Why Bozeman?
In recent years Bozeman has experienced double digit growth. Demand for housing and therefore building materials has increased dramatically.  Our proximity to several world class ski resorts and the virtually exploding high-end housing market in Big Sky keeps new residents, retirees, and students flocking to the area while few are leaving.   Big Sky, a resort community just 40 miles from Bozeman, has the countries newest Ski Resort, Moonlight Basin.  Big Sky (the least crowded resort in the United States) is also home to many other high end developments including the ultra exclusive Yellowstone Club.   Many of Bozeman’s residents get their first exposure to the area on a visit to Big Sky or Yellowstone National Park, located just 60 miles south.

Bozeman has a practical population of approximately 40,000 but serves a regional population that’s over 100,000.  Outdoor recreation, a moderate climate, a thriving high-tech industry, a strong university, and a rapidly growing economy make Bozeman one of the most desirable places in the Montana to live.  Our unemployment rate here in Bozeman hovers around 1.5% which means solid opportunities for your spouse or family as well.  In 2005 SKIING magazine ranked Bozeman as one of the top 5 ski towns in the United States.  Clean air, clear rivers, and great opportunities abound. 

Attracting quality employees and maintaining their job satisfaction is probably the number one reason for our success.  Simkins-Hallin Lumber is a family owned operation and we try to treat our employees well. Out of our current 150 employees, many have been here for 20 or more years and literally dozens have been here 10 or more years.  Being close to the building industry allows our employees to have some of the highest home-ownership rates in the state.  Solid benefits, fair compensation, and a friendly atmosphere make Simkins Hallin a great place to work for a few years, or for a lifetime.

In recent years many of our new-hires have relocated to Bozeman from other states and have made great homes for themselves and their families.  These folks have been welcome additions to our team of professionals and fit right in to the Simkins-Hallin family of workers.  Solid jobs, great career outlooks, good local public school systems and a great way of life have made these people converts to the Bozeman lifestyle.