Electronic NL - Minot Area Chamber of Commerce
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Electronic NL - Minot Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 1 partners in progress Communicator THe MinoT AreA CHAMBer Vol. XVi, issue no. 1 oF CoMMerCe www.minotchamber.org And You! January 2011 Forums offer chance for legislative input inside the coMMunicator Page 2: Businesses join and renew Chamber support. Page 3: Cookie drive produces thousands of goodies for airmen. Page 4: Ambassadors celebrate with area businesses. Pages 5-6: Members offer updates. Page 7: Get involved in Chamber activities. The 2011 ND Legislative Session is starting soon, and the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Saturday Legislative Forums beginning Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. at the Minot Auditorium. “The forums are a way for the business community to learn about the bills being discussed at the legislature and to give input to area lawmakers,” Chamber President John MacMartin said. “Chamber members, business owners, and the community are invited so they are up to date on the latest legislative activity in Bismarck.” The format allows for those attending to submit written questions, which are given to a moderator who then addresses them to the appropriate legislator. The schedule below is subject to change. Legislative Forum Schedule Each session will begin at 9 a.m. at the Minot Auditorium January February March 15 ............................Room 201 5 ..............................Room 201 12 ............................Room 201 22 ............................Room 201 12 ............................Room 201 26 ............................Room 201 29 ............................Room 201 19 ............................Room 201 april 9 ..............................Room 201 Annual event brings TEAM MINOT together The 46th annual Sportsmen’s Feed is set for Sunday, Jan. 23, beginning at noon at Minot AFB’s Jimmy Doolittle Center. The event provides Air Force personnel and community supporters with a place to watch the NFC/AFC football playoffs, win some prizes, and eat some great food. The day will be filled with delicious food ranging from venison to duck, pheasant and turkey, along with all the trimmings. Tickets are $30 each, which gets you in the door and sponsors an airman. Your support is needed to make this event a success and to provide a fun, relaxing day for airman who may otherwise be sitting in the dorms alone. The day starts at noon with appetizers and games throughout the day, with supper around 6 p.m. Help make this day special, come for appetizers, come for dinner, or come and spend the day. If you would like to donate door prizes or order tickets, call 8526000, send a fax to 838-2488, or send an email message to [email protected]. Bloomberg Businessweek: Minot listed as best place to raise kids According to the Dec. 19 issue of the online magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Minot is the best place in North Dakota to raise kids. A small city with a hefty history, Minot sprang from nothing when a cross-country railroad stopped work for the winter in 1886. Called the Magic City, Minot is home to a zoo, an art museum, the Scandinavian Heritage Park, multiple golf courses, and a nearby Air Force base that is a significant driver of the economy. The long winters, however, are not for the faint of heart. Average temperatures in January approach zero degrees Fahrenheit. For the complete story, visit: Bloomberg Businessweek Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 2 Young Professionals recognize outstanding members and sponsors Minot area chaMber of coMMerce coMMunicator P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 [email protected] minotchamber.org Material published in the Chamber Communicator expresses the viewpoints or policies of the Communicator, the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose of this newsletter is to communicate with the membership of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce. Publisher....................................................L. John MacMartin Editor.....................................................................Carla Dolan Managing Editor..........................................Patty Hildenbrand chaMber oF coMMerce staFF L. John MacMartin, CCE ..........................................President Carla Dolan ..................................................Program Director Cheryl Wallen...............................................Finance Manager Lisa Moldenhauer .............................Administrative Assistant Carla Vannett....................................................MVD Manager Cindy Borud..........................................................MVD Clerk Phyllis Eldevik ......................................................MVD Clerk Carol kallias..........................................................MVD Clerk Allison Reiswig.....................................................MVD Clerk Dorothy Sannes .....................................................MVD Clerk Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce board MeMbers: Brekka kramer (Odney) chair .................................................................857-7205 Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st Minot Realty) chair elect ................................852-0136 Jonn knecht (Bremer Bank) Vice chair.........................................................852-3361 Pam karpenko (CleanTech) treasurer ....................839-8811 Terry Zeltinger (United Community Bank) past chair .........................................................839-3500 Robert Dick (Raymond James Financial Services) past chair .........................................................852-3090 Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) ..............................852-1211 John Coughlin (Coughlin Construction)...................852-3401 Alan Estvold (Ackerman Estvold Engineering) ......................837-8737 David Fuller (Minot State University)......................858-3000 Randy Hauck (Verendrye Electric) ...........................952-0406 Brad Haugeberg (SunPrairie Grain)..........................852-1429 Linda Johnson (Home Sweet Home)........................852-5604 Fred Lien (Lien’s Jewelry)........................................838-5151 Julie Lizotte (SRT Communications)........................858-1200 kevin Seehafer (Trinity Health) ...............................857-5000 Toni Troftgruben (Advanced Business Methods) ..........................852-4080 Tim Vallely (Vallely Sport & Marine) ......................852-1625 Dusty Wald (Magic City Beverage)..........................852-4031 page 2 The Minot Young Professionals Winter Banquet was held Dec. 9 at Space Aliens, where outstanding members and network sponsors were recognized. Outstanding members include: Tawnya Bernsdorf (MSU); Emily Huettl (Ackerman-Estvold Engineering); Rhonda Jensen (Odney); Monica Peterson (Trinity); Jessica Ackerman (Ackerman-Estvold Engineering); and Cameon Eisenzimmer (MAFB). YP would like to thank the following businesses for their Elite Sponsorship: Odney, Minot Area Chamber of Commerce, Bremer Bank, First International Bank & Trust, First Western Bank & Trust, FMI/Space Aliens, InfoTech, Minot State University, Prudential Preferred Properties, SRT Communications, Inc., Tires Plus, Town & Country Credit Union & Trinity. Elite Sponsor packages include: Designated Power Hour Month, Golf Tournament sponsorship, Unity in the Community sponsorship, six annual YP memberships, website designation with logo on all pages of www.ypminot.com, and business listing on the Elite Sponsor page. YP would also like to thank United Community Bank for their Select Sponsorship this year. Select sponsorship includes: designated quarterly membership meeting, Unity in the Community sponsorship, four annual YP memberships, and business listing on Select Sponsor page. If your company is interested in becoming a YP sponsor, please contact Shannon Pearson at [email protected]. renewals The Chamber extends a big “THANk YOU” to our members who have renewed their membership from Nov. 15 through Dec. 17, 2010. Your continued support helps your Chamber promote the business community and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter. Lynn Aas Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership Ackerman Surveying & Associates Advanced Business Methods Affinity First Federal Credit Union All America City Glass Allen Realty Co. American Legion Artistry Hairstylists & Day Spa Avitus Group B&B Northwest Pharmacy Micheal J. Berg Border States Electric Supply Bremer Brite-Way Window Cleaning, Inc. Central Machining & Pump Repair Inc. Dairy Queen West Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes Denny’s Restaurant Dirt Cheap Pawn Brokers Downtown Business & Professional Association Dufner Construction, Inc. Ebel Integrators eLendingNow Elite Studio, Inc. Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Feist Construction & Realty Firestone Store/GCR Tire Center First Command Financial Planning First International Bank & Trust Fisher Motors, Inc. Food Management Investors, Inc. Freedom Financial Group GRS/Greenberg Roofing Gaffaney’s of Minot, Inc. Gooseneck Implement Grizzly’s Grill & Saloon Hess Oil Home Sweet Home Bob Horne Independence, Inc. Integrity Viking Funds Investors Mgmt. & Marketing, Inc. Senator karen krebsbach JC Penney Johnson Eyecare P.C kenway Motel kirkwood Lending Center Dr. Curtis kumpf Lafarge Dakota, Inc. Larry Lane Lowe’s Garden, Inc. Mackley Construction Magic City Networking Mattson Construction Co. Maxson Law Office, P.C. Mayer Electric Midwest Business Consulting/SecurScreen Minot Area Council of the Arts Minot Builders Supply Minot Chrysler & Toyota Center Minot Paving Co., Inc. Minot Public School District #1 Minot Veterinary Clinic Inc. Montana Dakota Utilities Company Morgan Printing ND Port Services Nash Finch Co. Norsk Hostfest Association North Country Mercantile North Country Sportswear/School & Office Supply North Dakota Envelope Co. Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce North Dakota Living North Hill Bowl, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network OfficeMax Our Redeemer’s Christian School Premier Pulses International, Inc. PUMPCO Services PROCollect Rasmussen College Refrigeration Equipment, Inc. Riddles Jewelry Roll ‘N Pin Restaurant Roughrider Campground Roughrider Harley-Davidson-Minot Ryan Chevrolet Sammy’s Pizza Pasta & Chicken SCORE Chapter of Minot Sleep Inn & Suites St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Michael E Braun - State Farm Insurance Stevick Business Forms Super 8 Motel Swenson RV & Equipment Taco John’s Thomas Family Funeral Home Thompson Larson Funeral Home Thorsrud Supply Co., Inc. TSC Farm Home Auto Store United Community Bank of ND Vallely Sport & Marine Verendrye Electric Cooperative Westlie Motor Co. Wholesale Supply Wired January 2011 Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 3 Cookie drive provides thousands of goodies to airmen at MAFB The Minot Air Force Base Officers’ Spouses Club chaired the annual cookie drive for airmen. Cookies were donated by base personnel, as well as companies and families from Minot. The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce served as a drop-off point and received 844 dozen baked goods. At left: A member of the Officer Spouses Club collected and package baked goods. The packages were given to airmen residing in the dormitories to spread holiday cheer. (Photo courtesy of Minot Air Force Base.) Thanks to all who helped make this Christmas extra special for those serving our country. Social Security updates websites and W-2 information The newest edition of W-2 News, the Social Security electronic newsletter for employers submitting W-2 information electronically, is at www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/w2news. Employers and businesses handling payroll services for multiple customers can still register to transmit 2010 W-2 information electronically. Details are at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer. The Business Services Online (BSO) registration/log in page is at www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm. The Social Security homepage, www.socialsecurity.gov, was updated during November and now includes a direct link to Business Services at top right as shown at left. Minot Area Development Corporation produces electronic newsletter In response to a request from their investors, MADC is now producing a periodic electronic newsletter. As such, you will no longer see the traditional MADC page in the Communicator. If you would like to receive the MADC newsletter, please use the following link and follow the instructions to opt in to receive it. http://minotusa.com/mms/ page 3 Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce January 2011 Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 4 ribbon cuttings girl scouts dakota horizons • 525 31st Ave. SW • Minot 852-5611 • Fax: 838-1574 www.gsdakotahorizons.org The Ambassadors helped cut the ribbon to celebrate the open house at the Girl Scouts office deli at the Fair • 122 Main St. South • Minot • 838-0712 Owner: Trinell McPhail • [email protected] deli at the Fair offers good down-home cooking that warms the soul from cooks of the South. amtrak • 400 1st Ave. SW • Minot • The Ambassadors helped cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the remodeled rail depot. remodeling improved the passenger waiting area, provided new restrooms with handicapped accessibility, a new floor, a pressed tin ceiling, an upgraded heating and cooling system, and a renovated ticket office. gold times • 14 Central Ave. W • Minot • 837-0333 • 822-2112 Owners: Suzanne Caldwell, Blake Caldwell, Carlos Mathena Website: goldtimesnow.com Gold Times buys broken and unwanted gold, silver, platinum and palladium. This local business is here to stay. eagle awards The Eagle Award winners were recognized in December and thanked for superior customer service skills. If you would like to nominate someone for outstanding customer service, please call the Chamber at 852-6000 for a nomination form, or visit the website at minotchamber.org. A special thank you goes out to these sponsors for providing wonderful gifts for Eagle recipients: lowe’s Floral for the beautiful flower arrangements; and to homesteaders restaurant for the gift certificate. These gifts are greatly appreciated. Michael huFF SRT Communications, Inc. page 4 becky Medler Herberger’s kristin beecroFt Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce kelly sorensen Thompson Larson Funeral Home January 2011 Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 5 MeMber business brieFs Livingood promoted to general manager of Denny’s in Minot Joshua Livingood was recently promoted to general manager of Denny’s in Minot. In this role, he will oversee all store operations. Livingood has 13 years of customer service experience and has been associated with the Denny’s and Ground Joshua Livingood Round franchises since 2002, starting as a dishwasher and advancing to various training and management positions with the company. Prior to joining the franchises, he worked in customer service for the hospitality and healthcare industries. Denny’s is America’s leading family dining chain and has been providing round-theclock breakfast and casual dining for more than 50 years. Minot’s store is located at 2701 South Broadway. Latimer listed as outstanding volunteer Long-time Minot Area Chamber of Commerce volunteer Lowell Latimer was named as an honorable mention in the Fargo Forum’s special spread about volunteers over 80. Roger Reich of Minot and Susan Towle Everson both submitted information to the Forum. Latimer was included as one of eight honorable mention volunteers: Lowell Latimer, 80, of Minot Nominator Roger Reich of Minot wrote: “Lowell is the director of the Minot Public Schools Foundation, but his service to the