Sky and Bozeman. Flanked by seven mountain ranges, 14 Blue Ribbon trout rivers and streams, and world-class recreation, we are far more than “just a pretty face.” In the mid-1980s Gallatin Development Corporation (now “Prospera”) began a decade long task of attracting high-tech, bio-medical, sports/recreational, laser and optic industries. The early days included outreach trips to entice businesses and entrepreneurs to relocate to Bozeman. What has occurred over the past 30 years is nothing short of remarkable. The list is filled with names like ILX Lightwave (sold to Newport Corporation), Simms Fishing Products, Gibson Guitar, LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals, and RightNow Technologies (purchased by Oracle two years ago). Much credit for business growth goes to Montana State University, with 256 active technology licenses, it is the largest research and development institution in Montana. The collaboration between MSU and the business community is indicative of the synergism that exists throughout the region. People live here and all across Montana because they love it here and want to create, grow and expand their businesses. 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, August 19. New Service-Computer Consulting/ System Development Source Web Development, David Clinton Belote, 2220 W. Main St. #3, Bozeman, Aug. 21. New Service-Consulting Brand-It LLC, No Owner Listed, 133 Pond Lily Dr., Bozeman, August 29. Wingspan LLC, John Boyd, 1416 S. Montana, Bozeman, Aug. 25. New Service-Health Care Kristina Wilson, Kristina Lynn Wilson, 106 Redwood Dr., Bozeman, Aug. 11. New Service-Cleaning Service Cinderella Cleaning, Wandette Rosemary Reinier, 422 W. Armitage, Ennis, August 25. Hanso’s Window Washing, Hans Olin Turner, 1251 New Holland Dr., Bozeman, August 21.

Rally Contract Service, Andrew Garza, 620 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, Aug. 28. New Service-Drafting NVN Consulting, Nathan Victor Neergaard, 320 Greenway Court, Bozeman, Aug. 6. New Service-Massage Therapy Blue Moon Massage, Regan Lee Mangas, 501 E. Peach St. Unit G, Bozeman, August 12. New Service-Other Advanced Innovation, Inc., Clay Randolph Ellig, 1104 S. Montana Ave. Apt F-12, Bozeman, August 6. Bridger Quality Home Inspection, Cooper Raasch, 526 N. 10th Ave., Bozeman, August 19.s Detour the Adventure Travel, Greg Evan Findley, 105 W. Main St., Ste. 2A, Bozeman, August 7. Ellipse 3D LLC, Brian Renick Ferguson, 808 N. 3rd Ave. Unit B, Bozeman, August 22. Farmer Minor & Daisy LLC, Paul C. Minor, 436 Hill St., Bristol, Conn., August 12. Houser Engineering P.C., Jeff Houser, 626 S. Ferguson Ave. Ste. 1, Bozeman, August 6. Rocky Mountain Pools & Spas, James

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Uskoski, 5535 Highway 2 West, Columbia Falls, Aug. 25. Spurs Mercantile, Jamews Sid Wainwright, 3016-D W. Villard Ave., Bozeman, Aug. 19. Stellas Group, Patrick Lawrence Danary, 12 W. Hayes St., Bozeman, Aug. 11. Tammy Bugarin LCSW, Tammy Lyn Bugarin, 845 Cottage Park Lane, Bozeman, Aug. 13. Tayabeshockup Endeavors, Clay Dale Hunt, 2272 Gallatin Green, Unit 8, Bozeman, Aug. 21. Wild Man Taxidermy, Aug. 25 Yellow 8 Ball Customs, Jason Daniel Homes, 34 S. Main St., Butte, Aug. 6. New Service-Outside Services Blade Keepers Lawn Care, Milton Dirk Boman, 3700 Amsterdam Rd., Manhattan, August 12. New Service-Pet Services Happy Tails Pet Sitting/Dog Washing, Heidi Airiel Turner, 1251 New Holland Dr., Bozeman, August 26. New Service-Sewing/Alterations A Stitch Off Seventh, Gerald Fisher, 601 Nikles Dr., Bozeman, August 12.

