Chamber Board of Directors: Table of contents Join Us in Growing Great Falls! Vicki Newmiller, Chair Welcome...... 3 As a resident of Great Falls, I am very excited when I hear Scott Reasoner, 1st Vice Chair Holly Kopeikin, 2nd Vice Chair Top Employers ...... 5 about new businesses coming to our community. As this directory highlights, we have much to celebrate as we showcase Forrest Ehlinger, Treasurer Ribbon Cuttings ...... 6-7 the many new and exciting businesses within our community. Bonnie Mitchell, Past Chair Wade Deboo Military ...... 8 Our Chamber provides a wonderful avenue to showcase new and existing businesses and help make important connections Randy Williams Newcomers Checklist ...... 12-13 along the way. Research shows that consumers feel local Bill Sterling Cascade Co. Stats ...... 14 Chamber membership is valuable and they are more likely to Len Watkins Patrick Kons Shopping ...... 16 purchase goods and services from businesses that are members of the local Chamber of Commerce. Th is research applies Amy Dardis Agriculture ...... 19 to large and small businesses alike. As your membership Eric Bliss Dining ...... 22 enhances visibility, credibility, and promotion for your Keith Schumacher Kirk Meyer Hotels & Motels ...... 24 business, you are also able to benefi t from the networking, customer referrals, and enhancing your business connections Max Grebe Education ...... 29 within our community. Chelle Fried Jason Madill Transportation ...... 31 Th is year, we will continue to focus on strengthening the Brett Doney Great Falls City Map ...... 32 foundation of our business community and encourage our Al Volk business partners to join us on this exciting journey to promote Government ...... 34 Joe Briggs Great Falls and the surrounding areas. Strong communities Tammy Lacey Neighborhood Councils ...... 35 require business leaders to come together and work side by Bill Bronson Medical...... 38 side on important issues that will aff ect our future. I am proud Dr. Anthony Aretz to work with Shane Etzwiler, President/CEO, the Chamber Faith Organizations ...... 39 Dr. Susan Wolff team, and our business leaders as we navigate through our day Col Jennifer Reeves Hunting ...... 41 to day challenges and opportunities together. Scott Shull Child Care ...... 44 I look forward to a wonderful year. John Faulkner Parks ...... 46 All my best, Chamber Staff: Shane Etzwiler Museums...... 48 Vicki Newmiller RN, BSN, MHA President/CEO Recreation ...... 54 CEO Great Falls Clinic [email protected] Great Falls Voyagers ...... 57 The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce thanks the Roxy Perez Major Events ...... 58 business in red for being Chamber Members. Director of Operations [email protected] Chamber Events ...... 62 Kali Jean Tuckerman Membership Development Director [email protected] Lindsay Lalonde Executive Assistant [email protected]

Cover Photo Courtesy of Really Montana www.reallymontana.com

www.greatfallschamber.org 3 Thank You to Our Premier Partners Top Private Employers

Lewis & Clark Level EMPLOYER ADDRESS BUSINESS TYPE EMPLOYEES Benefi s Health System 1101 26th St S Health Care 3,203

Great Falls Clinic 1400 29th St S Health Care 631 704 Smelter Ave NE Wal-Mart Retailer 600 5210 10th Ave S Express Employment 220 6 St S Staffi ng Company 351 Professionals Centene Corp. 2000 26th St S Insurance Services 319 2250 10th Ave S Albertsons Grocery Stores 285 1414 3rd St NW Paris Gibson Level Loenbro 409 14th St SW Energy Service, Construction 280 Services for People Easter Seals - Goodwill 4400 Central Ave 258 with Disabilities Services for People Quality Life Concepts 215 Smelter Ave NE 250 with Disabilities University of Providence 1300 20th St S University 235

D.A. Davidson Co. 8 3rd St N Financial Services 234

Missouri River Care and Rehabilitation 1130 17th Ave S Nursing and Rehabilitation 225 1721 10th Ave S C.M. Russell Level McDonald’s 2000 14th St SW Restaurants 220 1710 3rd St NW ADF International Inc. 1900 Great Bear Ave Steel Fabrication 205

Calumet Montana Refi ning 1900 10th St NE Oil Refi nery 180

Sam’s Club 401 Northwest Bypass Retailer 165

Center for Mental Health 513 1st Ave S Mental Health Services 160 Convenience Stores, Hotels, Town Pump Various Locations 150 Casinos BNSF Railway 121 4th St N Railroad 148

Top Public Employers

RANK EMPLOYER ADDRESS BUSINESS TYPE EMPLOYEES

1 Malmstrom Air Force Base 21 77th St N Military 3,960 total; 3,370 Military

2 Great Falls Public Schools 1100 4th St S Public School System 1,926

3 Montana Air National Guard 2800 Airport Ave B Military 1,039 total; 652 Military

4 City of Great Falls 2 Park Dr S Government 589

5 Cascade County 415 2nd Ave N Government 523

4 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 5 2018 Ribbon Cuttings

Inge’s Fashions Mountain View CO-OP Smith’s

Bloom and Bean Cakes by Carr Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe Springhill Suites Marriott T-Mobile YWCA

Downtown Great Falls Association Enbar Great Falls High School - Memorial Stadium Exit Realty & JK Property Management Apollos University CMR High School Gym

Golden Triangle Gymnastics Leadership Great Falls Project Great Falls Paper & Supply CMR High School STEM Center Benefis Spectrum Medical Gentle Beginnings Family Birth Center

6 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 7 Our Programs Support Millitary Missions

Our Military A airs Committee helps foster and promote a better understanding between military personnel and civilians, as well as promoting a strong message of community solidarity for the men and women of our armed forces at Malmstrom AFB, Montana National Guard and Reserves.

Th eMontana Defense Alliance was initially created to advocate for both Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB) and the Montana Air National Guard (MTANG) with a single voice and message. Th e MTDA has since grown to promote all of Montana’s military and Department of Homeland Security interests. MTDA’s primary key partners include Cascade County, the City of Great Falls, Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Great Falls International Airport, the Great Falls Development Military Families are a Part of Authority and other strategic partners. Our Community

Th e military mission in Great In addition to being a force and collected more than 14 MANG also has a mobile Falls remains a major piece in national security, the base tons of trash during MAPRIL construction unit, the 219th of national security strategy. and its airmen are major cleanup. Additionally, about RED HORSE squadron. Founded in Great Falls in 1935, we Crews from Malmstrom players in the Great Falls 45 percent of the volunteers For monthly training, members Our Commitment: have a rich tradition of giving back Air Force Base (MAFB) are economy. MAFB contributes for the Great Falls area Big of the 219th come from all over prepared to launch up to 150 an estimated $300 million Brothers Big Sisters are military Montana, Nebraska, North giving back to the communities we serve. Minuteman III intercontinental annually to the Great Falls area. members. Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and ballistic missiles from facilities Th ere are over 3,300 military Also making its home in Washington. dispersed over a 13,800-square- employees with about 3,000 Great Falls is the Montana Air U.S. Customs and Border D.A. Davidson is as expansive as the Big Sky mile area in and around Great family members. MAFB also National Guard. Falls. Protection contracts with employs about 600 civilian Eight C-130 cargo planes are the Great Falls International Country where we are based, offering Th e missiles are housed in silos workers, while hundreds of assigned to MANG’s 120th Airport for the hangar and straightforward advice, personalized surrounded by fencing and others do additional work Airlift Wing. terminal space necessary for placed throughout the plains of with MAFB under private housing the Northern Border solutions, and industry expertise — northcentral Montana. contracts. Th e approximately Th e primary mission for C-130s is moving people and Air Wing. Th e base east of Great Falls, 8,000 people with some base an approach rooted in the values of a connection make up more cargo. Th e C-130s in Great Th e U.S. Army Reserve 889th with gates at 2nd and 10th Ave Falls are not equipped for Quartermaster Company, a N, also houses a helicopter than 10% of Cascade County’s company that is as independent as you are. population. fi refi ghting, but that capability supply unit that specializes squadron and a specialized could be added later. in handling potable water, deployable construction force. MAFB workers contribute MANG’s C-130H models operates out of Great Falls. Most of MAFB’s defense individually to the community by sharing in volunteer eff orts. are expected to receive work is in Montana, however avionics upgrades by 2020 personnel are deployed Among the activities are annual city cleanup eff orts to comply with Federal overseas, including members Aviation Administration and of the 341st Missile Wing and and base personnel who help deliver Meals on Wheels in International Civil Aviation 819th RED HORSE squadron, Organization Communication, a mobile construction unit. Great Falls. Base personnel delivered 2,300 meals to elderly Navigation, Surveillance/Air dadavidson.com | D.A. Davidson & Co. member SIPC and injured around Great Falls Traffi c Management mandates. 727-4200 | 8 Third Street North | Great Falls, MT

8 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 9 How long have you been in Great Falls? What has been your biggest success? We moved to Great Falls in 2000, so we have been here 18 We feel our biggest success is our people. Th ey are the ones plus years now. that bring creative solutions to the work and play lifestyle of our loyal customers. What brought you to or why did you choose Great Falls? What has been your biggest challenge? Shortly aft er we started our farm and ranch business, we To stay relevant, even farm and ranch stores have to adapt acquired more stores and moved to our new base location to our ever changing world. Th is is a challenging space in in Great Falls, MT in 2000. In 2014, we rebranded to North today’s rapidly changing and evolving retail environment. 40 Outfi tters and currently operate 10 stores in Washington, We currently are working hard in our ecommerce and digital Idaho, and Montana, as well as our ecommerce site, experiences to make sure we are meeting our customer’s North40.com. needs.

Why did you start your business? What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to We wanted to cater to both the work and the play lifestyle grow and develop your business? of our customers – farmers, ranchers, and people who enjoy We’ve announced our plans for a second location in West North 40 Outfi tters hunting, fi shing and other related outdoor activities. Our Great Falls. In Washington, we have announced plans to goal is to off er them the product selection that would meet all expand in the greater Spokane area too. We plan to continue their needs in these areas. our growth online as well as with our physical footprint.

What year did you start your business? Anything else you would like to share or let We started our Farm and Ranch business in Jamestown, ND people know about your business? as Big R in 1997. In addition to adding stores and building our digital presence, we are also growing with our own private brands, but to fi nd How many employees do you have now? out more about that you’ll need to follow us on social media! We now employ over 700 folks throughout the Northwest in the 10 stores we operate and at the corporate headquarters here in Great Falls. Photo courtesy of North 40 Outfi tters

10 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 11 Register to Vote Great Falls Association of Realtors: 401 13th Ave S, 406-453-2752. Registering to vote is fairly easy in Montana. Registration forms Rentals off ered by local Realtors are posted weekly. www.gtfar.com can be downloaded from sos.mt.gov/elections, or can be picked Connecting Utilities up at the Driver’s License Bureau, 207 Smelter Ave NE, many civic Electricity: NorthWestern Energy, 888-467-2669, offi ces or the election offi ce at 325 2nd Ave N. northwesternenergy.com Registration is permanent unless you fail to vote in a federal Natural gas: Energy West, 1 1st Ave S, 406-791-7500, general election and do not respond to confi rmation mailings. 800-570-5688, ewst.com Th en your name is placed on an inactive voter list. If you fail to Water: Great Falls Water & Sewer vote in two federal general elections aft er the mailings are sent, , 2 Park Drive S, 406-727-7660, your name will be removed from the voter rolls. great fallsmt.net/publicworks/utility-branch. New customers call 406-727-7660. Some things to know before registering: • Residents must be 18 or older to register. Telecommunications 3 Rivers Communications: 202 5th St S, Fairfi eld, Montana. • In order to vote, registrants must have lived in the Montana 1-800-796-4567 or 406-467-2535, 3rivers.net county in which they intend to vote for at least 30 days. Century Link: 866-963-6665 to order new service, • Felons serving a sentence in a penal institution are not centurylink.com New to The Area? Use This Info allowed to register. Spectrum Communications: 844-805-0505, spectrum.com Late Registration Dish TV: 888-291-7119, godish.com Late registration is available at any time up through the close of DirectTV: 855-229-4388, directv.com If you are new to Great Falls, use this checklist to polls on Election Day, except between noon and 5 p.m. on the day Eagle Satellite TV: 406-728-9999, 800-386-7222, eaglesattv.com School Registration before the election. establish your residency: Th e Great Falls School District can be reached at 406-268-6000. Garbage Collections Voters must provide identifi cation at the polls. Registration can be: Vehicle Registration Elementary Schools Republic Services: 406-761-2545 or 800-257-6947 According to the Cascade County Motor Vehicle Division, • Chief Joseph Elementary, 5305 3rd Ave S, 406-268-6675 • A voter-registration card Great Falls Sanitation: 406-771-1401 ext. 219, greatfallsmt.net/ new residents are required to register vehicles locally upon • Giant Springs Elementary, 520 32nd St N, 406-268-7045 • Any current photo ID such as a driver’s license, or student or publicworks/sanitation-division getting a job. To buy license plates, visit the Cascade County • Lewis & Clark Elementary, 3800 1st Ave ., 406-268-6705 tribal ID Treasurer’s offi ce at 121 4th St N, Call 406-454-6860 or visit • Lincoln Elementary, 624 27th St S, 406-268-6800 • A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government cascadecountymt.gov. check or other government document with your name and Driver's License • Longfellow at Roosevelt, 2501 2nd Ave N, 406 268-7045 current address may be used. Military personnel on active duty in Montana who have a valid • Loy Elementary, 501 57th St N, 406 268-6885 For more information on voting, go to http://sos.mt.gov/elections/vote/ license issued by another state and who are not employed in • Meadow Lark Elementary, 2204 Fox Farm Road, 406 268-7300 index.asp Montana, except as a member of the armed forces, are not required to hold a Montana driver’s license. • Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind, 3911 Central Voting Absentee Ave, 406-771-6017 You must fi rst apply for an absentee ballot. Applications are Other individuals with out-of-state licenses must: • Morningside Elementary, 4119 7th Ave N, 406 268-6960 available during a period beginning 75 days before Election Day • Apply for a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of and ending at noon on the day before the election. • Mountain View Elementary, 3420 15th Ave S, 406-268-7305 moving to the state if seeking a non-commercial driver’s You may pick up an application at 325 2nd Ave N or call and license and within 30 days if requiring a commercial license. • Riverview Elementary, 100 Smelter Ave, 406-268-7015 ask to have an application mailed to you. An application can be Be sure to schedule an appointment online before going to • Sacajawea Elementary, 630 Sacajawea Drive, 406 268-7080 downloaded at sos.mt.gov/elections. we put YOU 1st the DMV at doj.mt.gov/driving/appointments/. • Sunnyside Elementary, 1800 19th St S, 406 268-7115 Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot. Call • Provide two forms of proof of identity, including a current 406-454-6803 or 888-884-8683. driver’s license or a certifi ed birth certifi cate. • Valley View Elementary, 900 Ave A NW, 406-268-7145 Welcome to Great Falls, • Provide proof of Montana residency, including a state • West Elementary, 1205 1st Ave NW, 406-268-7180 Renting a great place to live, Th ose looking for an apartment or home to rent have several income-tax return, a state voter-registration card or a receipt work and bank! • Whittier Elementary, 305 8th St N, 406-268-7230 resources in Great Falls. Here is a list of places that have updated for state taxes paid. Go to dojmt.gov/driving/required-docs/ listings of rentals in the area: for more examples of residency proof. Middle School • East Middle, 4040 Central Ave, 406-268-6500 Great Falls Tribune: Listed in the classifi ed section, the Great Falls ■ Shared Branching - over 5,000 locations • Provide proof of citizenship, including a certifi ed birth Tribune has rentals listed in the daily paper. certifi cate or a passport. • North Middle, 2601 8th St NE, 406-268-6525 ■ Mobile App & Online Banking - NeighborWorks Great Falls: 509 1st Ave S, 406-761-5861 or Some newcomers also may be required to pass written and High School Take us anywhere! driving tests, in addition to a vision test. • C.M. Russell High, 228 17th Ave NW, 406-268-6100 866-587-2244. A list of rentals is updated and posted on the website ■ ID Protect - Guards YOUR identity each week. nwgreatfalls.org To get a new driver’s license visit the Driver’s License Bureau at • Great Falls High, 1900 2nd Ave S, 406-268-6250 ■ Loans to fit YOUR needs 207 Smelter Ave NE. MThousingsearch.com: Th e website posts information about rental • Paris Gibson Education Center, 2400 Central Ave, 406-268-6600 properties as well as information to help with housing needs. Th e For more information, visit doj.mt.gov/driving. Great Falls Public Schools website is gfps.k12.mt.us. service can be accessed at no cost online or by calling 877-428-8844. www.1stliberty.org Federally insured by NCUA

