march 2013 chamberline
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March 2013 ChamberlineTRANSCRIPT
“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
will provide leadership to promote a progressive
business environment”
Inside this issue:
New Members 3
Chamber News 4
Leadership Dickinson 5
Member News 6-7
Business After Hours 9
Member Thank You’s 10
Comedy & a Dinner 11
Coffee with the Legislators
12
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Board of Directors
Dennis Cannon ..................................... President
Craig Kubas .......................................... Pres-Elect
Rachelle Schroeder ............................ Treasurer
Chris Johnson . ..................................... Director
Mike Renner .......................................... Director
Harmony Kolling ................................. Director
Lisa Roers ............................................... Director
Christian Kostelecky ......................... Director
Nathan Bouray ..................................... Director
Carter Fong ............................................ Director
Chris Urban ........................................... Director
Committee Chairperson
Agriculture ............................................. Jarod Steffan
Ambassador .......................................... Brady Boese
Education ............................................... Ron Dockter
Governmental Affairs ....................... Nate Bouray/Chris Johnson
Promotions and Retail ..................... Betty Jo Noe
Officials .................................................... Rachelle Schroeder
Staff
Cooper Whitman ................................. Executive Director
Kristi Tessier ........................................ Events & Marketing Coordinator
Cindy Brock ........................................... Administrative Assistant
Publication First Day of the Month
Published By C. Brock
Deadline Third Thursday of the month - For both copy and advertising
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
314 3rd Avenue West •P.O. Box C
Dickinson, ND 58602
Phone: 701-225-5115 Fax: 701-225-5116
E-mail: [email protected]
Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes
and annual financial statements are
available to Chamber Members.
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Water/Wastewater Engineering—Surveying/Mapping/GIS
Electrical/Structural Engineering—Land Development
Municipal Engineering—Instrumentation And Controls
Development, Construction, Property Management and Commercial & Residential Real Estate.
Chamber Snapshot
February 2013
Phone Calls: 420
Walk-ins: 154
Email Inquires: 54
Facebook Likes 377
Web Hits 4,869
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Knife River Corporation—North Central Sarah Hess
5654 134th Avenue NW
Williston, ND 58801
701-774-2066
www.kniferiver.com
Knife River Corporation is proud to be a wholly owned Ameri-can company. Knife River is one of the top 10 aggregate, ready-mix and sand and gravel producers in the nation. At peak con-struction season we employ more than 5,000 men and women who have been widely recognized for their superior customer service. We are sitting on a foundation of more than 1.1 billion tons of aggregate and provide a wide variety of products and ser-vices necessary for building America’s infrastructure.
Knife River has become one of the fastest-growing aggregate and construction companies in the central, southern and western United States. We have acquired nearly 70 companies located in 13 states and are licensed to perform work in many more. Our core business lines include aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix con-crete, liquid asphalt and cement.
Vellykket Investments, LLC Lori Artz
1173 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-240-7963
www.hobbyartzrc.com
Hobby supplies including remote control cars, remote control planes, and trains. We will also have scrapbooking and sup-plies.
New Members
Southwestern North Dakota Museum
Foundation—Dickinson Museum Center Dan Ingram
188 Museum Drive East
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-456-6225
www.dickinsonmuseumcenter.com
The Southwestern North Dakota Museum Foundation is the governing board of the Joachim Regional Museum. The founda-tion operates the Dickinson Museum Center in partnership with the City of Dickinson. MKK Consult ing Engineers, Inc.
Matt Campbell, Senior Business Dev. Manager
50 S. 3rd Ave, Suite 2008
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-483-3422
www.mkkeng.com
1s t Aid/CPR, LLC Tanya Rude
665 Palm Beach Road
Dickinson, ND 58601-7309100
701-225-6564
Tanya Rude teaches 1st Aid and CPR classes. Tanya is an in-structor for National Safety Council and American Heart Association. KXDI-FM
Paul Sturlaugson
127 1st Street West
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-483-5547
KXDI-FM, 93.9 is a new country radio featuring Fox News and the Northern Ag Network, along with local news, weather and sports. Dickinson-Belfield Broadcasting is part of the Marks Group Regional Radio Network, highly promotional minded.
The Pub, LLC Larry Praus
471 Main St.
Gladstone, ND 58630
701-761-2000
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
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Ribbon Cuttings March 5-6
Business After Hours - SAX Motors March 5
Coffee with the Legislators - Meyer Real Estate March 16
Good Friday—Chamber Closed March 29
Business After Hours – Meyer Real Estate April 2
Agriculture Committee: The Ag Committee did some promotions for National Ag Day. They are continuing to plan for the 2013 WRLS. Ambassadors /Membership Committee: The committee has been very busy with ribbon cuttings in the area. The 2013 Chamber Golf Fun Day will be held on July 19, 2013. Leadership Dickinson Committee: The sixth session focused on the legislature. They visited the capitol in Bismarck. In March they will learn more about the energy industry. Promotions Committee: Holiday Craft Show The 2013 Holiday Craft Show will be held at the Astoria on December 7th from 9am to 4pm. Business After Hours The next BAH is March 5th at Sax Motor Co. Government Affairs Committee: Coffee with the Legislators There will be a Coffee with the Legislators on March 16th, and April 20th,2013.
