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Bias Brewing Registers as New LLC, Applies for Taproom License in Kalispell
2 sources · mt secretary of state business f · 06:46
A new brewery is taking shape in downtown Kalispell, where Bias Brewing LLC has registered as a Montana limited liability company and applied for a Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer license at 412 S. Main Street. The license application indicates the owners intend to operate a taproom where customers can drink on site, rather than a production-only facility.
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World Champion Bull Rider Jess Lockwood Registers Helena-Based LLC with State
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:47
Jess Lockwood, the two-time Professional Bull Riders world champion who calls Montana home, has registered a limited liability company with the Montana Secretary of State. Jess Lockwood Professional Bullrider LLC was filed as a domestic LLC in Lewis and Clark County, assigned file number C1038125.
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Lewis and Clark County Deeds Bozeman-Area Parcel to Unionville Community Collaborative
1 source · lc recorder: capital flows · 06:47
Lewis and Clark County recorded a deed this week transferring property to Unionville Community Collaborative, an entity that public records suggest may be based outside Montana. The transaction was recorded July 22, 2026, with Lewis and Clark County listed as the seller.
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Builders FirstSource Files Liens Against 11 Lewis and Clark County Properties
4 sources · lc recorder: liens · 06:47
Builders FirstSource, the national building materials supplier operating locally through its BFS Group LLC entity, filed right-to-claim liens against at least 11 separate properties in Lewis and Clark County this month, with four of those filings hitting the recorder's office on July 17 alone. The wave of liens signals the company is asserting unpaid materials claims across a range of active construction projects in and around Helena.
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Agriculture Consulting Firm Files With Secretary of State, Lists Joliet Address
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:47
A new limited liability company called Agriculture Consulting Services of Montana, LLC has registered with the Montana Secretary of State, listing a Lewis and Clark County filing and a contact address of 205 2nd Street in Joliet, Montana. The company was assigned file number C1038675, with Jeff Brennan listed in the registration documents.
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Shepherd Company's Floating Islands Show Promise for Cutting Methane From Polluted Waterways
1 source · ktvh helena · 06:47
A Shepherd-based company says new research supports what its CEO has been arguing for years: that restoring the ecological health of nutrient-choked lakes and ponds may do double duty, cleaning the water while also cutting methane emissions from those same water bodies. The findings add a climate dimension to technology that was originally developed with water quality as its primary goal.
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New Big Sky Development LLC Signals More Activity in Montana's Hottest Real Estate Market
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:48
A new development company called White Dog Development, LLC has registered with the Montana Secretary of State, listing an address of 2875 Little Coyote Road in Big Sky. The registration adds another player to one of Montana's most active — and closely watched — real estate markets, where development pressure has been a defining feature of the community for years.
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New Irish-Style Pub Registers in Butte, Nodding to City's Celtic Roots
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:48
A new pub called Slainte! Butte America Pub, LLC has registered as a domestic limited liability company with the Montana Secretary of State, adding what appears to be an Irish-themed drinking establishment to Butte-Silver Bow's bar landscape. The name draws from the traditional Irish and Scottish Gaelic toast meaning "health" — a natural fit for a city whose mining-era workforce included a substantial Irish and Cornish immigrant community that left a lasting mark on Butte's culture and identity.
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Little Bighorn Closures Hit Crow Agency Businesses as 150th Anniversary Draws Near
1 source · ktvh helena · 06:47
With thousands of visitors preparing to converge on Crow Agency for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, business owners near the national monument are voicing frustration over closures that have cut into the tourist traffic they depend on — arriving at the worst possible time.
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Department of Revenue Seeks Collections Agent in Helena
1 source · montana state jobs · 06:47
The Montana Department of Revenue is looking to fill a Collections Agent 1 position based in Helena, according to a listing posted on the state jobs board this month. The role sits within the department's collections operations, which handles delinquent tax accounts and other revenue enforcement functions for the state.
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Builder Liens and a Mine Proposal Signal Pressure on Helena's Construction Economy
edition · 09:01
Two business stories this week, read together, suggest some stress in the local construction and development pipeline. Builders FirstSource — the national building materials supplier operating here through its BFS Group LLC entity — filed mechanic's liens against seven separate Helena-area properties in a single day. Simkins Lumber followed with six right-to-claim liens filed against Lewis and Clark County properties over just two weeks. Liens at this volume don't always mean catastrophe — sometimes they're routine legal protection filed before a deadline — but seven in one day from a single supplier is a number worth watching. Meanwhile, the proposed Blue Copper Mine west of Helena drew fresh pushback from environmental groups demanding more public input on the nearly 11,000-acre federal mineral exploration proposal between Avon and Ellison. That project sits at the intersection of economic development and environmental protection, two forces that have defined Helena's relationship with its surrounding landscape for generations. Residents in the Avon corridor should expect this story to run for months.
