Chamber of Commerce New Board Members

Official Publication of Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce

Page 2Messages From Your2008 Board Chair

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Page 6 & 7A Month In Pictures

Page 8 & 9Business Briefs

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Page 11January Business AfterHours

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Vol 4 Issue 1 January 2008

6th Annual State of the CityAddress...................Page 4

Chamber of CommerceNew Board MembersThe Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce and welcome our newestadditions to the 2008 Board of Directors.

Elected to Three Year Terms:

Appointed to One Year Terms:

Curt KreunGF City Council

Thane BerghAmericanFederal Bank

Andy ByronUnited ValleyBank

Kent HansonNorthlandCommunity &Technical College

Scott RocheA.G. Edwards

Steve SwansonAdvancedEngineering &EnvironmentalServices

Dave BeehlerEcolab

Jeff JaspersonCanadInns

Linda PierceCrary Homes &Real Estate

Jim RichterEGF EDHA

Chris SemrauRalphEngelstadArena

Dr. GregWeisensteinUND

OfficersChair: Jerry Youngberg

First Realty of GFFChair-Elect: Rick Duquette

City of Grand ForksPast Chair: Kristi Hall-Jiran

CVICSecretary: Barb Schultz

Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. Curt Kreun

GF City CouncilScott RocheA.G. Edwards

DirectorsRich Becker - BacTee Systems/Becker

Marketing

Dave Beehler- Ecolab

Pat Berger - United Way of GF/EGF

Thane Bergh - American Federal Bank

Andy Byron - United Valley Bank

Kent Hanson - NCTC

Jeff Jasperson- Canad Inns

Steve Johnson - GF Regional Airport

Monica Musich - Valley Dairy Stores

Linda Pierce -Crary Homes & Real Estate

Jim Richter - EGF EDHA

Chris Semrau - Ralph Engelstad Arena

Steve Swanson - AE2S

Vance Taylor - ND Mill & Elevator

Klaus Thiessen - GF Regional EDC

Greg Weisenstein - UND

Sr. Military Advisor to the BoardColonel Diane Hull - GFAFB

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Rising to Meet New Challengesand Opportunities

-Jerry Youngberg

2007 certainly provided THE CHAMBER with challenges. But withevery challenge there are exciting opportunities.

Are we going to take advantage of these opportunities to move THECHAMBER and the community to an even better place to do business,raise a family, educate our children, provide for the less fortunate, grow

old and enjoy every day of our life?I am certain that we will with your involvement andcommitment to that end.

When I speak of the community I want to emphasize, and you will hear it often, that I amspeaking of “THE FORKS”; “THE GRAND CITIES”; “EAST GRAND FORKS-GRANDFORKS”; “GRAND FORKS-EAST GRAND FORKS”; or any other term that encompassesthe business and residential areas on both sides of the Red River at the place where the Red LakeRiver joins the Red River.

We are one community even though we have 2 city governments, 2 county governments, 2,3 or4 school systems, 2 or 3 park systems, 2 states, 1 metropolitan planning organization, 2 or morepost high school education organizations and a multitude of both separate and combinedvoluntary and civil organizations providing services that add to the quality of life in thiscommunity.

We are “RISING TO MEET THE CHALLENGES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES”. You notonly see it as you look at the skyline, but also as you see the changes in the communityboundary lines, the new housing developments of single family homes, townhomes, condos andapartments; the growth of individual businesses, and the number of new businesses andbusinesses looking for employees.

THE CHAMBER was given its direction at the annual planning summit in October:

*To become more involved in influencing the governmental decision making process.*To develop more strategic partnerships with other organizations and entities that are mutuallybeneficial.*To find and develop needed services for members that are financially viable.*To become financially stronger.*To focus on both membership retention and growth.*To increase the value of the membership to the business community.*To continue development of “THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION”.*To continue work on a facility presence in East Grand Forks.

The specific goals of your chair are:*Hiring a new CEO/President.*Hiring a new membership director.*1008 members by the end of 2008.*An active and functioning Government Affairs Committee.*Collaborate with other organizations in the community to develop a 5 or 10 year plan for thecommunity.*Hold a mini planning session after a new CEO is on staff.*Continue moving the Board of Directors to become a policy board.