New Retail-Other Young People Workin LLC, No Owner or Address Listed, Aug. 13.

Crawford Electric Co., Inc., Christopher Harris Carroll, 11557 Kingdom Ln., Stayton, Ore., August 8.

New Retail-Signs Midstate Signs LLC, Norman Harold Asbjornson, 215 W. Main, Winifred, Aug. 21.

New Contractors-General Albert Technologies, Mark James Roeder, 1272 Valley Speedway, Helena, August 14. Archipelago LLC, Ethan Scott Hamilton, 300 Golden Valley Dr., Bozeman, August 12. Barnard Construction Co., Inc., Barnard Construction Co., Inc., 473 Stonegate Dr., Bozeman, August 13. Bob Rule, Robert W. Rule, 221 S. 3rd Ave., Bozeman, August 12. Casey Butterfield Woodworking, Casey Jack Butterfield, 101 Blackmore Mountain Way, Bozeman, August 12. Cold Comfort Weatherization, Jesse Dean Gruel, 830 Frank Rd., Belgrade, August 6. Construction of the West, Joseph David Wipp, 509 Prairie Ave., Bozeman, August 12. Demo Dawgs, No Owner Listed, 1232 W. Babcock St. Unit 5, Bozeman, August 20. Four Points LLC, Michael S. Tracy, 1010 E. Main St., Bozeman, August 25. JDH Construction, Jeffrey David, 135 Dee Court, Belgrade, August 14. Jim Applebee, Wellington James Applebee, 51 Paddock Ct., Bozeman, August 12. Jose R. Acosta, Jose Rodolfo Acosta, 8 Eastwood, Bozeman, August 12. M Squared Construction LLC, No Owner or Address Listed, Aug. 12. Majestic Roofing and Construction, Angela D. Zbojniewicz, 304 W. Fourth St., Anaconda, Aug. 21. Montana Housing Authority, John Leslie

New Retail-Clothing and/or Shoes Bozeman Vintage Consignment, Farah Neishabouri, 34 N. Bozeman, Bozeman, August 20. New Retail-Furniture/Home Interiors Ashley Furniture Homestore, Daniel L. Kennedy, 2914 Millennium Cr., Billings, August 27. New Retail-Health Food Store Fired-Up Nutrition, Irene Francis Siddons, 2047 Oak St. Suite 104, Bozeman, July 12. New Contractors-Carpenters Robb Godell Carpentry, Robert R. Goodell, 217 S. Eighth Ave. #4, Bozeman, Aug. 12. New Contractors-Designer/Contractor Schlenker & McKittrick Architects, Jason M. Davis, 508 N. Broadway Ave., Suites A & B, Bozeman, Aug. 22. New Contractors-Drywall Michael O’Toole, Michael W. O’Toole, 318 S. Webber Drive, Chihenango, N.Y., Aug. 6. New Contractors-Electrical Canyon Electric, Gregory S. Miller, 5445 Hesper Rd., Billings, August 27.

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On the Record con t. Walton, 3310 Magenta Road A, Bozeman, Aug. 28. Osage Contractors LLC, Dan Griggs, 219 S. Central, Buckner, Mo., Aug. 19. Rhinard Built, Gaelen Rhinard, 2541 Blackjack Place, Bozeman, Aug. 6. RLS Construction, No Owner or Address Listed, Aug. 19. New Contractors-Handy Persons Bares Handyman, Stephen Shad Bare, 114 Sunlight Ave., Bozeman, August 29. Benjamin Carter Carpentry, No Owner or Address Listed, August 19. Gallatin Building Maintenance, No Owner or Address Listed, August 6. New Contractors-Heating, Vent., Air Conditioning Camo Heating and Air, Jeffrey Buscho, 11015 Big Davis Rd, Three Forks, August 22. David Mechanical, Troy David Leistiko, 302 Yerger Dr., Bozeman, August 6. Premier Air LLC, Chad Allen Dammen, 29 4 Dot Lane, Belgrade, Aug. 27. New Contractors-Insulation IHeat Repair, Nicholas William Nelson, 1032 Low Line Spur, Belgrade, August 14. New Contractors-Lawn Care & Landscaping Chuck’s Backhoe & Landscaping,

