Business

Vagabond Deli menu reflects freedom, world tastes

“Take chances. Abandon all the rules. Ditch the recipe. Color outside the lines.”

That sign hanging on the wall of a new restaurant in Livingston, Vagabond Deli, sums up what the establishment is about: freedom.

Vagabond Deli owners Grace Basirico and Chef Keith Kelly said they want their restaurant to reflect something of the hobo lifestyle — the flexibility to do new and different things with a menu that expresses a traveling lifestyle.

Bear Paw begins auto tours

The owners of the Bear Paw Outfitters are expanding their business with the use of stories and a 2006 silver Suburban.

Bear Paw owners Tim and Cindy Bowers have been running their outfitting business that provides horse back riding and fishing guides for the past 32 years but they recently decided to add an auto tour component to the business because they know the area so well.

New salon opens offering colorful hair and atmosphere

A diverse set of businesses have moved into the Lincoln School in the past few years and now that includes a salon.

Amy Schad Hair Studio is a new salon located on the ground floor of the building incorporating a blend of colorful furnishings as well as providing cuts and color for adults and children.

Schad said she was a stylist for a number of years before she quit to be a stay at home mom about four years ago. Now that her three children are a little older, she wanted to start working in her own space.

Yellowstone grain elevator receives grant, Neptune’s to move into space

An over $50,000 grant moves forward the Yellowstone Grain Elevator project while also securing a move to that location by Neptune’s Brewery.

Prospera Business Network granted the project $52,000 from the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund matching grant, one of the largest grants the organization has offered and will help ensure the building will be utilized.

Outdoors provision store set to open

 Among the ever-changing backdrop of downtown Livingston, a new store is opening for the outdoor adventurers.

 The store, Jumping Off Point, owned by Dan Rice is located at 108 W. Callendar St. and carries food, outdoors supplies, games and beer.

 “We wanted to make a store that is a one-stop shop for people on their way to camp,” Rice said.

Clyde Park woman launches mobile pet grooming business

From small Chihuahuas and large, fuzzy huskies, Brandy Morris will be there with her mobile pet grooming business, Blooming Tails.

Morris began grooming animals 26 years ago and until recently was working out of a typical brick and mortar location in Billings until she realized she was paying too much rent and she wanted to do something new.

After exploring different options last year, she decided to do a mobile pet grooming business with a trailer equipped with all of the pet grooming supplies needed to go anywhere.

Conley’s Books & Music moves to Shane Center

Conley’s Books & Music, once a downtown Livingston mainstay, has moved to the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts.

Co-owners Nan and James Conley bought their business over 10 years ago. Since moving, it has slimmed down its inventory to focus less on games, books and toys and more on instruments and music lessons.

“We really wanted to focus on what we do best,” James said, adding that it became too much of a hassle to maintain so much inventory.

Local Realtor wins award

A manager at a local real estate office was recognized for his training and achievements in his field.

Tom Gierhan at ERA Landmark Real Estate was awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, according to an ERA news release.

Neptune’s Brewery is now offering delivery service

Neptune’s Brewery, Livingston’s first brewery, is now offering delivery in addition to its regular restaurant services.

The brewery began making deliveries Sunday, offering all the food on the menu to customers throughout Livingston. Co-owner Lauren Silano said the idea came about because the business slows down some during the winter, and with people wanting to stay home, it seemed easier to bring the food to them.

“There aren’t a lot of delivery options around here, so I thought people would like it,” Lauren said.

Healing Horizons Therapeutic Massage opens doors

A new massage therapist has opened her doors in the past couple of months to offer healing and some relaxation.

Healing Horizons Therapeutic Massage is owned by Anne Marie McGowan, who started her practice on the East Coast and has worked her way through the country learning different skills along the way.

“Some of the treatments someone may offer will be completely different than the way I was taught,” McGowan said at her business last week. “It’s all about finding what works for them.”