community goes much deeper then that. He is a member of over 20 organizations and spends over 100 hours a month doing volunteer work for them. “Here’s a list of just a few of the organizations he is involved with: norsk Høstfest, Minot Area Community Foundation, Minot Area retired Teacher Association, Minot Lions, Chamber of Commerce, First Lutheran Church and many more. Lowell is one of those unsung heroes of the volunteer world. “His endless energy and winning smile make you feel special. i know many lives in Minot have been touched by Lowell and his good works. By knowing Lowell, my life and many others have page 5 been enriched. i can think of no one person more deserving to be nominated for his outstanding service.” MAC Foundation grants $45,000 The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) is wrapping up 2010 – it’s 10th anniversary as a foundation – by granting more than $45,000 into the community before year’s end. The grants will come from three funds and be awarded to the following Minot area organizations: Power of the Purse Fund: Trinity Pediatric Unit ($1,250), Bremer Community Impact Fund, Northern Council of Boy Scouts ($ 3,000), Sunnyside Elementary School ($250); and the Mike & Dorothy Dolan Fund: Souris Basin Transportation ($20,000), Burlington Recreation Commission ($10,000), YMCA ($5,000), Minot Commission On Aging ($2,500), North Dakota Elks Foundation ($860), 2nd Story – Minot Social Club ($840), Parkinson’s Support Group ($800). The announcement of these grants comes on the heels of MACF receiving its largest gift in the Foundation’s history. In October, MACF received a $3 million gift from the late Arnold I. Besserud of Minot. “This year certainly has been an exciting one for the Minot Area Community Foundation, with the celebration of our 10th anniversary and the receipt of the Foundation’s largest gift ever,” said ken kitzman, MACF president. “To issue $45,000 of grants – just in this month alone - back into the Minot area is quite a finale to this extraordinary year.” kitzman also noted MACF’s overall success for this year: “In 2010, the Foundation has issued $309,600 in grants back to the community.” Since inception, total grants have exceeded $3.5 million. Aside from the 10th anniversary and receipt of the Foundation’s largest gift, other 2010 MACF highlights include the 10-day community celebration and the donation of the Magic Smiles playground. For more information about the Minot Area Community Foundation visit, www.centerforcommunitygiving.com. Minot International Airport celebrates The Minot International Airport would like to thank the business community and the citizens of the Minot region for the continued support of your local airport. 2010 has been a wonderful year of growth with the addition of two new airlines (United and Allegiant) providing direct service to Denver and Las Vegas, and increased flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul on Delta. Thank you for choosing Minot as your airport of choice! Merry Christmas and happy new year! St. Alexius to Provide On-Site Ergonomics Assistance to ND Employers St. Alexius Medical Center has been selected as one of eighteen providers to offer on-site ergonomic assistance to North Dakota employers through the Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) Ergonomic Initiative Program. The purpose of the Ergonomic Initiative is to reduce or eliminate cumulative-type injuries at the workplace. Through the program, WSI will offer North Dakota employers resources, as well as financial assistance, to address ergonomic issues. According to WSI’s website, North Dakota has seen a steady number of ergonomic related injuries each year. Cumulative trauma injuries (including strains) have accounted for approximately 35% of all reported claims in North Dakota over the past five years. Ergonomics is the science of designing user interaction with equipment and workplaces to fit the user. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. What typically begins as minor aches or pains, if ignored, has potential to develop into costly claims. WSI is taking a proactive approaching by focusing on preventative measures, rather than post-injury, to assist employers in controlling costs. Employers can specifically request to work with St. Alexius’ Human Performance Center when contacting WSI concerning the implementation of the initiative within their own business. Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce January 2011 Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 6 MeMber business brieFs Love Without Fear Walk-a-thon Feb. 5 The Domestic Violence Prevention Foundation is sponsoring the 10th Annual “Love without Fear Walk-a-thon.” The funds raised from this event will be used to ensure that services will be provided to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in this area. The Walk-a-thon will be held Feb. 5, 2011, at the MSU Dome from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Music and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Children’s activities will also be taking place for the children of the walkers. There is a $100 sponsorship to develop a team. There will be a prize given to the team which raises the most money. Each walker will receive a “Love Without Fear” t-shirt for their participation. Please call the Domestic VIolence