Charles Dennis Hillman, 189 HWY 89 N., Livingston, August 12. Earthscape, Mark Miller, 2816 Langohr, Bozeman, August 19. Green Hart, Noelle Hart Wainright, 1117 Frank Rd, Belgrade, August 12. Lockwood Lawn Care and Snow Removal, Cole Willaim Lockwood, 2148 Buckrack Ave., Bozeman, Aug. 21.

New Food Service-Catering Bisl, Kierst Lynn Marie Rath, 3430 Fen Way #4, Bozeman, August 6.

New Contractors-Painting Eagle Eye Industries LLC, Gregory T. Gagne, 9300 S. 19th Ave., Bozeman, August 14. Sunnyvale Painting, Robert Allen Stotts, 76988 Gallatin Road #16, Bozeman, Aug. 25.

New Property Managers/Agencies Beehive Quality Rentals LLC, Jonathan Scott Duchon, 473 Stonegate Dr., Bozeman, August 12. Capitoline Management MT LLC, Jo Ellen Casperson, 710 Haggerty Ln., Bozeman, August 25. Lark Gable Rentals LLC, May Defrance, 4526 Alexander St., Bozeman, August 12.

New Contractors-Stone, Block & Masonry Knobel Design, Nicholas F. Knobel, 610 Dell Place Unit 9, Bozeman, August 15. New Contractors-Tile, Ceramic Designer Tile of Montana, No Owner or Address Listed, August 27. New Contractors-Siding Platinum Exterior, Wiliam A. Epps, 259 North Ave., Jefferson, Ore., Aug. 6. New Contractors-Welding & Fabrication Splice Design & Welding, Scott Jordan Cormier, 2943 Warbler Way #2, Bozeman, Aug. 6.

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New Manufacturing NonHazardous Old Cys Wildlife Attractants, Esai Glendan Cervantez, 175 Third St. H–1, Bozeman, Aug. 27.

New Transient Merchants Marquis’ Magic Carpets, Christopher R. Marquis, 910 N. Seventh Ave., Bozeman, Aug. 15. New Sales Come Clean Company, Matthew Todd Kline, 271 Golden Trout Way, Bozeman, August 14.

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Commercial Structures Other 701 Gold, Timothy Barnard, Barnard Construction Co. Inc., 1,680 Sq Ft, $66,914 Commercial Addition 4720 Classical, Petra Academy Inc., Clair W. Daines Inc., 11,350 Sq Ft, $1,650,000 Commercial Tenant Improvement 5 W. Olive, St. James Parish, Rotherham Construction Inc., $5,000 2550 Catron, Target Corp., Taylor Bros. Construction Co. Inc., 1,054 Sq Ft, $188,900 MSU - Leon Johnson Hall, Montana State University, True Compass LLC, $20,000 2820 W. College, Big Sky Publishing LLC, True Compass LLC, $20,000 915 Highland, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Martel Construction Inc., 6,000 Sq Ft, $540,000 867 S. 29th, Mitchell Development, Mitchell Development Group, 1,189 Sq Ft, $18,000 2855 N. 19th, Anna Marie Graf, Squires Construction, $100,000 4181 Fallon, Gallatin Valley Health & Fitness, Designer Tile of Montana, $19,000 701 Gold, Timothy Barnard, Kearns Construction Co., 2,048 Sq Ft, $20,000 407 S. Ferguson, Twenty 9 LLC, Goff Construction Inc., 5,264 Sq Ft, $20,500 867 S. 29th, Mitchell Development,