A simple THANK YOU is not adequate, but I know of no other way to express our gratitude toKristi Hall-Jiran for her leadership, dedication and tireless devotion to THE CHAMBER thispast year as Board Chair. The organization and communication she provided throughout theyear has set a standard that will be very difficult to match.

A sincere THANK YOU for the opportunity you have given me to be THE CHAMBER’sBoard Chair for 2008.

An expectation that each of you will have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. And that will happen if youremember that……. “HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE”.

Save the DateThe Regional ATHENA

AwardsThursday, April 3, 2008Rydell GM Auto Center

Social-5:30pm Program-6:15pm

New this year to the program,the ATHENA Young Professional

Award.For nomination and sponsorship

information please contactCorrina at

[email protected] deadline is March

16th, 2008.

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Lisa SwansonMarketing/Program DirectorInterim Chamber Manager

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Nicole SpoorFinance Director

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Corrina SachnoProgram Coordinator

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Kacey FerryAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist

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Mission Statement

“The Chamber of Commercecreates an environment

that encourages businesssuccess while enhancing the quality of life in our region.”

202 N. 3rd StreetGrand Forks, ND 58203

PO Box 315East Grand Forks, MN 56721

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5-Star Collision & Glass CenterAAA Quality CleanersAatrix SoftwareAce HardwareACME Electric Tool CribAdvance Chiropractic ClinicAdvance Electric, Inc.Advanced Business MethodsAgri ValleyAlerus FinancialAltru Health FoundationAltru Health SystemAltru Home ServicesAnmazon.comAmerica’s Best Value InnAmerican Tire Service, Inc.American Tire SouthAmericinnAmeriPrideAmeriprise FinancialAmeriprise Financial - Debbie AlbertAmundson Family Funeral HomeAnderson Steel Erection & Crane ServiceAnderson, J.A. D.D.S.Arts & Crafts CouncilAxis Clinic, P.C.B & M Masonry, Inc.Bank ForwardBergstrom Electric, Inc.Best Buy Co., Inc.BetaseedBlue Cross/Blue Shield of NDBlue Stone PhotographyBrady, Martz & Associates, P.C.Brekke Tours & TravelBremer BankBritton Transport, Inc.Brown CorporationsBusiness EssentialsC F IndustriesC’Mon InnC.L. Linfoot CompanyCancer Center of NDCaribou CoffeeCentral Michigan UniversityCEO PraxisChoice Financial GroupCitizens Community Credit UnionCole Paper CompanyComeau Electric, Inc.Comfort InnCommunity Bank of the RR Valley-SouthCommunity Bank of the RR Valley- NorthCommunity Bank of the RR Valley - Col. RoadCommunity Bank of the RR Valley - EGFConstruction EngineersCook Sign Co.CPS, Ltd.Crary Homes & Real EstateCrary Homes & Real Estate - Chris HornCrary Homes & Real Estate - Linda PierceCrary Homes & Real Estate - Shawn Horn

Thanks for renewing your membership in The Chamber! Renewals listed arefrom Nov. 26th to Dec. 26th, 2007.

Member Renewals

Custom Aire, Inc.D.J. Burris Quality Carpet CleaningDak-Minn Blood BankDakota Food EquipmentDakota Harvest BakersDaydreams SpecialitiesDeaton’s Mailing Systems, Inc.Development Homes, Inc.Dr. Maxine RasmussenDrees, Riskey & Vallager, Ltd.Dusterhoft Oil, Inc.East Grand FloralEcolab, Inc.Economy Plumbing, Inc.Edgewood Development Group, LLCEdwardJones - Mark LarsenEdwardJones - Neil RobinsonEGF Education AssociationEGF Rod & Gun ClubErlandson, Steve D.D.S.Farm Credit ServicesFarmers Insurance Group - GeorgeWogamanFert-L-LawnFirst State BankFirstLink Volunteer CenterFloan Sanders, Inc.Florian & Sons ExcavatingForks Lath & PlasterForum Communications PrintingForx RadiatorFrandsen Bank & TrustG.W. & Sons Construction, Inc.G.W. Sondreal Construction Inc.Garden HutGarden Valley Telephone CompanyGCR Tire Center - Thief RiverGF ABstract & Title CompanyGF Clinic PharmacyGF County AgenciesGF County Historical SocietyGF Foundation for Education, Inc.GF Region Economic Development Corp.GF Regional Airport AuthorityGF Welding & Machine Co.GFK Flight SupportGirl Scouts - Dakota HorizonsGlobal Safety NetworkGolden CorralGOLDMARKGood Samaritan VillageGrand Forks Builders and Traders ExchangeGrand Forks Country Club Pro ShopGreat Clips for HairGreater Grand Forks Fair & Exhibition Inc.Greenberg Realty, Inc.Greenberg Realty - Lynn KvidtGreenberg Roofing & Sheet MetalGrizzly’s Grill & SaloonH & R Block (32nd Ave. S.)H & R Block ( DeMers Ave.)Hanson-Maves Co. (Bekins)

