Dear Fellow Helena Residents, Those of you who have lived here for some time have probably missed this valuable resource. Folks who have moved here over the last several years will hopefully find this book to be of great value. Regardless of your longevity as a Helenite, your local business community is ready, willing and able to provide you with virtually all of the products and services you need while helping you keep your sales tax dollars here in your home town. The Helena Business Association, an organization formed for the general purpose of improving the overall business climate in Helena via three specific initiatives: 1. Promote local businesses to the Helena community. 2. Provide educational opportunities for Helena businesses. 3. Provide an environment for Helena businesses to work together and with city leaders to create opportunities for business growth and development. Additionally, many of businesses listed here are the same ones that support Helena schools, athletics, parks, churches, community service groups, charities and other non-profits. A significant percentage of what you spend in Helena stays in Helena, benefitting us all. Besides serving as an advocate for the Helena business community, the HBA is intimately involved with the planning and presentation of some of our city’s best known quality of live initiatives such as the Buck Creek Festival. The HBA is also the host organization for Sundown Cinemas “Movies in the Park�. Additionally, we also provide a forum for local, regional and state government officials and candidates to interact with the businesses and citizens of Helena. Please patronize the businesses listed herein before taking your shopping dollars out of town, particularly those who purchased advertising space in order to make this book possible. We also recommend that you strongly consider using HBA member businesses first; they are highlighted in bold print within each business category. Yours for a better Helena, The Helena Business Association www.hbahelena.com All local businesses are encouraged to join the HBA. Please visit our website for meeting times and locations, more about our organization, and a membership application. 6 hbahelena.com
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