Chamber News
Contact [email protected] for more in-formation
Contact [email protected] for more information
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February 20, 2013 Ann Kopp Today our Leadership Dickinson group went to Bismarck to spend the day at the capital. We were able to tour the building, speak
with our local Senator, (Rich Wardner) and sit in on a legislative session. Sitting on the floor with the Senators and House members
was very educational. We learned about, and saw first hand the process of passing bills in our state.
Leadership Dickinson
Page 6 Member News
American Bank Center Announcements
American Bank Center has the following announcements.
Sheri Barth has been named Consumer Lending Loan Assistant in the Dickinson office. Sheri has been with American since March of 2006 and most recently worked as a Teller at the downtown Dickinson lo-cation.
Diane McConnell has been named Loan Servicer for Business/Ag lending in the Dickinson office. Diane has been with American since November 2006 and was previously a Loan As-sistant for Consumer Lending.
Shar Tuhy has been named as Human Resources Officer. Shar has been with American for 24 years and most recently held the position of Retail Market Supervisor.
Kelli Scharf has been named as Retail Market Supervisor in the Dickinson Market. Kelli joined American in 2011 as a Financial Service Representative and later was promoted to Personal Banker/North Branch Manager. Kelli has several years of prior banking experience.
LaTrisha Mickens has been named as part-time Teller in the downtown Dickinson location. LaTrisha brings prior sales and customer service experience to American.
American Insurance Center announces Craig Tessier as a Producer in the Dickinson office. Craig is a graduate of Dickinson State University and brings over 21 years of insurance ex-perience with him to American.
Scott Wilmeth is Keller Williams Roers Realty’s newest agent in Dickinson.
Originally from Arriba, Colorado, Scott lived in Houston for the last 23 years. After attending Loretto Heights College in Denver, Scott was employed by and eventually retired from Continental Airlines.
Before coming to Keller Williams Roers Realty, Scott was an agent with ReMax. Scott has one son, Wes and a 15-year old
faithful companion name Morty, a cocker/Rottweiler mix. Scott enjoys fishing and traveling whenever possible.
Wilmeth Joins KWRR
Knife River Corp. announced that Andy Cramer has been promoted to vice president of its North Dakota division.
Andy will help oversee all aspects of the company’s operations in Bismarck, Williston, Minot, Dickinson, Watford City, Washburn, and Beulah.
Andy has 14 years experience in the construction industry, including five with Knife River. Andy previously was general manager of construction for Knife River’s Bismarck and Williston offices. He was instrumental in launching the company’s Williston operations in 2011.
VP named at Knife River Corp.
Ainsworth-Bennning Construction of Spearfish, SD and Dickinson announced that two
employees, Chris Rans, field engineer and James Burnitt, equipment operator, received the Ed Wood Memorial Award
for Excellence In The Carpenters Apprenticeship Program awarded by the Associated General Contractors of America
South Dakota Chapter on January 9th.
Construction Company Employees Win Award
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Local manufactured home retailer, Heartland Village has received the “2012 Largest Single Lot Retailer” award by Redman Homes at the 2013 Manufactured Housing Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Being recognized on a national level, shines the light on how small, local companies are building strong communities by providing quality and affordable housing in one of the largest housing and economic booms in the country.
“Heartland Village has done an extraordinary job representing Redman Homes in Western North Dakota. We appreci-ate everything they’ve done and we look forward to a continuing partnership between our companies. Our companies are committed to high quality, affordable manufactured housing in western North Dakota.” - Jim Lashbrook
Heartland Village has been operating its manufactured home community in Dickinson for 15 years, and recently com-pleted construction of brand new, state-of-the-art playground, basketball and volleyball courts for its residents’ enjoy-ment.
“We are proud of being a local company. Heartland Village has been a part of Dickinson before this oil boom and we’ll be here long after. This award validates our dedication to providing high quality affordable housing. We couldn’t have done it without the continuing support of our community and our employees.” - Valarie Fugett, Manager, Heartland Village.
Rasmussen College, a leader in post-secondary higher education, announced a tuition reduction that will save students thousands of dollars and help decrease student debt upon graduation. In an effort to continuously provide students with the best college investment possible, Rasmussen College is lowering tuition costs an average of 12 percent nationally for full-time students. Depending on each student’s location and program, this reduction can be up to 24 percent. The re-gionally accredited College has not increased tuition since 2010.
Rasmussen College is also locking in tuition rates for students who are continuously enrolled. The guarantee of a consis-tent cost per credit will help students understand and plan for the total cost of their degrees. It is also an incentive for students to stay enrolled, a critical element in on-time graduation, which also helps minimize education debt. The new tuition structure was developed to help students maximize the value of their academic investment and was made possible through reductions in the College’s over all operating expenses.
This past fall Rasmussen College announced plans to open two new campuses in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Both locations are scheduled to begin classes in spring 2013.
To learn more about the Rasmussen College tuition reduction, student support services, and career placement go to www.Rasmussen.edu/FACT.
