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The history of the Grey Fox Gallery started in 1986 when Le Petite Gallery opened. Soon the name would change to the Grey Fox Gallery. The gallery has never been located anywhere but downtown Bozeman. It used to be a bowling alley, probably one of the first in Bozeman. The original owner was Eleanor Crank. Other owners have been Dean and Pat Coleman. The name changed from Le Petite (which means small in French) to the Grey Fox Gallery because they started selling larger.
    If I gave you a description of the gallery it would be interesting. Two of the most popular artists are Barbra Coppick and Robert Krogle. The least sold paintings are large paintings. The most expensive piece is by Mimi Grant. A lot of tourists come during the summer to look at the art. There are some unusual pieces at the Grey Fox by Janet Magan. She takes interesting animals and uses strange colors. There are only two employees Mary and Richard. On average 25-30 shoppers shop there every day. Some different jobs they do consist of salesman and manager of computer systems. Their busy season is summer. Sometimes they sell two paintings a day. Through the seasons, business is an off and on struggle. Every month they feature a different artist in the art walk. The Grey Fox mainly sells realistic art. The artists like the gallery because they’re easy to work with.
    Richard gave us some opinions about his gallery. The downtown construction effects the gallery in a good way because it makes the Main Street environment a better place after it is done.
    When we did our interview we asked questions and worked for Richard. One job was sorting papers. We got paper cuts. Another job was taking out boxes that had are in them. They were shapes that were cut out of wood and were painted. That was cool. Finally we looked at the art there. It was a blast to work at the Grey Fox Gallery!

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Chaparral Fine Art is a gallery located at 24 East Main Street in Bozeman, MT. Chaparral was started by Meg Sullivan and Eleanor Roche in June of 1994. It has always been in a great location where lots o people and tourists come in to look at the art. Since it is a new business no historical events have happened. The sales have gone up and there have been bigger paintings which have made the business change over the years. Other businesses that have been here are John Deere Tractor and a used clothing store.
All kinds of people shop here including Bozeman citizens who love art, tourists who are looking for souvenirs to remember MT and wealthy people who are looking for giant art. The most expensive thing they sell is an eight foot long painting that is 35,000 dollars. The most unusual thing they sell is life-size bronze dachshunds. Chaparral has two part-time workers. The jobs there are shipping and selling artwork, changing light bulbs, working on the computer, designing catalogs and talking on the phone. The majority of sales at Chaparral are oil paintings. The items that they sell the least of are water colors. 34 artists and sculptors from all around the country sell their work there.
Chaparral sells several pieces of furniture, impressionistic and wildlife paintings and sculptures. The construction on Main St. this summer was bad for business because it prevented customers from coming into the shop. Eleanor believes a good change downtown would be a good restaurant. Eleanor and Meg chose their location because it is the shady side of the street. Bozeman’s growth has been good for business because it brings in more customers. Their biggest competitor is Montana Trails. Eleanor thinks in the year 2020 Bozeman will look like Salt Lake City. The thinks the construction downtown should be more organized but she believes it did improve Main St. Eleanor said if she were a customer she would come in any day. Chaparral has many impressive pieces of art and everybody should go in to buy or look.
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    The Country Bookshelf sells great books. It started by Polly Renne in 1957 across the street from McDonalds. During the time the Country Bookshelf has been in business the first men went to the moon and Soviet Union split. The Country Bookshelf has been in its current location for 21 years. The business that were there before are the Big Bear Store, Ben Franklin Store, and Records and Budget Tapes. The Country Bookshelf has certainly gotten bigger over the years. The Country Bookshelf has over 60,000 books and gift items. The type of books they sell the most are children’s books. The ones they sell the least of are computer books. The most expensive thing they sell here is the complete Harry Potter books hard cover and in a suitcase. It costs $185. The least expensive things they sell here are gift cards. They cost $2.25. The most unusual thins they sell here are handmade bowls. All their books keep people who work here busy. There are 8 people who work here. The jobs they do include ordering books, unpacking books, shelving books and dusting book shelves. The workers are most busy at Christmas. Over 150 people shop here a day including some famous people such as Meg Ryan and Mel Gibson.
    The owner of the Country Bookshelf is Mary Jane. She has always enjoyed her downtown location. During the construction on Main Street she had fewer customers but now that the construction is done she loves the new crosswalks and upgraded lights because of the count down feature.
    Bozeman growth has affected her because there is more competition from other book stores. Her biggest competitor is Vargos because it is on the same street. She thinks in the year 2020 that Bozeman will be bigger than it is right now. Mary Jane loves all kinds of books. Her favorite type of books is children’s books. Her least favorite type of books is science fiction.
    While I was at the Country Bookshelf they put me to work. The stuff I did there included dusting the bookshelves, putting books away an on break I rested. I like the Country Bookshelf.

