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Billings New Residential and Commercial Building Permits – September 15, 2019

14 October 2019
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Commercial

  • French, Patrick L & Deborah M Stewart, Josiah – General Contractor, 3632 Decathlon Pkwy, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $30,000
  • Wright Ranch Inc Stewart, Josiah – General Contractor, 3606 Decathlon Pkwy, Com Fence/Roof/Siding,  $30,000
  • Rodger T Bell Trust/Sprague/Cathey, Jack/Phill – General Contractor, 2816 King Ave W, Com Fence/Roof/Siding,   $27,350
  • Stockton, Daniel E Jr/Dimattei, Joseph – Roofing Contractors, 1503 Broadwater Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding,   $19,000
  • Yellowstone County/Hardy Construction Co., 217 N 27th St, Com Remodel, $23,650
  • Unicor Partners/Scheiner, Joseph – General Contractor, 2695 King Ave W, Com Remodel, $65,000
  • United Properties Inc/Langlas & Assoc., Inc., 550 N 31st St, Com Remodel, $14,950
  • Rimrock Owner Lp/Neumann Construction Inc, 300 S 24th St W, Com Remodel, $10,000
  • Billings Laundry Company/Sprague/Cathey, Jack/Phill – General Contractor, 715 Central Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $16,000
  • Pierce Buildings Llp/Donahue, Mitch – General Contractor, 2032 Grand Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $38,607
  • Pierce Buildings Llp/Donahue, Mitch – General Contractor, 2032 Grand Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $58,308
  • Pierce Buildings Llp/Donahue, Mitch – General Contractor, 2032 Grand Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $54,747
  • Vacant Land Llc/Lennick Bros. Roofing & Sheetmetal, 1611 Alderson Ave, Com Fence/Roof/Siding, $8,000
  • Ryan Restaurants/Langlas & Assoc., Inc., 110 S 24th St W, Com New Restaurant/Casino/Bar, $684,167
  • Kairos Properties Llc/Sunset Construction Llc – General Contractor, 2900 12th Ave N, Com Remodel, $156,000
  • Sister Of Charity Of Leavenworth /Hale, Ben – Service, Com Remodel $20,000
  • JDH Management & Leasing Llc,/Zimmermann, Andrew – General Contractor, 710 Grand Ave, Com Remodel,     $12,000
  • KTVQ Communications Inc/Kenco Enterprises, Inc., 3203 3rd Ave N, Com Remodel, $10,000
  • Tj Wrobelwrobel/Tj – Service, 1411 Chy Way, Com Remodel, $125,000

Residential

  • Bishop, Benjamin E & Wendy, 742 N Wagner Ln, Res New Accessory Structure, $18,100
  • Khalili, Rasoul Sheshed/Mancave, 1175 Yorktown St, Res New Accessory Structure, $56,640
  • Jeff Kreitzberg/Kreitzberg, Jeff Homes, 1512 Rancho Vista Ave, Res New Single Family, $209,008
  • Jeff Kreitzberg Homes/Kreitzberg, Jeff Homes, 1514 Rancho Vista Ave, Res New Single Family, $166,940
  • Jeff Kreitzberg/Kreitzberg, Jeff Homes, 1516 Rancho Vista Ave, Res New Single Family, $209,008
  • Harris, Aaron Michael & Kellan/Ban Construction Corp – Service, 5328 Cabernet Ln, Res New Single Family,   $650,000
  • Infinity Homes/Wanner, Levi – General Contractor, 2416 Cielo Cir, Res New Single Family, $287,740
  • Bob Pentecost/Pentecost, Bob – General Contractor, 5350 Amherst Dr, Res New Single Family, $360,000
  • Beartooth Holding & Construction/ Beartooth Holding & Construction, 5358 Amherst Dr, Res New Single Family,   $340,136
  • Rosebud Development/Lais Development, Inc, 3036 Rosebud Dr, Res New Two Family, $410,808
  • Parks, Trenton – General Contractor, 2304 Gleneagles Blvd, Res New Two Family, $363,330
  • Parks, Trenton – General Contractor, 2352 Gleneagles Blvd, Res New Two Family, $363,330
  • J & M Development Llc/Sartorie, Michael – General Contractor, 1134 Pumpkin Hollow Cir, Res New Single Family, $205,073
  • Boyer Land Llc/Design Builders, Inc., 4718 Gold Creek Trl, Res New Single Family, $298,368
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc./Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2310 Acacia Cir,
  • Res New Single Family, $172,366
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc Res/Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2309 Acacia Cir, New Single Family $175,548
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc./Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2306 Acacia Cir, Res New Single Family $175,548
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc./Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2305 Acacia Cir, Res New Single Family $172,366
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc./Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2301 Acacia Cir, Res New Single Family $169,368
  • Oakland Built Homes, Inc./Leep (Vice President), Landy – Service, 2302 Acacia Cir, Res New Single Family $174,540
  • Classic Design Homes/Classic Design Homes, 4229 Woodgrove Dr, Res New Single Family, $440,549
  • McCall Development/McCall James, – General Contractor, 1649 Walter Creek Blvd, Res New Single Family $90,192
  • Trent Buscher Construction/Trent Buscher Construction, 6351 Southern Bluffs Ln, Res New Single Family $206,971
  • Trent Buscher Construction/Trent Buscher Construction, 6353 Southern Bluffs Ln, Res New Single Family $206,971

