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Page�3:�Awardsgiven at Chamberannual meeting.

Page�4:�25 graduate fromCLi.

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Vol. XVII, Issue No. 11 www.minotchamber.org November 2013

CommunicatorCommunicatorThe MinoT AreA ChAMBer of CoMMerCe AnD You!

Vote yes on bond issue Dec. 10

Future�of�Minot�depends�on�yes�voteby L. John MacMartin, Chamber President

The box of band aides is empty. We’ve used thelast one at our disposal. We now have deployed 24band aides to try to deal with the hemorrhaging.

I am referring to the growing student populationof Minot Public Schools. Our school board andschool administrators, led by superintendent MarkVollmer, have done everything possible to deal withthe rapid growth coming into Minot and the schooldistrict. The 24 band aides are the 24 portables thatare deployed at seven elementary schools. Thatnumber doesn’t even consider the portables beingused at the City Auditorium for Erik RamstadMiddle School.

Rapid growth means that the population of thepublic schools will increase by over 1,000 studentsin the next five years. Based solely on the studentscurrently enrolled in the elementary schools — notthe projected increase — the district will lack thespace necessary to provide an education for at leastthe 400 additional elementary students, a growingbubble, that will soon move into middle school.And it is this bubble that will continue to grow andfor which the district needs to plan.

So what is the plan? The plan starts with theelimination of the 24 portables, which is essential-ly an elementary school. Start with building onenew elementary school and adding additional spaceat key overcrowded elementary schools in the dis-trict. The next step needs to address the middleschool growth, and to do that, you build a new highschool. Then remodel Central Campus and convertit into Minot’s third middle school. You cannotsolve the middle school dilemma without buildingthat new high school.

The citizens of Minot are confronted with thequestion of what do we want our community tolook like and what type of educational setting do

we want for our future leaders — today’s andtomorrow’s students? In one case it is new facilitieswith a balanced student to teacher ratio that we inNorth Dakota have come to expect. Or we could befacing what some would classify as chaos. I’m pret-ty sure that the portables would not disappear. Newelementary school boundaries would probably be inthe district’s future — perhaps even one child fromone family in one elementary school and a secondolder child in another elementary school. Classsizes would probably need to increase to the mid-to high-30’s per class. I can’t even imagine how thedistrict might deal with the middle school and highschool numbers except to suggest some form ofyear round classes.

For the Chamber Board, it is a clear-cut choice.The students — our future — come first, and theboard unimously urges a yes vote on the MinotPublic School Bond issue.

Yes�for�Students�Window�ClingsThe Yes for Students Committee will offer

window clings at no charge. Volunteers will be

on hand to help to put these on vehicles.

Monday,�November�4��•��4�– 7�p.m.

Minot�Area�Chamber�of�Commerce�

parking�lot�-�1020�20th�Avenue�SW

For�more

information:

852-6000

More than 80 businesses will display their serv-ices and products around a festive theme at the2013 Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Showcaseof Business. This year’s sold-out event encouragesbooth sponsors and participants to decorate theirbooth with a “circus” theme under the big top.

The event, sponsored by KXMC CBS13, is setfor Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the NDState Fair Center Magic Place.

Debbie Harris (Fiancée) has taken on the task ofcreating a “circus atmosphere,” and promises anumber of exciting opportunities for participants.

“Certainly, it will be a three-ring circus,” shesaid. “Ringmaster Dave Reiten will host the night’sfestivities, and vendors will offer amazing horsd’oeuvres and drinks.”

Continued�on�page�2

Welcome to the Big Top:

Annual�Showcase�features�“Circus�of�Business”

mINot area ChamBer of CommerCe

CommuNICatorP.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,CCE

Editor..........................................................Carla Dolan, IOM

Managing Editor.........................................Patty Hildenbrand

ChamBer of CommerCe staff

L. John MacMartin, CCE .........................................President

Carla Dolan, IOM........................................Program Director

Cheryl Wallen ..............................................Finance Manager

Lisa Moldenhauer ............................Administrative Assistant

Carla Vannett...................................................MVD Manager

Diane Herzog........................................................MVD Clerk

Cheryl Lynn Lafontaine .......................................MVD Clerk

Tracey Oja ............................................................MVD Clerk

Allison Reiswig....................................................MVD Clerk

Dorothy Sannes ....................................................MVD Clerk

Lacey Thomas ......................................................MVD Clerk

mINot area ChamBer of CommerCe Board

memBers:

Randy Hauck Chair

(Verendrye Electric Cooperative) .....................852-0406

Alan Estvold Chair elect

(Ackerman Estvold Engineering) .....................837-8737

Duane Poynter Vice Chair

(Poynter Ag Supply) .........................................624-5315

Pam Karpenko (CleanTech) treasurer ...................839-8811

Jonn Knecht (American Bank Center)

past Chair ........................................................837-5000

Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st

Minot Realty) past Chair ...............................852-0136

Jeremy Becker (SRT Communications, Inc.)...........858-1200

Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) .............................852-1211