Heartland Village Receives National Recognition
Rasmussen College Lowers & Locks Tuition
Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic’s Brook Nelson, MD, general surgeon, recently completed her board certification with The American Board of Surgery. Certification in general surgery is an intensive process that requires the com-pletion of an oral and written examination. Not all surgeons are board-certified. Board certification is volun-tary and reflects a surgeon’s commitment to quality patient care.
Dr. Nelson, the only female surgeon residing in western North Dakota, joined Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic in 2012. She is currently the only surgeon in western North Dakota to perform single-incision laparoscopic surgery.
To learn more about Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic, please visit dickinson.sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health General Receives Certification
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A prime benefit for Chamber members is the opportunity to network with other members, and networking, of course, helps members expand their world of customers and suppliers. BAH, a program of the Promotions Committee of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, is an after-work networking event that provides members a forum to connect with one another and promote their businesses.
On the second Tuesday of each month Business After Hours is hosted by a sponsoring Chamber member organization. The event is held on-site at the sponsor's location, providing that sponsor unparalleled exposure to the Chamber member-ship and community at large. There is no cost to attend this event.
Interested in sponsoring a Business After Hours?
Contact Kristi at [email protected] or 701-225-5115 for the next available month, information, and more!
Psychiatric Care Now Available at St. Joseph’s
As of February 6, 2013, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center has added Psychiatric Care to its list of service lines. David J. Lopez, MD, of Fargo is partnering with St. Joseph’s to see patients one day per week via secure tele-conferencing.
Dr. Lopez is the founder of Psychiatry Net-works, a full-service, online mental health clinic that uses its website www.psychiatrynetworks.com to provide real-time, face-to-face, audio/video mental health services via the Internet.
By utilizing cutting edge communications and medical technology, Dr. Lopez's goal is to bring top-notch clinical services and education to people wherever they may be, whenever they need them, and in the most efficient fash-ion possible.
Dr. Lopez earned his graduate degree at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. He also holds a Doc-tor of Medicine Degree from the University of Minnesota's Medical School, and a BA in Russian Studies from Brown University in Providence, RI, where he graduated with honors. He is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Russian.
To make an appointment with Dr. Lopez or for more information, please contact his nurse directly at 701-456-4241. The Psychiatric Care clinic is located adjacent to St. Joseph’s Surgical Care Clinic, on the north side of St. Joseph’s Hospital, lower level, Door P.
Wondering what Business After
Hours (BAH) is all about?
The Ambassadors of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to the
upcoming Chamber Fun Day on July 19, 2013.
Golf teams and
Sponsorships available.
Contact:
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Page 10 Thank You for renewing your membership
Legend Auto Body, Inc.
Rasmussen College
Runnings Farm & Fleet
T-Rex Conoco, Inc.
WCCU
LOCAL CHARM carries Dickinson’s largest inventory of Pride of Dakota products and it is moving downtown! An enterprise developed by RSVP+ Dakota West, Local Charm was originally located at the T-Rex Mall and carried POD food products as well as locally made arts and crafts pieces. When the RSVP+ office relocated to a commercial office building in 2011, space was limited and the arts and crafts side of the business was shut down. RSVP+ North Dakota is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to invite individuals of all ages to enhance personal growth, develop leadership skills, and meet critical community needs through meaningful volunteer service opportunities. Each of North Dakota’s six offices has the autonomy that allows them to focus on creat-ing solutions to challenges specific to their local community. Your Dakota West office, through Local Charm, is excited to be playing an even greater role in community development by being part Dickinson’s downtown revitalization. We are proud to announce that our new office space will be located at 31 1st St West. Directly across the street from the American Bank Center, Local Charm will be part of a two- block span that is the home to Schwartz’s Allstate Insurance Agency, Queen City Barber Shop, Stix n’ Twigs Cafe, Faith Expressions Christian Store, The Old Tobacco Shop, and Lillians. Local Charm is set up to be run entirely by volunteers from the community. In addition, we are working with DSU graduate Josh Nichols and business major Arthur Nunez to create opportunities for our university busi-ness, accounting and marketing students to have hands-on experience in all aspects of retail management. Best of all, our new venue allows us to once again support North Dakota artists. Beginning with award-winning watercolor artist and new Dickinson resident Alisha Whitman, different artists from our region will be featured throughout the year. To kick off each show you will be invited to come join in the celebration, meet the artist, enjoy some Pride of Dakota products, and check out this exciting neighborhood.
LOCAL CHARM
Americinn Motel & Suites
Burdick Job Corps Center
Comfort Inn
Dakota Community Insurance -Amber Beld
Kirkwood Bank and Trust
*If you have paid your membership and don’t see your name please give us a call or if there is an error that we need to correct contact 701-225-5115 or e-mail: [email protected].
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Dickinson Chamber of Commerce
PO Box C
Dickinson, ND 58602
Check out our website to see how your business
looks at www.dickinsonchamber.org. We can
update your information about your business
and your logo by sending it to
Coffee with
the Legislators
March 16, 2013
10:00am
Dickinson City Hall
Open to the Public
Sponsored by Meyer Real Estate