12 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 13 www.greatfallschamber.org 15 — clothing, jewelry and Downtown Great Falls accessories Looking for a unique gift , outfi t Eklund’s Furniture or home décor? Downtown 314 1st Ave N, 406 761-2661— Great Falls off ers clothing stores, furniture, mattress and décor kitchen and home supplies and other boutique shops. Feather Your Nest 311 Central Ave Adam & Eve Montana 406-315-3410 — gift s 416 Central Ave, 406-285-4688 —adult entertainment store Ferrin’s Furniture 308 1st Ave S, 406-761-2192 Belles & Lace Bridal — furniture and décor 320 Central Ave, 406-952-0808 — bridal, prom dresses, tuxedos The Gittin Store Uniforms and More Big Horn Outdoor Specialists 1301 5th Ave N, 406-770-3666 206 5th St S, 406-453-2841 —gift s and uniforms Do Some Shopping in — outdoor equipment and Great Falls clothing Hoglund’s Work & Western Wear Kaufman’s Menswear Centre Pizazz 306 1st Ave S , 406-452-6911 411 Central Ave, 406-761-5010 403 Central Ave, 406-452-6724 Blue Rose — western clothing and — gourmet kitchen supplies 419 Central Ave, 406-452-7673 — men’s clothing & tuxes accessories and cooking classes Great Falls is a regional Crystal Casino Oriental Health Spa — jeans, dresses and other Inge’s Fashions Klover Planet Earth shopping center for 406-453-3200 406-952-0955—massage, fashion Address, phone — clothing and 505 1st Ave N, 406-866-0005 northcentral Montana and acupressure and refl exology Candy Masterpiece accessories 116 Central Ave, 406-761-7000 Famous Footwear —men’s and women’s clothing southern Alberta. It off ers 406-453-5593 — shoe store 120 Central Ave, 406-727-5955 — gift s, jewelry and greeting cards visitors a wide range of PetSmart — homemade taff y, fudge and In Cahoots for Tea shopping options, from big box Gamestop 406-770-4238— pet supplies, chocolates 118 Central Ave, 406-452-2225 Motifs for the Home Sora & Company grooming — tea and china stores to smaller locally owned 406-761-1280—video games, Dragonfl y Dry Goods 417 Central Ave, 406-452-6277 114 Central Ave, 406-205-4461 consoles, consumer electronics businesses. Here is a glimpse Regis Salon 504 Central Ave, 406-454- 2263 — houseware and decorating —women’s clothing store of the more concentrated Hobby Lobby 406-727-4444—hair salon shopping areas in town: 406-268-9105 —home décor, fabric, craft s and frames Ross Dress for Less Holiday Village Mall 406-452-0174 — discount Our pictures are worth a thousand words. Located at 10th Avenue South Hot Topic 406-453-2470 — clothing, clothing and household items (Highway 89) and 9th Street. accessories www.holidayvillagemall.com Scheels All Sports J.C. Penney 406-453-7666 — sporting Bath & Body Works 406-453-7651 — large goods, clothing and footwear 406-452-7599 — soaps, department store shampoos, lotions Spencer Gifts Jensen Jewelers 406-268-8335—funny gift s, Bed Bath & Beyond 406-761-8900— jewelry gag presents 406-268-0310 — linens, kitchen supplies, home décor Kay Jewelers 406-454-2900—jewelry Starbucks in Scheels Big Lots 406-452-0949 – coff ee, tea, 406-727-9985 — discount Leslie’s Hallmark treats grocery and household 406-453-6663— cards, gift s Tradehome Shoes Buckle Little Athens 406-727-3378—footwear 406-454-2655—denim and 406-453-1430—Greek food Twisted Pretzel casual apparel Mastercuts 406-727-7733—hair salon 406-761-3191—pretzels Champs Sports 406-771-7177—athletic Maurices Victoria’s Secret footwear 406-453-0367 — women’s 406-454-9161 — lingerie, apparel lotions, fragrances Christopher & Banks / CJ Banks Nails & Spa Voegele’s Real Estate VisitGreatFallsMontana.org 406-268-0299—women’s 406-453-5246 – professional 406-453-4353 apparel nail services R E A L LY M O N T A N A P H O T O G R A P H Y Zumiez r e a l l y m o n t a n a . c o m Claire’s Orange Julius 406-761-7541—fashionable 406-761-3191 – fruit smoothies 406-454-1595 — clothing, accessories and more footwear, accessories, skate, snow 16 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 17 Target TJ Maxx 2000 10th Ave S, 406-727-9281 135 NW Bypass, 406-452-5170 — clothing, Walgreens Great Falls Chamber 2301 10th Ave S, 406-727-1376 home goods — pharmacy, health supplies, Walgreens Ag Committee groceries, gift 1213 3rd St NW, 406-761-0214 — pharmacy, health supplies, Walmart Agriculture plays a very “We are working each year to groceries, gifts 5320 10th Ave S — retail store important role in the economy fill the event with ag producers Walmart of both the state and the and growers, businesses that Bypass/3rd St 701 Smelter Ave NE, Great Falls area. Because of support the ag industry and our NW, River Drive N, 406-761-5426 — retail store this, the Great Falls Chamber future leaders in 4H and FFA, of Commerce has an Ag to say thank you,” Harp said. Central Ave W Western Ranch Supply Committee which focuses The proceeds from this banquet Ace Hardware 400 River Drive N, specifically on the role of go toward scholarship funds Real Deals Pier 1 Imports 215 NW Bypass, 406-216-5050 — 406-761-2160 —farm agriculture in northcentral MT. for area high school and college 117 Park Drive S ,406-315-1154 406-452-8795 — dishes, hardware, lawn care supplies, and ranch supplies, students who plan to pursue — home décor, clothing, gifts Bill Harp, Plant Manager at decorations, furniture paint clothing, western apparel the General Mills facility in agriculture related education. “Our hope is that they return to The Boutique Eklund’s Appliance & TV Verizon/Wireless Connection Great Falls, is the Chair of the 122 Central Ave, 406-453-0836 Shopping on 10th 1007 Central Ave W, 406-761-3430 Chamber Ag Committee. Montana,” Harp said. — clothing and accessories 1520 3rd St NW Suite B, Avenue South Additionally, the Ag Committee Sam’s Club 406-453-0449 — cellular “Our mission is to increase has worked with the Cascade Marketplace Ace Hardware 401 NW Bypass, 406-453-0018 telephone service and community awareness about County Conservation District Great Falls Marketplace, just off 3527 10th Ave S , 406-727-5550 — wholesale club equipment the importance of agriculture,” for the last two years to help Interstate 15 on Marketplace — hardware, gardening supplies, Harp said. The committee Ulta Beauty put on Ag Days. The event is Drive, allows shoppers to pick paint Staples works to show appreciation for 207 NW Bypass, 406-453-0900 209 NW Bypass #2, 406-727-0282 those who work in ag related an educational program for 4th up groceries, hardware, new Batteries Plus — office supplies — Beauty products industries and to provide grade students in the county. shoes, books, office supplies 2312 10th Ave S, 406-761-1238 and pet needs all in one trip. —batteries for watches, laptops, support for future leaders in “More than 400 4th grade agriculture. students per year get to come AT&T Entertainment Group key fobs and more to a hands-on workshop for the 406-453-4628 — cellular phone “Agriculture is by far the Cellular Plus day to learn about agriculture, service and equipment largest industry in the state 1000 10th Ave S Suite 2, Incorporated © 2019 Cargill, and contributes more than $4 where their food comes from, 406-454-1600 —cellular phone Barnes & Noble Booksellers billion dollars annually to our soil conservation and much service and equipment 406-452-3299 — books and state economy,” Harp said “It’s more,” Harp said. The Chamber Ag Committee is a major magazines CVS Pharmacy hard to put an exact number Feeding the world sponsor of the event, helping Famous Footwear 2001 10th Ave S, 406-453-1318 on the economic impact of with expenses and lunches for 406-727-6700 — shoes — pharmacy, health supplies, agriculture in Great Falls alone, the students. sustainably so it groceries, gifts but like the rest of Montana, Furniture Row it is our number one industry. “In addition to that, we brought 406-771-1400 — furniture Jo-Ann Fabrics & Craft Store can thrive That does not mean everyone the General Mills/Pasta 2515 10th Ave S, 406-453-3929 lives or works on a farm or Montana booth to the event GameStop — sewing and craft supplies As the planet evolves, so does our approach the past two years as a hands- 406-453-5242 — video games ranch. Restaurants, retail stores, to nourishing it. Constant population growth Mattress Firm equipment suppliers, grain on milling and pasta making Home Depot presents a unique challenge, but at Cargill, 1001 10th Ave S, 406-315-3072 and food processing facilities, experience for the kids.” 406-268-0630 — home —mattresses and bedding and financial institutions are we’ve been addressing the issue from every improvement, hardware The focus on children who just a few of the many local angle. We’re forever in pursuit of new solutions, North 40 Outfitters will be the future ag leaders is Michaels businesses that are directly developing the innovations that help us feed the 4400 10th Ave S, 406-761- 7441 — intentional for the committee. 406-268-0800 — craft supplies and indirectly impacted by or farm and ranch supply, clothing “The Chamber’s mission is to planet while conserving its resources. and framing supporting agriculture every advocate, promote, network Sleep Number day in Great Falls.” OfficeMax and support businesses in Learn more by visiting cargill.com 826 10th Ave S, 406-761-3324 406-452-3836 — office supplies As part of their work to the greater Great Falls trade —mattresses and bedding support this economic driver, area to enable their growth Old Navy Tacticality Workwear the Chamber Ag Committee and prosperity,” Harp said. 406-453-4171 — clothing 1812 10th Ave S Suite 2, puts on their Annual Ag “Supporting agriculture and Petco 406-952-1152—outdoor Appreciation Banquet on the our future leaders is critical to 406-454-2444 — pets & supplies equipment and fire protection Friday of the MAGIE Expo. this mission.” 18 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 19 Cargill

How long have you been in Great Falls? What has been your biggest challenge? Cargill has been working on our new canola project in Our biggest challenge has been reaching out to the community Montana since 2015. Our fi rst location was in Fort Benton to communicate with local stakeholders so everyone until October of 2017 when we moved our facility to understands what we’re doing and our long term objectives Great Falls. in Montana. Th ere has been a lot of interest so making sure people have the right information has been a big job. What brought you to or why did you choose Great Falls? What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to Cargill chose Great Falls for our Research Innovation Center due grow and develop your business? to the ideal climate for growing canola, skilled base of farmers, In 2019 our staff and our testing network will grow in and a town that could attract talent to the organization. Montana in order to increase our capacity to locally develop and test canola hybrids for Montana growers. From 2015 Why did you start your business? through 2018 we have focused our R&D eff orts to the Golden Triangle region of the state. In 2019 we will expand our Our Omega 3 hybrid canola will help Montana farmers have testing across Montana, as far as Sidney. We will also begin an excellent rotational crop for their farm and help to make contracting for acres for our Omega 3 hybrid canola in the more sustainable oceans by reducing pressures on wild fi sh fall of 2019 for 2020 production and we are very excited populations. about that. What year did you start your business? Anything else you would like to share or let Cargill began our Omega 3 hybrid canola project in 2015 people know about your business? in Montana. Cargill is committed to being a partner on the farm by delivering high performing Omega 3 hybrid canola varieties How many employees do you have now? to growers across the state. We are also committed to being We currently have 7 fulltime employees and one contract a part of the Great Falls community by continuing our employee. By the end of 2019 we will have 9 fulltime volunteerism and helping local charities via donations as well. employees and one contract employee. During the summer Cargill is very appreciative of the warm welcome that we have months we typically have 2 summer interns that are mostly received by the community. from universities in Montana. We also hire 2-3 contractors to help with our fi eld research activities.

What has been your biggest success? Our biggest success has been developing our fi rst Omega 3 hybrid canola variety that will be available for farmers in Montana in 2020 that utilize irrigated farming practices. We screened and developed almost 1,000 hybrids to identify the fi rst 2 varieties that will be available. Photo courtesy of Erin Schermele Films

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MAFB Dante’s Creative Cuisine Food Frenzy 1700 3rd St NW Big Mouth BBQ 2501 6th Ave N 406-729-9281 Al Banco 1325 8th Ave N 600 Central JJ’s Bakery 406-761-7482 406-453-4531 1720 10th Ave S 596 Bldg Malmstrom AFB 202 2nd Ave S 406-453-9599 406-952-0172 112 Central Ave 406-315-8129 Pizza Hut / Wing St 2250 10th Ave S 406-727-7095 406-727-7480 2025 10th Ave S 406-952-0624 Denny’s 406-727-5910 1518 10th Ave S 406-727-3700 Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Ford’s Drive-In Missouri River Diner 406-761-7830 215 3rd St NW 3715 31st St SW 1301 Central Ave KFC/A&W 406-761-4121 3157 10th Ave S Amigo Lounge 900 10th Ave S 1000 River Dr N 1200 7th St S 406-952-0872 406-727-1558 406-452-7972 317 Central Ave W 406-453-0004 2517 10th Ave S 406-268-1760 1819 3rd St NW 406-761-1195 406-791-5000 Double Barrel Coffee 406-761-0867 406-452-4311 Bighorn Bar & Grill Four B’s Restaurant 406-727-5445 Sting Sports Bar Cattleman’s Cut House Cafe Kitchen Takeout Mongolian BBQ & Pho Teriyaki Kitchen 372 Vaughn Rd 4601 10th Ave S 1121 5th St S Applebee’s 369 Vaughn Rd 1500 9th Ave S 1200 Central 4900 2nd Ave N 2501 10th Ave S 406-454-1004 406-727-3366 2108 10th Ave S 406-727-7972 223 River Dr S 406-315-2463 406-727-5820 406-727-1775 406-788-5325 406-452-0702 Fuddruckers 406-727-2539 Subway – MAFB 406-452-5051 Black Bear Diner Domino’s Kobe Teriyaki Madness Celtic Cowboy 3315 10th Ave S Porkie D’s Soup to Go 7200 Perimeter Rd 2400 14th St SW 4109 2nd Ave N 115 3rd S NW Montana Club Arby’s 116 1st Ave S 406-727-6988 1300 9th St S 406-454-1302 1710 10th Ave S 1300 3rd St NW 406-204-1390 406-771-0040 406-315-3775 907 Smelter Ave NE 406-899-3204 406-868-8982 406-952-0393 Godfather’s Pizza Subway 406-268-8297 Black Eagle Brewery Lippi’s Kitchen 406-315-3723 True Brew Coffee Shop Chili’s DQ Grill and Chill 1800 3rd St NW Portage Grill 1900 4th St NE 1600 25th Ave NE 705 Central 901 Central Ave 801 10th Ave S 1420 Marketplace 116 9th St North 406-727-4992 Montana Sub Shop 1100 5th St S 406-452-8708 406-761-4546 406-770-3121 406-452-0752 406-315-3082 406-452-3521 Golden Corral Buffet & 701 9th St S 406-727-7200 406-590-1005 Little Athens 1601 10th Ave N The Block Bar & Grill 2901 10th Ave S Grill 406-454-0651 T’s Cocina Asian Kitchen China Town Restaurant 1200 10th Ave S R&R Lounge 406-452-9838 4 5th St S 406-454-2111 1624 Marketplace 215 9th St N 1200 10th Ave S 1709 Alder Dr 406-453-1430 Morning Light Coffee 3801 10th Ave S 3700 31st St SW 406-315-1783 1651 Fox Farm Rd 406-453-3500 406-868-4597 406-315-2881 406-454-2388 Little Caesars Pizza Roasters 406-452-8433 406-452-2114 406-727-3111 Good Eats Catering Wendy’s Bar S Lounge Borries 1520 3rd St NW 1601 Fox Farm Rd Chopz 24 5th St S 1701 9th Ave S Rikki’s Pizza & Pasta 806 10th Ave S 5100 Star Blvd 1800 Smelter Ave NE El Comedor 406-770-3181 406-452-0122 426 Central Ave 406-452-0773 406-453-8443 1220 9th St S 406-761-2365 406-761-0300 1120 25th St S 2118 10th Ave S 406-761-9550 406-866-0616 406-761-8052 701 Smelter Ave NE 406-761-5500 Great Harvest Noodle Express Wheat Montana Boston’s 406-452-0110 406-452-7827 Baskin Robbins Chucks Oriental Palace 515 1st Ave N Roadhouse Diner Electric City Coffee Loft Restaurant 2317 10th Ave S 1116 9th St S 2120 10th Ave S 1101 7th St S 202 6th St NW 319 Central Ave 406-452-6941 613 15th St N 5320 10th Ave S 4810 2nd Ave N 406-771-1500 406-771-7456 406-761-0299 406-761-2788 406-442-2658 406-268-9888 406-452-4529 Halftime Sports Bar 406-727-8988 406-788-8839 Willow Creek Brian’s Top Notch Cafe Orange Julius Beef N Bone City Bar & Casino Enbar 1101 NW Bypass Luz’s Mexican Food Saibeen’s Indian Food Suki Cafe Steakhouse 19 Ulm S Frontage Rd 718 Central Ave 709 Central 8 5th St S 406-727-8053 2500 10th Ave S 1200 10th Ave S 525 Central Ave 1229 10th Ave S 1700 Fox Farm Rd 406-866-2333 406-727-4255 406-761-9432 406-952-1520 406-315-3660 406-761-3191 406-788-4191 406-770-3037 406-761-1900 22 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 23 Lodging in Great Falls