Dave Bussard (Staybridge Suites) ...........................852-0852

John Coughlin

(Coughlin Construction & Development) ........852-3401

Maria Effertz Hanson (Black Butte Communications &

Consulting)........................................................626-2226

David Fuller (Minot State University).....................858-3000

Katie Harsaager (Enbridge) .....................................857-0800

Doug Hollingsworth (Northern Tier Federal

Credit Union).....................................727-6111, Ext. 116

Linda Johnson (Home Sweet Home) .......................852-5604

Fred Lien (Lien’s Jewelry).......................................838-5151

Chad Schmidt (10 North Main) ...............................837-1010

Randy Schwan (Trinity Health) ...............................857-5635

Cathy Tweten (Dakota Square) ................................839-7500

Dusty Wald (Magic City Beverage).........................852-4031

The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their membershipSept. 22 through Oct. 25, 2013. Your continued support helps your Chamber promote the businesscommunity and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter.

reNewals

paGe 2 mINot area ChamBer of CommerCe NoVemBer 2013

Ackerman-EstvoldAdvanced Business MethodsAggregate Construction IncAmerican Family AgencyAmerican Insurance CenterBuffalo Wild WingsCandlewood SuitesCapital Financial Holdings, Inc.Checkers, Inc.Clean Harbors Environmental

ServicesCompuTech, Inc.Concrete Mobile, LLCCookies For You, Inc.Days InnDufner Construction, Inc.Fiancee’4 Bears Casino and LodgeGirl Scouts Dakota HorizonsHelegeson-Norton Agency, CLU Inc.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesIndependence, Inc.Inspired InteriorsIntegrity Viking FundsIRET PropertiesJohnson Eyecare P.CKaren K. Krebsbach, State SenatorDr. Curtis KumpfLiechty HomesMaintenance Plus Inc.Margie’s Art Glass StudioMinot Hockey BoostersMLT VacationsMoore Engineering, Inc.MSI Service & SolutionsNash Finch Co.Nite Train PizzaNorth Central Human Service CenterNorth Dakota Society of CPAsNorthern Tier Federal Credit Union

Refrigeration Equipment, Inc.Ringoen Financial GroupSatrom TravelSchlehr Utility Construction, LLCSCORE Chapter of MinotSouris Valley SuitesSpicy PieSt. Joseph’s Community Health

FoundationSuper 8 MotelSwenson RV & EquipmentUnited Blood ServicesUnited Community Bank of NDUnited Mailing Services Inc.Vision Source-MinotWood Group PSNZimny Consulting, LLC

New memBers

The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Join us in thanking the JBr Group andNewkota services & rentals. Please let them know how much of a value they are to ourcommunity.

the JBr GroupCherry Creek Office: 200 Josephine St. • Denver, CO 80206

Sioux Falls Office: 110 South Phillips Ave. • Sioux Falls, SD 57104 701-BAKKEN-7 (701-225-5367) • www.fa.ml.com/JBR

Primary Contact: Robert M. Jurkiewicz, Senior Vice PresidentMerrill Lynch Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and

investment services for individuals and businesses.

NewKota serVICes & reNtals971 72nd Ave. NE • 3205 15th St. SE • Minot, ND • 701-500-1659

Primary Contact: Kent Kirkhammer, PresidentEmail: [email protected] • www.newkota.com

Newkota is an oilfield services company, renting various oilfield equipment and also offering oilfieldstem services. Check out the website for more information: www.newkota.com.

Continued�from�page�1Harris noted that Homesteaders will

be serving famous pork wings, whileMarketplace Foods will offer cheesefrom all over the world. HometownElegance is offering a “blow torchbruschetta,” assembled in front of par-ticipants. Sweet N Flour Patisserie willoffer chocolate truffle lollipops, andLone Star Barbecue is offering bris-quet sliders.

Also under the big top, an assortment of “circus animals” will be on hand, said Harris, notof the live variety. And as part of the circus atmosphere, special drinks will be offered for salein glow-in-the-dark glasses. Special music and lighting will be presented by Dude Walker, andKXMC will have a candy buffet.

Participants must be present to be eligible for the grand prizes, which include a trip for twofrom MLT Vacations, and from KXMC CBS13, a 60-inch LED television and home theatersystem with a Blue Ray disc player. Most booths will have prizes as well. In its 25th year, theShowcase of Business provides a unique opportunity to showcase the products and services ofarea businesses and representatives.

The cost to attend is just $10. Expect to see great prizes, food and entertainment.

mINot area ChamBer of CommerCe NoVemBer 2013

Chamber�chair�ready�to�assume�new�duties

Plaque�to�commemorate�B-52�unveiled

The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Meeting wasa moment to reflect on this past year and look ahead to what’s tocome. The challenges and milestones were highlighted in a presenta-tion by outgoing chair, Jonn Knecht (American Bank Center).

“The Chamber had 67 ribbon cuttings during the past year and eightgroundbreakings — asign of the times,” saidKnecht. “While that hasbeen good news in theway of growth, therehave been growing painsthat the Chamber isaddressing.”

Knecht handed thegavel over to incomingChair Randy Hauck( V e r e n d r y eE l e c t r i cCooperat ive) ,who said he isready for thec h a l l e n g e .Hauck thanked

Knecht along with outgoing board members, Jeff Anderson(Excavating Inc.), Brekka Kramer (Odney), Julie Lizotte(SRT Communications, Inc.), Jessica Merchant (Olson &Burns), and Tim Vallely (Vallely Sport & Marine).

The program for the annual meeting featured Basin ElectricCooperative senior vice president of communications andadministration, Mike Eggl. Eggl focused his talk on theBakken and the increase in population and all that comes withit, including the need for more electrical power throughout the

area.The 90th Annual Meeting conclud-

ed with three awards given to busi-nesses for their contributions to thecommunity.

