CHAMBERCHOICEAWARDS LUNCHEON

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ChamberChoice Awards LuncheonMay 15, 2013Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center

WelcomeCraig WhitneyPresident/CEOThe Chamber

Paul von EbersPresident/CEOBlue Cross Blue Shield of North DakotaPresenting Sponsor

James CunninghamMaster of Ceremonies

Presentation of the AwardsSmall Not-for-Profit of the YearNot-for-Profit of the YearSmall Business of the YearBusiness of the YearYoung Professionals Best Place to WorkEntrepreneur of the Year

AWARDSTHE

The ChamberChoice Awards recognize the best of the best when it comes to businesses in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. These companies and organizations make a significant impact, drive economic growth and help make this region a better place to work, live and do business. Winners exemplify excellence through proven growth or stability, innovation, creativity, community leadership and achievements.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

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James Cunningham is a stand-up comedian, TV show host, entrepreneur and public speaker who has enjoyed smashing success on comedy stages across North America as well as with his award winning “Funny Money” lectures, a stage show designed to teach students about finance. He has hosted and performed at numerous events for clients, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Sobeys, Future Shop, McDonald’s, Nestle, Purina, Walmart, Proctor & Gamble and more.

No stranger to the world of entertainment, Cunningham has shared the spotlight with former United States President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters, Andre Agassi and Hilary Swank.

James Cunningham

CANDIDATESTHE

SMALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

American Red Cross Red River Valley Chapter of Minn-Kota Region

Churches United for the HomelessDorothy Day House of HospitalityEmergency Food Pantry, Inc.March of Dimes FoundationPlains Art MuseumRed River ZooRonald McDonald House Charities

of the Red River ValleyTri-College University

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Apartment MoversDale Carnegie Business Group

of NDDFC Consultants, Ltd.HealthSource of Fargo-MoorheadHeartland Trust CompanyMatt’s Automotive Service CenterOffice Sign CompanySheyenne Hearing Services, LLCSpotlight Media, Inc.Video Arts Studios

NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

Dakota Boys and Girls RanchDakota Medical FoundationFamily HealthCareThe Village Family Service CenterVocational Training Center

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Border States ElectricDiscovery BenefitsIndigo SignworksMarco, Inc.NetWork Center, Inc.Prudential Premier Real EstateTMI Hospitality

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Jodi Ellingson and Jill KrahnRyan FritzJake Joraanstad and Ryan Raguse Matt LachowitzerShannon MalzahnCasey Steele & Matt SteeleBrent Teiken

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BEST PLACE TO WORK

Border States ElectricBW Insurance Agency, Inc.Choice FinancialCourtyard by Marriott and

Moorhead Area Conference Center

Dawson InsuranceDiscovery BenefitsFargo-Moorhead Convention &

Visitors BureauHeritage HomesHilton Garden Inn FargoHome Builders Association of F-MKLJMarco, Inc.Myriad Devices, LLCNetWork Center, Inc.OnsharpPrairie St. John’sRoersTMI Hospitality United Way of Cass-Clay

PAST RECIPIENTSTHE

1999Small Business of the Year Hannaher’s, Inc.

2000Small Business of the Year Intellisol International

2001Small Business of the Year Loegering

2002Small Business of the Year Mid-America Aviation, Inc.

2003Small Business of the Year Moore Engineering, Inc.

2004Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Precision Diagnostic Services, Inc.Business of the Year Imaging Solutions, Inc.

2005Small Business of the Year Kinetic Leasing, Inc.Business of the Year Amity Technology LLC

2006Small Business of the Year BreadsmithBusiness of the Year Vogel Law FirmNot-For-Profit of the Year United Way of Cass-Clay

2007Business of the Year Dawson InsuranceNot-For-Profit of the Year CCRI, Inc.

