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A V a l l e y C i t y A r e a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e P u b l i c a t i o n

Chamber Advantage JANUARY 2019

www.valleycitychamber.com 701-845-1891

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A Message From Your President

Happy New Year!!! I hope that you had a fantastic holiday season! January is the time when we reflect on the past year and make resolutions to make the next year even better!!! What do you resolve to change for 2019? What businesses do you know that are not currently part of our Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Team? Who could you ask to join us? The bigger we make the chamber membership, the better we make Valley City. More events to bring people to town. Making our town more appealing to people looking to relocate. When we grow the chamber, we grow Valley City. Please join us for the Annual Chamber Membership Meeting; Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6 pm at the Valley City Town and Country Club.

Natalie A. Meyer, President

Natalie Meyer, President Central Avenue Health Mart Pharmacy

Nathan McGough, President-Elect

John Deere Seeding Group

Carissa Martin, Treasurer First Community Credit Union

Greg Vanney, Past President

Valley City State University

Aaron Cole, Director GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Dean Kinney, Director

RKS Sales & Service

Dawn Mathias, Director Lerud-Mathias Funeral Home

Penny Wolla, Director

Blush Boutique

Tanya Couture, Director Urban Couture

Tuya Dutton

Noos Shop

Chelsea Langton Fremstad Law

Tina Olson

Valley City Times Record

STAFF

Kay Vinje, Executive Vice President Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

Reah Tykwinski, Event Coordinator Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

Linda Fenwick, Motor Vehicle Administrator

Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

Ag Committee

January 10th @ 4:30pm

Ambassador Visits

January 9th & 23rd @ 10am

Board Meeting

December 14th @ 8:00 AM

Commerce Meeting

January 8th @ 8:00 AM at Dutton’s

CVB

December 9th @ 9:00 AM

(dates subject to change)

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A Message From Your EVP

As we enter 2019, there is much to be excited about! We are happy to announce the newest addition to the Chamber team, McKayla Gustafson, who starts this month as our Event Coordinator. We are also excited to have several new members who have joined the Chamber: Ground to Sky, Dakota Handyman, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Finally, we are looking forward to our Annual Business Meeting, which will be held on Thursday, January 17th at the Town & Country Club. The Annual Meeting is a time for Chamber members to come together as a group and plan for the future. It is a great way to meet new people and strengthen existing relationships between members. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for exposure for your business or organization. A complimentary soup and sandwich meal will be served to those who attend, we hope to see you there! Kay Vinje, Executive Vice President

Thank You Renewing

Chamber Members!

Keller Williams Inspire Realty

Bank Forward

Wendel Auto Body

James Lochow

Econolodge

Valley Sales

Barnes Country Extension

Bridge City Dentistry

Three Oaks Guest Inn

Valley Flooring

Grotberg Electric

Enterprise Electric

Please Welcome Our

Newest Members

Ground to Sky 12047 25th St SE

Valley City, ND 58072

701-840-7572

Jamestown Regional Medical Center: Dr. Timothy Volk - Orthopedic Surgeon

2422 20th St Sw

Jamestown, ND 58401

701-952-1050

Dakota Handyman 915 2nd Ave NW

Valley City, ND 58072

701-490-4600

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Ambassador Visits

Front Street Gallery

111 2nd Street NW Valley City, ND

701-845-3143

Hours

Monday - Friday - 10am to 5pm Saturday - 11am to 5pm

On Wednesday, December 12th, the Ambassadors visited Front Street Gallery, located on 2nd Street in Valley City. The Front Street Gallery was opened this past summer by Bill and Renee Cochran, owners of Bridgetown Imprints, and features the work of local artist, makers, and crafters. Many beautiful and unique pieces were on display and available for sale, some of which include: wood work, paintings, portraits, home décor, and jewelry. There is even a life size

sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, as you can see in the picture featured to the right. If you haven’t already visited the gallery, we encourage you to do so!

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Thrivent Financial

213 Central Avenue N Valley City, ND 58072

701-845-2894

Business After Hours Recap Preventice Solutions

On December 13th, Business After Hours was held at Preventice Solutions located in the Regional Technology Center. Members of the community and the Chamber Ambassadors enjoyed learning about Preventice and getting to know some of their employees and five lucky winners went home with $100 in Chamber Bucks!