Taco John’s received the Spirit ofGrowth Award for its work withincommunity organizations donatingfunds. The company gave all the pro-ceeds from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at alltheir Minot locations on April 13 toHope Village, the long term recoverycenter for Minot's 2011 flood.

SRT Communications received theImpact Award for its involvement inthe community with their assistance in projects like Tough Enough to

Wear Pink, the Young Professionals Network andSouris Valley United Way, to name a few.

The third award, Business Stewardship, wasgiven to Joel Feist ofReal Builders. Feist’scommitment and dedi-cation to Minot areseen through hisinvolvement with theMinot AreaC o m m u n i t yFoundation, MinotAssociation ofBuilders, and MinotState University.

Incoming� Chamber� chair� Randy� Hauck(left)�took�over�duties�from�outgoing�chair�JonnKnecht�at�the�annual�meeting�in�October.

Steve� Lynse� and� CassidyKersten� of� SRT� Commun�-ications,� Inc.,� received� theImpact� Award� from� outgoingChamber�chair�Jonn�Knecht�dur-ing�the�annual�meeting.

Jonn� Knecht� awardedJoel� Feist� (Real� Builders)the� Business� StewardshipAward� for� his� communityinvolvement.

Mike� Sartwell� and� MeganGrundstrom� of� Taco� John’saccepted� the� Spirit� of� GrowthAward� from� outgoing� ChamberChair�Jonn�Knecht.

Military� Affairs� Committee� Chair� Bruce� Carlson� (Verendrye� Electric

Cooperative),� along� with� Col�Alex�Mezynski� (5� BW/CC)� and� Scot� Oathout

(Boeing),�unveiled�the�plaque�to�commemorate�the�1/8th�scale�model�of�the�B-

52�stratofortress�bomber�at�MAFB. �A�second�model�will�be�dedicated�at�the

Dakota�Territory�Air�Museum.

Infrastructure/Energy�

Combined�MeetingThe groups will hear from Amy McBeth of BNSF onthe railway’s business in the region, including its siz-

able maintenance and expansion efforts. BNSFannounced earlier this year it will be spending anestimated $220 million in North Dakota this year

alone to improve and expand rail capacity.

Thursday,�Nov.�14�•�7:30�a.m.�•�Grand�Hotel

Breakfast:�$12�(pay at door)

Visit minotchamber.org,

go to calendar and log in to rSVP

Cookie�Drive�volunteers�neededThe annual cookie drive is set for Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. If you

can donate baked goods for this worthy cause, please drop themoff at the Chamber office the week of Dec. 9. Care packages aremade for airmen on base to bring a taste of home to their quar-ters on base.


daVId BlIKreBrady, Martz & Associates, P.C.

JeNNIfer CharBoNNeauXunited Blood Services

JeNNa ClarKfirst international Bank & Trust

James dahlStantec

JeNNIfer freyWells fargo

25�graduate�from�Leadership�InstituteThe following participants of the 2013 Community Leadership Institute (CLI) graduate Nov. 7 at a luncheon ceremony at the Grand Hotel.

We look forward to seeing these community-minded participants in action to better our community.

Greta GuCKMinot Public Library

erIC hayhurstfirst Western Bank & Trust

faIth hustoNfirst international Bank & Trust

stephaNIe JohNsoNinvestors real estate Trust

darla JostJost Masonry Construction, inc.

saNa Kellerhealth unlimited, LLC

JeNNIfer ladeTown & Country Credit union

KeN leVadNeySrT Communications, inc.

staCy NortoNhelegeson-norton Agency, CLu

inc.

Beth odahleNMinot State university

CarI olsoNMinot State university

erIN sChrIoCKinvestors real estate Trust

daVe sChweNGlerhouston engineering, inc.

JamI sIsoNinvestors real estate Trust

daNI solsVIGVisit Minot

marK sweeNeyKadrmas, Lee & Jackson, inc.

NaNCy taylorinvestors real estate Trust

raNdy templetoNWells fargo

toNy watterudDacotah Bank

ChrIstIe wIllIamsDakota CDC


rIBBoN CuttINGs

Cash wise foods3208 16th St. SW • Minot, ND • 852-4420 • http://www.cashwise.com

Owners: Coborn’s, Inc.The grand opening celebration at Minot’s newest 58,000 square foot

grocery store included a ribbon cutting with Ambassadors, Minot MayorCurt Zimbleman, Coborn President and Ceo Chris Coborn, Chamber

President L. John MacMartin, and area dignitaries.

petco3212 16th St. SW • Minot, ND • 837-1064

Website: www.petco.comPetco is located at in the new Southgate Crossing. The store features full-

service grooming, dog training, and an aquatics department.

odney21 South Main, Suite 101 • Minot, ND 58703 • 857-7205

Pat Finken, President, and Brekka Kramer, General ManagerWebsite: www.odney.com

Charm, character and history — all a part of the odney open house heldin october to celebrate the new office location in the heart of downtown

Minot. odney is a full-service agency with offices in Minot, Bismarck andfargo, nD, and Coeur d’Alene, iD.

minot International airport - New snow removal equipmentBuilding

700 Airport Road • Minot, ND 58703 • 857-4724www.whyflyminot.com

City of MinotThis new building is large enough to contain the operations center and

sleeping quarters in one building, as well as all of the equipment, protect-ed from the elements and ready to fight the next snow storm.