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Wild Joe’s was started in Feb 2006. It has always been in the same location.  It is owned by Amy. She is the only owner. There have been no major historical events since they opened. They opened a store in the library and added a bakery. Harley Davidson and Montana Motor Supply were in the location of Wild Joe’s. That was Wild Joe’s history. Wild Joe’s is a great place. They sell mostly coffee and lattes. They don’t sell that many flowering teas. The most expensive thins are tea sets. The least expensive things are shots of espresso. People who shop here love coffee. The most unusual things they sell here are fair trade items. They have 13 employees. The main jobs are barista and baker. The busiest time of year is June and July. The average number of people a day is 300. The famous people who have shopped here are Michael Keaton and Henry Winkler. They order from high ground organic fair trade coffee. That was a bit on Wild Joe’s business. The work on Main Street slowed down business. Wild Joe’s wants to see the Ellen say a theater. Wild Joe’s chose their location because of visibility. Bozeman’s growth is helpful to Wild Joe’s business. That was some opinion on Wild Joe’s. Finally I’d like to tell you about what I did for work at Wild Joe’s. I scrubbed tables and cleaned windows and put soda in a glass case.


Art came to Bozeman in 2000 with the new Visions West Gallery. The other locations of this gallery are Livingston and Denver, Colorado. The owner is Nikki Todd. She has made big changes in the business over the years. They have made it bigger. That’s the history of Visions West Gallery. Visions West Gallery sells the best art in town. The art that sells the most are Carol Hagan and Rocky Hawkins. The artist who sells the least is Floyd. The most expensive item in the whole store sells for $21,000. Isn’t their business cool? The person that I interviewed had some very good opinions. What’s your opinion about the construction? It takes away customers. They loved the new crosswalks, but they hope not to have to redo them in two years. I also asked about changes they would make and she said she didn’t like the semi trucks. They chose their location because there are a lot of people who walk by every day. I agree with her opinions don’t you? First we wrapped paintings with bubble wrap. It was very fun. We also went down stairs and played with bubble wrap. In the end we took pictures of paintings that were being shipped. Well that’s all. We had a lot of fun!

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The business of Vargos started in 1985. It used to be on Main Street & 7th Avenue and on Kagy corner. Francis Vargos is the original owner. There have been no other owners. It sells used half new books, Jazz, cd’s, pins, magnets, rare books, records and postcards. A computer store in the early days used to be in that location.
    Vargos sells mostly books and the least of pins. David the man we interviewed would like more parking space. The pins are the least expensive. Every kind of people shop there. They have at least four employees in all. Some of the different jobs are running the counter, cleaning, organizing and counting the money. Their busiest season is the winter during December – January and during the summer when the tourists come. Michael Keaton the first ever Batman walked into Vargos once.
    The work on Main St. made Vargos lose business this summer. David thinks that the new lights and crosswalks on Main St. made access for wheelchairs. He would like to see more parking space in Bozeman. The owner shoes that location because you have to be on Main St to get the best business. Bozeman’s growth affected the business competed with them. Vargos biggest competitors are Barnes & Noble and other Big Box stores.
    In the future David thinks that there’re going to be 150,000 more people and more traffic in Bozeman, Montana. A change that he would like to do is to make more room for more merchandise. David says that he thinks that the name of the store is fine her favorite thing that he sells is books.
    Our working experience was very fun. We sorted books into alphabetical order. It was fun because we saw a lot of things from World War II. And we saw a lot of rare merchandise.