Best Resting Great Falls Inn Heritage Inn O’Haire Motor Inn Staybridge Suites 5001 River Dr N 1700 Fox Farm Rd 17 7th St S 201 3rd St NW 406-268-8333 406-761-1900 406-454-2141 406-761-4903 www.bestwestern.com www.ohairemotorinn.com www.staybridge.com/ Central Motel greatfallsmt 715 Central Ave W Hilton Garden Inn Sleep Inn/MainStay Suites 406-453-0161 2520 14th St SW 520 Country Club Boulevard Super 8 Motel 406-452-1000 406-761-4600 1214 13th St S Comfort Inn www.greatfalls.hgi.com 406-727-7600 1120 9th St S Springhill Suites Marriott 421 3rd St NW 406-454-2727 Historic Hotel Arvon Wingate by Wyndham 406-952-4444 118 1st Ave S 1000 9th Ave S Comfort Inn & Suites www.Marriot.com/GTFSH 406-952-1101 406-454-3000 1801 Market Place Dr www.hotelarvon.com 406-455-1000 www.wyndhamhotels.com Holiday Inn Express Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites 1625 Market Place Dr 3701 31st St SW 406-453-4000 406-727-7788 www.hospitalityassociates.com Holiday Inn of Great Falls Days Inn 1100 5th St S 101 14th Ave NW 406-727-7200 406-727-6565 www.holidayinngreatfalls.com www.daysinngreatfalls.com Imperial Inn Econo Lodge 601 2nd Ave N GREAT FALLS, MT 220 Central Ave 406-452-9581 406-761-3410 La Quinta Inn & Suites • Newest All Suite Hotel Extended Stay America 600 River Dr S • Full Hot Breakfast 800 River Dr S 406-761-2600 • Free WiFi Throughout 406-761-7524 www.hospitalityassociates.com • Outdoor Living Space • Riverview / Fire Pits Great Falls Inn by Riversage Malmstrom Inn 1400 28th St S 7028 4th Ave N • Fitness Studio 406-453-6000 406-727-8600 • Swimming Pool / Spa www.riverston3-inns.com • Meeting Space for Rent Mid-Town Motel • Onsite Laundry Greystone Inn 526 2nd Ave N 621 Central Ave 406-453-2411 406-452-1470 www.midtownmotelgf.com 421 3RD STREET NW Hampton Inn Motel 6 GREAT FALLS, MT 2301 14th St SW 2 Treasure State Dr 406.952.4444 406-453-2675 406-453-1602 Marriott.com/GTFSH hamptoninn3.hilton.com www.motel6-great-falls.com 24 www.greatfallschamber.org Jason & Tara Beam Roadhouse Diner

How long have you lived in Great Falls? What has been your biggest success? Jason Beam was born and raised in Great Falls, and spent Th e biggest success at the restaurant has been leveraging the about 9 years living in Denver and New York City. Tara was brand into something that customers equate with quality. born in Billings, and raised in Great Falls, and has spent 12 Providing genuine customer service, a consistent quality years living in Washington, California and Arizona. Both product, and a positive working environment for employees have lived in Great Falls for approximately 33 years. requires full attention, 100% of the time - and the continued success of that is a great motivator to keep working and moving forward. Th is gained them recognition and Tara was What brought you to or why did you choose selected to be on the Food Network show, “Guys Grocery Great Falls? Games” for which she won. As Great Falls natives, their families brought them back to Great Falls from Arizona and New York City back in 2009. Tara What has been your biggest challenge? moved back to continue her nursing career with the Emergency Excessive taxation. One major goal for the business is to Department at Benefi s as a Trauma/ER Nurse, and Jason came create gainful employment for the Roadhouse Diner workers. back to his position at Walker Design Group as Art Director and Employment that they can benefi t from, depend on and build instructor at MSU-Great Falls in the Graphic Design program. a life around. All of the employees are part of the Roadhouse’s Within those professions and with their knowledge of the Great success, and in that sense Jason and Tara both respect what Falls marketplace as well as gaining knowledge from larger they do and commit themselves towards paying everyone a marketplaces, they realized that capitalizing on their experience decent living wage. However, excessive taxation hinders that, could lead to a prospective business endeavor. not only taking money out of the pockets of the employees, but also hindering the ability for the business to build upon itself and continue to grow. Paying taxes is how Americans Why did you start your business? keep the country going, but you cannot tax a business or Jason’s grandfather owned a diner in the 50’s and 60’s called employees into prosperity. Young’s Place (in the former Bert and Ernie’s building), and he worked in restaurants throughout his high school and college What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to years. His outlook was that at some point he would venture off grow and develop your business? to start a restaurant, and had compiled many years of research Jason and Tara have just started developing the Roadhouse in the time leading up to he and Tara opening the restaurant. Diner franchise, and will hopefully see that come to fruition During their thoughts and discussions about their future, in late 2019 or early 2020 where they will begin screening Jason and Tara had driven by the vacant log cabin restaurant an applicant for the fi rst franchise (tentatively in Helena, on 15th street many times on the way home. Tara took it upon Montana). Jason and Tara believe that the Roadhouse Diner herself to surprise Jason with an impromptu viewing of the concept has great potential for others who want to work restaurant with a realtor. As with anyone taking the risk of towards developing a unique restaurant experience that leaving their career behind - they spent lots of time researching supports the local economy. and understanding the economics in undertaking a restaurant venture. Jason and Tara decided to make the commitment to Anything else you would like to share or let go for it, and began putting the pieces in place. people know about your business? Th e Roadhouse Diner continues to support the local What year did you start your business? community, and in turn - they have developed wonderful Th e Roadhouse Diner opened on June 1st, 2015. relationships with vendors, organizations and individuals. Jason and Tara are happy that their vision and hard work in operating a local business has given them success and How many employees do you have now? stability as they go into their fourth year of operation. Th e Roadhouse has 12 employees, seven of them full-time. We look forward to serving you!

26 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org Photo courtesy of Erin Schermele Films27 Riverview Adult Education Five Falls Christian School 100 Smelter Ave, 406-268-7015 2930 Flood Rd, 406-452-6883 Great Falls Adult Education fi vefalls.org Great Falls Sacajawea 2100 16th Ave S, 406-771-5107 Kindergarden through 8th grade 630 Sacajawea Dr, 406-268-7080 Great Falls Public Treasure State Academy Sunnyside District Information 100 46th St N, 406-727-5133 1800 19th St S, 406-268-7115 District Offi ce Building Schools tsa fairview4u.org Public Schools gfps.k12.mt.us 1100 4th St S, 406-268-6000 Valley View Preschool through 12th grade 900 Ave A NW, 406-268-7145 Private Schools Montessori Great Falls Central Get Down to Elementary Schools West Children’s House of Great Falls 1205 1st Ave NW, 406-268-7180 Catholic High School Montessori Chief Joseph 2800 18th Ave S, 406-216-3344 5305 3rd Ave S, 406-268-6675 Whittier 809 1st Ave N Business 305 8th St N, 406-268-7230 greatfallscentral.org 406-761-4523 Giant Springs Grades 9th through 12th childrenshousegf.org 3117 5th Ave N, 406-268-7045 Middle Schools Our Lady of Lourdes Preschool, ages 3-6, and Lewis and Clark East Middle School Catholic School kindergarten 3800 1st Ave S, 406-268-6705 “All students engaged in learning today… Also, GFPS “gets down to business” via GFPS appreciates the many Great Falls 4040 Central Ave, 406-268-6500 1305 5th Ave S, 406-452-0551 Lincoln Preschool for life tomorrow” is the vision of Great important community and business businesses and Chamber members who 624 27th St S, 406-268-6800 North Middle School ollschoolgfmt.org Great Falls Parent Participation Falls Public Schools (GFPS). GFPS is the partnerships. This year’s “Business support job shadows and internships Preschool 2601 8th St NE, 406-268-6525 Ages 3 through eighth grade 2nd largest school district in Montana. Goes to School” event, sponsored by the as students explore their futures and Longfellow at Roosevelt 2326 1st St N All 10,270 students are prepared through GFPS Foundation and the Great Falls career pathways. The GFPS Career and 2501 2nd Ave N, 406-268-7045 High Schools Holy Spirit Catholic School 406-781-6712 comprehensive PK-12 programming Area Chamber of Commerce, paired Technical Education (CTE) programs Loy 2820 Central Ave,406-761-5775 gfppp.org and extensive extra- and co-curricular business owners and leaders with school rely on the expertise of many local 501 57th St N, 406-268-6885 C.M. Russell High School holyspiritgf.org Great Falls Public School off erings. With Malmstrom Air Force Base principals. The business partners got a businesses and organizations to enhance Meadow Lark 228 17th Ave NW, 406-268-6100 Ages 3 through 8th grade located within school district boundaries, taste of what it’s like to walk in the shoes traditional educational programming. Preschool 2204 Fox Farm Rd, 406-268-7300 Great Falls High School GFPS works closely with military students of a building principal. It also provided Hands-on experiences in construction, Foothills Community 3300 3rd St NE Morningside and families as they transition to and an opportunity for dialogue about our health care, finance, agriculture, and 1900 2nd Ave S, 406-268-6250 Christian School 406-268-6400 4119 7th Ave N, 406-268-6960 from Malmstrom. Th e District focuses on community’s public schools. computers/technology are essential and Paris Gibson Alternative 2210 5th Ave N, 406-452-5276 engaging students to include emphases on GFPS partners with the Chamber of possible thanks to many local businesses. Mountain View High School foothillschristian.org customized learning opportunities. GFPS Commerce and its members through GFPS believes that providing high 3420 15th Ave S, 406-268-7305 2400 Central Ave, 406-268-6600 Pre-K through 12th grade seeks to prepare students for college, career student participation in the Chamber’s quality educational opportunities to and citizenship. Business Networking Groups, our community’s children can only Pre-Kindergarten through twelft h grade student presentations at Chamber be accomplished via partnerships students are served in the Early Learning Board Meetings, GFPS Culinary Arts with students, staff, family, and the Family Center, fi ft een neighborhood students preparing and serving food at community. With activities like elementary schools, two middle schools, Chamber events, and the deployment “Business Goes to School” and a variety two traditional high schools and a 9-12 of collaborative business competitions of family and community events at all grade education center. Th e District for our business students/entrepreneurs. of the schools, we join together for our Our Kids, Our Community, also provides life-long adult learning Chamber members and leaders are often kids, our community and our future. Our Future opportunities through its Adult Education guest speakers at GFPS events so the www.gfps.k12.mt.us program at the Great Falls College-MSU. District is sure to include the business Students are served by approximately 800 perspective. www.facebook.com/ highly trained and qualifi ed educators, GreatFallsPublicSchools/ many of whom have received state and national recognition. 73% of GFPS teachers have a master’s degree or higher. GFPS is part of a community that supports enrichment and fi ne arts programs as exemplifi ed by the GFPS Music Department being selected as one of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Enhancing Opportunities Foundation’s 2018 “Best Communities for for Excellence Music Education.” Th e department is a www.gfpsfoudation.org seven time winner of this prestigious award. Th e District is also proud of its competitive www.facebook.com/ athletic programs and Career and Technical GFPSFoundation/ Education Student Organizations (CTSOs).

