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ierce was founded in Billings, Montana, in 1924. You can now find eight Pierce Flooring locations statewide in Missoula, Billings,
Great Falls, Bozeman and, most recently, here in Helena. All stores have great selections on commercial and residential tile, hardwood, carpet, and laminate flooring. Because of their multiple locations, Pierce is now the 35th largest flooring retailer in the United States. The company’s missions are simple: “To offer opportunities and value as the collective goal of the company” and “To provide a happy experience and treat people well.” These missions are evident when you talk to the employees at any of their statewide locations. Seth Bredding, store manager of the Helena location, was brought on over a year ago. Bredding is a Montana native, born in Shawmut. He has an extensive background in sales and marketing, as well as construction. He sees the Pierce way of doing business as something really special. Not only does he see that Pierce gives directly back to
efforts in the flooring industry.” In fact, Pierce Flooring is proud to
the community in many ways, but he also feels like part of a family.
announce that they recently received the Eco Star Award for their
“The no one works for us, they work with us attitude really shows in all
carpet recycling program. They are the only one in this region to
that the company does,” says Bredding.
receive this award.
The large selection of products at Pierce Flooring ranges from
The Pierce family of businesses statewide is not limited to the
some exclusive items, including eco-timber, Arizona Tile and Chelsea
flooring stores. Pierce Flooring is also affiliated with Pierce RV,
Plank Flooring, as well as green alternative options like bamboo
Pierce Homes, Pierce Leasing and Pierce Financial. By expanding
flooring and marmoleum. Alternative options and green products are
into several industries, they have created hundreds of jobs across
ever-expanding at Pierce. Bredding says, “As a company we are very
Montana and continue to be a prosperous member of the Helena
interested in providing alternative products and increase recycling
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why be local? As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd. This publication was created with the idea that there is power in numbers. If we work together as small, local businesses, we can all afford a high-quality, alternative advertising option that is both created and distributed by local businesses. Be Local/Shop Local is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of our community. Make a difference. Shop local. Cover & Pg. 5 Feature Photos by Lisa Kunkel Photography
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The Pierce Promise is offered exclusively by Pierce Flooring and Design. This warranty is designed exclusively for our customers to eliminate the confusion surrounding the various manufactures warranties and to help our customers shop with confidence in knowing their purchase with Pierce will be covered. We have a proven track record as a leader in business in Montana for over 80 years. That longevity is based on the way we have treated our customers historically. We are proud to continue that tradition.
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Why should buying flooring be complicated? We make it simple so that you can get back to the important things in life – like having a relaxing evening all to yourself.
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