    The history of The Leaf and Bean is so exciting I can’t believe I waited this long to tell you. This business started in 1977. Other places that The Leaf and Bean has been located are The Downtown Mall at the top floor of Chalet Sports and on 19th Street by The Gap. The original owner was Don Schweitzer. He also started the Pickle Barrel. Other owners are Nicole Gregory, Jo and Butch Nelson, Glen and Jessie Close, Nocole Boitteau and then Sarah Young. The business has changed by selling artwork, having live music and they used to only sell bags of coffee. As you can see this business has changed a lot over the years!
    The Leaf and Bean has changed so much over the years you can’t even imagine them all! Now the business sells artwork the least because it’s so expensive. The most expensive things are the art and ugly dolls. The least expensive thing is a mug of coffee. Mainly everyone shops here. The most unusual seller here are their ugly dolls. They have 45 employees throughout both stores. The jobs they have here are the barista, the bakers, lunch makers, and managers. Their busiest season is the summer and holidays. The average number of people that come here a day is 450 people at both stores. Famous people that have come to the Leaf and Bean are Tom Brokaw, Lyle Lovett and Michael Keaton (Batman). The people’s favorite flavor is Flathead Cherry. The more popular coffee is drip coffee. If they had to decide between black coffee and coffee with milk they would choose coffee with milk. The Leaf and Bean has a lot of business to tell us about!
    Now last but not least are the opinions of The Leaf and Bean staff. They said that the construction on Main Street made it trickier to get to the coffee shop. They think that the new crosswalks and lights are very nice. If Kate (the owner) could change anything in Bozeman she would make more parking. We asked why she picked this location, and she said because it was already there when she bought it. The growth of the store has changed by adding the second store. The competitors that they have are all the coffee shops. They also think that The Leaf and Bean will still be there in 2020. She liked the results of the construction. We asked if they thought the construction improved Main Street, and they said yes! If the staff were customers they would come here every day!
    Dani and my work experience was awesome and we can’t wait to tell you about it! Well at first we just talked and did an interview. After that we got to make steamers and get peanut butter bars to eat and drink. Then we were going to see how the cash register worked when someone asked us if we could help them put stuff away downstairs. So after that we got to run the cash register and serve people and then it was time to go! So she gave us a water bottle and sent us away!

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The history of Miss Zula’s is very interesting. Their business started in 1999. They have always been in the same location. The owners, Tim and Angela Kenyon live in Missoula. They have been owners for eight years. Many historical events have happened since the business opened. 9/11 was one of the major events that happened. Another thing was Hurricane Katrina. The war in Iraq started and the Tsunami. These events didn’t affect the business or their sales but the business changed in other ways. This small store started out just selling jewelry. Now they sell artwork, accessories, bathing supplies, clothing and household objects. That’s the history of Miss Zula’s.
    Miss Zula’s is a business on Main Street. Miss Zula’s sells the most of the Atlanta jewelry line. Their most expensive is a Betsy Johnson dress. The least expensive items are mints and lipgloss. Most people who shop there are women from the ages of eight through seventy and up. The most unique item they sell is a handmade bracelet with a river rock in the middle. The Miss Zula’s in Bozeman has only five employees that do all of these jobs: help people find what they are looking for plan events, dust, shine sweep and pick up orders. Their busiest seasons are summer and close to Christmas. They have an average of 150 people come into their shop every day. Miss Zula’s sells more than jewelry. They sell clothes, accessories, bathing products and art. This small shop has not always been in Bozeman. Their business started in Missoula.
    The opinions that they have on all stuff that ahs been going on is this. The construction on Main street affected the business’ sales. They don’t even like the brick crosswalks that were put in. The lady we interviewed, Kylie only wants to see two small changes: more small shops and restaurants. They chose the location they are in because a lot of tourists come to Main Street. Miss Zula’s employees like the growth happening in Bozeman. Some of their competitors are the Sugar Shack, Benjies and The Root. Kylie thinks that Bozeman will be like Spokane in 2020. Miss Zula’s is a nice store but that’s my opinion.
    Our work experience consisted of the tables and wiping finger prints off tables. Later on we talked about jewelry. We also figured out are birth stones. We were allowed to try on jewelry. While we were dusting we talked about different lines of jewelry. Our favorite was the Atlanta. It was really great to work with and at Miss Zula’s. It was a wonderful experience.