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Great Falls is both a great Trains George and Las Vegas): Call Big Sky Bus Lines destination where you can Salt Lake Express at 800-356- (school bus and road coach relax and get away from it all, Two Amtrak passenger train 9796 or visit their website at charters): in Great Falls, 2920 and a central starting point stations, one in Shelby and www.saltlakeexpress.com 15th St NE , Black Eagle, from where you can launch one in Havre, lie within 110 North Central Montana Transit 454-1283, 800-990-1283 miles of Great Falls. Amtrak’s your Big Sky adventures. Great (intercity between Great Falls, Hall Transit Charter Service Empire Builder Line off ers Falls International Airport Box Elder, Rocky Boy’s, Havre, 2620 Upper River Rd, direct connections to and from off ers direct fl ights to and from Harlem and Fort Belknap): 406-452-0082 Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake Chicago, St Paul, Spokane, 406-353-2447 where it all begins. City, Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa Portland and Seattle. 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In At the beginning of Fall By doing this, students fi nd 406-452-8111 of higher education within the Airport is fast, easy and inexpensive. (shuttle service to destinations addition to traditional for- Semester 2018, GFC MSU themselves building stronger Montana University System. Great Falls International Airport With 18 buses, the Great Falls throughout Montana and credit coursework, the college’s introduced the 8-Week relationships with their fellow Student success is at the core 2800 Terminal Dr, (off Transit District operates seven southern Alberta): Center for Lifelong Learning Advantage. Th e 8-Week students and faculty members of everything GFC MSU Interstate 15, south of Great regular routes, as well as a 403-475- 5555, off ers non-credit classes to and combatting mid-semester does. Th e college works with Advantage breaks the paratransit service for disabled airportshuttleexpress.com burnout. Students also have Falls), www.fl ygtf.com students as they enroll to defi ne residents looking to refi ne their traditional 16-week semester in Phone: 406-727-3404 people. the opportunity to earn more their purpose, plan and path. current skill sets or learn a new half, allowing students to take E-mail: [email protected] Buses run 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 Th e mission of the college is to credits during the course of p.m. on weekdays, and 9:30 the semester while focusing educate and inspire you. 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1 Bel View ...... B-1 14 Gallatin ...... D-6 27 Montana ...... C-2 40 Sunnyside...... F-2 1 Downtown, home to a variety of shops, 4 10th Avenue East End Shopping, 4800 A Boradwater Overlook ...... D-2 Navigating Great Falls 2 Boston Heights ...... G-4 15 George Pinski ...... I-3 28 Morony ...... E-4 41 Sunrise...... H-3 specialty stores, offices and Times Square, 10th Ave S, farm and ranch equipment, B Gibson Park...... D-4 3 Broadwater Overlook .....D-3 16 Gibson Park ...... D-4 29 Noah’s Ark Park ...... C-5 42 Tourist Park...... D-4 a small mall...... E-4 furniture retailers and a restaurant...... I-3 C Riverside Park...... D-5 4 Cambridge Court ...... E-5 17 Grande Vista ...... C-1 30 North Kiwanis ...... G-5 43 Valley View Park...... C-5 D Black Eagle Falls and Dam...... G-5 2 5 5 Carter ...... E-3 18 Graybill ...... H-5 31 Oddfellows Park ...... D-3 44 Verde...... D-2 Holiday Village Mall, 1200 10th Ave Wal-mart...... E-6 E Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center...... H-6 S, the city’s largest mall with about 80 6 Charles Russell ...... H-2 19 Heren ...... I-4 32 Pacific Steel Trailside Dog Park . E-4 45 Wadsworth...... A-5 6 Shopko/Sam’s Club Complex, on the F Giant Springs...... I-7 LEGEND stores, including major retailers, specialty 7 Chowen ...... F-3 20 Horizon ...... D-7 33 Rhodes...... C-4 46 Warden Park...... D-3 Northwest Bypass, includes discount G Rainbow Falls and Dam...... J-7 stores and restaurants ...... E-3 Shopping School 8 City Recreational Ball Park ....E-2 21 Hyland Heights ...... E-2 34 Riverview...... D-6 47 West Bank Park...... D-5 stores and restaurants...... C-5 H Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum...... J-4 9 Clara ...... H-3 22 Kranz ...... F-3 35 Roosevelt...... G-4 48 West Hill Park...... B-2 3 University Plaza, 2200 10th Ave S, I The Lewis and Clark Portage Marker...... I-3 River’s Edge 7 Great Falls Marketplace, includes Parks & Recreation P Post Office 10 Dudley-Anderson ...... H-3 23 Lions ...... G-3 36 Sacajawea...... E-7 49 West Side Kiwanis...... C-4 includes a supermarket, Target and other J Paris Gibson Square...... F-4 both large and small specialty stores, Trail 11 Eagle’s Crossing Park ...... F-7 24 Madison ...... D-6 37 Sand Hills...... G-2 50 West Side Viaduct...... B-4 K C.M. Russell Museum Complex...... E-4 H shops...... F-3 Attractions Hospital 12 Elks Riverside Park ...... D-4 25 Meadow Lark ...... C-1 38 Seible Soccer Park...... I-4 51 Westwood Park...... D-5 supermarket and multiplex theater...... B-2 L Ulm Pishkun Visitor Center 13 Fox Hollow ...... C-1 26 Memorial ...... F-4 39 Skyline...... E-7 52 Whittier Park ...... D-4 8 Wal-Mart...... I-2 (Off Map, 9 mi. Southwest of Great Falls) M Cascade County Historical Society...... D-3 N Children’s Museum of Montana...... D-4 O Galerie Trinitas ...... F-2 Schools P Ursuline Centre ...... F-4 Q Montana Veterans Memerial...... G-5 Higher Education

1 University of Providence ...... F-2 2 Great Falls College Montana State University ...... F-2 Government 3 MSU-Northern Great Falls ...... F-2 4 MSU-Bozeman College of Nursing .E-2 Great Falls City Offices, Civic Center, 2 S. Park Drive ...... D-5 County Offices, Cascade County Courthouse, 400 2nd Ave Middle & High School N and annex, 300 3rd Ave N...... C-6 4 C.M. Russell High ...... D-5 Great Falls Police Department, 1 1st Ave S...... D-5 5 Great Falls High ...... D-8 Juvenile Detention Center, 1600 26th St S...... E-8 6 East Middle ...... H-4 Cascade County Adult Detention and Regional Correctional 7 North Middle ...... E-6 Facility, 3800 N. Ulm Frontage Road...... G-1 Specialty Schools City Public Works Complex, 1025 25th Ave NE...... B-6 City Water Plant, 1301 Lower River Road...... E-5 8 Montana State School for the Deaf and the Blind ...... H-4 County Extension Service, 3300 3rd St NE...... 9 Paris Gibson Education Center ... F-4 Driver’s License Testing Office, 207 Smelter Ave NE...... B-4 10 Early Learning Family Center at State Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Headquarters, 4600 Giant Skyline School ...... D-7 Springs Road...... A-11 Elementary Schools State Job Service Office, 1018 7th St S...... E-6 Lewis and Clark National Forest, 1220 38th St N...... C-7 11 Chief Joseph ...... I-4 12 Giant Springs...... G-4 National Weather Service, 5323 Tri Hill Frontage Road...... G-1 13 Lewis and Clark ...... H-4 U.S. District Court, 125 Central Ave W...... D-4 14 Lincoln ...... G-3 15 Longfellow at Roosevelt ...... G-4 16 Loy ...... I-4 17 Meadow Lark ...... C-2 Essentials 18 Morningside ...... H-4 19 Mountain View ...... H-2 Benefis Health System, East Campus,1101 26th St S...... G-2 20 Riverview ...... D-5 Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, 1117 29th St S...... G-2 21 Sacajawea ...... E-6 22 Sunnyside ...... F-2 Benefis Health System, West Campus, 500 15th Ave S...... E-2 23 Valleyview ...... C-5 Black Eagle Post Office,1321 Smelter Ave S...... E-2 24 West ...... C-4 Chamber of Commerce, 100 1st Ave N...... E-4 25 Whittier ...... E-4 C.M. Russell Post Office, 3501 10th Ave S...... H-3 Private Schools Easter Seals Work Activity Center, 4400 Central Ave...... E-4

26 Great Falls Central Catholic High Great Falls Clinic Main, 1400 29th St S...... G-2 School ...... G-2 Great Falls Clinic Hospital, 3010 15th Ave S...... E-2 27 Foothills Community Christian Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 1509 29th St S...... E-2 School ...... F-5 Great Falls Clinic Surgery Center, 1509 29th St S...... E-2 28 Heritage Baptist School ...... I-5 29 Holy Spirit Catholic School ...... G-4 Great Falls International Airport, Gore Hill...... A-1 30 Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Great Falls Post Office, 215 1st Ave N...... E-4 School ...... E-4 Great Falls Visitors Center, 15 Upper River Road...... D-2 31 Five Falls Christian School ...... B-1 Malmstrom Post Office, 1084 Malmstrom, MAFB...... J-4 32 Treasure State Baptist Academy ....I-4 Montana ExpoPark and Four Seasons Arena...... C-4

32 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 33 Cascade County Sheriff’s Office COUNTY ATTORNEY Sheriff Jesse Slaughter Contacting your Joshua Racki Address: 3800 Ulm N Address: 121 4th St N, Suite 2A Frontage Road Phone: 406-454-6949 government Phone: 406-454-6820 Great Falls Office of the STATE GOVERNMENT Montana Highway Patrol Gov. Steve Bullock officials Address: 812 14th St N Address: Office of the Phone: 406-453-1121 or Governor, P O Box 200801, 406-452-9311 Helena MT 59620-0801 CASCADE COUNTY Phone: 406-444-3111 CITY GOVERNMENT CITY COMMISSION Cascade County is governed Website: governor.mt.gov In Great Falls, a city commission, Address: P O Box 5021, Great by three elected county Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney made up of elected officials, Falls, MT 59403 commissioners who oversee makes policy and a city manager Address: Office of the Website: greatfallsmt net county departments. handles day-to-day operations. Governor, P O Box 200801, Commissioners meet at 9:30 The City Commission is made Mayor Bob Kelly Helena MT 59620-0801 up of four commissioners who Serving his second two-year a.m. on the second and fourth Phone: 406-444-3111 Great Falls Neighborhood Councils serve four-year terms and a term, which ends Dec 31, 2019 Tuesday of each month in the Website: governor.mt.gov mayor who serves a two-year Profession: Retired municipal Cascade County Courthouse term. Commissioners are elected bond underwriter and trader Annex, 325 2nd Ave N, U.S. CONGRESS The residents and neighbors and 250,000 pieces of historical and occupied by the movers five members each. They are at-large and on a nonpartisan Phone: 406-870-0212 Room 111, unless otherwise Sen. Jon Tester (D) of Historic Great Falls have a memorabilia. The Paris and shakers of Great Falls’ early required by ordinance to have noted. Board meetings are Gibson Square Museum of days. Brochures for all of these a minimum of a Chair and an basis. Commissioner Bill Bronson Email Sen Tester at wonderful invitation for you. broadcast on television at 7pm Come see the amazing sights in Art, at 1400 1st Ave S, has Tours are available at the Great Official Delegate, however, many City management is divided Commissioner since 2008; www.tester.senate.gov by Wednesday, the day after a the neighborhood. contemporary art by local, Falls Public Library (201 2nd have chosen to elect a Secretary serving third four-year term, clicking on “Contact” into 15 departments, which regional and international Ave N), the Great Falls Visitor and Vice-Chair. which ends Dec 31, 2018 commission meeting. The historic area runs north to oversee everything from the Address: 311 Hart Senate artists. Classes and workshops Center, and the Chamber of How does one become a Council Profession: Attorney/Adjunct Cascade County offers a wide south from River Drive to 10th parks and recreation, to the Office Building, Washington, are available for all ages in an Commerce (both at 100 1st Ave member? College Instructor Ave S and east to west from police to the library, to planning array of public services. To D.C., 20510 1896 building. The Children’s N). The members of the Council are 15th Street to River Drive. Our and community development. Phone: 406-452-5921 see a full list, visit the county’s Phone: 202-224-2644 Museum of Montana, at 22 elected to two-year terms during neighbors are creating, in the In 1996, the voters in To find out more about Commissioner Owen Robinson website at cascadecountymt. Fax: 202-224-8594 Railroad Square, exists to the City General Election. To words of the Neighborhood Great Falls authorized nine these departments, go to Commissioner since 2018, gov. Website: tester.senate.gov ignite a lifelong passion for run for a Council seat, one must www.greatfallsmt.net and click Council, “a place where people Neighborhood Councils to be eligible to vote in Cascade serving first four-year term, Cascade County Courthouse Great Falls Office Address: learning. Don’t forget to stop walk for the history and stay provide advisory input in all County, be eighteen years of age, on “departments.” which ends Dec 31, 2021 by the C. M. Russell Museum, Address: 415 2nd Ave N 119 1st Ave N , Suite 102 for the future.” the areas of city government. and be a resident of the district Citizens are encouraged to Profession: Retired Phone: 406-454-6810 Phone: 406-452-9585 celebrating the work of cowboy Neighborhood Council #7 This neighborhood is the hub that one wishes to serve. All of participate in city government Phone: 406-454-1063 Hours: 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays artist Charles M. Russell, fulfills this authorization the nine Council districts are Sen. Steve Daines (R) of Great Falls: every bridge by getting involved in one Commissioner Mary Sheehy Moe including his log cabin studio. for the Historic Northside, located within the corporate Email Sen Daines at crossing the Mighty Missouri of the nine neighborhood Commissioner since 2018, COUNTY COMMISSION As the Museum notes, “Some the Historic Southside, and City limits of Great Falls. The www.daines.senate.gov by touches it. It is home to historians work in watercolors councils in Great Falls. These serving first four-year term, Address: Cascade County Historic Downtown Great residency requirement continues clicking on “Connect ” some of Great Falls’ premier and oils.” Changing exhibitions councils offer advisory input which ends Dec 31, 2021 Courthouse Annex, 325 2nd Falls. All our neighbors, for the duration of the member’s Address: parks, including Gibson, to the commission on all areas Ave N 320 Hart Senate by Russell’s contemporaries are spearheaded by Neighborhood elected term, and if a member Profession: Education Elks Riverside, Whittier, of government that affect their Office Building, Washington, also on display. Council #7, are creating a place moves from the district s/he will Phone: 406-868-9427 Commissioner Joe Briggs Oddfellows, Carter, Broadwater neighborhoods. Each of the DC 20510 There are several walking tours, where people walk for the be required to resign from the Commissioner Tracy Houck Phone: 406-454-6815 and Morony Parks. It is a main councils have five members Phone: 202-224-2651 complete with informational history and stay for the future: Council. Serving her first four-year artery to access the River’s who serve two-year terms. Commissioner Jim Larson Website: daines.senate.gov brochures, for the Historic a place people are proud to say If a vacancy develops on a term, which ends Dec 31, 2019 Edge Trail. There is a mix of Meeting schedules are available Phone: 406-454-6816 Great Falls Office Address: Districts. The Central “We live here.” Council due to the resignation Profession: Paris Gibson industrial, commercial and at www.greatfallsmt.net. Commissioner Jane Weber 104 4th St N Suite 302 Business Historic Walking of a member, the remaining residential properties that are Square Executive Director Phone: 406-453-0148 tour showcases buildings Neighborhood Council members will appoint a new The City Commission meetings Phone: 406-454-6814 fascinating to explore. Phone: 406-781-8958 from 1886 to 1951. The River’s member to serve the remainder are 7 p.m. on the first and third Rep. Greg Gianforte Q&A CLERK AND RECORDER The History Museum, at 422 Edge History Tour highlights of the vacant position. Tuesday of each month in the PUBLIC SAFETY Address: 1419 Longworth How many Councils are there? Rina Moore 2nd Street South, is housed amazing places where history Where do the Councils meet? Commission Chamber on the Emergency number is 9-1-1 HOB, Washington, DC 20515 There are currently nine second floor of the Civic Center. Address: 121 4th St N , Suite 1B-1 in the original International happened, including the Councils within the City of Great The Councils meet once a month Great Falls Fire/Rescue Phone: 202-225-3211 Phone: 406-454-6801 Harvester Building, on what 1805 confrontation between Falls. The Charter amendment at various locations throughout The Civic Center is located at Address: 105 9th St S Fax: 202-225-5687 used to be called Machinery Meriwether Lewis and a grizzly allows for up to thirteen councils the City. west end of Central Avenue, 2 Phone: 406-727-8070 COUNTY TREASURER Website: gianforte.house.gov Row. The museum features bear. The Historic Lower to be established. To find out about your Park Drive S. Great Falls Police Department Diane Heikkila Great Falls Office Address: exhibits celebrating Central North Side Residential Walking How many members are on each Neighborhood Council, call Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Address: 112 1st St S Address: 121 4th St N, Suite 1A 710 Central Ave Montana’s heritage and houses Tour features the wonderful Council? the Neighborhood Council Website: greatfallsmt.net Phone: 406-727-7688 Phone: 406-454-6850 Phone: 406-952-1280 75,000 historic photographs architecture of the homes built The Councils are made up of Coordinator at 406-455-8496. 34 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 35 Michael Vetere 2J’s Fresh Market