Billings Clinic Locates in Broadwater County

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The Broadwater Health Center Board of Directors has voted unanimously to pursue a partnership with Billings Clinic to help stabilize and advance local health care for the community of Townsend and Broadwater County.  “Our Board recognized the depth and breadth of experience Billings Clinic has as a Montana-based health system with multiple affiliated critical access hospitals,” said Brad Campbell, Chair of Broadwater Health Center’s Board of Directors.  “They have an impressive and proven track record of delivering on their commitment to help sustain care in smaller communities like ours – at a time when rural hospitals across the country are threatened.” 

A community governed not-for-profit organization, Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Billings Clinic is affiliated with twelve critical access hospitals in Montana and northern Wyoming and is a co-owner of Community Medical Center in Missoula.  They also have branch clinics in multiple locations and are adding to their existing clinics in Bozeman with planned construction of the first phase of a new medical center on a 58 acre site in west Bozeman.  “Billings Clinic has great success keeping health care in rural communities — bringing in specialists to provide care close to home and helping return patients to their home communities after a hospitalization,” Campbell shared.  Keith Cook, Billings Clinic board member, stated, “One thing we know will ensure BHC’s future success is continued community engagement and involvement.  We look forward to working closely with the BHC board and all community members to help us partner for success.”

September 1, 2019

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Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC) The conference is set for October 4-6 at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte. YALC is a collaborative effort between nine of Montana’s agricultural organizations, offering attendees a chance to discuss current ag issues, take part in various workshops, meet with industry leaders, and network with fellow young people. Anyone aged 18-40 and interested or involved in agriculture is encouraged to attend. The cost of registration is $50 including all meals provided. After the pre-registration date of September 25, fees increase to $60. To register, go to eventbrite.com   and search Young Ag Leadership Conference.  Contact Leah Johnson at (406) 733-2079 or leah.nelson.johnson@gmail.com for questions. 

Ziggy & Stella Receive Legacy Award

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The Billings Chamber of Commerce announced that Ziggy and Stella Ziegler are the 2019 Legacy Award honorees. The Ziegler’s long history in Billings displays their dedication to business, philanthropy, and the community, said the announcement.

Ziggy and Stella invested over 40 years in their downtown establishment, Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery and retired officially in August.

The Billings Chamber Legacy Award recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate success in improving the business and economic climate, in addition to the quality of life for residents of Billings over their lifetime. Through their consistent advocacy for downtown, their habit of offering second chances and their determination to change lives, they changed the fabric of Billings.

The Zieglers will be honored at the 2019 Billings Chamber Annual Meeting presented by PayneWest Insurance on September 24.

When asked about iconic Billings establishments, you can bet that Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery will be one of the examples shared – and with good reason.

Even after 40 years, to this day you’ll find a line out the door to get seated for weekend breakfast.

Stella and Ziggy retired in August.

They were nominated for the award by Eide Bailly and its Partners Jeremy Hauk, Roger Huebner, Ron Yates, and Debbie Potter, the group noted, “Stella and Ziggy are well known for hiring disadvantaged people and providing not only a job, but mentorship, a family atmosphere, and a positive influence. They give second chances and first opportunities to so many in need. They have changed lives by giving more than a paycheck, but by giving life lessons and true love.”

Prior to starting their restaurant, the Ziegler’s owned KOA and Great Harvest Bread franchises. In addition to their many business successes, they are loyal to their mission of giving second chances and offering guidance to those transitioning out of prison and halfway houses. Ziggy is well-known for his work with prison inmates where he developed a three-day retreat to minister to inmates; something he done almost monthly for 40 years. As quoted in the Billings Gazette, Ziggy says, “I don’t golf, I don’t fish, I don’t hunt. I go to prison!”