The North Dakota Small BusinessDevelopment Center offers comprehensiveprocurement technical assistance to businesseswanting to sell their goods and services tolocal, state, and federal agencies through theBusiness Development Procurement Center.

Consultants provide a solid understandingof the government contracting process andteach the fundamentals necessary to preparewinning bids.

Expertise is offered in:• how to apply for government contracting

certifications• individualized procurement assistance

• current business research and internet tech-nology

• profitable in-state procurement opportuni-ties

• federal procurement registrations• identifying unique business opportunities• comprehensive contract management train-

ingAll consultations are free, one-on-one and

confidential. For more information, call 701-738-4850 or 701-738-4849, send a message [email protected], or visit www.ndsb-dc.org.

Learn�about�federal,�state,�and�local�procurement�opportunitiesThe u.S. Postal Service

will host a listening session

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Wednesday,�Nov.�6

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minot International airport - New terminal25 Airport Road • Minot, ND • 857-4724 • whyflyminot.com

City of MinotThe new terminal will provide the Minot Airport the opportunity to serveour community with adequate space to accommodate the local growth,

additional flights, and room for expansion.

first western Bank & trust2105 16th St. NW • Minot, ND 58703 • 852-3711

Owner: J. H. Hoeven, Jr.Website: www.bankfirstwestern.com

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new north hill branch locationfor Minot’s only locally owned independent community bank.

The 2013 – 2014 fiscal year marks thestart of the sixth year for the Minot YoungProfessionals (YP). Over the past five years,Minot YP has created leadership, network-ing and professional development opportu-nities for individuals between the ages of 21and 39. It has been a busy five years and theleadership team is excited for the newopportunities in store for this year.

Minot YP kicked off the new year inSeptember with a quarterly meeting. Theevent was attended by 50 members andsponsored by Tires Plus. At the meeting,attendees were given the opportunity tolearn more about Minot YP, its upcomingevents and teams. The new Minot YP lead-ership team was also introduced andincludes:• President: Cameon Eisenzimmer (GIS

Analyst at Kadrmas Lee & Jackson)• Vice President: Jessica Henderson

(Assistant Financial Officer at FirstWestern Bank & Trust)

• Secretary: Veronica Meyer (CivilTechnician at Interstate Engineering, Inc)

• Treasurer: Fred Beuchler (Vice Presidentat First Western Bank & Trust)

• Past President: Nick Metzigian (PersonalBanker at American Bank Center)

• Member at Large: Jennifer Lade(Mortgage Associate at Town & CountryCredit Union)

• Member at Large: Lindsey KnoopAnderson (Director of Investor Relationsat Investors Real Estate Trust)

• Member at Large: Megan Awalt (SeniorAssociate at Brady Martz & Associates)

• Social Team Chair: Jessica Renard(General Manager of the Country Inn &Suites of Minot)

• Social Team Co-Chair: Emily Huettl(Civil Engineer at Ackerman-Estvold)

• Outreach Team Chair: Kelsey Fagerland(Risk Manager at Town & Country CreditUnion)

• Outreach Team Co-Chair: LindsayWagner (Mortgage Loan Processor atFirst Western Bank & Trust)

• Professional Development Team Chair:Megan Laudenschlager (Finance andProgram Director at the Minot AreaCommunity Foundation)

• Professional Development Team Co-Chair: Christie Williams (CommercialLoan Officer at Dakota CDC)

• Marketing Team Chair: Rhonda Jensen(Account Service Specialist at OdneyAdvertising)

• Marketing Team Co-Chair: ShannonWebster (Senior Vice PresidentMarketing at Town & Country CreditUnion)The Minot Young Professionals are struc-

tured as a committee within the MinotChamber of Commerce. Membership is lim-ited to individuals between the ages of 21and 39 with annual dues costing $25. Formore information on Minot YP and for acalendar of upcoming eventsvisit www.ypminot.com.

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Eide Bailly is proud to sponsor the Sales and UseTax Construction Issues seminar, presented by theState of North Dakota - Office of the TaxCommissioner. This free event will be Thursday,Nov. 14, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theGrand Hotel on North Broadway in Minot.

You’ll learn about important tax considerationsimpacting contractors and customers, including:• Materials and Equipment - Installed and Retail

Sales - Billing Issues - Sand, Rock, Scoria, Dirt• Local Option Sales & Use Tax• Modular Units • Manufactured Homes • Government Contracts • Exemptions

Seating is limited, so reserve your place today! Toregister, go to minotchamber.org and click onNovember 14 under Chamber Events and use yourpassword and login.

In addition to Eide Bailly, the Minot Chamber ofCommerce and the State of North Dakota are proudco-sponsors of this event.


Through a partnership between central andwestern North Dakota and Twin Cities-basedFeed My Starving Children (FMSC), hundredsof volunteers will work to feed thousands ofstarving children in the developing world. ThisFMSC MobilePackTM event will takeplace Nov. 23, 2013, at the North Dakota StateFair Center in Minot.