How long have you lived in Great Falls? What has been your biggest success? I have lived in Great Falls since 1997. I moved here aft er Believing in my people and empowering them to make graduating from Fort Benton High. a diff erence. It has been amazing to be part of the team. Together we move mountains. Giving back and supporting What brought you to or why did you choose the community has also helped hugely. Great Falls? I wanted to live in a bigger city while remaining close to my What has been your biggest challenge? parents and siblings. I would frequently visit Great Falls during Competition is always tough. People tend to think that high school. Coming from a small town, I was looking for more “organic requires less processing” and therefore should be opportunity when I graduated and moved here. I wasn’t sure cheaper than traditional sourcing. However, purchasing what was in my future at the time - only that I wanted to be a quality organic ingredients from local suppliers oft en comes part of something great that would benefi t the community. with a higher sticker cost for us as retailers as well. Th is is something big box retailers purchasing from out of state Why did you start your business? farmers don’t experience. However, we believe that our knowledge of the products we stock, and our customer Aft er working under the previous owners for three years service is not something that shoppers get at the same level in and seeing the potential in the Organic and Natural foods other stores. movement, I felt I could really further that momentum here in Great Falls. What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to What year did you start your business? grow and develop your business? We’re excited to perform a small remodel so we can carry I took over 2J’s as a partnership in 2007 to build and expand more of the products that customers have been asking for. upon what the previous owners had done. For a number As we continue to grow, we will be looking for a secondary of years that partnership helped craft the store, however location to open a satellite store. it became apparent that our end goals were diff erent. In 2016 I bought out my business partner and was really able to focus on the direction that I wanted to see the store head Anything else you would like to share or let in - both for its longevity and benefi t to the community. We people know about your business? are steadily growing and continually looking for ways to off er We really would encourage anyone who has never been to more value and benefi ts to our customers. stop in and see what we have to off er. You’ll fi nd specialty products, knowledgeable staff , and we’re keeping up with How many employees do you have now? digital trends with our 2J’s Fresh Market App which allows When I bought the business, we had 24 employees consisting customers to earn loyalty rewards on all qualifying purchases. of 14 full time and 10 part time. Since then and since purchasing the business as the sole proprietor we now have 31 employees including myself, consisting of 16 full time and 15 part time. My wife Monica is also very involved in the business even though she has another full-time job. She helps with the accounting, payroll, the fi nancials and the reporting aspects of the business. Photo courtesy of Erin Schermele Films

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Assemblies of God Temple Baptist Church Holy Spirit Catholic Parish & School Christ’s Church On The Hill 313 18th St SW, 406-761-3224 201 44th St S, 406-452-6491 809 Smelter Ave, 406-453-9010 Central Assembly of God 2001 Central Ave, 406-453-5524 Westside Baptist Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Church of Christ 1300 6th St NW, 406-761-3511 2200 Smelter Ave, Black Eagle 3400 Central Ave, 406-453-3379 Baptist 406-452-9021 Faith Center Calvary Baptist Indian Church Bible churches Our Lady of Lourdes 4700 10th Ave S 1008 1st Ave NW, 406-453-7875 Emmanuel Bible Church 409 13th St S, 406-452-6464 406-761-5737, 406-761-0277 Crossroads Memorial Church 3400 11th Ave S, 406-761-046 St. Ann’s Cathedral Great Falls Christian Center 1700 Market Place Dr The Greater Faith Church of the 715 3rd Ave N, 406-761-5456 4114 N Park Trail, 406-727-4849 406-453-5925 Open Door Great Falls Community Church of God Fairview Baptist Church 420 2nd Ave SW, 406-750-8482 Christian 3300 3rd Ave N, 406-452-6147 The Bridge Church Great Falls is a Medical Hub for 216 9th St N, 406-761-3654 Solid Rock Bible Church Great Falls Rescue Mission 3400 Flood Rd, 406-452-4432 First Baptist Church 751 4th Ave NW, 406-453-0895 326 2nd Ave S, 406-761-2653 Chapel Malmstrom AFB North Central Montana 525 2nd Ave N, 406-453-6614 Ulm Bible Church Harvest Springs Community Benefi s Hospital 315 72nd St N, (MAFB) 731-4235 First Southern Baptist Church 14 Ulm Vaughn Road, Ulm Church 2925 9th Ave S, 406-453-5079 406-866-3305 Calvary Chapel of Great Falls 1001 36th Ave NE, 406-761-3903 K.A.R.E. Christian Church With two hospitals, numerous Benefi s Walk-In Care Great Falls Clinic Surgery Med Spa Grace Baptist Church Vaughn Community Bible Church 101 44th St S, 406-455-6890 private practice offi ces, a 1401 25th St S Center 3525 1st Ave N, 406-761-0186 150 Couch Ave, Vaughn, 965-3244 Central Christian Church 183 Highwood Dr, 406-727-4250 Allure Aesthetics specialty cancer care center 406-731-8300 1509 29th St S Heritage Baptist Church 1025 Central Ave, 406-453-4317 Mount Olive Christian Fellowship and a world-class biomedical 406-771-3500 525 1st Ave N 2401 6th Ave N, 406-452-4345 Benefi s Northwest 900 52nd St N, 406-454-2028 Catholic Christian Church in Montana research facility, Great Falls is 406-868-8028 25 14th Ave NW Highland Baptist Church Catholic Diocese of Great Falls Regional Offi ce New Apostolic Church known as the health care hub Medical 406-727-0626 Physicians/Surgeons 3601 1st Ave S, 406-453-8998 121 23rd St S, 406-727-6683 1019 Central Ave, 406-452-7404 117 16th Ave NW, 406-771-0629 for northcentral Montana and Allergy and Asthma Center of its thousands of residents. Assisted Living Montana, PC John H. Avery, MD, PC Skyline Missionary Baptist Church Corpus Christi Church Christ’s Church of Great Falls New Hope Christian Church 401 15th Ave S, Suite 104 321 Fox Dr 137 Skyline Dr NE, 406-453-4036 410 22nd Ave NE, 406-453-6546 2902 17th St S, 406-452-9891 901 Ave B NW 406-452-4136 Both urban and rural providers Bee Hive Homes 406-771-9050 406-868-2740 serve patients living in a 2320 15th Ave S sparsely populated area of 406-761-3080 Great Falls OBGYN Montana Plastic Montana fi ve times the size of Associates Surgery Center Brookdale Great Falls New Jersey. 1400 29th St, Suite 101 1600 9 St S 1104 6 Ave N 406-761-7924 406-727-6363 406-727-0447 BENEFIS Thriven Functional Orthopedic Center Benefi s Health System Highgate Senior Living Medicine of Montana 1101 26th St S 3000 11 Ave S 1601 2nd Ave N, Suite 232 1401 25th St S clinical services 406-455-5000 406-454-0991 406-205-8100 406-455-3650 Benefi s Eastview The Lodge Senior Rocky Mountain Sleep 2621 15th Ave S Living Center Disorders Center 406-455-5902 1801 9 St S 1917 4th St S Benefi s Spectrum Medical 406-771-7440 406-453-7570 1411 9th St S Great Falls area families have looked to us for Missouri River Center 406-771-6400 more than 20 years for life-enhancing medical 1130 17th Ave Benefi s Health System 406-771-4500 and personal care services. Foundation P.O. Box 7008 Park Place Health Care Center 406-455-5840 1500 32 St S • Medallion Home Health Care Benefi s Med Spa 406-761-4300 • Medallion Hospice 400 13 Ave S, Suite 206 Great Falls Clinic 406-455-2845 • Adult Day Services Great Falls Clinic Hospital The Grandview at Benefi s 3010 15th Ave S • Personal Care Services 3015 18 Ave S 406-216-8000 406-771-6290 • Private Duty Nursing Great Falls Clinic 3000 15th Ave S Easterseals-Goodwill • Clinical Services • 406-761-3680 406-454-2171 Great Falls Clinic Hospital 425 1st Avenue North • Great Falls, MT 59401 • www.esgw.org

38 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 39 Northwest Family Fellowship Jehovah’s Witness Saint John Lutheran Church Pentecostal 300 23rd Ave NE, 406-727-6933 5300 9th Ave S, 406-453-6721 Jehovah’s Witness North and East Alexander Temple Church of God River of Hope Church 3826 7th Ave N, 406-761-2967 Trinity Lutheran Church In Christ 111 6th St S, 406-771-6508 1226 1st Ave N, 406-452-2121 The Salvation Army Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness West 3726 5th Ave N, 406-452-8820 926 Smelter Ave NW, 727-8781 Triumph Lutheran Brethren 1000 17th Ave S, 406-453-0391 Church Lighthouse United Pentecostal Set Free Christian Fellowship Latter-day Saints 1304 4th Ave N, 406-453-7043 Church 216 9th St N, 406-453-4479 The Church of Jesus Christ of 1600 5th Ave NW, 406-453-2287 Seventh Day Adventist Church Latter-day Saints Methodist 16 14th St S, 406-452-3413 1401 9th St NW Christ United Methodist Church Praise Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church Victory Christian Church 406-453-4280, 406-761-2430 2900 9th Ave S, 406-454-3851 2121 13th St S, 406-268-1780 3220 11th Ave S, 406-452-6451 The Church of Jesus Christ of First United Methodist Church 610 Ask First to Hunt on Latter-day Saints Vineyard Christian Fellowship 2nd Ave N. 406-453-3114 Presbyterian 1617 6th Ave N, 406-452-8448 46th Street Chapel, 4601 3rd Ave S, Private Land! Ask Early! 406-452-3085, 406-452-7298 Union Bethel AME Church First Presbyterian Church Vintage Faith Church 916 5th Ave S, 406-727-7998 1801 17th Ave S, 406-452-4665 The Church of Jesus Christ of 1315 Central Ave, 406-453-1411 Latter-day Saints West Side United Methodist Sunrise Presbyterian Church East Stake Building, 1015 15th Church Christian Science Montana’s millions of conditions of access. 3. Always be sure of your For More Information: Ave S, 406-727-9479 726 Central Ave W, 452-3900 3809 6th Ave S, 406-453-2031 Christian Science Reading Room acres of private land offer • Follow the landowner’s target and beyond. Address: Montana Fish, 17 6th St S, 406-453-7956 Nazarene Quaker some excellent hunting instructions, and bring with 4. Always keep your finger Wildlife and Parks, Great Lutheran opportunities—the only catch First Church of Christ Scientist you only the companions off the trigger until ready Falls regional office, 4600 Bethel Lutheran Church First Church of the Nazarene Quakers Society of Friends is gaining the landowner’s 1300 1st Ave N, 406-761-8390 for whom you obtained to fire. Giant Springs Road 1009 18th Ave SW, 406-761-1543 1727 2nd Ave S, 406-453-3941 3026 5th Ave N. 406-453-2714 permission to hunt. Don’t landowner permission. Phone: 406-454-5840 Congregational Faith Lutheran Church wait until it is too late. Hunting is a safe activity. It Eastern Orthodox • Be sure to thank the is up to each hunter to make First Congregational United 1601 2nd Ave N., in the Baha’i Hunters who haven’t already Visit: fwp.mt.gov landowner after your hunt. responsible decisions to keep Church of Christ Columbus Center, 406-454-1309 Saints Constantine and Helen Baha’i Faith asked permission from Greek Orthodox Church private landowners to hunt it that way. 2900 9th Ave S, 406-453-4316 1530 5th Ave S, 406-727-1120 Hunters and landowners First English Lutheran Church 1101 1st Ave N, 406-452-3670 need to do so as soon as can learn more by investing Episcopal 726 2nd Ave N, 406-453-9551 possible. Montana law some time on Montana’s requires hunters to obtain Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Mountain View Lutheran Hunter-Landowner 600 3rd Ave N, 406-453-4167 Church permission for all hunting on Stewardship Project, an 800 Sacajawea Drive, 406-452-1286 private land. information program Evangelical for anyone interested in New Hope Lutheran Ministries Here are a few things to promoting responsible hunter First Alliance Church 3155 5th Ave S, 406-268-0868 keep in mind that will 908 47th St S, 406-452-8647 greatly improve results when behavior and good hunter Our Saviors Lutheran Church attempting to secure hunting and landowner relationships 1326 1st Ave N, 406-727-4304 Hebrew access to private land. in Montana. Visit FWP’s Peace Lutheran Church and Christ website at fwp.mt.gov, then Great Falls Hebrew Association, • Show courtesy to the Congregation Aitz Chaim Lutheran Church for the Deaf click “Hunting” under Quick 3340 11th Ave S, 406-761-7343 landowner and make Links. 1009 18th Ave SW (meetings at hunting arrangements Redeemer Lutheran Church Bethel Lutheran Church) by calling or visiting at For more information on 406-731-3721 or 406-322-2705 332 Riverview 3 W, 406-453-2351 times convenient to the hunting access in Montana, landowner. check out the “Hunter Access” pages on FWP’s website. • Plan ahead and secure permission well in advance Four steps for a safe of the actual hunting date. PROUD MEMBER OF hunt THE GREAT FALLS • Provide complete The 1,200 volunteers who 406-452-4451 teach Hunter Education VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED AREA CHAMBER OF information about 24hr EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMERCE yourself and your hunting remind all hunters there are COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL AUTOMOTIVE / ELECTRONIC ACCESS companions, including four basic rules of gun safety. SAFE SALES & SERVICE 1 & 2 HOUR FIRE SAFES vehicle descriptions and 1. Always point the muzzle of 300 Central Ave W • Great Falls license plate numbers. your gun in a safe direction. • Explain what type of 2. Always treat every gun as if hunting you wish to do, and it were loaded. Montana’s Brand of Banking be sure to ask any questions

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How long have you lived in Great Falls? What has been your biggest challenge? 7 years Th ere have been a few challenges. One, surviving my fi rst year! Second, being an entrepreneur as an outsider coming What brought you to or why did you choose in to a new area where you are not well known. People had to Great Falls? get to know me. Th ird, getting the word out. Due to changing marketing and advertising methods and strategies that would I came for a mini vacation to see Montana. While here, I traveled give the best ROI has been a complicated and costly chore. between Kalispell and Great Falls. Ultimately, I fell in love with Honestly, every week there are at least three customers that the state of Montana. Aft er discussion with the company I was still have never heard of us until they were passing by. working for, they had a location here in Great Falls in need of a Manager. Th us, they relocated me, and I’ve had no regrets. What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to Why did you start your business? grow and develop your business? Our next goal is to become a complete private school that I started playing music at the age of seven. So, literally, music off ers K-12 education that will focus on Music and the Fine has been a big part of my entire life (40 years of it playing). Arts. We have formed a Non-Profi t Foundation that was Raised in a low-income household, my parents were not able approved October 2018. As this Foundation grows, our ability to aff ord lessons for me. A dear friend, and mentor, took me to help more children will be available. It is our goal to provide under his wing and began teaching me. He was a Nashville scholarships for special needs classes and instruction for Musician and Vietnam Vet. To this day, he is my best friend. low income families. If anyone wishes to assist us with these I want to be able to do that for other kids. programs, please feel free to give us a call or stop by our school. During my management career, I taught music on a part-time scale. My dream of teaching music full-time has always been a Anything else you would like to share or let big driver for me. Aft er my sons were all grown and the grind people know about your business? of managing businesses for more than two decades, I wanted to We are more than a Music School. We are a Fine Arts School. fulfi ll my dreams. What better place than here in Great Falls! We teach Art, Th eater, Dance, as well as Music. We are working diligently to provide a school that will outlive me. One that will What year did you start your business? bring new families and tourists to our area. By creating this 2015 and continuing the growth, we are setting up a fi rm foundation that can be built upon thus benefi ting our community. How many employees do you have now? 13

What has been your biggest success? My fi ve-year plan was to become a full-service fi ne arts school that off ered music, dance, art, and theater. Th is was achieved within three years. An exciting rollercoaster to say the least. Photo courtesy of Erin Schermele Films