Happy Harry’s Bottle ShopsHardware HankHarmon Glass DoctorHeritage Highland IHeritage Highland IIHeyer Engineering P.C.HOAK MediaHoliday Inn ExpressHometown Management Inc.House of VacuumsII.C.S., Inc.IES North PlainsIndependent School district #595InvisiMaxJ&G LandscapingJ&R Sewing CenterJack’s Shoes - GFJeff’s LandscapingJenny Craig Weight Loss CentreJLG ArchitectsJob Service North DakotaKeith’s Lock & Key ShopKelly ServicesKentucky Fried ChickenKidwell’s Signature Cleaning, Inc.Kochevar, RonKVRR - TVL&M Meats & SausageLakes & Prairies child Care Resources &ReferralLander, Barb

Wednesday, February 13, 200811:30am - 1:00pm

Alerus CenterTickets: $15/Chamber Members

$25/Non members(Includes Lunch)

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Sign-A-Rama2650 32nd Ave. S., Ste. AGrand Forks, ND 58201701-738-0098www.sarvalley.comSign-A-Rama is a full-service visualmarketing solutions provider offering arange of products from indoor andoutdoor signs to trade show displays,banners, vehicle graphics, wide formatdigital printing and more.

River Cinema 12211 DeMers Ave.PO Box 586East Grand Forks, MN 56721218-399-9000www.rivercinema12.com

Welcome New MembersComfort Keepers212 S. 4th St., Ste. 107Grand Forks, ND 58201701-738-0006www.comfortkeepers.comComfort Keepers touches livesaround Grand Forks and is thecomforting solution for your lovedone’s in-home care. Comfort Keep-ers offers personal care, homemak-ing, laundry, errands and more.

RML Trading, LLC.1200 N. 47th St., Ste. BPO Box 12279Grand Forks, ND 58208-2279701-775-1008www.rmltradingllc.com

Please Join Us

6th Annual State of the City Address& Luncheon

Don’t Miss Mayor Brown’s 6th Annual State of the City Address.Mayor Brown will present our accomplishments and his vision for the

community for 2008 and beyond.Tickets are $15/person. Limited seating available, sign up soon.

To register, contact The Chamber at 772-7271, [email protected] oronline at www.gochamber.org. Deadline to register is February 7th.

Registrations not cancelled 3 business days prior to event will be billed.

Business Partners:AE2S ~ Alltel Business Solutions ~ American Federal Bank ~ IndustrialContract Services ~ Newman Outdoor Advertising ~ Nodak Electric ~University of Minnesota, Crookston ~ Vicki Ericson, State Farm Agent

Corporate Sponsors:

Ambassor Calls

Comfort KeepersThe Ambassadors were on hand for aribbon cutting for new Chamber member,Comfor Keepers.

River Cinema 12The Ambassadors took part in RiverCinema’s open house to celebrate theopening of their new theater in EGF.

Rehabilitation & Consulting ServicesThe Ambassadors assisted Jan Haas,from Rehabilitation & Consulting Servicesin a ribbon cutting.