To add to their resume of service leadership, Ziggy was Yellowstone County Auditor for four years and Yellowstone County Commissioner for 12 years.  Stella has served on various community and state-wide boards and leadership committees. The couple is committed to their faith and to education, serving on the Billings Catholic Schools and BACET/BCS Foundation boards. They were instrumental in building the new St. Francis Catholic Elementary School, serving as honorary chairs of the capital campaign.

The Ziegler’s were nominated for the Billings Chamber Legacy Award, along with a long list of competitive candidates. The Eide Bailly team summarized the selection of the Ziegler’s for the 2019 Legacy Award stating, “Ziggy and Stella are a tremendous business success story. However, their success and contributions reach far beyond that of the business world. They have made unbelievable monetary and sweat-equity investments in Billings while donating their time and talents to the community as a whole. Along the way, they have made a difference in the lives of many. They have left a legacy that is truly worthy of recognition.”

Veteran Air Warriors Holds Fundraiser

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The Veteran Air Warriors will hold a fundraising banquet on Thursday, September 12, at the Billings Flying Service Hanger, 3655 A J Way, which is located near the Billings Airport. The event features a Silent Auction at 5 pm and a live auction at 6 pm. Special guest to follow the live auction will be Pete Hegseth, a US Army Veteran and a Fox News anchor.

A private non-profit, Veteran Air Warriors was established a year ago with the mission to provide the necessary resources to train and certify veterans so they may develop a successful career in aviation. The organization raises funds to relieve veterans of the financial burden that student pilots encounter throughout their training. Veteran Air Warriors will support veterans through their ratings by sponsoring them until they are able to use their GI Bill benefits to continue. They continue to mentor the veteran through their training and their employment.

The program serves a dual purpose of assisting veterans in achieving a professional career and filling an increase need for pilots. There has been close to a 30 percent decrease in private pilots and over 20 percent decrease of commercial pilots in the last decade.

Items to be auctioned include military memorabilia, unique experiences, firearms, veteran sponsorships, vacation packages and many other items and opportunities.

Veteran Air Warriors (VAW) has developed a program, in cooperation with several strategic partners, to provide scholarships for training, mentorship and a solid career path to America’s military veterans, helping them become a successful professional in America’s aviation industry

Sign up now for sponsorships and table seats while they are still available. Go to www.veteranairwarriors.org.

Stockman Bank Makes Staff Announcements: Lubinski

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Brian Lubinski has recently joined Stockman Bank as a Real Estate Loan Officer at the Billings Heights location. His responsibilities include assisting clients with their goal of becoming a homeowner or refinancing to consolidate debt, lower current monthly payments, or utilize their home as a tool for further investment in real estate.

Lubinski brings over 11 years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial and consumer real estate lending. He most recently served as a Real Estate Loan Officer for a regional bank in Billings. He will be an asset to Stockman Bank and the Billings community.

Lubinski earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business finance for the University of Montana. He will be an active participant in various Stockman Bank related activities.

His office is located at 800 Main Street.

Stockman Bank Makes Staff Announcements: Yackley

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Melissa Yackley has recently joined Stockman Bank as a Commercial Loan Officer for the King Avenue office. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial and construction loans, and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs.

Yackley brings over 14 years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial lending and business development.

Yackley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. 

She is located at 2700 King Avenue.

Stockman Bank Makes Staff Announcements: Foran

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Roshon Foran has recently joined Stockman Bank as a Real Estate Loan Officer at the Billings Grand location. Her responsibilities include assisting clients with their goal of becoming a homeowner or refinancing to consolidate debt, lower current monthly payments, or utilize their home as a tool for further investment in real estate.

Foran brings over six years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial and consumer real estate lending.

Foran earned her Associates degree in arts from Miles Community College. She is active in the community serving as a board member for the Billings Association of Realtors. She is also actively involved in the Billings Chamber and Billings HBA.

Her office is at 1405 Grand Avenue. 

Ready for Disaster

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By Daniel Nordberg, SBA Regional Administrator

It is a sobering fact that 25 percent of businesses that close because of a natural disaster never reopen. Small businesses can improve their chances of successful recovery by assessing their risks and developing a preparedness plan, and the U.S. Small Business Administration can help. Following a declared disaster, the SBA assists in the rebuilding and economic recovery of a community by providing affordable, timely, direct loans to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters to cover uninsured losses.