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Extraordinary development facilities and 19 licensed group to support the growth and Adult Care Food Program occurs from birth to age child care providers. development of your child. (CACFP)? 5, forming the bedrock for “We also help people Questions to ask the • How does the program lifelong health, intellectual interested in starting a support children’s education ability, emotional well-being, childcare business,” said Lori director and staff and learning? and social functioning. Family Eckhardt, marketing and fund • What is the program’s Connections helps families • Are children able to choose development manager for mission and philosophy? find and pay for child care and what activities they want to Family Connections. “There • Is the program licensed and River's Edge Trail is an supports child care providers do and who to play with? is a shortage of providers who accredited? in delivering quality care and How do you accommodate provide care in the evening and Electric City Jewel education for young children. • May I have a copy of your children with special needs? on weekends.” policies? Providers are licensed in the Family Connections provides Warning signs state of Montana based on • Do the policies include consultations, training, on- • All parent visits must be Funky art, beautiful views and It’s also an impressive rural trail facility type, which include: schedules and fees? going education and even planned in advance happy people are hallmarks of for hikers and bikers. With five centers (13 or more children), some grants to cover costs • What is your sick child one of the Electric City’s crown waterfalls along the trail, views group (two adults caring for • There are few planned of establishing a childcare policy? jewels. can be “spectacular,” especially up to 12 children) and family activities business. • Do you offer any financial In 1989, the River’s Edge Trail along the south shore, Finch (up to 6 children).Family • The child care facility is not assistance? began with an idea, turning an said. One of the newest Connections helps families find The Child Development licensed or registered old railroad bed into a 7-mile additions to the trail is a steel the right child care provider in Center on Malmstrom Air • May I have a list of family • There are too many children trail along the Missouri River. statue of a T-Rex. The statue is several ways— a customized Force Base provides center- references? for adequate care and along the trail near Flag Hill. needs form is available online based care for children 6 • Do you have an orientation The trail now extends nearly supervision Hit the Trail and at the Family Connections weeks to 5 years of age. The for new families? 60 miles on both sides of the office, free searches can be CDC provides care to children • Caregivers are physically Missouri River and continues Visit: thetrail org for River’s • What are your procedures conducted on the organization’s of active duty military and rough, abusive or yell at the to grow. Through town, the Edge Trail maps and for emergencies? website and personalized DoD/NAF civilian personnel children paved trail is popular with improvements assistance is available in person families. The curriculum • Do you practice fire drills • There are licensing runners, walkers and cyclists. Free maps: Available at Great or by phone. is designed to meet the and evacuations? deficiencies for Health and Even a disc golf course runs Falls Montana Tourism, 100 1st cognitive, social, emotional, along a portion of the trail. Just Best Beginnings Child Care • Are all staff trained in CPR Safety requirements Ave N , Lower Level Suite, and physical needs of children out of town, the trail turns to Scholarship forms are available and First Aid? 406-761-4436 by using developmentally age- Family Connections Montana dirt single-track and is a mecca online, along with links to appropriate activities. • Do you background check 202 2nd Ave S Suite 201 for mountain bikers and hikers. How to donate: Visit other resources to help with ALL staff? 406-761-6010 www.thetrail.org or mail Families are children’s first “The great thing about the trail the cost of child care. Family www.familyconnectionsmt.org checks to Recreational Connections provides helpful and most important teachers. • What is your system for is it’s not just an urban trail,” tips for families seeking child Parents have what it takes to knowing where my child is at Child Development Center said Andrew Finch, Great Falls Trails Inc , P O Box 553, care. In Great Falls, there are be a brain builder. Find out all times? Malmstrom Air Force Base senior transportation planner. Great Falls, MT 59403-0553 22 licensed childcare centers, how at Vroom.org, a free app • Do you participate in the 406-731-2417 13 licensed family childcare that sends you daily activities USDA sponsored Child and www.341fss.com/cdc 44 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 45 Memorial Pinski Taylor Island Road and Park Garden Road 20.92 acres, south of Park 2.57 acres, 1901 2nd Ave N, 9.36 acres, 4620 5th Ave S, Water Treatment Plant Island in River playground, shelter with picnic shelter, tables, backstops, 6 acres, Lower River Road tables, barbecue, disability playground, basketball court West Hill south of Warden Bridge 7.88 acres, West Hill Addition accommodations Rhodes between the airport and I-15 SPECIAL-USE PARKS 2.57 acres, 812 Central Ave W, Mitchell Pool Anaconda Hills Golf Course 8 acres, 100 River Drive S tables, playground, disability LANDSCAPE PARKS 130 acres, Smelter Ave east end, Montana 9 09 acres, 2000 Fox accommodations 44th Street Island Black Eagle Farm Road, tennis courts Veterans Memorial (Legion 0.2 acre, 44th St and 3rd Ave S Eagle Falls Golf Course Park) 169.87, River Drive North and Morony 15th Street Island 11.06 acres, 1025 25th St N 0.2 acre, 8th Ave North and 25th St 2.57 acres, 111 12th St N, 15th St basketball courts, playground Whittier Highland Multi Sports Great Falls Parks 1.2 acres, south side of Civic BelView Island 28 acres, 1021 21st Ave S, Noah’s Ark 8-fi eld soft ball complex Center 0.1 acre, Park Garden Road at 2 acres, 945 Ave D N W , play entrance to BelView Palisades Pacifi c Steel and Recycling structure, basketball court OPEN SPACE Fox Farm Island Trailside Dog Park Great Falls’ founding father, Dudley Anderson Hylande Heights GREAT FALLS PARKS Park Island 0.2 acre, Fox Farm Road across 2 acres, 800 River Drive N, Paris Gibson, envisioned a 6.07 acres, 701 33rd St 2.37 acres, 1900 4th St S, Oddfellow separate, fenced areas for large Belview 0.2 acres, Corner Fox Farm from Heritage Inn city full of parks and green S, playground, disability benches, walking/jogging paths 12 acres, 220 River Drive S, and small dogs, benches and 9.17 acres, 2 miles southeast Road and Park Garden Road space and today, the city accommodations basketball courts, walking/ Overlook fake fi re hydrants boasts 57 parks. of airport, playground Jaycee (Gallatin), jogging paths, kayak ramp, Sacajawea Island 22 acres, 15 Overlook Drive equipment, walking/jogging Eagle’s Crossing Park 11.82 acres, 225 23rd Ave N Smith/Peretti Property New amenities are added playground, shelter, picnic path 11 acres, 1411 48th Ave N E, E, tennis courts, backstops, 22 acres, River Island opposite Park Garden Island 18.92 acres, north of 36th Ave each year to the more than play structure, benches tables, barbecue, restrooms Elks Riverside Park 0.2 acre, Corner Fox Farm NE and west of 7th St NE 550 acres of parkland within Bloomingdale playground Elks Riverside city limits. 2.92 acres, 1615 8th Ave N Kiwanis-North W, play structures, benches, 33.6 acres, 501 River Drive The West Bank Park 6.94 acres, 509 23rd St N, play tables N, tennis courts, walking/ playground project Saturday jogging paths, playground, structure, tennis and basketball morning was a site manager’s Boston Heights shelter, picnic tables, barbecue, courts dream — the work was 2.57 acres, 3300 1st Ave N restrooms completed ahead of schedule. Kiwanis-West Broadwater Bay Fox Hollow 9.45 acres, 723 1st Ave N ARCHITECTURAL In August, more than 200 6.15 acres, 220 River Drive S, 5.46 acres, 3100 Coyote Lane W, play structure, shelter, volunteers, from seniors to ENGINEERING boat launch/docks, restrooms restrooms preschoolers, helped in one Garden Home ENVIRONMENTAL way or another to assemble Carter 12.22 acres, 701 Bay Drive, Kranz and construct a $100,000 play 2.5 acres, 611 3rd St S, benches, table, trail 2.57 acres, 1605 4th Ave S backstops, basketball courts, area just north of the south Gibson playground, disability Lions entrance of West Bank Park. 60 acres, 400 Park Drive N, accommodations 14.28 acres, 2701 10th Ave S, Great Falls’ parks have some- basketball courts, walking/ climbing feature, tennis courts, thing for everyone, from a Charles Russell jogging paths, playground, playground, shelter with sunshade for concert goers at 6.06 acres, 3300 15th Ave S, disability accommodations tables, restrooms, disability the the band shell in Gibson tennis court, walking/jogging Grande Vista accommodations Park to Pickleball and a paths, basketball courts, 16.5 acres, 10 Ferguson Drive, footgolf course at Anaconda playground basketball courts, playground Madison Hills Golf Course. 4.04 acres, 140 Riverview C, Chowen Springs Graybill The city has nonmotorized playground 6.50 acres, 801 17th St S, 4.06 acres, 820 36th St N, boat launches to Wadsworth playground basketball courts, playground Margaret Park and along the Missouri 1.15 acres, 20 Park Drive S, River and there is a boat ramp Clara Heren benches, tables 219 2nd Avenue South at Broadwater Bay. 8.24 acres, 4110 Ella Drive, 5.3 acres, 4415 4th Ave N, play Great Falls, MT 59405 benches, path structures, shelter, path, tables, And for pet lovers, the Pacific Meadowlark 406.452.3321 benches Steel and Recycling Trailside Community Hall 11.35 acres, 2801 Fox Farm www.CTAGROUP.com Dog Park is part of the public 2.2 acres, 410 16th St SW, Horizon Road, playground, disability park system. community orchard 1.65 acres, 101 29th Ave N E accommodations 46 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 47 such as the STEM - science, the Downtown Great Falls hospital, dental and Lego that section of river, and its technology, engineering Association’s First Friday Art learning exhibits. displays chronicle the entire and math - fi elds. To foster Walks. “We’re one of a kind route of the Corps of Discovery. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. that type of thinking in these parts, and we’re really Visitors can learn details Monday – Saturday Admission: in children, the Square honored to steward this unique of the plants and animals $5 for ages 2 and older, $4 hosts regular meetings of initiative in the arts for our that expedition members for senior citizens; annual LittleBigPlanet, taught by local region,” said Scott. documented, test their strength memberships, group discounts video game developers Josh Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. available. pulling a boat against the and Trevor Hughes of Team Missouri’s current, take audio weekdays, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Phone: Kaizen. Th e computer program 406-452-6661 noon to 5 p.m. Saturday tours or venture outdoors to gives children a taste of game Website: childrensmuseu- Admission: Free courtesy of explore some of the 45 miles design. mofmontana.org Farmers Union Insurance. of walking and bike trails that In addition, the Square Phone: 406-727-8255 parallel the Missouri River, Lewis and Clark several of which are wheelchair Citywide, choices include also serves as a venue for Website: www.the-square.org community events, including Interpretive Center accessible. Interpretive center 4201 Giant Springs Road history, art and kids everything from baby showers Children's Museum of visitors should also check out to community performing Montana Captains Meriwether Lewis and the neighboring Giant Springs arts. Museum offi cials recently William Clark, along with State Park, site of another centers 22 Railroad Square began renovating the building’s Sacagawea and the Corps historic landmark along the 9,000 square-foot attic to Th e Children’s Museum of Discovery, spent nearly Lewis and Clark Trail. create usable space for theater of Montana gives kids the a month in the Great Falls Th e Electric City has a rich visiting temporary exhibitions Every year in April, the Western Art Week Paris Gibson Square productions, art classes and opportunity to explore their area in June of 1805, having museum scene off ering year round. interpretive center joins Various Location Throughout studios. world, allowing visitors to encountered one of their everything from western to Museum of Art members of the Great Falls Th e Russell complex includes the Great Falls touch and play with displays, biggest obstacles – the series of contemporary art and hands- 1400 1st Ave N Th e Square also houses a cafe, Museums Consortium to museum and the artist’s original pretend and learn. waterfalls known as the Great on creativity for children to A Great Falls tradition for Th e former school building that meeting and event rooms present the Museum Sunday log studio and home, both of Falls of the Missouri. interpretive centers that give the more than four decades, houses the galleries of Paris and outreach programs for Th e museum features 20,000 Sampler, a free event that which have seen recent updates community a chance to relive Western Art Week caters to Gibson Square Museum of Art those with disabilities or other square feet of exhibits on two Th e Lewis and Clark takes place every spring. and renovations. the past. buyers as well as people who is more than 120 years old and barriers and participates in fl oors, including grocery store, Interpretive Center overlooks Participants may take part Th e Russell’s major fundraising just like to look at art. the people who work there C.M. Russell Museum event occurs in March during Each art show boasts its honor the history it represents 400 13th St N Western Art Week, which is own unique flavor, so art every day. March 15-17, 2018. Th e C.M. Russell Museum lovers have plenty to browse. Th e museum fosters and pays tribute to Charlie Russell, The Russell: An Exhibition and The week also gives the supports local and regional Visit us at the C.M. Russell Museum to Montana’s best-known artist and Sale to Benefi t the C.M. Russell community an economic shot contemporary artists and the one of the masters of western art. Museum includes two auctions in the arm. Western Art Week work they produce. Its galleries see what we have going on in 2019 Th e museum houses an that off er more than 250 works in 2019 falls March 20-24. are regularly fi lled with exhibits extensive collection — more of art. The C.M. Russell Museum by artists working in a variety than 2,000 pieces — of Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. holds its major event, of media. “It’s open seven days Russell’s art, as well as personal Wednesday – Saturday, winter; known as “The Russell: An a week for people to wander e Russell Exhibition belongings and archival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Exhibition and Sale to Benefit through and become inspired, FEBRUARY 21MARCH 21, 2019 materials, the largest such Sunday, summer. the C.M. Russell Museum.” be curious and use their Russell collection in the world. Log studio hours: 10 a.m. to imaginations,” said curator of Return to Calgary: C.M. Russell The longest-running show, Works by artists such as O. 4:45 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday, art Kristi Scott. and the 1919 Victory Stampede C. Seltzer, Winold Reiss, and The Western Heritage Artists’ JUNE 7SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 winter; 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Th e Square holds regular classes Gary Schildt, and Plains Indian Foot-prints on the Trail, Tuesday – Sunday, summer. for children and adults alike. ethnographic objects bring the holds several events during Celebrating O.C. Seltzer’s West Russell home hours: 10 a.m. Th e Arts on Fire fundraiser, total number of items in the the week with live music and SEPTEMBERDECEMBER, 2019 to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday, which takes place in the fall, museum’s permanent collection quick draw and quick finish summer only (currently closed raises money for educational Here’s How Old Timer: Holidays to approximately 12,000. auctions. for renovations). programming and the Square’s with Charlie and Friends Th e museum’s permanent Admission: $9 adults; $7 Other shows have cropped growing ceramic arts program. OCTOBER 2019JANUARY, 2020 exhibits include the fi ve galleries seniors 65 and older, veterans up throughout the years, Charles M. Russell (1864‒1926), Approach of White Men, Th e Square’s yearly art auction 1897, oil on canvas, 24 ⅛ x 34 ⅛ inches of works by Charles M. Russell, and scheduled tour groups; $4 including the Wild Bunch the second weekend in April plus Th e Bison: American Icon, students; free for ages 5 and Art Show and Jay Contway supports the museum’s 14 Heart of Plains Indian Culture, younger, museum members and and Friends Art Show, and to 20 rotating contemporary the Browning Firearms Col- Active Military. the Great Western Living and lection and Th e Russell Riders Design Exhibition, pairing exhibitions. Phone: th Sculpture Garden. Th e museum 406-727-8787 with several other events at Th e Square also considers art a 400 13 Street North | Great Falls, Montana | (406) 7278787 | CMRussell.org also hosts nationally acclaimed Website: www.cmrussell.org the Montana ExpoPark. doorway for other pursuits, 48 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 49 in the Museum Treasure Hunt and enter the drawing Malmstrom Airforce for a prize from one of the Base Museum Consortium museums. 21 77th St N, Suite 144 Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Great Falls Th e annual Lewis and Clark Th e Malmstrom Air Force Base Festival takes place in the Museum depicts the history of With These Websites! summer, off ering professional the base from its be- ginning Native American dancers, a as a B-17 training base to the boating excursion to the Gates operator one of the largest of the Mountains and live mu- Minuteman ICBM missile Visit www.greatfallschamber.org sic. Th e Festival is organized by fi elds in the world. It’s located Hours: 10 a m to 4 p m Tuesday May 1 and closes Nov. 12 each the Lewis & Clark Foundation. at the east end of 2nd Ave N, – Saturday year. For more information, call inside the Malmstrom AFB Admission: Free Phone: 406-454-9070 406-452-5661. base main gate. Phone: 406-727-3922 Website: www.montanaveter- Website: www.gfgenealogy.org Winter Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ansmemorial.org Tuesday – Saturday and noon Monday – Friday The Montana Veterans to 5 p.m. Sunday Admission: Free; public passes Galerie Trinitas Summer Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. are available at the base Visitor Memorial 1301 20th St S Center 25th St N and River Dr daily Galerie Trinitas, located on Phone: 406-731-2705 Admission: $8 adults, free for Th e Montana Veterans the University of Providence children age 15 and younger; Website: www.malmstrom. Memorial, a hilltop display Great Falls campus, features a annual, senior, access and af.mil/About-Us/Malmstrom- bearing the names of more collection of works by Sister military federal passes honored Museum/ than 6,000 Montana military Mary Trinitas Morin. for free admission veterans, honors all military Phone: 406-727-8733 Ursuline Centre members both living and Hours: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday Website: www.lewisandclark- 2300 Central Ave deceased. Visitors can use a and Th ursday foundation.org/home.php Th e Ursuline Centre has been kiosk with a computer to help Admission: Free on the National Register of locate memorial tiles. It opens Phone: 406-791-5367 History Museum Historic Places since 1991. 42 22nd St S Take a historic tour of the Operated by the Cascade Heritage Museum, which County Historical Society, houses Native American the History Museum is an artifacts and antique furniture, archival research center with the the Green Parlor, the Art Visit www.choosegreatfalls.com mission “to preserve historical Studio, the Chapel and the documents and records Bishop’s Parlor. Rooms are considered important to the available for meetings and/or heritage of central Montana.” retreats. Visit the exhibits and experience Hours: 8 a m to 5 p m slices of our Montana's heritage weekdays, with tours by including the permanent exhibit appointment “A Walk through Northcentral Admission: Free Montana’s Military History” Phone: 406-452-8585 and temporary exhibits Website: www.u-centre.org highlighting historic downtown Great Falls and local sports legends throughout the city’s Great Falls Genealogy history. A jazz night is held Society every September in the Ozark 301 2nd Ave N Performance Room and another Th e Great Falls Genealogy musical fundraiser is held in Society’s dedicated volunteers May. continually add to the Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday searchable databases, so – Friday visitors are urged to come back Admission: Free oft en. Located in the Great Phone: 406-452-3462 Falls Public Library, the society Website: www.thehistorymuse- off ers help locating ancestors in umgreatfalls.com the region. 50 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 51 Jason Madill Madill Enterprises