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Leisureland RVLM Glasfiber, Inc.Lunseth Plumbing & HeatingLutheran Social Services of North DakotaMcDonald’s Gateway DriveMcDonald’s - S. WashingtonMcKinnon CompanyMed Park Credit UnionMeritCare ClinicMidwest Coca-Cola of Grand ForksMidwest Refrigeration, Inc.Mikkelson Consolidated, L.L.P.Millennium Systems TechnologyMinnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.Morell’s Distributing, Inc.Mutch Oil Co. of Grand Forks, Inc.ND Assn. for the DisabledND Eye ClinicND Mill & ElevatorNew Vision FiberglassNord, John, D.D.S.North Dakota University SystemNortheastern Dakota Area H.R. Assn.Northland Community & Technical CollegeNorthland Community & Technical CollegeFoundationNorthland Custom Woodworking, Inc.Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkNorthwood Park TownhomesO’Connell, James. D.D.S.Obermiller Nelson EngineeringOpticare - Forks Vision ClinicOptions: Interstae Resource Center ForIndependent LivingPanther, Robert, DDS MSParkwood PlacePetcetera Animal ClinicPizza HutPolar CommunicationsPolk County DACPoppler’s Music StorePorta-Mix Concrete, Inc.PRACS Institute, LTD.Prairie PublicPraxair Distribution, Inc.Premium Waters, Inc.Priority Title, LLCPS DoorsQuentin Burdick Job CorpQwest CorporationR & R Contracting, Inc.Red River AutoRed River Farm NetworkRed River Regional Council/Small BusinessDevelopmentReimer Welding Inc.Rent-A-CenterRitchie Bros. AuctioneersRiverfork Federal Credit UnionRiverside Christian SchoolRobert Vogel Law Office PCRogers ConstructionRyan Potato CompanySaint Michael’s ChurchSalvation Army, TheSanders 1907Scheels All Sports

Scott’s Express, Inc.Scott’s Music Stores, Inc.Settle InnSimmonsFlintSkip’s Budget DrugSouthern Estates, LLPSpare Husband, Inc.Spare Wife, Inc.Spirit Lake Casino and ResortSt. Anne’s Guest HomeStadem, Paul D.D.S.Stamart Truck StopState Farm Insurance - Kevin Kouba

2008 WORLD MEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPBROKEN BROOM BREAKFAST TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 7:30 AM

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED.Broken Broom Breakfast: Countdown to 2008 World Men’s Curling Championship. Join us at the Ralph Engelstad Arena for a complementary breakfast as we start the countdown to the 2008 World Men’s Curling Championship in April. Learn about curling, why the event is important to our community and how you can get involved. Event packages and vouchers for employee complementary tickets will be given away. Must be present to win.

RSVP WITH NAME, E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO SARA AT 777.6635 OR [email protected]. WWW.WORLDMENSCURLING2008.COM

Stay & Play Pet ResortSteamatic total Cleaning & RestorationStone’s Mobile Radio, Inc.Taco John’sTexas RoadhouseThe ExponentThe UPS StoreThompsons USA LimitedToshiba Business SystemsToucan International MarketTri Valley Child Care Resource & ReferralWolfe-Sholes, Donna - RealtorXcel Energy

Renewals Continued...

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Top Right: Karl Bollingberg, Alerus Financial and KeithJenkins, East Grand Station, spent the morning cookingbreakfast for Chamber Members at EggsTravaganza.

Top Left: Angela Cary, WDAZ, and Jerry Youngberg, 1st Realtyof GGF, handed out certificates to Leadership 2007Graduates.

Left: John Onken, Forks Equipment, gave away one of thedoor prizes at their December Business After Hours.

Bottom: Several people stopped by the join the holiday fun atThe Chamber’s Holiday Open House.

Top: Kidwell Signature Cleaning started the day off witha great breakfast at EggsTravaganza held at the BlueMoose.

Top Right: Oddly enough, rubber chickens were a greatand funny part of Leadership 2007 Graduation.

Bottom Right: Klaus Thiessen, GF EDC, Jerry Youngberg,1st Realty of GGF and Dave DeVos, Farm Credit Services,served breakfast to nearly 300 people atEggsTravaganza.

Bottom: Forks Equipment had great food, drinks, doorprizes and networking at their Business After Hours.

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Altru Welcomes Dr. AttilaDalmi, HospitalistDr. Attila Dalmi, hospitalist, returns toAltru Health System in December. Hereceived his medical degree at the Univer-sity School of Medicine, Debrecen inDebrecen, Hungary. Dr. Dalmi completed

his residency training ininternal medicine atEnglewood Hospital andMedical Center in NewJersey. Dr. Dalmi isexcited to return to Altruand work with itsfriendly patients andstaff.