This event was first brought to North Dakotain 2010 and was an overwhelming success.300,000 food packages were created and 1,600volunteers donated their time to assist. In 2013,FMSC committee members plan to reach evenhigher with a goal of 500,000 food packages to

be created.The FMSC Committee is encouraging

churches, organizations and individuals in cen-tral and western North Dakota to support thisMobilePackTM event by making a donation andvolunteering to package food. To learn more,make a donation or register a team,visit www.fundraising.fmsc.org/Minot.

To find out more about local event effortscontact Verla Rostad at 833-1655 [email protected]. For more information aboutFMSC, contact FMSC’s media relations asso-ciate at 763-951-7317 or [email protected].

About feed My Starving ChildrenFeed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a

non-profit Christian organization committed tofeeding God’s starving children hungry inbody and spirit. The approach is simple: chil-dren and adults hand pack meals designedspecifically for starving children, and FMSCships the meals to nearly 70 countries aroundthe world. Each meal costs only 22¢ to pro-duce. Churches, businesses, communitygroups, and schools in more than 30 stateshave hosted these food-packing events as away to foster teamwork and unity, while mak-ing a real difference in the problem ofhunger. For more information, visit fmsc.org.

Area�volunteers�reach�to�create�500,000�life-saving�meals

With North Dakota’s strong, diversifiedeconomy contributing to statewide growth thatis expected to continue well into the future,affordable housing choices are more importantthan ever. One state program is helping to getnew housing options built across the state.

“As North Dakota grows, the need foraffordable housing has been one of our biggestchallenges,” said Jolene Kline, North DakotaHousing Finance Agency (NDHFA) actingexecutive director. “The Housing IncentiveFund (HIF) program has been a huge boost increating more housing units in communities allover North Dakota.”

The current housing stock in North Dakotathat is affordable for low- to moderate-incomehouseholds has become limited with the highgrowth rates. It has forced some elderly anddisabled households to leave communitiesthey’ve long called home. Service sector busi-nesses have faced challenges in attracting andretaining crucial Main Street employees. And

in western North Dakota, limited housingoptions for essential service workers – lawenforcement personnel, road maintenanceworkers, teachers and medical professionals –threatens quality of life and personal safety.

Through HIF, NDHFA is closing the gap inthe financing of affordable rental housing. Theoriginal $15 million program, created duringthe 2011 legislative session, supported thedevelopment of 24 projects in primarily disas-ter and energy-impacted communities.

“HIF was reauthorized during the 2013 leg-islative session at the urging of the NorthDakota Industrial Commission,” said Kline.“The program now supports developmentwithout any location specific set-asides.”

HIF II is a $35.4 million program. The statelegislature gave NDHFA $20 million in taxcredit authority and a $15.4 million generalfund appropriation to support the program.

In July, NDHFA made conditional fundingcommitments to 18 new HIF projects. The

agency is currently reviewing more develop-ment applications, and anticipates that the pro-gram funding will be exhausted during its sec-ond funding round.

To ensure that the developments that HIFsupports are able to break ground, NDHFAmust capitalize the $20 million in tax creditsby Dec. 31, 2014.

“By contributing to HIF, businesses andindividuals help address North Dakota’saffordable housing needs and have a say inhow their state tax dollars are spent,” saidKline.

Contributors receive a dollar-for-dollar statetax credit for their contribution and the contri-butions can be targeted to a specific project,community or region.

More information on HIF is available atwww.ndhousingincentivefund.org or by con-tacting Jolene Kline or Bill Hourigan at 800-292-8621 or [email protected].

Incentive�Fund�supports�affordable�housing�development

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Nearly�200�people�attended�the�October�Business�After

Hours�event,�sponsored�by�the�Minot�Y’s�Men.�A�meal,�enter-

tainment,�and�fundraisers�to�support�the�fight�against�cancer

were�all�featured�at�the�yearly�event.

Ackerman-Estvold�merges�with�Williston�companies

Ackerman-Estvold is pleased to announce thecompany’s merger with AmeriTech EngineeringCorporation and ABC Building Concepts, LLC, inWilliston. The addition of the Williston branchlocated at 107 Main Street becomes the secondlocation for the company.

AmeriTech Engineering Corporation is a full-service civil engineering firm that was started inWilliston in 1990, and provides professional plan-ning, design, and construction services. ABCBuilding Concepts, LLC provides architecturalbuilding planning and construction facilitatingservices, and was established in 2002 in Williston.The companies have provided engineering andarchitectural services to western North Dakotaand eastern Montana since that time.

Ryan Ackerman, president/CEO indicated that“the Ackerman-Estvold team has been involved inprojects in western North Dakota for many yearsand we felt it was important to our business, ourclients, and our ongoing projects, to have a greaterpresence in the heart of that region. The collabo-ration of these companies will allow Ackerman-Estvold the ability to provide the same high levelservices and expertise our clients have come toexpect, but will expand our on the ground pres-ence over a larger geographical area.”

The new Ackerman-Estvold team encompassesmore than 75 professionals within the Minot,Williston, and Ackerman Surveying offices. “Weare thrilled about the merger of these local compa-nies who each have a vested interest in the com-munities in which they are located. Ackerman-Estvold is a sustainable, local organization that iscommitted to this region for the long term” saidAckerman.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineer-ing firm headquartered in Minot. The firm pro-vides planning, design, and construction servicesfor public and private clients throughout NorthDakota and surrounding states. The full line ofservices includes Transportation and TrafficEngineering, Land Planning and Development,Municipal Engineering, Water Resources,Construction Engineering, and GIS Services. Visitour website at ackerman-estvold.com for addi-tional information about our organization.