The Ambassadors visited Thrivent Financial at their new location on Central Avenue on December 12th. The Ambassadors enjoyed complimentary coffee and cookies while seeing their new space and getting to know their team: Scott Wilmes, Adam Brandvold, Dave Bjornson, and Samantha Quick. We encourage you to stop by and see their new location for yourself at the address listed above!

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Platinum Level BEK Communications, CHI Mercy Health, CVB, Sanford Health, Valley Plains Equipment

Gold Level Bridges Car Wash, Concept Dentistry, First Community Credit Union, KLJ, Lafarge Dakota Inc, Preventice Solutions, Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC

Silver Level Bridge City Dentistry, Brothers III, Cass County Electric Cooperative, Dacotah Bank, Nearly Nu, Noos Shop

Bronze Level Bakkegard & Schell, Bong’s Bootery

49” Flat Screen TV from Appliance City: Karen Hunter Diamond Pendant valued at $300 from Hanson's Jewelry: Mandee Jewett $200 Shopping Spree from Urban Couture: Kayla Fallen Large Area Rug & 2 Throw Pillows from Valley Flooring: Kim Hesch M-12 1/4” Hex Impact Driver Kit valued at $200 from Smith Lumber Company: Willy Kiser Hi-Line Bridge Art Print from Dutton’s Valley Gallery: Virginia Bear Smart Thermostat from Handy Hardware: Ray Grim Asics Ladies Kayano Athletic Shoes valued at $160 from Bong’s Bootery: Bev Enger

Grand Prize Winners

Other Prize Winners

Turkey-a-Day Given Away from Leevers Foods: Erika Ryan, Steve Weshnevski, Carol Hochhal-

ter, Leslie Kalmback, Sharon Roberg, Bev Enger, Rachael Koch, Tammy Heck, Candace R., Joseph

Sayler, Joann Jewitt, Karen Hunter, Nancy King, Lynne McMonagle, Bonnie Olson, Roseann

Boschee, Bev Anderson, Jody Klier, Carrie Maresh, Tami Kratz

Cashmere Hat from Noos Shop Nomadic Boutique: Lacy Roe

Silk Christmas Arrangement from Dakota Rose Floral: Deb Shape

Vehicle Survival Kit & Ice Scrapper from BEK Communications:Mary Leier

Sonic Care Toothbrush from Bridge City Dentistry: Mabel Noot

$25 Gift Certificate from Posh Salon & Spa: Darlene Trader

$25 Gift Card from Bridges Bar & Grill: Kimberly Coffman, Sue Kiser

$20 Gift Certificate from Pizza Corner: LeAnn Smedshammer

Norwex Basket: Sharon Mooridian

$25 Gift Card from Blush Boutique: Dinah Heinze

$50 Gift Certificate from Sabir’s Dining & Lounge: Cheri Atwood

Sponsors

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Chamber Bucks can be purchased from the Chamber office located inside of the Rosebud Visitor Center. They can be used like a check to make purchases at any local Chamber Member business. Chamber Bucks are offered in denominations of $10, $20, $25, & $50. A small amount of change may need to be given to the customer if they don’t quite spend the full amount at one store. Chamber Bucks can be ordered in large quantities and make great employee gifts and rewards. To place an order for Chamber Bucks or for any questions, please contact the Chamber office at (701)845-1891 or email us at chamber@valleycitychamber.com. Because of the cash value associated with each Chamber Buck, we do require payment to be made prior to or at the time of pickup. Orders can be picked up during our regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm) and directories of participating businesses are available as well.

Chamber Bucks: How they Work

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Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

250 West Main Street

Valley City, ND 58072

(701) 845-1891

www.valleycitychamber.com

www.facebook.com/vcchamber

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 17th

Chamber Annual Business Meeting Valley City Town & Country Club

6pm

February 16th - 17th

ND State Pinochle Tournament Valley City Eagles Club

Monday, March 4th

Chili Cook Off & Community Olympics North Dakota Winter Show Event Center

Valley City

Sales Tax Collections

September 2018: $212,857.61

September 2017: $220,464.72

October 2018: $189,107.44

October 2017: $152,544.67 in Valley