Mitchell Development Group, 4,163 Sq Ft, $220,000 867 S. 29th, Mitchell Development, Mitchell Development Group, 1,951 Sq Ft, $69,000 113 S. 19th, Gloria & Dennis Hardin, Chuck’s Backhoe and Landscaping, $4,800 2915 Colter, Corp. of Presiding Bishop LDS, Headwaters Construction Co., 26,427 Sq Ft, $450,000 Commercial Reroof 1439 W. Babcock, Harris Brothers LP, Harris Brothers LP, $500 3525 S. Third, Bozeman School District #7, Progressive Services Inc., $200,000 Fire Protection Systems 448 E. Main, Moose Point LP, Coppermine Fire Suppression Systems, $7,500 5050 S. Cottonwood, Park Street Holdings LLC, Wadsworth Builders Co. Inc., $4,325 3765 Galloway, Rockworth Companie, Rimrock Construction LLC, $9,700 3715 Galloway, Rockworth Companie, Rimrock Construction LLC, $44,950 3745 Galloway, Rockworth Companie, Rimrock Construction LLC, $57,790 600 W. Kagy, Montana State University, Reynolds Construction Co. Inc., $3,500 1015 W. Main, McDonald Land Co. Ltd., Air Controls Co. Inc., $5,135 5050 S. Cottonwood, Park Street

Holdings LLC, Wadsworth Builders Co. Inc., $15,800 Demolition Permit 3810 Valley Commons, Scott Hecht, Guardian Restoration Inc., $1,100 2752 Durston, Eva Lachenmaier Trust, Bozeman Excavation LLC, $21,000 803 E. Main, Town Pump Inc., R&R Taylor Construction Inc., $20,000 1205 E. Main, Helori M. and Robin Graff, Walker Construction, $5,000 Residential Alteration 709 S. Willson, Steven J. & Cindy C. Kleimer, Kleimer Electric Inc., $2,000 418 S. Bozeman, David A. King, Owner is general, $2,000 1309 S. Fourth, Don & Kay LLC, Woloszyn Construction Inc., $9,000 405 W. Beall, Catherine J. Copper Trustee, Helvey Homes Inc., $7,000 611 N. Tracy, Daniel Sebena, Owner is general, $4,500 2 N. Yellowstone, David J. & Helen F. Baldwin, Vidmar Construction Inc., $6,500 1214 E. Curtiss, Katherine S. Dayton, Kingsley Enteprises LLC, $1,000 305 N. 21st, Mary V. Manry, Fremont Construction, $1,000 1203 N. Spruce, William G. Simkins, Nordesign, $13,778 214 S. 16th, Craig Mikeales, Neil

Ramhorst, $1,300 502 S. Grand, CRMX–188 LLC, Langlas & Associated Inc., 259 Sq Ft, $800,000 2904 Secor, Joseph Ferdinand Huber, Neil Ramhorst, $1,200 305 S. Fifth, Anna Merritt Bombeck, Riverbend Builders Inc., 820 Sq Ft, $170,000 Residential Attached Single Family Dwelling 854 Rosa, Shane Collins Construction Inc., Shane Collins Construction Inc., 2,714 Sq Ft, $253,452 862 Rosa, Shane Collins Construction Inc., Shane Collins Construction Inc., 2,714 Sq Ft, $253,452 876 Rosa, Shane Collins Construction Inc., Shane Collins Construction Inc., 2,714 Sq Ft, $253,452 882 Rosa, Shane Collins Construction Inc., Shane Collins Construction Inc., 2,714 Sq Ft, $253,452 1333 Crabapple, Divine Construction LLC, Fortin Construction LLC, 2,074 Sq Ft, $188,500 1317 Crabapple, Divine Construction LLC, Fortin Construction LLC, 2,074 Sq Ft, $188,500 Residential Duplex 2931 Warbler, KIV LLC, NHB LLC, 2,948 Sq Ft, $312,282 225 Mill Creek, Ken LeClair, LeClair Construction, 4,352 Sq Ft, $408,127 261 Mill Creek, Ken LeClair,