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Environmental Groups Demand More Public Input on Blue Copper Mine Proposal West of Helena
1 source · montana free press · 06:48
A proposal to explore for copper and other minerals on nearly 11,000 acres of federal land between Avon and Ellison is drawing pushback from environmental organizations who say the U.S. Forest Service has not given the public enough time or opportunity to weigh in before the project moves forward.
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Big Dipper Ice Cream Holds Steady as a Last Chance Gulch Anchor With Near-Perfect Ratings
1 source · google maps business directory ( · 06:47
Big Dipper Ice Cream at 58 N. Last Chance Gulch has accumulated 762 Google reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 rating — numbers that, for a small-dollar ice cream shop in a mid-sized Montana city, put it in a category occupied by very few local businesses.
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Builders FirstSource Files Liens Against Seven Helena-Area Properties in Single Day
4 sources · lc recorder: liens · 06:46
Builders FirstSource, the national building materials supplier that operates locally through its BFS Group LLC entity, filed mechanic's liens against seven separate Lewis and Clark County properties on May 18, recording the claims simultaneously against a range of residential addresses from Rust Minor Subdivision to Wheat Ridge Estates. The sweep of filings suggests the company is pursuing unpaid accounts from multiple construction projects across Helena's active building corridors.
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Simkins Lumber Files Liens Against Six Lewis and Clark County Properties in Two Weeks
1 source · lc recorder: liens · 06:47
Simkins Lumber Company has filed right-to-claim liens against six separate Lewis and Clark County properties since early May, public records show — a concentrated wave of filings that signals the Helena-area building supplier is owed money on multiple active or recently completed construction projects.
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New LLC Registers in Silver Star Area of Madison County
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:47
A new limited liability company called L & R Montana LLC has registered with the Montana Secretary of State, listing an address in Silver Star, a small unincorporated community in Madison County southeast of Helena.
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Helena Lawns LLC Opens for Business on Boulder Avenue
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:04
A new lawn care company has entered the Helena market. Helena Lawns LLC is operating out of 1911 Boulder Ave., offering lawn care services to Helena-area residents, according to online listings. The company appears to be building an early customer base, with at least six reviews already posted.
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Helena Buds LLC Opens Cannabis Dispensary in the Queen City
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:04
A new cannabis dispensary has opened quietly in Helena. Helena Buds LLC, a newly registered domestic limited liability company, is operating as a medical marijuana dispensary serving patients in the city, based on job listings tied to the business that include postings for budtender positions.
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Helena Fishing Guides LLC Registers as New Guided Outfitter in the Area
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:04
A new guided fishing operation has registered to do business in the Helena area, adding another option for anglers looking for a local expert to put them on fish in the rivers and reservoirs that have made this part of Montana a destination for trout fishing.
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Janicki Industries Picks Great Falls Over Idaho for $800 Million Manufacturing Campus
1 source · montana free press · 06:03
A Washington-based aerospace and industrial manufacturer has chosen Great Falls over Twin Falls, Idaho, for a 2-million-square-foot campus that the company says will bring $800 million in investment and up to 1,000 jobs within its first five years. Janicki Industries made the announcement Tuesday after soliciting tax incentives from both communities.
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New LLC Registered at Helena Avenue Address
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 06:05
A new limited liability company called 840 Helena Avenue, LLC was registered with the Montana Secretary of State, listing an address of 840 Helena Avenue, Suite 103, in Helena. The filing carries state file number C1275277, with Tyler Warne named in the registration.
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7Brew Coming to Helena — Residents Weigh In Online
1 source · reddit helena & montana · 06:03
A 7Brew drive-through coffee location is apparently on its way to Helena, based on discussion circulating on the local subreddit this week. The Arkansas-based chain, known for its fast drive-through model and extensive flavor menu, has been expanding aggressively across smaller and mid-size markets in recent years.
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Mr. Burritos MT Reportedly Eyeing a Helena Location
1 source · reddit helena & montana · 06:04
Word circulating on the Helena subreddit this week suggests that Mr. Burritos MT — a Montana burrito chain with a following among the fast-casual crowd — is planning to open a location in Helena. The claim originated from a Reddit post with no named source, and the report hasn't been confirmed by the company or through any official filings.
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Louisiana Pharmacy Company Registers to Operate in Montana
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 00:08
Archway Apothecary, L.L.C., a pharmacy company based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has registered with the Montana Secretary of State as a foreign limited liability company, meaning the business is incorporated out of state but intends to operate within Montana's borders. The registration signals the company's intent to offer pharmacy services in the state, though a physical location has not been publicly announced.