Hospital medicine is a specialty organizedaround a site of care (the hospital) ratherthan an organ (like cardiology), a disease(like oncology) or a patient’s age (likepediatrics). However, unlike medicalspecialists in the emergency departmentor critical care units, hospitalists helpmanage patients through the continuumof hospital care. Dedicated to offering thebest care possible, Altru’s hospitalistsworks closely with the comprehensivenetwork of over 50 different specialties.So, no matter how complex your situation,our providers help you receive the level ofcare you need.

Avant Hair and SkincareStudio Welcomes NewEmployeesAvant Hair and Skincare Studio welcomesRachael Wilmot, Cosmetologist. Rachaelworked at M.J. Capelli the past 4 years,

since graduating fromJosef’s (Fargo) in 2002.Rachael has attendedmultiple training classesand excels in hair colorand cutting. She hasreceived awards for heroutstanding growth andprogress in the Fargoarea, and in addition

received The Horizon Awards in 2003 forUp and Coming Stylist of the Year. We arevery pleased to have such a motivated,professional and experienced stylist joinour staff. Rachael sees clients at the Avanton Gateway.

Avant Hair and Skincare Studio welcomesJessica Kahl, Esthetician. Jessica comesto us from The Aveda Institute, where shegraduated in 2006. She also previouslyworked at The Serenity Salon in Bismarck,

ND as Salon Coordinator. Jessica isextremely knowledgeable in the AvedaSkincare Products & Make-up and hasextensive training in The Aveda Facials

and Body Waxing. Weare very pleased tohave Jessica join ourstaff, her expertise ofthe Aveda Products andServices is a real plusfor all our clients.Jessica sees clients atthe Avant on Gateway.

Avant Hair and Skincare Studio welcomesChristine Rolfshus, Cosmetologist.Christine comes to us from The AvedaInstitute, where she graduated in 2006. Inaddition Christine has worked for

Nordstrom’s andMacy’s in the Minne-apolis area as a BeautyConsultant. AvedaColour is Christine’sspecialty, and sheenjoys helping men andwomen find the colorand look that is justright for them. Christine

also has excellent cutting and stylingskills, and her knowledge of Aveda Colourand Products is a real plus for all herclients. Christine sees clients at theDowntown Avant.

Alerus Financial AnnouncesNew Employees andPromotionsAlerus Financial is proud to announce theaddition of Scott M. Harter as supplymanagement specialist at its Banksouthlocation, 2300 Columbia Road, GrandForks.

Harter is responsible forordering, receiving,recording, storing,issuing and deliveringsupplies, office equip-ment, and other items toall area of the company.

Harter moved to GrandForks in 1998 when he

belonged to the United States Air Force,where he worked in supply and inventorymanagement. He will graduate with aBachelor of Science in psychology fromPark University in December of this year.He and his wife, Tamara, live in GrandForks with their daughter, Lyndsey.

Alerus Financial welcomes Kristin Muiras administrative services specialist in therecords department at its Banksouthlocation on Columbia Road in GrandForks.

Muir is responsible forassisting the RetailBank, RelationshipManagers, ProductManagers, ProductSpecialists, Underwrit-ers, and Operations insupport of new andexisting accounts.

Prior to joining Alerus, Muir worked for 6½ years at AGSCO, Inc. She worked as acustomer service manager and creditoperations specialist, where she providedstorefront assistance, customer service,management of accounts receivable,generated loan documents, set up newlines of credit, and oversaw the dailypostings of advances and payments. Shelives in Larimore with her two children,Lank and Kasenna.

Alerus Financial is proud to announce theaddition of Heather Lund to customerservice supervisor at its Corporate Centerlocation, 401 DeMers Avenue, GrandForks.

Lund is responsible fordemonstrating andleading day-to-daytransactional activities.She maintains in-depthknowledge of all tellerprocesses and proce-dures to includesecurity.

Lund recently moved to Grand Forks fromSt. Louis, Missouri. She was formerly anearly childhood teacher and small busi-ness owner. Lund holds a Masters inEducation with an emphasis in reading.She and her husband, Dan, are expectingtheir first child in February.

Alerus Financial is proud to announce thepromotion of Terry Guenther as seniorauditor at its Banksouth location onColumbia Road.