LeClair Construction, 3,900 Sq Ft, $402,619 258 Mill Creek, Ken LeClair, LeClair Construction, 4,352 Sq Ft, $408,127 Residential Garages & Carports 1301 S. Willson, Lois A. Bolton, Bolton Custom Homes Inc., 588 Sq Ft, $23,420 Residential Re-roof 1103 E. Kagy, R. Dennis & Shirley A. Neibauer, JDH Construction, $4,000 172 N. Sweetgrass, Jonathan W. Slye, Archipelago LLC, $4,300 1414 S. Fifth, Godfry Saunders, Sicker Roofing Service, $23,650 517 N. Tracy, Charles & Haller Ann Champe, Construction of the West, $2,500 313 S. Sixth, David B. & Jacquelyn A. Landis, Diamond Construction and Remodeling, $25,750

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On the Record con t. Custom Homes LLC, 1,174 Sq Ft, $86,354 4824 Golden Gate, Thomas D. Denman, Denman Construction Mgmt., 1,347 Sq Ft, $94,567 420 S. Willson, Charles B. & Drewry Westermain, Archer Construction/ Remodeling, 1,124 Sq Ft, $78,084 Residential Single Family Dwelling 4517 Waters, Cody & Kim Stevens, Roset and Assoc. Inc., 2,200 Sq Ft, $233,046 1736 Midfield, Dillon Downs, Cookstar Productions, 2,985 Sq Ft, $241,592 3109 Foxtail, Travis M. Swanson, Battle Ridge Builders, 2,516 Sq Ft, $266,520 1381 Kenyon, Michael & Sandra McManus, Chase-Skogen Homes Inc., 2,818 Sq Ft, $266,519 4891 Loyal, River Rock Investments LLC, Mountain High Homes Inc., 3,325 Sq Ft, $303,964 3313 Blackbird, Noreen & Peter Henning, Kresge Construction Inc., 2,919 Sq Ft, $273,252 2581 S. 27th, John & Linda Hester, RBK Properties LLC, 2,485 Sq Ft, $223,973 4547 Perry, ST Custom Homes, ST Custom Homes LLC, 2,626 Sq Ft, $278,172 2285 Boylan, Ebbighausen Homes, Ebbighausen Homes Inc., $273,193 1374 Boylan, Ebbighausen Homes, Ebbighausen Homes Inc., 3,003 Sq Ft, $269,524 873 Cottage Park, Cottage Partners,

Hidden Ridge Construction Inc., 922 Sq Ft, $97,667 2418 Farrier, Douglas J. & Tracy L. Kimball, Shane Collins Construction Inc., 4,941 Sq Ft, $460,208 1557 Gale, Meyer-Garrity Group LLC, Meyer-Garrity Group LLC, 2,386 Sq Ft, $214,675 4237 Equestrian, Wytni D. Spranget, Kresge Construciton Inc., 2,573 Sq Ft, $228,866 867 Cottage Park, Cottage Partners, Hidden Ridge Construction Inc., 922, $97,667 871 Cottage Park, Cottage Partners, Hidden Ridge Construction Inc., 922, $97,667 4824 Golden Gate, Thomas D. Denman, Denman Construction Mgmt., 2,026 Sq Ft, $214,614 2422 Andalusian, Latitude North Construction, Latitude North Construction LLC, 3,675 Sq Ft, $331,455 807 N. Cottonwood, Kat Construction Inc., Owner is General, 2,701 Sq Ft, $240,988 2402 Farrier, Aaron & Erin Yost, Ascent Home Builders Inc., 3,637 Sq Ft, $340,848

$736,708 2286 Gallatin Green, Dixson Properties LLC, Dixson & Company Inc., 8,402 Sq Ft, $715,645

Residential Triplex, Fourplex 2933 Warbler, KIV Inc., NHB LLC, 4,422 Sq Ft, $435,921 2935 Warbler, KIV Inc., NHB LLC, 4,422 Sq Ft, $435,921

