Seats for Forklifts Helena

Seats for Forklifts Helena - The city of Helena (population 28,180) is the state capital of Montana. It serves as the county seat of Lewis and Clark County, that has a population of 63,400. The city of Helena is the main city in the Helena Metropolitan Statistical Area, that includes all of Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties.

The discovery of gold during 1864 within a gulch off the Prickly Pear valley led to the founding of a camp named "Last Chance" by the Four Georgians, a group of gold prospectors. The population rapidly grew to over 200 and in the fall of 1864 a group of local men met to build a proper township, including the layout of streets and the election of commissioners. The committee eventually chose a new name, Helena. The city of Helena has an historic downtown district with street names evoking the gold rush era, like "Last Chance Gulch", the name of the main street.

As the state capital, the City of Helena has enjoyed economic stability throughout the years. There are lots of jobs provided by state, federal and county government offices. Nearly 33% of Helena's labor force Consists of government positions. Helena is situated in a region rich in lead and silver deposits, and mining is still a significant sector with plants that process minerals located throughout the city.

Helena's daily newspaper is the Independent Record. Sports teams include Helena Bighorns Tier III Junior A hockey team and Helena Brewers minor league baseball. Helena is serviced by Helena Regional Airport.