Guenther is responsible for the develop-ment, scheduling, and execution ofinternal audits for Alerus Financialprimarily related to the Banking divisionincluding loan, deposit, commercialservices, and communicating findings tothe appropriate people.

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Guenther has worked forAlerus for 26 ½ years.She has worked in avariety of positions atAlerus including itemsprocessing, teller, tellertrainer, audit, personalbanker, branch manager,customer service

manager, call center team lead, recordscenter team lead, and loan operationsmanager. She and her husband, Kenneth,live in Walsh County, North Dakota.

EAPC Welcomes Soleim andBakkenGreg Soleim has joined EAPC as its chieffinancial officer. Soleim spent the pastseven years working at LM Glasfiber as

their controller. Prior tohis employment there, hewas an accountant forDrees, Riskey &Vallager. Soleim earnedhis bachelor of accoun-tancy at the Universityof North Dakota wherehe is currently pursuinghis MBA.

Lori Bakken has joined EAPC as itsmarketing coordinator. Bakken previouslywas marketing manager for Amazon.com’stools and hardware business. Prior to herwork at Amazon, she was the marketing

coordinator at AcmeElectric and a graphicsdesigner at USFoodservice. Bakkenearned a bachelor’sdegree in mass commu-nications at MinnesotaState University,Moorhead in 1991.

Altru Employees ReceiveCertificationMarsha Waind and Jill Wilson, certifiedlymphedema therapists with Altru’sOutreach Therapy Services, recentlyattended a workshop and earned theircertification in Advanced Elverex fittings.Elverex garments are a Jobst compressiongarment made for those with lymphedema.The garments are custom fit and suppliedthrough the Prosthetics and Orthoticsdepartment at Altru Rehabilitation Center.

Both Marsha and Jill are occupationaltherapists with Altru’s Outreach TherapyServices. Altru’s Outreach Therapyprovides comprehensive rehabilitation

services for children and adults from 24communities throughout northeasternNorth Dakota and northwestern Minne-sota.

Oehlke Joins ND ChamberStaffThe North Dakota Chamber of Commercehas hired Jeb Oehlke as vice president ofgovernmental affairs. He will provideleadership in developing and presentingthe Chamber’s policies to state andfederal government entities.

Oehlke’s legislative andlegal experienceincludes serving asstaff assistant to theSenate Majority Leaderfor the 2007 NorthDakota LegislativeAssembly and as legalclerk for the Brodenand Goulding law

offices in Devils Lake, N.D. His govern-ment involvement began with a NorthDakota Legislative Council internshipduring the 2003 assembly.

Oehlke earned his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of North Dakota School ofLaw in 2004. He also has a bachelor’sdegree from North Dakota State Univer-sity in human development and educa-tion.

Dakota Science Center EarnsAwardThe Dakota Science Center has beenawarded the Community Partner Awardby the UND Center for CommunityEngagement. The award recognizes anonprofit organization that has demon-strated an exemplary relationship withand support of one or more UND aca-demic programs faculty, and students.The 2007 award was given to the DakotaScience Center for its collaboration withUND faculty and students on science-related learning projects, two summerscience camps and other science relatedprojects. Supporters of the DakotaScience Center’s nomination noted thatthe Dakota Science Center has inspiredparents and children in acquiring aninterest in the field of science.

JLG Announces NewEmployeesJLG Architects is pleased to announcethe addition of several new employees.

Ben Bernier, Student Intern, comes to JLGArchitects while earning his Bachelor andMaster of Architecture at North DakotaState University. Prior to JLG, Ben workedfor Schoen Associates the Grand ForksHerald, and the Blue Line Gaming Club. Healso was employed as a Corrections Officerwith Grand Forks County Corrections, afterreceiving his Bachelors Degree in CriminalJustice from UND.

Heidi Brenna, Project Manager, returns toJLG Architects after working for SchoenAssociates . Heidi received her Bachelorof Architecture and Bachelor of Environ-mental Design from NDSU.

Thomas Campbell II, Student Intern,hasjoined JLG Architects while pursuing hisBachelor of Architecture degree at DrexelUniversity in Philadelphia, PA. Prior tojoining JLG, Tom worked for Tri-CampbellFarms and Choice Financial Group, wherehe was a Customer Service Representativeand the Choice Financial Junior BankBoard Secretary.