Any disaster can have devastating effects on an entire community. One of this region’s most destructive disasters unfolded the night of Sept. 9, 2013, when over 10 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period, devastating Boulder, Colo., and several other communities. Flash floods killed eight people and inflicted damage on nearly 20,000 homes and hundreds of small businesses. Unfortunately, our region is prone to a variety of natural disasters such as flooding in North Dakota and Utah, tornadoes in South Dakota, and wildfires in Montana and Wyoming.

Establishing a disaster recovery plan makes good business sense. Being prepared for any kind of emergency means you’ll rebound sooner with less impact to your financial capabilities. Now is the time to consult your insurance agent to determine whether your coverage is sufficient. Make sure you understand what’s covered by your policy and determine if you need flood insurance. Remember, many general policies do not cover flood damage.

Check into business interruption insurance, which helps you cover operating expenses if you’re forced to temporarily close. Calculate the cost of business interruptions for a day, week, month or more. To the extent possible, set aside a cash reserve that will allow your company to function during the recovery phase.

Strategically develop professional relationships with alternate vendors just in case your primary supplier isn’t available. Place occasional orders with them so they’ll regard you as an active customer. Create a contact list for important business contractors and vendors you plan to use in an emergency. Keep this list with other documents in an easily accessible place at a protected off-site location.

Create a crisis communications plan so that your staff, customers, vendors, contractors-everyone you do business with-know what’s going on in the aftermath of a disaster. Establish an email alert system, keeping primary and secondary email addresses for your employees, vendors and customers. Provide real-time updates to your customers/clients and the community so they know you’re still in business and in the process of rebuilding after the disaster. Don’t forget to test your plan beforehand.

The SBA works with its federal partners to ensure all people are aware of the options available to them after declared disasters. Developing an effective and workable disaster recovery plan is critical for all small business owners. For more information on how to create a disaster recovery plan,  visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

Oil Field Innovations Change The World & Oil Industry

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“You did that.”

“We need to talk about it more,” said Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at Continental Resources. The accomplishments and technological development of the petroleum industry goes far too much unremarked upon, Hulsey told the audience at the Montana Petroleum Association’s Appreciation Luncheon at the DoubleTree in Billings, on August 28.

The technology that has been developed within the industry “is equal to the technology of putting people on the moon,” he said,

Continental Resources is one of the largest oil producers in the Bakken.

“We are the greatest oil country in the world,” Hulsey unequivocally stated at one point.

The accomplishments of the industry “has changed the world,” said Hulsey, pointing to the recent antics of Iran capturing oil tankers and threatening other countries militarily “…and the price of gas in Billings doesn’t go up a penny,” he exclaimed. In the past, with the US dependent upon the Middle East for oil, any kind of incident like those recently witnessed, would have caused oil prices to sky rocket, but not anymore.

“You did that,” he told the room packed with representatives of all aspects of the petroleum industry. The US petroleum industry is now the world’s largest producer of oil and an exporter of oil and gas to the rest of the world.

As the cost of production continues to decline because of the new technology, and the level of production continues to increase there will continue to be a lot of changes to the world and to the industry itself.

The industry is changing how it looks at itself. “Everyone is looking internally,” he said about petroleum businesses.

You don’t need 150 rigs in the Bakken, 60 will produce just as much, now.

Returns that were projected on $70 per barrel oil prices are now being experienced with $50 per barrel oil prices. 

“We have almost doubled production in four years because of technology,” said Hulsey.

At one point it was impressive that there were 12 wells in the Bakken that hit 100,000 barrels of production in the first 90 days. Now there are 157 wells that hit that level of production in 90 days, and more and more continue to hit that goal.

“You are going to see long-term growth in the Bakken,” predicted Hulsey, “and we are going to continue to get more recovery.”

Investors are not being apprised of this reality as much as they should be, Hulsey lamented.

Hulsey praised the people in the industry. When the industry encounters barriers, “our people get better – American ingenuity is making a difference.”

Hulsey talked about the Bakken as a world class resource, saying that 150 miles wide and 150 miles long, it is comparable to the Permian Basin, which while impressive and larger doesn’t have the same quality of oil. There is more water in the Permian oil. Having considerably less water reduces production costs in the Bakken. Efficiencies being achieved in the Bakken are not necessarily found in every oil field – many won’t be found in the Permian.

The Bakken will eventually produce 30 to 40 billion barrels of oil.

Hulsey lauded the Trump administration. “We have an administration that is not stopping us from doing long-term development…that means big improvements for the long term.”