Crisis Center at 852-2258 for more information. American Bank Center welcomes new employee American Bank Center announces kelsey Lonning as a new part-time Teller. Lonning is currently attending Minot State University pursing a biology degree. Physician joins Trinity Health Dr. kwanghee kim, a primary care specialist board certified in Internal Medicine, has joined Trinity Health and is accepting new patients at his office at Health CenterTown & Country. A graduate of korea University College of Medicine in Seoul, Dr. kim earned both his Ph.D. and M.D. degrees, remaining there to fulfill his internship and residency. He served three years as a captain and military physician in the korean Army. He emigrated to the U.S. and completed internship and residency training at Jacobi Medical Center’s Department of Medicine, Bronx, NY. Dr. kim has published numerous articles. His honors include Outstanding Resident of the Year from korea University and Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Medical Students from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. page 6 KMOT celebrates 40th annual Ag Expo The 40th Annual kMOT Ag Expo begins Wednesday, Jan. 26 and continues through Friday, Jan. 28 at the State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. The Livestock Show will be held Thursday, Jan. 27 through Saturday, Jan. 29. There will be over 360 exhibitors covering more than 950 booths. In past years approximately 30,000 to 40,000 people have attended the annual show. The kMOT Ag Expo is the largest indoor agricultural show in the upper Midwest. Visitors can expect to see the latest in agricultural technology and equipment, along with several other exhibits that cover all areas of agriculture in Western North Dakota. The show is guaranteed to have something for everyone, along with the finest livestock in the area as well as informative seminars. KMOT Living Ag Classroom Join area 4th graders as they learn how their food gets from the farmer’s fields to the grocery store shelves. The Living Ag Classroom has enjoyed amazing success as over 15,000 students, teachers and parents learn about the food chain. By taking a tour of the Living Ag Classroom visitors learn about the production and distribution of food along with the many by-products of crops and animals that are raised in North Dakota. The classroom is located on the upper mezzanine and is open to the public with sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. SRT Communications and North Dakota Farmers Union sponsor the Living Ag Classroom. Ag Expo Classroom The kMOT Ag Expo is proud to present the kMOT Ag Expo Livestock Show. This year features 11 breed shows, a Pen of 3 Bull Show, a Pen of 3 Heifer Show, a Premiere Steer show, and a Junior Heifer show, demonstrating why the Ag Expo continues to be the fastest growing Livestock Show around. See you at the KMOT Ag Expo Parking and admission are free, and a heated shuttle bus will bring visitors from the parking lot to the front door. Stop by the kMOT/Bremer Information Booth in the State Fair Center, where the official program offers a list of exhibitors and maps, as well as seminar room schedule and livestock show schedule. Doors open daily at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information contact: Mary Rakness, Ag Expo Assistant Manager, kMOT Ag Expo, 1800 16 th St SW, Minot, ND 58701, 852-5254, Fax : 8388195, E-mail: [email protected]. business aFter hours Minot area chaMber oF coMMerce Thank you to the MAYSA Arena for sponsoring the December Business After Hours. Eighty people enjoyed great food, prizes, and a chance to celebrate the MAYSA’s 10th anniversary. Pictured from left to right are: Lori Gustafson, who won the $50 chamber bucks; Chamber Board Chair Brekka Kramer (Odney); Diana Irizarry, who took home the Park District drawing including a round of golf, day pool passes, free skating passes, and a MAYSA Arena party package; and John MacMartin, Chamber president. January 2011 Jan 11_Electronic NL 12/23/10 11:37 AM Page 7 January Su nd ay mon d ay tu eSd ay wed n eSd ay thu rSd ay f rid ay Satu rd ay 1 happynewyear! 2 3 4 yPProfessional developmentteam meeting,Noon, Marco’s 5 yPnewmember Breakfast,7 a.m., Homesteaders Restaurant 6 militaryaffairs, 7 ambassadors 8 13 yPSocialteam 14 infrastructure 15 Legislativeforum, 20 diplomats 21 Governmental 22 Legislativeforum, 27 energyCommittee, 28 agribusiness 29 Legislativeforum, Committee,Noon, MAFB yPLeadership meeting,Noon, TBD 9 10 16 17 11 eagleawards Presentation, 10 a.m., Chamber office 12 rightStart Presentation, 10 a.m., MAFB yPCommunity Linksteam meeting,Noon, Big Time Bistro 18 Boardofdirectors, 19 Junior 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn meeting,5:15 p.m., Paradiso achievement Committee, 7:30 a.m., Chamber office Committee,9 a.m., Parker Center Committee,7:30 a.m., SRT Communications, Inc. Committee,7:30 a.m., Homesteaders Restaurant affairsCommittee, 11:30 a.m., Vegas 9–11 a.m., Minot Auditorium, Room 201 9–11 a.m., Minot Auditorium, Room 201 yPPowerhour, Noon, Sleep Inn 23 Sportsmen’sfeed, 24 Noon, MAFB Jimmy Doolittle Center 30 25 26 rightStart Presentation, 10 a.m., MAFB 11:30 a.m., Vegas Committeeserves breakfast,7 a.m., ND Ag Expo 9–11 a.m., Minot Auditorium, Room 201 31 to view meeting changes or community events, log on to www.minotchamber.org