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Crazy M Ranch Limited Partnership Registers with State — Meagher County Ranch Operation on Record
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 00:02
A ranch operation called Crazy M Ranch Limited Partnership has registered as a domestic limited partnership with the Montana Secretary of State. The business appears to be based out of Martinsdale, a small ranching community in Meagher County tucked into the Musselshell River valley — some of the best cattle country in central Montana.
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New Coffee Business Files With State as Rise and Grind Coffee Registers in Lewis and Clark County
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 23:40
A new coffee venture has registered with the Montana Secretary of State's office. Rise and Grind Coffee LLLP filed as a domestic limited partnership in Lewis and Clark County, assigned file number L1566767.
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Portland's Lewis & Clark College Registers as Foreign Non-Profit in Montana
1 source · mt liquor license listings · 06:03
Lewis & Clark College, a private liberal arts institution based at 615 S. Palatine Hill Road in Portland, Oregon, has formally registered as a foreign non-profit corporation in Montana, according to records from the Montana Secretary of State's office.
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Restaurant Beer and Wine License Listed for Sale at $30,000
1 source · ktvh helena · 06:03
A City of Helena on-premises restaurant beer and wine license with catering endorsement is currently available for purchase at $30,000 through the Montana Department of Revenue's competitive bidding process.
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New Jersey Pharmaceutical Company Registers to Do Business in Montana
1 source · helena city commission · 13:53
A New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company has registered to operate in Montana, according to records filed with the Montana Secretary of State's office. Averitas Pharma, Inc., headquartered at 360 Mount Kemble Avenue in Morristown, N.J., filed as a foreign profit corporation in the state.
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Spokane-Based Pawn Chain Registers to Do Business in Montana
1 source · daily montanan · 23:07
Pawn 1, Inc., a pawnbroker chain headquartered in Spokane, Washington, has registered as a foreign profit corporation with the Montana Secretary of State's office, according to state business records. The company's registered address is 204 N. Division St. in Spokane, and it offers services including gun sales, gunsmithing, jewelry buying, and general pawn transactions.
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California Firm Redwood Support Group Registers to Do Business in Montana
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 23:01
A California company called Redwood Support Group Inc. has registered to do business in Montana as a foreign profit corporation, according to state business records filed with the Montana Secretary of State. The company lists its address as 303 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 600, in Redwood City, California, a commercial office district near the San Francisco Bay.
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Former Shopko Building on North Montana Avenue to Be Redeveloped Into Six Retail Spaces
1 source · ktvh helena · 23:01
The long-vacant former Shopko building at 3101 N. Montana Ave. in Helena is being redeveloped into six leasable retail spaces, according to city documents. The project is valued at $1.55 million.
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Toronto Software Company Registers to Do Business in Montana, Lists Bozeman Address
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 22:19
A Toronto-based software firm has registered with the Montana Secretary of State's office as a foreign profit corporation, adding to the list of technology companies establishing a footprint in the Gallatin Valley. SmartSimple Software Ltd. lists an address at 143 Willow Peak Drive in Bozeman.
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Colorado Springs Tech Company Okika Technologies Files to Operate in Lewis and Clark County
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 21:40
A Colorado Springs technology company has registered with the Montana Secretary of State to conduct business in Lewis and Clark County. Okika Technologies Corporation, based at 545 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 101, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, filed as a Foreign Profit Corporation under file number F1459650.
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Colorado Pharmaceutical Firm Valescent Registers to Do Business in Montana
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 21:40
A Colorado-based pharmaceutical company has filed with the Montana Secretary of State to operate in Lewis and Clark County. Valescent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered at 7265 S. Revere Parkway, Suite 902, in Centennial, Colorado, registered as a Foreign Profit Corporation under file number F1458500.
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Local Seasonal Business Holiday Wreaths Supply LLC Files with State
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 21:40
A new Lewis and Clark County business has registered with the Montana Secretary of State's office. Holiday Wreaths Supply LLC filed as a Domestic Limited Liability Company, receiving file number C1470689.
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Seven New Businesses Register with State in Lewis and Clark County
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 18:51
Seven companies — ranging from a New York-based behavioral health firm to a local electrical contractor — have filed new business registrations with the Montana Secretary of State listing Lewis and Clark County as their jurisdiction, according to records posted to the state's business search portal.
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Five Companies Register with State in Lewis and Clark County
1 source · mt secretary of state business f · 18:40
Five businesses — ranging from a California-based construction firm to a Washington, D.C. nonprofit — have filed registration paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State listing Lewis and Clark County as their place of business, according to recent state records.