How long have you lived in Great Falls? What has been your biggest challenge? Born and raised in Billings, MT but moved to Great Falls Learning that I cannot single handedly perform all of the aft er graduation from Montana State University with an work myslelf. I must pass on the knowledge I have to my engineering degree in 1995. So, 24 years now. employees. Admittedly, I would still rather be in the middle of physically performing the improvements rather than be What brought you to or why did you choose stuck at my desk, even though it’s where I need to spend more Great Falls? time. Engineering career opportunity, the ablility to stay in Montana and reasonable investment property prices. What are your plans for 2019 or in the future to grow and develop your business? Why did you start your business? I purchased 410 Central, A.K.A the Strain/Sears Building in 2017 and hope to have the restoration complete in 2019. Without having any investment capital as a young college Revitalizing the 140,000 square foot facility and especially the graduate I knew in order for me to create wealth I would have 40,000 square foot second fl oor into a self contained upscale to begin early in my career of investing in income property. retail and business hub I coined “Uptown at 410“ has been quite the project for a small developer like myself. Remember, What year did you start your business? the only thing better than being Downtown is being “Uptown“ Instead of purchasing our fi rst single family house together, in Downtown. my wife and I purchased a four plex and lived in one of the units while renting the other three units. We purchased this Anything else you would like to share or let fi rst investment property within months of our arrival in people know about your business? Great Falls in 1995 and that is when Madill Enterprises was started. We live in the greatest country in the world and Montana is the best state in the Union. We are not guaranteed success but are guaranteed the ability to pursue success. Motivation, hard How many employees do you have now? work and straight hustle every day for long days for 20-30 years I maintain at least 3 employees but for the last year have will produce results. I truly enjoy working for my tenants who maintained between 6-9 with some large improvements I am make up my customers and my community. I enjoy restoring a performing on 410 Central, A.K.A the Strain/Sears Building neglected property back to its former glory!

What has been your biggest success? I was recently awarded a historic preservation award for saving and restoring the Pennant Building, which was my fi rst commercial property investment and I hope to duplicate this process on 410 Central, which is the largest facility in Downtown Great Falls. Photo courtesy of Erin Schermele Films

52 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 53 Great Falls CrossFit/RPP mountain to access the variety gladed runs near the Lone Tree Fitness Where to swim of runs. Quad and the Lower Morning Electric City Water Park 624 3rd St S, 406-868-1450 But if big mountain skiing is Star. www.facebook.com/rppfi tness 100 River Drive S, 406-454-9800: Open from early June through what you’re looking for, you “We have 5,800 ski-able acres,” Access Fitness Labor Day weekend Admission, won’t have to travel far. Moy said. “We’re adding 20.5 715 13th Ave S, 406-727-8888; $3-$5; access to fl ow rider and Whitefi sh Mountain resort is more with these new additions. www.accessfi tnessgf.com water slides, $10-$12, including a stunning four-hour drive Th e fi rst two don’t add to the the boards and tubes through the southern reaches acreage because they’re in the The Peak Health and Wellness of Glacier National Park. Last b ow l .” 1800 Benefi s Court, Water Tower Pool year, Whitefi sh was rated Great Falls isn’t hurting for 406-727-7325, peakclub.com 701 33rd Ave S, 406-761-4320: the third- best ski town in good ski locations. Whether Open in summer Admission, The Peak West Bank Landing America by 10Best.com. you opt to shred local or make Recreational Sports Keep Us All Active $2.50-$3.50 401 3rd St N W, 406-604-4334, Four hours south of Great Falls an easy day trip down to one of www.peakclublanding.com Jaycee Pool near Bozeman, Big Sky Resort the state’s bigger destinations, 4th St and 26th Ave NE, 406- boasts some of the most lavish the city has you set up for a working parents a safe place for boxing room. Hi-Line Climbing Center is a Snap Fitness Great Falls Community 727-1080: Open in summer skiing in the state. In fact, gnarly winter. kids ages 5 to 12. Kids are picked “bouldering gym,” where indoor 2104 10th Ave S, 406-727-2077  e Salvation Army Youth and Admission, $2.50-$3.50 10Best.com named Big Sky the Recreation Center up from several area schools. climbers scale walls without any and 125 Northwest Bypass, Th e mission of the Great Falls Family Center, 1000 17th Ave S, third-best ski resort in the entire Cross-Country equipment or tethers, thanks to 406-761-4971, snapfi t- Great Falls High School pool Community Recreation Center, From boxing to cheerleading is best known for its fl ag football country. Silver Crest Cross Country Area to reading, the Heisey Youth program each fall. Be- tween the safe, controlled environment. ness.com 1900 5th Ave S, 406-268-6281: 801 2nd Ave N., is to off er a safe, Recently, Big Sky invested Southeast of Great Falls off Center, 313 7th St N., off ers 500 and 600 kids in fi rst through Th e center is open to new and Open all year Admission: $2.50- fun environment and to provide Anchor Fitness $10 million in two brand new Highway 89; includes ski loops recreational opportunities and fi ft h grades participate each experienced climbers, both $3.50 programs designed to sustain 316 Central Ave, 406-231-1503, chairlift s. Th e triple chair of varying diffi culty. skill development for kids in September and October. young and old. Youth programs and improve individual well- www.anchorfi tnessstudios.com Malmstrom Air Force Base Challenger is 25 percent faster Cascade County. and instruction are off ered for Kings Hill being within the community. Th e center also off ers basketball 406-731-2638: Open in summer. kids 6 and up. Hi-Line Climbing Center than its predecessor. But the real O’Brien Creek, Porphyry-Ranch While people may think of the Basketball is always big at the for kids in third through sixth Call for rates. 608 1st Ave S, 406-315-1613, beauty is the recently completed Creek and Deadman trips start center as a place to entertain Heisey, and the center also grades throughout the school Community Recreation Center www.hilineclimbingcenter.com Powder Seeker. from the top of Kings Hill south kids, grown-ups will fi nd their off ers cheerleading for those in year, with a one-day basketball 801 2nd Ave N, 406-727-6099, The Peak Health and Wellness Center “Th is is the most of Silver Crest. fair share of things to do as well. kindergarten through sixth- clinic available to third- and www.greatfallsmt.net/recreation/ Swimming pools just 1800 Benefi s Court, 406-727- technologically advanced lift in grade and boxing classes for fourth-graders over winter community-recreation-center; Th e center’s fall men’s basket- 7325: Open all year. Call for the United States,” Chelsi Moy, third- through sixth-graders. break. open 6 a m to 9 p m Monday around the corner ball league starts in September. membership rates. Big Sky Resort spokeswoman, Th e center holds indoor soccer through Th ursday, 6 a.m. to 7 Enjoy a soak, take a dive or Th is year a fall co-ed league is Th ere are summer day camps ride the waves. Th ere are plenty said. “It’s high-speed, has heated leagues in the fall and winter and p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meadow Lark Country Club being off ered as well. Wintertime off ering fi eld trips, arts and of options when it comes to seats and a bubble cover. It is volleyball in the spring. Saturday 300 Country Club Boulevard, off ers city basketball leagues for craft s, games and tournaments swimming in Great Falls. Th e the highest bubble chairlift in 406-453-6531: Open in summer. men and women, which begin Th ere are aikido classes for all and sports camps run Heisey Youth Center city operates four aquatic North America with a vertical Call for membership rates. in the middle of January. Games ages. Experts teach boxing to throughout the year. Th e center 313 7th St N, 406-453-1211; facilities, including an indoor peak at 9,812 feet. Th is is the are played at schools around those 8 years old and older and also off ers adult volleyball and winter hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. pool that off ers lessons and Get ready to shred creme de la creme. We’re really town. On Mondays and Fridays, yoga for those from fi rst grade to church soft ball leagues, and Monday through Friday and excited.” programs year round. Th ere’s no better spot for a basketball is played from noon adulthood. is in the process of off ering 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday; Th e Electric City Water Park is winter sports lover than in Big Sky also created four new to 2 p.m. at the Rec Center. A archery tag in which people summer hours are 7:30 a.m. In the summer, the youth center one the best ways to beat the Great Falls. runs during the off -season. A noon-ball pass is 10 passes for compete with bows and arrows to 6:30 p.m. Monday through off ers basketball, wrestling, heat but still have fun in the groomed black diamond and $25 or $3 for one day. with soft padding. Th ere will be Saturday. When the temperature drops volleyball and boxing clinics and intermediate run were added to tournaments, and people will be sun. It’s attractions are nestled and the mountains start Th e center also off ers Zumba on camps, as well as educational the bowl area. Th e other two are able to rent out the gymnasium. The Salvation Army Youth and amidst mature shade trees calling, head 65 miles south Tuesdays and Th ursdays from day camps with themes such as Family Center Archery tag will begin in and a large grassy area, and to Neihart and check out 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. careers, health and wellness and 1000 17th Ave S, 406-452-9641 include Mon- tana’s largest going green. October. Various events will be Showdown Montana. A gym membership is $25 off ered throughout the year. outdoor swimming pool, body- a month. Th at covers all the Summer school through the Athletic Clubs & Gyms boarding on the Flow Rider, “Showdown is hands down, fi tness classes off ered, access to Heisey helps children bridge Anchor Fitness specializes Big Sky CrossFit chilin’ with a fl oat down the without a doubt the best place the fi tness center as well as the learning gaps, so they are ready in personal training sessions 3279th St S, 406-360-6656, Lazy River and two 165-foot to learn,” Dwayne Taylor, avid basketball court if the court isn’t for the next school year. Th e partnered with nutrition www.bigskycrossfi t.com long water slides. Th ere’s also snowboarder and boarding being rented out. A day pass is coaching. Th ey can develop a wading pool and splashing instructor, said. “Th e terrain Heisey off ers tutoring for fi rst- CrossFit 406 $5. specialized training programs in the Squirt Zone for the is nice and mellow with even through eighth-graders during 701 River Dr S, 406-595-7646, the school year. for various sports and activities younger set. progressions." Showdown Th e basement houses a fi tness such as hunting and endurance www.crossfi t406.com might only be 640 acres, but center with free weights, circuit Th ere also is open gym through- Great Falls’ two neighborhood sports. Th ey are now off ering Curves for Women it delivers. Th ere’s one triple equipment and cardio machines. out the year depending on high-intensity interval training pools, Water Tower Pool and chair, two double chairs Members also have access to a programming or gym rental. 1601 2nd Ave N, Suite 101, Jaycee Pool, feature small slides or HIIT classes. One free class is 406-771-7630, www.curves.com and one surface conveyor dry sauna and a stream room. Downstairs, the center has a gym o ff e r e d . and spray parks in relaxed available to haul skiers com- munity settings. An aft er-school program off ers with machines and weights and a and snowboarders up the

54 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 55 Stemple Pass Lost Trail players into the market. Both Hickory Swing has smaller Along the Continental Divide On the Montana-Idaho border, the First Tee and Girls Golf leagues, but there is activity at north of Helena; elevation 406-821-3211, www.losttrail.com have been huge successes in least two days per week. means frequent good the past few years. Maverick Mountain snows when other areas are The youth programs are Where to play lacking Izaak Walton Inn near Northwest of Dillon, 406-834- Eagle Falls Golf Club 3454, www.skimaverick.com coordinated by Connie Essex On U S Highway 2 south Cramer-Caouette, city of 18 holes, open to the public of Glacier National Park. Montana Snowbowl Great Falls golf director. Green fees $30 daily, $33 weekend 406-761-1078 Waldron Creek Missoula, 800-728-2695, www. The private MLCC also plays On the Rocky Mountain Front montanasnowbowl.com host to several major annual Anaconda Hills Course west of Choteau; five miles Red Lodge Mountain tournaments and corporate 18 holes, open to public Great Falls Voyagers up and back takes you to the Red Lodge, 800-444-8977, www. outings that raise thousands Green fees $26 daily, $30 headwall of Mount Lockhart redlodgemountain.com of dollars for local charities weekends 406-761-8459 Beware of avalanches in this and organizations. Minor League Baseball has been a part August 1950 when Nick Mariana, the general favorites like buffalo chicken dip and mac n’ Showdown Meadow Lark Country Club area. of the Great Falls tradition since 1948. manager of the Great Falls Electrics, saw two cheese bites, and a wide selection of our local Near Neihart 406-771-1300, There are more than 600 18-hole championship course, This year, the Great Falls Baseball Club is spinning objects approaching at a seemingly Montana craft beers. During games, kids love North Fork of Teton River www.showdownmontana.com members at MLCC. private club, but out-of-town celebrating 50 consecutive years of baseball high speed. Mariana recorded 16 seconds of doing on-field activities with Orbit between West of Choteau; eight miles Both city courses and Hickory golfers with club affiliation in Great Falls. The Great Falls Voyagers, as footage of the unidentified flying objects at innings! Be sure to check out gfvoyagers.com down and back up, This is a Turner Mountain Swing are busy for at least can play for $70 green fees, Near Libby, 406-293-4317, www. the club has come to be known since 2008, Legion Park (AKA Centene Stadium). We for schedules, tickets, promotions, and group strenuous ski that begins near four months with league play plus $28 for a motorized cart are the Advanced Rookie affiliate of the skiturner.com like to think that’s when Orbit crash landed outing opportunities. the Teton Pass ski area and takes for men and women. 406-454-3553 Chicago White Sox. They play short season the skier down into the West here in Great Falls. Even when the team is away, Great Falls can Whitefish Mountain Resort The biggest days at the city Hickory Swing Golf Course baseball from June through September Fork of the Teton recreation each year at Centene Stadium, right off the The 2018 Pioneer League Champions, the find something to do at Centene Stadium. Near Whitefish, 800-858-4143, courses are Tuesday and 18-hole executive course, all area Coming back is the tough Missouri River. Great Falls Voyagers, baseball season takes From big-time concerts to nonprofit events www.skiwhitefish.com Visit for Wednesday. As many as par- 4s and par-3s Green fees part. off on June 14th here in Great Falls. We will like the Special Olympics, there’s always more information. 150 men typically play at $12 for nine, $20 for 18, The Voyagers are known for their loveable be celebrating with fireworks, giveaways, and something going on there. If you’re looking Middle Fork of the Teton River Anaconda Hills on Tuesday 406-452-9400 mascot Orbit, an alien who came from planet baseball to learn how the game is tons of great ballpark traditions. Centene to book Centene Stadium for your special Near Cave Mountain Golf in Great Falls nights, and a few more play Green fees are subject to change. played here on Earth. Why an alien for a Stadium plays host to some of the most event, be sure to give the front office a call at Campground west of Choteau; Great Falls has two public at Eagle Falls on Wednesday mascot you might ask? Well, the “Voyagers” delicious ballpark food imaginable, including 406-452-5311. We look forward to seeing courses, Eagle Falls and afternoon and evening. six miles up and back The name refers to the Mariana UFO incident in your traditional brats and dogs, unique you out at the ballpark this season! beauty lies in the gorgeous Anaconda Hills, the private Meadow Lark Country Club The courses are closed to the Rocky Mountain Front. and an executive course public during league play. Downhill Ski Areas known as Hickory Swing. Bear Paw Ski Bowl The four courses in Great South of Havre, 406-265-8404, Falls serve an estimated www.skibearpaw.com 3,500 golfers in the city and Cascade County. Big Sky Typically, about 60,000 South of Bozeman, 406-995- rounds are played at either 5900, www.bigskyresort.com Eagle Falls or Anaconda Blacktail Mountain Hills during the golf season, West of Lakeside, 406-844-0999, which runs from mid-March www.blacktailmountain.com through October. Bridger Bowl About 35,000 rounds are Near Bozeman, 406-586-2389, played at Meadow Lark www.bridgerbowl.com Country Club each year. There are also Discovery Basin opportunities for young Near Anaconda, 406-563-2184, golfers to learn the sport and www.skidiscovery.com compete. Three of the Electric Great Divide City’s high schools offer Marysville near Helena, 406- teams, as does the University 449-3746, www.skigd.com of Providence. Lookout Pass The spacious driving range About 100 miles west of at Anaconda Hills is the host Missoula, 208-744-1301, www. site for two junior programs skilookout.com that have brought many new