Ackerman-Estvold�welcomes�Grosche�as�director�of�human�resources

Bianca Grosche has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as the director of HumanResources. Grosche earned amaster of arts in speech com-munication, and a bachelor ofscience in mass communica-tions, both from North DakotaState University - Fargo, ND.Grosche has spent nearly fif-teen years overseeing human

resources activities for several organizations inthe Minot area. Her responsibilities will includeoverseeing company recruiting efforts, benefitsplans, and employee development.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineer-ing and architectural firm headquartered in Minot,ND, with an additional office location inWilliston, ND. The firm provides planning,design, and construction services for public andprivate clients throughout North Dakota and sur-rounding states. For more information aboutAckerman-Estvold, or the services we providevisit us at www.ackerman-estvold.com.

Minot�YWCA�announces�new�executive�directorThe Minot YWCA announced the appointment

of Dena Penton as its executive director. TheMinot YWCA is the Minot area’s only EmergencyHomeless Shelter for women and children, pro-viding a 60-day Emergency Homeless Shelter forwomen and children and Permanent SupportiveHousing for homeless single women.

Penton has more than ten years of experience insocial services and counseling.She has worked with clients ina wide variety of settings, suchas addictive disorders counsel-ing, counseling children withemotional and behavioralissues, human services pro-gram administration, disability

advocacy, and most recently, working as a mentalhealth technician at the Minot Air Force Base. Sheis a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) andholds an Educator’s License in North Dakota.

Penton has a passion and compassion for serv-ing others. She considers this her greatest talent,with this compassion being her driving force inher work and education. Building rapport withclients and other organizations has played a criti-cal role in her past success and she looks forwardto continuing this process in her new role.

She received her undergraduate bachelor’sdegree in psychology and her master of educationin counselor education from SoutheasternLouisiana University at Hammond, LA.

MSU�STEM�grant�to�assist�ND�teachersMinot State University has been awarded

$531,000 for two years for its project, “LearningSTEMs from Experience.” This grant is part of aTitle II, Part B, Math and Science PartnershipGrant from the North Dakota Department ofPublic Instruction.

MSU will provide professional development toK-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering,mathematics) teachers throughout North Dakota,including numerous districts that partnered withMSU on this project. Over the grant’s two-yearperiod, the project will offer 35 graduate coursesfor K-12 STEM teachers (20 per year), including19 mathematics courses, 10 science courses and

six STEM courses.Courses will be taught through various venues:

two-week or five-week summer sessions, online16-week sessions, as well as follow-up activities.There is no cost to participating North Dakotateachers. The grant provides 100 percent tuition-and-fee scholarships, books/materials, mileageand room on campus. Coursework can be usedtoward MSU master degree programs.

For more information, contact the project direc-tors, Crackel of the Division of Scienceat [email protected] or LaurieGeller of the Department of Mathematics andComputer Scienceat [email protected].

MSU�to�host�percussion�workshop�and�concert The Division of Music will host Maraca2, an

internationally noted percussion duo fromBirmingham, United Kingdom, for a daylong per-cussion workshop and evening percussion con-cert Nov. 1. The percussion workshop runs from8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with morning sessions inthe Gordon B. Olson Library and afternoon ses-sions in Old Main. The activities will concludewith a concert in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 7:30p.m. The event is in conjunction with theNorthwest International Festival of Music. Thepublic is invited to attend.

Co-sponsored by the music division, the Centerfor Engaged Teaching and Learning andMinot’s Sunnyside School DrumKidz, the work-shops and evening concert are free and open to thepublic.

Minot State University is Maraca2’s first stopon a U.S. concert tour that includes a performanceat the Percussive Arts Society InternationalConvention in Indianapolis in mid-November.Previously, Maraca2 toured extensively through-out the U.S., South America and Europe. The duois heavily involved in music education and fre-quently performs in schools, universities andother institutes of learning. To learn more or reg-ister for the workshop, contact Avis Veikley, per-cussion instructor, at [email protected].

Image�First�sponsors�grand�openingImage First will sponsor a Grand Opening Nov.

1. Image First is a unique blend of three business-es, including Eye Candy lash extensions,Relaxation Station massage therapy, and ImageFirst aesthetic services.

Teri Johnson, Evonne Packulack, and AlyssaKemper all welcome you to join us for our openhouse following a ribbon cutting ceremonyFriday, Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

memBer BusINess BrIefs

Bianca�Grosche

Dena�Penton



Scofield�promoted�to�crew�chiefKarvakko Engineering is excited to announce

that Andrew Scofield has recently been promot-ed to Utility Crew Chief.

“I noticed right away thatAndrew had the leadershipqualities which align with thisnew position. He continues todemonstrate an unparalleledlevel of dedication alignedwith the values that we fosterin our firm,” stated MikeKarvakko, owner and principal of KarvakkoEngineering.

Scofield started as a technician withKarvakko Engineering earlier this year and pre-viously attended the Civil EngineeringTechnology program at Minnesota StateCommunity and Technical College wherecourses focused on surveying and drafting.

Karvakko Engineering is headquartered inBemidji, MN, with branch offices in Minot,North Dakota and Chassell, Michigan. The firmprovides engineering, surveying, planning, andlandscape architecture services throughout theupper Midwest, specializing in the aviation,municipal, energy, and transportation industries.

