US EditionHistoric Virginia City Theater Closes After Failed Lease Negotiations with State
Fourteen Virginia City businesses face a 15% lease hike on state-owned historic properties, prompting closures and legal actions to seek fair contract negotiations.
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Historic Virginia City theater closes after failed lease negotiations with state
Two historic Virginia City businesses have closed their doors after failing to reach agreements with the state over significant lease increases for operating in state-owned historic properties.Bill Koch, who has operated theater productions in Virginia City's historic opera house for the past 14 seasons, announced the closure on Jan. 11 after negotiations with the State of Montana failed.Koch's connection to Virginia City's arts scene began when…
Virginia City businesses fight state lease increases in court
Business owners in Virginia City are taking legal action against the state after receiving updated contracts with significant lease increases for historic properties, with some choosing to close rather than accept the new terms.Jason Lange, a trained chef and longtime business owner operating the Wells Fargo Steakhouse, said the uncertainty is affecting everyone. The steakhouse is part of historic properties managed by the Montana Heritage Commi…
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