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We carry several styles of hitches for any vehicle from ball hitches to trailer hitches. Get yours today!

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COFFEE DINNER HOURS MON THRU SAT – 5 TO CL Lunches daily starting at 11AM SUNDAY ONLY Breakfast: 8–1PM Lunch: 11AM–2PM Dinner: 2PM–9PM

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This means the right coverage at the lowest possible price by a Montana agency that is built on customer service, second to none. We are committed to finding the best insurance coverage at the lowest rate for you!

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ierce was founded in Billings, Montana, in 1924. You can now find eight Pierce Flooring locations statewide in Missoula, Billings,

Great Falls, Bozeman and, most recently, here in Helena. All stores have great selections on commercial and residential tile, hardwood, carpet, and laminate flooring. Because of their multiple locations, Pierce is now the 35th largest flooring retailer in the United States.

The company’s missions are simple: “To offer opportunities and value as the collective goal of the company” and “To provide a happy experience and treat people well.” These missions are evident when you talk to the employees at any of their statewide locations.

Seth Bredding, store manager of the Helena location, was brought on over a year ago. Bredding is a Montana native, born in Shawmut.

He has an extensive background in sales and marketing, as well as construction. He sees the Pierce way of doing business as something really special. Not only does he see that Pierce gives directly back to

efforts in the flooring industry.” In fact, Pierce Flooring is proud to

the community in many ways, but he also feels like part of a family.

announce that they recently received the Eco Star Award for their

“The no one works for us, they work with us attitude really shows in all

carpet recycling program. They are the only one in this region to

that the company does,” says Bredding.

receive this award.

The large selection of products at Pierce Flooring ranges from

The Pierce family of businesses statewide is not limited to the

some exclusive items, including eco-timber, Arizona Tile and Chelsea

flooring stores. Pierce Flooring is also affiliated with Pierce RV,

Plank Flooring, as well as green alternative options like bamboo

Pierce Homes, Pierce Leasing and Pierce Financial. By expanding

flooring and marmoleum. Alternative options and green products are

into several industries, they have created hundreds of jobs across

ever-expanding at Pierce. Bredding says, “As a company we are very

Montana and continue to be a prosperous member of the Helena

interested in providing alternative products and increase recycling

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why be local?

As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd.

This publication was created with the idea that there is power in numbers. If we work together as small, local businesses, we can all afford a high-quality, alternative advertising option that is both created and distributed by local businesses.

Be Local/Shop Local is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of our community. Make a difference. Shop local.

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We have a proven track record as a leader in business in Montana for over 80 years.

That longevity is based on the way we have treated our customers historically. We are proud to continue that tradition.

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