Anderson�and�Patrick�join�KK�BOLDIn response to the growing needs of its

clients, KK BOLD has hired two new employ-ees who will provide agency services in theMinot, N.D., area.

Debra Anderson now is the director of publicrelations. She works closely with the agency’saccount and creative team to enhance public

outreach and image for clientsthroughout the region.

Anderson brings 25 yearsof experience in health andeducation public relations andmarketing to the position. Shehas worked in both the privateand public sectors in NorthDakota and Oklahoma.

Anderson is a graduate of the University ofNorth Dakota where she received a bachelor’sdegree with majors in English and public rela-tions. She is a native of Westhope, ND.

Carolina Patrick has joined KK BOLD as anaccount executive. Her work will focus onmeeting the marketing needs of KK BOLD’sMinot-area clients.

Patrick has a broad base of professional expe-rience in Pennsylvania, North Carolina andGeorgia. Her areas of expertise include salesand management, development of marketingstrategies, and campaign implementation andassessment.

A native of Uruguay, Patrick considersHarrisburg, Pa., to be her home. She is a 2005graduate of Shippensburg University of

Pennsylvania where she received a bachelor’sdegree with majors in marketing and interna-tional management.

KK BOLD is a brand-building agency built for thedigital age. With offices inBismarck and Minot, N.D.,and Las Vegas, the agencyprovides cutting-edge servic-es in advertising, branding,interactive, media, publicrelations, marketing and pub-lic affairs consulting.

Downtown�hosts�Olde�Fashioned�ChristmasOpen�House�Nov.�29

The Downtown Business and ProfessionalAssociation will sponsor the Olde FashionedChristmas Open House Nov. 29, 2013, from 3 to8 p.m. Hayrides, sponsored by Kim Albert(Allstate Insurance), will be offered, as will pic-tures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa, all kinds of holi-day drinks and treats at many of the stores, anda variety of musical entertainment.

Many of the stores will be open until 8 p.m.for shopping enjoyment. A stroll down MainStreet will be an opportunity to check out themany holiday bargains, and a chance to takepart in sidewalk activities, like samplingS’Mores, tasting hot chili and yummy kabobs,toasting marshmallows and drinking hot choco-late, spicy cider and other Christmas drinks.

Pizza with Santa, sponsored by the LaQuintaInn and Suites, will be at the Taube Museum ofArt from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The talented group,“The 5 Of Us,” will sing a variety of Christmascarols in front of the Taube from 5:15 to5:40 p.m., so all can gather around and enjoythe Lighting of the Christmas Tree.

The community is invited to celebrate theopening of the Christmas season in historicDowntown Minot.

ND�Trade�Office�to�host�Trade�Talk�Nov.�7The North Dakota Trade Office will host a

Trade Talk Thursday, Nov. 7, titled

“Safeguarding Your Company in the World ofGlobal Business.” The event will be heldfrom 7:30 to 9 a.m at the Radisson in Bismarck.

The event, which is presented by SupervisorySpecial Agent Christopher J. Golomb of the FBIMinneapolis Division and Special Agent PerryDavis of the Department of Commerce Bureauof Industry and Security Office of ExportEnforcement, will help North Dakota compa-nies who export internationally understand theirresponsibility to protect proprietary and exportcontrolled information from adversaries whoare looking to exploit U.S. technologies.

The following link offers additional detailsand a link to registration:

http://ndto.com/2013/10/november-trade-talk-safeguarding-your-company-in-the-world-of-global-business/

Minot�Area�Homeless�Coalition�sponsorsannual�fundraiser�and�banquet�Nov.�8

Dr. David Fuller, president of Minot StateUniversity, will be the featured speaker at theMinot Area Homeless Coalition 8th AnnualBanquet and Fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 7 at theGrand Hotel. Dr. Fuller will speak about“Homelessness and the Effects on Education.”He is a member of the Corps of Chairs ofConultant Evaluator Teams for the HigherLearning Commission, as well as a board mem-ber for the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce,the Minot Area Development Corporation, andTrinity Health.

A social will begin at 6 p.m., followed by abuffet dinner at 7 p.m. A silent auction from 6 to8 p.m. will feature signed celebrity memorabil-ia by Barbara Eden, Carol Burnett, DustinHoffman, Jason Aldean, Johnny Depp, MaryHiggins Clark and more. Auction items alsoinclude children’s holiday gift baskets, a DeltaVacations gift card, gift certificates, quilts, tieblankets, and much more. Tickets are $35 perperson. For more information, call 852-6300.


Andrew�Scofield

Debra�Anderson

Carolina�Patrick

Northwest tire (1500 20th Ave. SE) thursday, dec. 12 • 5 – 7 p.m.

Those attending are encouraged to bring one dozen cookies for thetroops at Minot Air Force Base.

That, with one paid admission, will get one guest in free. enjoy a chance to network with other members, enjoy some delicious food, and win

prizes, including $500 in Chamber Bucks. if winner is not present, $50 in Chamber

Bucks guaranteed. (Must be present to win) $5 charge at the door

deCemBer BusINess after hours

Horses,�bulls�recognized�for�their�excellenceSix animals in the Badlands Circuit have been

recognized for their excellence in the rodeo arena.Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull of the Year

and the Finals awards were given out at theBadlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot Oct. 13.