    We chose to do our report on Universal Athletics Service. Now we will tell you about the history of Universal Athetics. First, the business started in 1972 and is in other locations including Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming and Colorado. The original owners are Larry Aasheim and Dick Harte. Some of the major events that happened since they were opened are 9/11 and the Iraq War. Some changes that the business has gone through are that they have changed their way of selling thins. Universal shares a building with Gray Fox gallery and Bent Lens.
    Now we are going to tell you about the business. The business sells that most of under Aromor and sells the least of sandals. The mos expensive thing they sell is a treadmill and the least expencive things they sell are called Track spikes. Mostly all ages shop at Universal. The most unusual thing they sell is called Shoe goo. There are about 7 people who work at Universal in Bozeman. Some of the jobs that you can do at Universal include putting our new stock and ironing shirs. One of the busiest seasons is winter. During the day usually 75 people shop here at Universal. Universal is a famous athletic shop so a few famous people have stopped here including Michael Keaton and Henry Winkler. Some of the sports they sell for are football and baseball.
    Now we will be talking about some of the opinions of the employees. The employees said that the work on Main Streeet affects the business a lot and makes it hard for customers to get around. We also asked them about the crosswalks and how they like them. We interviewed a guy named Blake, and he liked them very much. He also would like to see better parking. Blake likes their location because it’s where all the action is. The growth of Bozeman is very good for the business. Some of their competitors include Bob Wards, Foot Locker and Fleet Feet. What Blake would like to see in 2020 is more stores for the chain of Universal Athletics. Some of the employees said the traffic on Main Street is getting better. Blake thinks the construction is better for Bozeman. “The business needs more space,” says Blake.
    We are now going to tell you about our work experience at Universal. First, we steamed shirts and pumped up balls when we started. Then it got tricky. We had to unwrap clothing and put hangers on clothing. That was our report.

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    As you know history is one of the most important part of a business. So what you are going to read about is very important. Berg law Firm started in the 1940s and used to be located on the corner of 19th and College. It used to be a bank and an insurance company. Now you guessed it! It’s a law firm. Ben Berg started Berg law Firm but there are many other owners like Mike Lill, Dan Buckley, Dick Andtolio, Gig Jollesen, Remer McElyea, Linda Wight, John Shrever and Janine Littlgeber. Here are some interesting things that have happened in our by this building. They had a parking garage installed. The first bank robbery was committed at the National bank of Gallatin Valley. The first police officer was killed while working at the scene. They killed the robber got killed in Gallatin Canyon. Now we are going to talk about the technology that has changed in the last few years like computers, fax machines and copiers. That’s the history about Berg law Firm.
    Step right up!! Spin the wheel! Tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tock! Yooouuur the lucky winner! Your get to read about Berg law Firm’s business! The service they serve and the only serves is legal service! They never really have an off season. Once Greg Lemond came in… it was the weirdest case they ever had. He had some news that someone swallowed a giant lint ball while drinking a pop! In case you are wondering what used to be in the vault, we will tell you! Yes, what used to be in the vault was money and safety deposits. Before Berg Law Firm moved into the building it looked like all empty space, no walls besides the side wall. They mostly solve cases. They have fifteen to twenty people come in a day!
    Ding, ding, ding tiiime is up! It is not time to read about their business anymore! It’s time to read about their opinions! Are you ready for their first opinion? Ok! Well… The construction on Main Street affected their business by making parking harder. When the parking garage is finished it will make it a lot easier to park. They chose to be downtown to be downtown. The growth of Bozeman will affect the business by getting more people which equals more clients. In 2020 there will be more people. Of course, they think they’re better than other law firms. There are some extraordinary things that are around like ghosts and great people. Don’t you think Berg law Firm has great opinions? Is time for the break folks… Berg Law Firm is a great business. If you have a case, they can solve it!