2008Small Business of the Year Harmon Glass DoctorBusiness of the Year InterceptEFTNot-For-Profit of the Year YWCA Cass Clay

2009Small Not-For-Profit of the Year CHARISM Neighborhood Support CentersNot-For-Profit of the Year Hospice of the Red River ValleySmall Business of the Year Heritage Homes, LLCBusiness of the Year Flint Communications, Inc.Large Business of the Year Ulteig Engineers, Inc.Entrepreneur of the Year Intelligent InSites

2010Small Not-For-Profit of the Year Project HERONot-For-Profit of the Year Bethany Retirement LivingSmall Business of the Year Lillestol Research LLCBusiness of the Year Fargo Jet CenterEntrepreneur of the Year Joel Jorgenson, Packet Digital

2011Small Not-For-Profit of the Year Fargo-Moorhead Symphony OrchestraNot-For-Profit of the Year Fraser, Ltd.Small Business of the Year Mosaic – Maxwells, Catering, CaféBusiness of the Year Kadrmas, Lee & JacksonEntrepreneur of the Year Joe Sandin, Onsharp

2012Small Not-for-Profit of the Year Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.Not-for-Profit of the Year United Blood ServicesSmall Business of the Year OnsharpBusiness of the Year Warner & Company InsuranceEntrepreneur of the Year Barry Batcheller, AppareoYP Best Place to Work Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

SPONSORSTHE

PRESENTING SPONSORBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) is a not-for-profit mutual company owned by its members. BCBSND provides health coverage and related benefits to more than 495,000 members as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Together with members, BCBSND is working to lead the way in promoting and implementation of member education and wellness programs, and creating systems and processes essential to assisting health care providers improve quality across the state. In addition to headquarters in Fargo, BCBSND maintains service offices in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Valley City and Williston, North Dakota. BCBSND has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since 1963.

Not-for-Profit: SaNford HealtH

Sanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas and is now the largest, rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 126 communities in eight states. In addition, Sanford Health is in the process of developing international clinics in Ghana, Israel and Mexico.

Sanford Health includes 35 hospitals, 140 clinic locations and 1,360 physicians in 81 specialty areas of medicine. With more than 26,000 employees, Sanford Health is the largest employer in North and South Dakota. For more information, please visit sanfordhealth.org.

AWARD SPONSORS

Small Not-for-Profit: Bell State BaNk & truSt

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, Bell State Bank & Trust is the largest independently owned bank in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. The bank has 17 full-service banking locations in North Dakota and Minnesota, including eight in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo, and more than $2.5 billion in assets. Bell State Bank & Trust’s team works each day with a unique “bottom line” in mind: “Happy Employees! Happy Customers!” Member FDIC.

Small BuSiNeSS: WellS fargo BaNk, N.a.Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores and more than 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. With seven convenient locations in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, Wells Fargo works closely with business owners to help them access the capital and financial services they need to operate and grow their businesses, large or small.

Business: The Forum oF Fargo-moorhead

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead serves as the flagship of Forum Communications Company, a family owned, multi-media communications company headquartered in Fargo, ND. The Forum proudly serves the region of the Red River Valley and northwestern Minnesota. The Forum is an award winning community news source, providing news and advertisements the way you want them, featuring both print and online formats. The Forum print version reaches over 100,000 readers; and the online version, INFORUM, is North Dakota’s #1 news website, featuring over 10,000,000 page views per month.

enTrepreneur: ndsu research & Technology park, inc.The NDSU Research & Technology Park and the Technology Incubator are home to fast-paced, high-growth companies that promote technology based economic development in North Dakota. To locate within the research park, a company should be involved in the advancement and development of new technology, be willing to establish a working relationship with NDSU and work in one or more of the following technology fields: Material Sciences, Biosciences and Life Science Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing. For more information, visit www.ndsuresearchpark.com.

young proFessionals BesT place To Work: microsoFT

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

AWARD SPONSORS

SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS

Alerus FinancialBank of the WestBlackRidgeBANKBorder States ElectricBremer Bank, N.A.Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc.Choice FinancialCornerstone BankDawson InsuranceDFC Consultants, Ltd.Discovery Benefits, Inc.EnventisEvolution1

Fraser, Ltd.Games Galore Party RentalHeartland Trust CompanyKLJMidcontinent CommunicationsMoore Engineering, Inc.NetWork Center Inc.Office Sign CompanyPrairie St. John’sStarion FinancialTitan MachineryU.S. BankWestern State Bank

EVENT PRODUCTION SPONSOR

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Alerus FinancialBank of the West

Bell State Bank & TrustBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Eide Bailly LLPEssentia Health

Eventide Senior Living CommunitiesFirst International Bank & TrustThe Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Gate City BankKLJ

North Dakota State UniversityOtter Tail Corporation

Sanford HealthStarion Financial

U.S. BankWells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Xcel Energy

202 First Avenue NorthMoorhead, Minnesota 56560

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