Susan Gaddie, Project Interior Designer,returns to JLG Architects after earning herBachelor of Science in Interior Design fromNDSU. Prior to JLG, Susan worked forVarsity Mart and Home Depot in Fargo,North Dakota.

Michael McLean, Project Designer, joinsJLG Architects after receiving his Masterof Architecture from NDSU. Mike iscurrently working on The Current Apart-ments in Grand Forks, ND; Coe CollegeMaster plan in Cedar Rapids, IA; and UNDPetroleum Lab Addition in Grand Forks,ND

Neil Reardon, Project Designer, joins JLGArchitects after earning a Masters degreein Architecture from NDSU, where he alsoreceived his Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Design. Prior to JLGArchitects, Neil interned for Foss Architec-ture & Interiors and was a carpenter forCertiRestore.

Nicole Washburn, Project Manager,comes to JLG Architects with extensivemulti-family and mixed-use housingexperience in the Minneapolis area. Priorto JLG, Nicole worked for Durrant andElness Swenson Graham Architects. Nicolegraduated from NDSU with Bachelor ofArchitecture and a Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Design degrees.

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Certificates of Origin SignedBy The Chamber In 2007:

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Member Referrals Made ByThe Chamber In 2007:

928

New Resident PacketsDistributed By The Chamber

In 2007:

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www.gochamber.org lists all our Chambermembers and people are finding you there!Some of the categories visited and number ofviews received from November 27th toDecember 31st were:

Abstractor/Architects/Engineers 2062Hotels & Motels 977Restaurants 952Realtors 929Non Profit Org. 867Financial Institutions 860Contractors & Construc. 787Finance & Investment 692Automotive Sales & Serv. 686Advertising Services 683Attorneys 671

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A Chamber & SCORE Brown Bag Seminar

Tuesday January 22nd, 200811:30am - 1:00pm

The Chamber$15/person (Includes Lunch) or

$25/person (nonmember)

To register, contact The Chamber at 772-7271or [email protected].

Reservation deadline is January 21st.Seating is limited, sign up soon.

Reservations not cancelled 3 business days prior to theevent will be billed.

Marketing your business is a never-ending chal-lenge of trying to find the right combination of theFive P’s – Product, Price, Place, Promotion, and

People. Countless hours are spent in researchingprimary and secondary data bases, drawing upformulated marketing plans, looking for “goodnumbers” in picking the right media mix, and

keeping a wary eye on marketing costs. Too oftenthis results in a conservative approach to market-ing that may be moderately successful but leaves

you, the business owner, yearning for more.

This Brown Bag program will take a look at somedifferent twists on marketing employed by busi-

nesses to gain awareness in their marketplace byusing the “3C-T” approach – Clarity, Cleverness,

Common sense, and Tracking.

This brown bag is presented by:Craig Silvernagel, Entrepreneurship Director,

University of North Dakota

Marketing on the EdgeOddball Techniques to Gain Awareness


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H&R Block invites all Chamber Members and employees to their exciting Business After Hours tobe held at Eagles Crest. Stop in...enjoy the fun and find out more about what H&R Block can dofor you. You might even win $700 in our progressive cash drawing! We’ll draw the name of one

Chamber Member business. If someone from that organization is present, they win!!

Business After Hours is a great time to network, catch up with friends, coworkers and clients in a funand casual way. Spread the word and plan to attend the H&R Block Business After Hours.

Hosted by:

Thursday January 17th, 20084:45pm - 7:00pm

Hosted by H & R BlockTo be held at Eagles Crest

Free AdmissionComplimentary Hors d’oeuvres ~ Cash Bar ~ Door Prizes~ Progressive cash drawing is at $700! ~ Two FREE Tax

Preperations Given Away ~ NO RSVP Needed

UND Spring Career FairThe UND Spring Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, Febru-ary 13 from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm in the Hyslop Multipurpose Gym.

The Career Fair is presented by UND Career Services and isdesigned to help students learn more about professional careeroptions. The Career Fair will include hundreds of businessesfrom across the country looking for future employees. Studentsshould dress professionally and bring copies of their resume.Students and employers can register for the fair at UND CareerServices in McCannel Hall, Room 280 or online atwww.career.und.edu. If you have any questions or commentsplease feel free to contact Career Services at (701) 777.3904.