Window Replacement Permit 306 E. Story, Robert J. & Susan M. Majxner, owner is general, $8,000 507 Staudaher, Travis B. Horton, Montana Construction Works, $5,500 414 N. Third, Vic Pedersen, owner is general, $4,000

Sign Permit 133 E. Main, Thomas Nygard, Uptown Signs, $150 502 Professional, SSC LLC, Signs of Montana, $2,500 504 N. Broadway, Barry L. Brown, Media Station Design Works, $2,000 224 E Main, First Security Bank, Media Station Design Works, $1,200 5050 S. Cottonwood, Park Street Holdings LLC, Vesco LLC, $70,952 1 Auto Plaza, Billion Chrysler, Delta Signs & Graphics, $1,000 1351 Stoneridge, Sky Cat LLC, Signs Now, $135 705 Osterman, Frontage Road Comm Prop LLC, Signs Now, $857 2051 W. Oak, Stone Ridge Partners LLC, Media Station Design Works, $7,000 855 S. 29th, Mitchell Development, QRS Signs, $2,500 2855 N. 19th, Gallatin Center Shopping, Signs of Montana, $2,805

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Chapter 7. August 21. Richardson. Patricia Ann Anderson, PO Box 839. Manhattan. Chapter 7. August 21. Womack. Thomas Austin Tallman and Sarah Dawn Tallman, fka Sarah Dawn Steady. 1020 W. Montana St. Livingston. Chapter 7. August 27. Womack. Maitland H. Jowell fdba Aloha Plumbing, dba Handmait Services and Kathryn D. Jowell. 7675 Shedhorn Dr. Ste. B No. 145. Bozeman. Chapter 7. August 27. Richardson. Kimberly McGuire. 64050 Gallatin Rd. Gallatin Gateway. Chapter 7. August 28. Richardson. Thomas Frederick Klindt Shallah aka Allen Thomas Klindt. 1102 Biehl Dr. Apt. B. Belgrade. Chapter 7. August 29. Richardson. Elisabeth Carey-Davis and Lyn Carey-Davis. 811 N. 17th Ave. Bozeman. Chapter 7. August 29. Womack. Elaine Grace Hansard fka Elaine Grace Reinhardt. 120 S. Bozeman Ave. No. 2. Bozeman. Chapter 7. September 3. Womack. Andrew Carl Anderson and Theresa Irene Anderson. 159 Fort Benton Trail. Bozeman. Chapter 7. September 4. Womack. Annie Barron Wilson fka Annie Barron, fka Lena Barron. 4886 Golden Gate Ave. Bozeman. Chapter 7. September 4. Richardson. RGR Homes, Inc. 143 Price Rd. Three Forks. Chapter 7. September 9. Richardson. Norman L. Brothwell and Ethie H. Brothwell. PO Box 10036. Bozeman. Chapter 7. September 9. Richardson. Gail Ann Dunn. 610 Silverbow. Belgrade. Chapter 13. September 16. Drummond. Janet Barbara Reinwald. PO Box 875. Ennis. Chapter 7. September 18. Richardson.

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Granny’s Gourmet Donuts, a mainstay in the Bozeman community, has been satisfying sweet-tooth cravings with fried dough and frosting for over 11 years. Owner and doughnut aficionado Robert McWilliams takes cash only for his creations, and takes pride in dreaming up out of the ordinary flavor combinations. The sweet smell of the fryer, old aprons from around the world, children’s drawings and other rustic paraphernalia will bring you back to grandma’s house just as the name suggests. McWilliams answered a few quick questions at his shop between taking orders: How long does to make a batch of doughnuts? On average, it takes me about an hour and 22 minutes to go from zero to doughnut. It varies by the batch. It depends on the shape and type of the doughnut, how it’s decorated. It only takes about a minute and a half to fry the dough once it’s formed, a little longer for cake doughnuts. Then you have to wait for them to cool before adding the frosting so that it doesn’t melt. What are some of your favorite creations? We had a special a while back called the “Triple