    History of the Bent Lens. In 1982 the Bent Lens was started and with the best glasses in town. It was started by Stan and Mickey Bone. Since they bought the store the technology has gotten better. An historical event they remember was 9/11. The Bent Lens has a cool history.
    The Bent Lens sells mostly glasses. The most expensive thing is the Hoffmen Horn frame. The least expensive things they sell are Crockies. Six people work at the Bent Lens. Some of the jobs at the Bent Lens are help pick out glasses and clean the lenses.
    The owners picked Main Street to locate because there are more tourists than there are at the mall. They thought the new lights and crosswalks give Main Street a small town feeling.
    Cole and I got to try working at the Bent Lens. It was interesting. We got to try some of the tools and clean some of the glasses. It was fun.

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    Clair and I decided to work at The Root. The Root started in 1995 by Camille. Camille started in one location and stayed with it. Camille has had The Root opened for 13 years and just had their 10 year anniversary. The business changed because summer is busiest. Fred’s Threads was also in that location. That is the history of The Root.
    This is what Clair and I found about clothes and prices. The Root sells a lot of women’s clothes. They sell the least of accessories. Their most expensive thing is $168 and their least expensive thing is $4.95. Their busiest season is summer. The average number of people a day is 50-100. That’s what they have sold and others.
    Clair and I asked about Main Street. The work on Main Street didn’t affect their business. The workers like the crosswalks. They chose their location because it was unique. Bozeman’s growth helped their business. They don’t have any competitors. That’s the workers opinions on Main Street.
    This is my work experience. The work experience say don’t work at The Root. But it was fun. Working at The Root is not me. I would not shop there. It was fun. I learned some things.


    Helly Hansen sells the most stylish clothing in town! Helly Hansen known as HH started in 1877 but the store in Bozeman started in 1987. They have always been in this location and the original owners are John and Katie Davis. There have been no other owners. One way HH has changed over the years is from carrying survival to sport wear. HH has had a very interesting history. Helly Hansen also has a lot of customers coming to shop at the coolest store ever! Although they sell lots of everything they sell the most of winter “lifas” (under layers). HH sells the least of work equipment or “highliners.” The most expensive item sold is a coat called Helly tick 02 “Elevate” which is for selling for $400 dollars! The cheapest thing sold is a Nagene cap for $2.50. Everybody shops at Helly Hansen! That is because there’s everything from stylish to sporty. Eight people work at HH and their busiest season is October through February. That’s because of winter since they sell mostly winter clothing. On average about 20-35 people shop here per day. Sometimes the pro winter sport team comes to HH because Helly Hansen does not sell any snowboards or skis even though they’re a sports store but they do sell helmets, goggles, gloves and backpacks. Who is Helly Hansen? Helly James Hansen was the founder of HH. He certainly made a good company!
    People have a lot of different opinions on the Main Street construction. The project affected HH positively and negatively. Not very many people were willing to come downtown to shop. Cristina likes the new crosswalks and “awesome” changes. A change she wants to see is the population to go down. Even though they have a good location (visibility, easy access, etc.), HH says construction is always a challenge. With Bozeman getting bigger, there is also more people buying more items. Then there are competitors. The big ones are Northern Lights, Chalet Sports, and the Round House. Christina predicts by 2010 through 2020 Bozeman will keep growing maybe by 50%. One thing Helly Hansen wants to see happen by 2020 is to have a more affordable workout center for families (maybe a YMCA). Helly Hansen is the best store in the world!
    Working at HH was very fun. First, we got to practice selling to Christina. Then we checked to see if the items sold yesterday were still in stock. Not many were, so we checked in the back room for more items to put on the shelf. Lastly, we went in the basement for items and finally watered plants. I want to work at Helly Hansen when I’m older!
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