American Cancer Society Partners with FargoMarathonSince 1996, the American Cancer Society Charity Runner programhas enabled thousands of athletes to dedicate their training andparticipation in endurance race events to the fight against cancer.The American Cancer Society is proud to announce they arebringing the Charity Runner program to the Scheels FargoMarathon.

Every dollar raised though the Charity Runner program is usedby the American Cancer Society to continue it’s funding ofcancer research, it’s state and national legislative advocacy, andthe Society’s many educational and patient service programs.

The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers andathletes to participant in the Charity Runner program. To register

or volunteer, contact Stacy Duncan at (701)232-1385 option 3 oremail [email protected].

Xcel Energy Announces Renewable EnergyProjectsTwenty-two proposed renewable energy projects featuring wind,hydroelectric, solar, biomass and biofuel technologies have beenselected to receive nearly $23 million from the Xcel EnergyRenewable Development Fund.

An advisory board with representation from Xcel Energy,environmental groups, Xcel Energy customers and the PrairieIsland Indian Community today recommended to the MinnesotaPublic Utilities Commission that $8,223,922 be awarded toprojects for energy production and $14,397,817 for research anddevelopment.

Nearly 100 renewable energy proposals were reviewed during thecurrent funding cycle. In previous cycles, more than $52 millionhas been awarded for renewable energy research and renewableenergy production. Currently, more than 23 megawatts ofrenewable energy are under development from fund initiatives.

Money for the Renewable Development Fund, which was createdin 1999, comes from Xcel Energy customers. Each year thecompany transfers $16 million to the fund in accordance withstate statute. Owners of energy production projects sell theenergy to Xcel Energy or use the energy themselves. All selectedprojects are subject to final approval by the Minnesota PublicUtilities Commission.

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January 1 CHAMBER CLOSED

January 212:00pm Athena Meeting (TBA)

January 87:30am Agribusiness (Ramada Inn)12:00pm Leadership (Adult) (TBA)

January 97:30am Bus/Gov/Edu/Alliance (COC)

January 1012:00pm Finance Committee (COC)7:30am MAC Exec. (COC)

January 118:00am Executive Committee (COC)

January 2008 Chamber Calendar

Xcel Energy Announces Renewable EnergyProjectsAltru Cancer Center is proud to announce it has been a memberof the North Central Cancer Treatment Group for the past 30years. The NCCTG is a national clinical research group spon-sored by the National Cancer Institute. NCCTG consists of anetwork of cancer specialists at community clinics, hospitals,and medical centers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The research base for NCCTG is located at Mayo Clinic inRochester, MN.

NCCTG is dedicated to bringing clinical trials with promisingnew cancer therapies to communities where patients live.NCCTG specializes in researching methods of treating andpreventing cancer, and in researching methods to alleviate theside effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Altru’s relationshipwith Mayo Clinic and other leaders in cancer research allows theability to offer patient’s clinical trials. Patients can receive

treatments with the newest drugs available, newest surgicaltechniques and radiation treatment plans.

Rustebakke Joins Axis Clinic, PCKathy Rustebakke MPT, MDT, has joined Axis Clinic, PC, as aphysical therapist. Rustebakke earned a bachelor’s degree in

physical therapy from UND in 1987, and amaster’s degree in physical therapy from UNDin 1993. She has 20 years of experience as aphysical therapist, and has worked in theGrand Forks community for 14 years. Herprimary areas of expertise are in providingoutpatient services for industrial/occupationalmedicine, general orthopedics and spinalrehabilitation. She has completed theMcKenzie series of Mechanical Diagnosis and

Treatment of the Spine and Extremities, and has receivedcredentialing in this approach of physical therapy. She has alsobeen involved in the development of osteoporosis and chronicpain programs. For more information, visit www.axisclinicnd.com.

January 154:30pm CATS Meeting (COC)

January 174:45pm Business After Hours (H&R Block)

January 187:30am Past Board Chairs Meeting (COC)

January 2111:30am Ambassadors Meeting (Sam’s Club)

January 2211:30am Brown Bag Seminar “Marketing the

Edge” (COC)

January 248:00am MAC (COC)

January 258:00am BOD (COC)

Business Briefs Cont.

Chamber of Commerce New Board Members

Documents

Transcript of Chamber of Commerce New Board Members