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9/23 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Issues Coaches Corner with MSU Coach Fish, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Ave. $18 for members, $36 for non-members. Register at www. bozemanchamber.com. 9/23 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bozeman All Class Reunion, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., at Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Ave. More information at www.bozemanchamber.com. 9/23 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Best Western GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Ave. Free for members, $25 for non-members. Register at www. bozemanchamber.com. 9/24 • 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. 9/24 • Association of Fundraising Professionals “Learn to Raise More Money from Special Events”, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bozeman Public Library. More information at http://tinyurl.com/ raisemoremoney. 9/24 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Luncheon “Living on the Razor’s Edge of Change”, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Holiday Inn, 5 E. Baxter. Register at www.bozemanbpw.org. 10/2 • Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Bare’s Stove & Spa, 301 Evergreen Dr. $5 for members, $25 for non-members. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com. 10/2 • Montana Women’s Business Center Leadership Mentoring Series with Serena Rundberg of Nova Café, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Baxter Hotel Mezzanine Ballroom, 105 W. Main St. $25 if registered by 9/26, $35 if registered 9/27- 9/30. Register at www.prosperabusinessnetwork.org. 10/7 • 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. 10/8 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women 2014 Montana Ballot Issues Forum: How Do They Impact Women’s Lives, Families and Pocketbooks?, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bozeman City Commission Chambers, 121 N. Rouse Ave. Register at www.bozemanbpw.org. 10/15 • Business Improvement District Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership office. 10/16 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Take the LEAD with Doug Lennick, at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325

N. 7th Ave. $18 for members, $36 for non-members. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com. 10/17 • 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. 10/21 • Tax Increment Fund Board Meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Downtown Bozeman Partnership office. 10/21 • Prospera Business Network TechAlliance with Larry Johnson of the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, 2310 University Way, Building 2. $15 for Prospera members, $25 for non-members. Register by 10/17 at www.prosperabusinessnetwork.org. 10/22 • 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. 10/22 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Issues—MSU Coaches Reflections & Predictions, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 5 Baxter Ln. $18 for members, $36 for non-members. Register at www.bozemanchamber. com. 10/22 • Bozeman Business and Professional Women Celebration Event, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Baxter Hotel Ballroom, 105 W. Main St. Free for all. Register at www.bozemanbpw.org. 10/23 • Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Gallatin Association of Realtors & Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Stockman Bank, 1815 S. 19th Ave. Free for members, $25 for non-members. Register at www.bozemanchamber.com. 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.

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9/30 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, 12 p.m., at Mint Bar and Café. Call (406) 388-1616 to RSVP and order lunch. 10/2 • 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. 10/9 • 2014-15 Building Belgrade, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration and information at www. belgradechamber.org. 10/21 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., at the Belgrade Chamber. Visit www.belgradechamber.org for more information.

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10/23 • Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www. belgradechamber.org for more information.

10/24 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Ennis Hunters Feed and Wild Game Cooking Competition, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call (406) 682-4388 to register by 10/23.

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10/2 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5 p.m to 7 p.m., at Clearwater Montana Properties. Visit www.ennischamber.com for more information. 10/14 • Ennis Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 9 a.m., at First Madison Valley Bank, Ennis. Visit www.ennischamber.com for more information. 10/14 • 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.

Park county Events

9/25 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Yellowstone Gateway Museum, W. Chinook St. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information. 10/9 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Location TBA. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information. 10/16 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Stafford Shelter, 3 Boulder Business Park Rd. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information.

10/16 • Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Visit Big Sky 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. 10/16 • Big Sky Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the Rotary Club of Big Sky at the Big Sky & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, 55 Lone Mountain Trail. Visit www.bigskychamber.com for more information.

10/20 • Park County Candidates Forum, 7 p.m., at the City/County Building Community Room, 414 E. Callendar St. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com or call Priscilla Dysart at (406) 222-6937 for more information. 10/23 • Network Live! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Blue Slipper Theatre, E. Callender St. Visit www.livingston-chamber.com for more information.

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