Sutton Rodeo Co., Onida, SD, won five of the

six categories. Bareback Horse of the Year went toCrystalyx, Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year wasChuckulator, Saddle Bronc Horse of the Finalswas Time Rental, Bull of the Year was CrystalSprings Peach, and Bull of the Finals was JohnnyRingo. The sixth category, Bareback Horse of theFinals, went to Mosbrucker Rodeo, Mandan.

This is the fourth time thebucking horse Crystalyx haswon the award. Steve Suttonsaid the horse has a dual person-ality. “He’s kind of two horses. If(a cowboy) can get by the firstfour seconds, he’s nice to ridethe last four seconds.”

Chuckulator is a nine year oldstud of the Sutton Rodeo Co.who is well known by cowboysacross the nation. He’s “cowboyfriendly,” Sutton says.“Cowboys like him. He has anattitude. He’ll buck you off ifyou stub your toe, or let you winfirst place.” Chuckulator andCrystalyx both have colts on theground and Sutton will bucksome of their offspring nextspring.

For the second year, CrystalSprings Peach was Bull of theYear for the circuit. The Brahmais eight years old and had a 90%buck-off rate last year. The bullis sponsored by the CrystalSprings Rodeo committee inClear Lake, SD.

The Bareback Horse of theFinals went to MosbruckerRodeo’s Bay Wars. The fouryear old bay is out of the rodeocompany’s paint stud, WarDrums, who has had several off-

spring selected to buck at the Wrangler NFR.“He’s one cowboys like to come get on,” saidKelly Mosbrucker. “He’s really outstanding.” Itwas the first trip to the Badlands Circuit Finals forthe gelding.

Saddle Bronc Horse of the Finals went toanother Sutton animal, Time Rental. The eightyear old mare was at the futurity at CheyenneFrontier Days three years ago, and “she’s contin-ued to get better,” Sutton said.

The bull Johnny Ringo of Sutton Rodeo was theBull of the Finals. “He’s cowboy friendly, a spin-ner.”

The animals were recognized during theBadlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in October. Thecircuit is the designation for the PRCA’s prorodeos in North Dakota and South Dakota, and therodeo determines champions from the BadlandsCircuit. The Minot Y’s Men host the annual rodeo.For more information on the Badlands Circuit,visit MinotYsMensRodeo.com or Prorodeo.com.



Stetson� Lawrence� rides� the� Sutton� bull� JohnnyRingo�for�88�points�during�the�October�12,�2013�per-formance� of� the� Badlands� Circuit� Finals� in� Minot.The�bull�was�chosen�as�Bull�of� the�Finals.�Photo�byPeggy�Gander.

The Eagle Award winners were recognized in October and thanked for superiorcustomer service skills. If you would like to nominate someone for outstanding cus-tomer service, please call the Chamber at 852-6000 for a nomination form, or visitthe website at minotchamber.org.

A special thank you goes out to homesteaders restaurant for providing a giftcertificate for each Eagle recipient.

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THURSDAYDEC. 5TH

SHOPFROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!

The Minot State University broadcast communications department will be holding the 15th annual LIVE TELEVISION AUCTION on public access channel 19. This is your chance to call and bid on various items arranged into packages and sold on-air.

Items include tuition waivers, $500 gift certi�cate from Dakota Fence, ad space, hotel stays, gas cards, sports tickets, gym memberships, remote car starters, gift certi�cates and so much more!

This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mike Bunce, a local radio personality and adjunct instructor in the broadcast dept.

(SRT cable customers included!)

www.kmsuauction.comwww.facebook.com/kmsuauction

minotchamber.org

yP mixer, 5 p.m.,Souris Valley Suites

CommunityLeadership institutefinal Session, 8a.m., Grand HotelCLi Graduation,Noon, Grand Hotelmilitary AffairsCommittee, Noon,MAFByP 2nd Story Bingonight, 7:30 p.m.,2nd Story

first dollar of ProfitPresentations, 10 a.m., Various locations

yP marketing team, Noon, BroadwayBean & Bagel

Right StartPresentation, 10 a.m., MAFB

Ribbon Cutting, 10a.m., RyanChevrolet, 1800 S. BroadwayyP outreach team,Noon, Spicy PieRibbon Cutting &Grand opening,4:30 p.m.,HealthsourceChiropractic

Right StartPresentation, 10 a.m., MAFB

eagle AwardsPresentation, 10 a.m., Chamber office

Board of directors,7:30 a.m., GrandHotel

yP Social team,5:30 p.m.,Bootlegrz

yP Power hour,Noon,

Right StartPresentation ftAC, 12:30 p.m., MAFB

Junior AchievementCommittee, 7:30a.m., Chamberoffice

energy &infrastructureCommittee, 7:30a.m., Grand HotelLunch & Learn, 11:30 a.m., GrandHotelyP Professionalteam, Noon,Broadway Bean &Bagel

Showcase ofBusiness, 5 – 8p.m., ND State FairCenter

Office ClosedHappyThanksgiving!

GovernmentalAffairs Committee,11:30 a.m., VegasMotel

Right StartPresentation ftAC, 12:30 p.m., MAFB

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AmbassadorsCommittee, 7:30a.m., Roll N PinRestaurant

Ribbon Cutting,11:30 a.m., ImageFirst, 111 11th Ave.SW

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