56 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 57 Children. Th is fundraiser helps beverages including 150-plus Montana Museum of Railroad all-day car show. Along with the the Great Falls Receiving Home wines to sample from around History, Paris Gibson Square cars, Cruisin’ the Drag off ers a with much of their annual the globe. Museum of Art, Th e History variety of tasty foods and drinks budget to house children Museum and the Ursuline in the intersections of Central Black Tie & Blue Jeans that have been abused and Retreat, Conference Centre and Avenue. neglected and need emergent Th e Great Falls Symphony gives Museum. Military Appreciation Days housing. Th e Junior League of the community a unique chance Belle’s and Lace Bridal Walk Downtown Great Falls uses the procedes to to show its appreciation by Th is bridal event is hosted In honor of our men and train women leaders through throwing a big party. Proceeds downtown where stores and women who serve, or have volunteerism to improve the help the symphony and support vendors are open to all those served our country the lives of women and children in music education and outreach planning a wedding. Drawings, downtown off ers a variety of the community by supporting in the region, including concerts prizes, and fun are held all discounts around Armed Forces other local non profi ts. for local and rural schools, tours to communities across the day at various locations along Day and also Veterans Day in Th is is a event with great state by the Cascade Quartet Central Ave. Belle’s and Lace Nov- there are posters in the music provided by entertainers and the Chinook Winds and Bridal hosts a fashion show and windows of the stores that off er that interact with the whole the symphony’s regional Youth Mighty Mo Brewing Co-hosts discounts or specials. audience. Doors will open Orchestra. the “Groom Room” Major Events at 5:00 p.m. for a silent and June dessert auction and no host April May Great Falls Farmers Market cocktails with dinner being Ice Breaker Road Race Cruisin’ The Drag On Saturday mornings from served at 6:00 p.m by the great Some of the best runners in Th e Electric City’s annual June through September, barrel racing and bull riding at Bridal Extravaganza chefs at the Meadow Lark January February the state and beyond line up celebration of motorized locals and visitors also fl ock Four Seasons Arena. During Th e event features 30 to Country Club. Get ready to Pro Rodeo Finals Chefs, Champagne and Art for the 5-mile road race with vehicles, fi lls Central Ave for to Whittier Park. As many as the three-day event, a new 40 booths off ering bridal have some fun and come to the Ride, rope and wrangle for the Paris Gibson Square Museum of cash prizes at stake. Th e 3-mile the past 15 years with a free 150 vendors from the heart of Miss Rodeo Montana will necessities as well as a style Cabaret for a Cause- Caring for top prize in seven categories Art’s annual fundraiser invites run off ers both a competitive be crowned. She serves as show and a bridal reception Community Children! bareback riding, saddle bronc an ambassador for the sport. attendees to select Great Falls’ and recreational format and complete with cake. Registered top chef. Each chef creates riding, steer wrestling, team Events also include a kiddie Western Art Week the 1-mile fun-run challenges brides and grooms are two dishes, one of which must roping, tie-down roping, rodeo and a cowboy auction. Western art is king for a participants of all ages. Each admitted free at the Mansfi eld include champagne. week every March near noted registered participant receives Convention Center. an Ice Breaker long sleeved Chocolat Noir Western artist Charlie Russell’s birthday, March 19. Established T-shirt, lunch and a unique Montana Agricultural and A unique, adult-only fund shows such as Th e Russell. An fi nisher medal. Industrial Exhibit raiser which off er a wide variety Exhibition and Sale to Benefi t More than 200 exhibitors of chocolate hors d’oeuvre, a Home and Garden Show & Sale the C.M. Russell Museum, showcase the latest in farming catered sit-down dinner, no- A harbinger of spring in Great March in Montana, Footprints technology, guidance systems, host bar and live entertainment Falls, the Home Builders on the Trail Art Show and the implements and livestock including, but not limited to live Association presents the Home Wild Bunch Show are joined handling equipment at the and silent auctions. 100% of all and Garden Show and Sale at IS YOUR by newer shows, including the proceeds goes directly to the the Four Seasons Arena and annual MAGIE at Four Seasons. Jay Contway and Friends Art maintenance and advancement Exhibition Hall. More than Show, Missouri Falls Fine Arts Margarita Meltdown of the Children’s Museum. 200 exhibitors make it easy BUSINESS Show and Sale and the Great Go tropical with Margarita for homeowners to compare Western Living and Design Meltdown. Th e Four Seasons March products, discover what’s new Show. Out West Art Show and GETTING transforms into a tropical and fi nd the help they need. Cascade of Talent Sale takes place at the Heritage getaway, complete with island Th e Uptown Optimist Club Inn. Sunday Sampler food, drinks and a tropical THE and the Great Falls Teachers Th e Great Falls Museum atmosphere. Th e event is the Great Falls Custom Car Show Federal Credit Union present Consortium off ers an main fundraiser for Eagle For more than 20 years, the two Cascade of Talent annual day of free admission Montana ExpoPark has been ATTENTION Mount, a nonprofi t organization shows, both in March. Enjoy on a Sunday every April. home to the annual Great Falls that provides therapeutic and performances by area junior Participating museums include Custom Car Show. A variety recreational activities for infants high as well as high school the Children’s Museum IT DESERVES? of hot rods, customs, classics, to centenarians, with physical, students at the Mansfi eld of Montana, C.M. Russell racecars, motorcycles and boats Tell your developmental, behavioral Th eater. Museum, First Peoples Buff alo are displayed and commercial and/or mental challenges. Jump State Park, Galerie story with Cabaret for a Cause vendors are on hand. Proceeds fund programs such Th e Great Falls Children’s Trinitas at the University of Video! as gymnastics, bowling, karate, Receiving Home and Junior Wine and Food Festival Great Falls, Lewis and Clark ERIN SCHERMELE FILMS a ski program, horseback riding, League of Great Falls team Th e event at the Heritage Inn National Historic Trail and [email protected] pontoon boat raft ing and up for the Cabaret for a features more than 40 booths Interpretive Center, Malmstrom children’s camps. Cause-Caring for Community with food, wine, beer and other Air Force Base Muse- um, 58 www.greatfallschamber.org www.greatfallschamber.org 59 Montana’s Golden Triangle, fi ll Between activities, food is August live music. The event is the the market on late spring and available inside the Interpretive primary fundraiser for Camp warm summer days, selling Center. All proceeds benefi t the Downpour Festival Rotary which helps more produce, meat, craft s and an Lewis and Clark Interpretive Christian rock groups play a than 800 children each year assorted array of oddities and Center. diverse selection of music for through various community specialties. two days at Montana Expo organizations such as Music on the Mo - Community Park with a church service 4-H, camps for children Spring Fling Hoop Thing Market and Family Festival open to the public on Sunday of incarcerated parents, Montana’s largest three-on- Th is fun family event is a great morning. children in foster homes, and three basketball tournament, way to get outside on a Th ursday those who have lost a loved promotes fun, amateur athletics, evening and enjoy live music, September one. sportsmanship and physical food, local brews, and family A Night at the Ozark fi tness in a drug and alcohol- fun. Held at Odd Fellow’s Park Music lovers pack the house Budweiser Wild West Chili free environment. Nearly 300 near Broadwater Bay from 4-9 listening to the sweet sounds Fest teams inundate the Montana pm throughout the summer. of traditional jazz as it wafts Held at The Heritage Inn, ExpoPark. Ballers of all ages Visit www.exploredowntowngf. through the open-beam area restaurants vie for the and skill levels strut their com for a full list of dates and ceilings of The History cook-off title. A panel of stuff , and fans cheer them on music. Museum for an event that judges ranks the chili on to the festive mood. Sidewalk Sale and Street Fair December to victory and prize money. July brings top-tier talent to the overall flavor, ingredients at Traditions include an area Beer and Gear Festival and Craft Proceeds benefi t the youth of the Downtown Great Falls is the Electric City attracting sold- a glance and appearance. Christmas Stroll Beer Week Montana State Fair where children can decorate community through the Alliance place to be for the best summer out crowds, history buffs and This event kicks off the Craft Beer Week will be held For nine days, thousands of Banff International Mountain cookies and ornaments, jazz aficionados from outside holiday shopping season, as for Youth. Montanan's enjoy a carnival, an sales around. Central Avenue Film Festival Santa’s Village, and the the week leading up to Beer Montana. merchants open their shops, extravaganza of night shows, is turned into a walking mall Great Falls has the honor Great Falls Polar Plunge, Lewis and Clark Festival and Gear Festival, off ering musicians entertain and rodeos, horse racing, good eats, and the stores bring their MOtoberfest of being the kick-off stop organized by the Montana Th e three-day event highlights educational seminars, brewery Santa makes an appearance. free entertainment, livestock merchandise outside! Music, Mighty Mo Brewing Co and of the festival’s world tour Law Enforcement Torch Run. the Lewis and Clark expedition tours, food and beer pairing Restaurants, food trailer judging and agricultural fun, and shopping from 8 the Downtown Association that visits 390 communities Plungers collect at least $100 during its stay in Great Falls options at local restaurants, operators and sidewalk a.m. until 2 p.m. on the last host a fun filled day in in 35 countries across the in pledges for the privilege of in 1806. Learn how the men and other fun events for beer exhibits at the Montana stands serve up hot drinks worked and what they found. enthusiasts. ExpoPark. Saturday of July. celebration of Oktoberfest. globe. Held at the Mansfield jumping into chest-high cold The event is a street festival Convention Center, the and warm fare, contributing water in an outdoor pool. with live music, food, games festival showcases top- and a fun run that includes quality films with outdoor all three breweries in town. action, spills, and thrills sandwiched between stories October of mountain living from What Women Want Expo around the world. The Great The Great Falls Tribune Falls Ski Patrol uses proceeds event brings families to update outdoor emergency and friends together rescue gear. for entertainment, self- Parade of Lights improvement and education. Vendors fill the Four Seasons The nighttime event features Arena and the Expo’s whimsical, illuminated floats Comedy Night and Fun Run that usher in the holiday draw great season. It draws hundreds of spectators to Central Avenue Historic Ghost Tours downtown. Santa is the last Ride along on a guided tour float in the parade and he as some of the characters lights the city’s Christmas of Great Falls past tell tree on the Civic Center’s their stories of the haunted steps. locations in and around downtown Great Falls. Shop Small Saturday Always hosted the Saturday November following Thanksgiving, this Harvest Howl event focuses and promotes The event features dinner, all local business in Great beer, wine, mixed drinks, Falls, bringing awareness of and soft drinks and attendees “shopping small” during the dance the night away to holidays, and all year long.

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January July 01/08 B4B Great Falls Voyagers hosting at Centene Stadium 07/11 BAH Treasure State Lifestyles – 4:00-6:00 p.m. family. 7:00am – Wheat MT Catering 07/12 Leadership High School Golf Tournament at Hickory 01/10 BAH Montana PRCA Rodeo at Heritage Inn – 5:00-7:00 p.m. Swing Golf Course 01/17 BAH Central Montana Radio/KMON hosting at MAGIE MT at the Four Seasons Arena – 4:00-6:00 p.m. August 01/18 Ag Banquet at Heritage Inn – 5:30 p.m. TBD - Leadership Great Falls Reception & Retreat Our purpose is 01/19 MAC Ball at Meadowlark Country Club – 5:30 p.m. 01/31 BAH Benefi s Spectrum Medical – 4:00-6:00 p.m. September your health. 09/05 Annual Dinner at Heritage Inn February 09/13 B4B – Family Connections - 7:00 a.m. When something happens that takes you away from 02/12 B4B Morning Light Coff ee - 7:00 a.m. 09/19 BAH KLJ – 4:00-6:00 p.m. the things—and people—you care most about, the 02/20 Quarterly Luncheon at Meadowlark Country Club – 11:30 a.m. 02/21 New Member Orientation at the Chamber – 3:30 p.m. October experts at Benefis go to work. We’re the team that 02/21 BAH CM Russell Museum – 5:00-7:00 p.m. 10/08 B4B – 7:00am cares about you while we care for you, because we’re 10/24 BAH Fisher’s Technology – 4:00-6:00 p.m. March not just healthcare specialists—we’re your neighbors 03/12 B4B Schultes Coff ee House - 7:00 a.m. November and friends. Through every stage of life and every 03/14 BAH Small Business Showcase at Heritage Inn – 4:00-6:00 p.m. 10/07 BAH FCR – 4:00-6:00 p.m. condition, you’ll never have to travel far for the very 03/28 BAH Vision Net – 4:00-6:00 p.m. 10/12 B4B Easterseals-Goodwill- 7:00 a.m. best care. Because our purpose is to get you back TBD Quarterly Luncheon April to doing what you love with the people you love. 04/09 B4B Legacy Insurance – 7:00 a.m. December 04/11 BAH Meadowlark Country Club – 4:00-6:00 p.m. 12/10 B4B Quality Life Concepts – 7:00 a.m. A tradition of advanced care. TBD BAH TD&H – 4:00-6:00 p.m. May Learn more at Benefis.org 05/14 B4B Double Barrel Coff ee House Café – 7:00 a.m. B4B = Business 4 Breakfast 05/16 BAH Happy Tails Lodge – 4:00-6:00 p.m. BAH = Business After Hours 05/22 Quarterly Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. TBD MAC Golferoo Interested in getting more involved with your Great Falls Area TBD BAH – Sleep Inn/Main Stay Suites Chamber of Commerce? Contact Kali at [email protected] or call 406-761-4434. June 06/20 BAH TMJ & Sleep Th erapy Centre of Montana – 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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