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CHAMBER CONNECTION A Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter : July 2017 CHAMBER CONNECTION A Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: September 2017
Hibbing Area Chamber
Board of Directors
Chair: Troy Loeb—Edward Jones
First Vice Chair: Marvin Vuicich—American Bank
Second Vice Chair: Jared Lubben—Hibbing Taconite
Treasurer: Bill Lowry—Max Gray Construction
Past Chair: Wayne Kangas—New York Life
Pam Angen
Rian Burkes—Nelson Roofing/KBC
Celia Cameron—Republic Bank
Aaron Clusiau—Security State Bank
Krystle Glad—Range Center
Dave Hughes Jr.—PolyMet Mining
Pat Ives—Kiddy Karousel
Rich Lees—A-1 Refrigeration
Jeannie Nobens—Minnesota Twist Drill
Jeremy Rodorigo—Wells Fargo Bank
Lisa Samsa—Shubat Transportation
Diane Sandvig—Hampton Inn
Tina Uhrbom—Fairview Range
Jim Vollstaedt—Sellman, Borland, & Simon P.L.L.C.
Hibbing Area Chamber
Leadership Team
Lory Fedo—President
Ella Champion—Sales & Event Coordinator
Melissa Koschak—Marketing & Event Coordinator
Isabel Cameron—Student Assistant
Upcoming Meetings & Events 4
Workforce shortage demands
comprehensive approach 5
Golf Classic Recap 8-10
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc 11
Employee of the Month 12
PCs for People 13
Office Open House Celebration &
Ribbon Cutting 14
8th Annual Girls’ Night Out
Pajama Party 15
UPCOMING
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Government Affairs
September 18—Noon
Grandma’s in the Park
BR & E
September 19—8:00 a.m.
Hibbing Area Chamber
Ambassadors
September 19—Noon
Grandma’s in the Park
Worksite Wellness
September 20—12:30
Hibbing Area Chamber
Lunch & Learn with
MN Chamber President
September 21—Noon
Hibbing Park Hotel—
Arrowhead I
RSVP required
Business After Hours
Celebrating Cleveland–Cliffs
September 21
4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Hibbing Elk’s Lodge
Girls’ Night Out Pajama Party
October 5—Evening
Downtown Hibbing
Funspiel
December 8—All Day
{NOTE NEW DATE}
Hibbing Curling Club
Annual Dinner
February 9—Evening
{NOTE NEW DATE}
Hibbing Elk’s Lodge
at the Androy
Frequently visit
www.hibbing.org
for calendar updates
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Attend. Support. Engage.
Vision: The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce strives to be the
premier representative of the Hibbing area business community,
driven and supported by motivated volunteers and professional staff.
Mission: The primary mission is to create, protect, and enhance a
healthy business environment for the benefit of our members and
the entire community. We serve our members through promotion,
education, information, and advocacy.
Minnesota Business Snapshot
The Minnesota Business Snapshot is a new initiative designed to better
serve Minnesotans by providing the public—from consumers to small
business owners to educational institutions—with critical data and
information on the economic and demographic make-up of Minnesota’s
businesses. As of right now, over 157,000 businesses have already filled
out the survey. The more people that fill out the survey, the more valuable
and meaningful the data will be everyone. Please consider filling out the
survey during your next annual renewal. (For those who have already
renewed in 2017, the next opportunity to fill out the survey will be in
2018.) For more information: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/business-
liens/business-liens-data/minnesota-business-snapshot-data/
Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Vision & Mission
Lunch & Learn with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Doug Loon, President of the Minnesota Chamber, will be visiting Hibbing
in September and will give an update from the Minnesota Chamber.
Details: Thursday, September 21, 2017
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
Hibbing Park Hotel
Register: http://www.hibbing.org/events/details/lunch-learn-featuring-
doug-loon-2461
Volunteer Opportunity
Are you interested in helping with our Girls’ Night Out Pajama Party—
our fundraiser for the Angel Fund? We are looking for volunteers to help
stuff the swag bags, decorate, and help with registration.
If you are interested, please contact our office at [email protected] or
218-262-3895.
A Message from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Workforce shortage demands comprehensive approach
Minnesota’s talented workforce is the secret sauce that drives the economy. It’s at the
foundation of making Minnesota ready for the future—ready for change and ready to grow.
But our state’s chief advantage is showing stress. Companies of all sizes and types across
the state are increasingly challenged to find skilled workers. It’s the No. 1 concern shared
by our network of local chamber of commerce partners.
Fixing the problem demands new approaches. The Minnesota Chamber is doing as much via private-sector business
initiatives as we’re doing via public policy. Our legislative efforts tend to focus on younger people in K-12 systems.
Our business initiatives focus on individuals in or just ready to enter the workforce.
Finding solutions requires persistent conversations among all the stakeholders. Once-a-year “job summits” won’t
produce long-lasting solutions. The “chamber” approach is to implement a strategy that’s equal parts public policy
and private-sector initiative.
The Minnesota Chamber counts among our 2017 legislative successes important reforms toward building the
K-12 portion of the workforce pipeline. The new youth training skill program will allow high school-aged students to
participate in manufacturing internships and apprenticeships. Scholarships are available for students attending
Minnesota State two-year programs of high employment need. Reforms to K-12 teacher licensure and teacher layoff
rules will strengthen the goal of placing effective instructors in all classrooms.
Immigration reform leads our federal efforts. The continued strength of our economy depends on attracting and
integrating immigrants into the workforce.
Public policy successes will not alone solve our worker shortage. Employers must step to the plate. On that front,
we are involved in a variety of initiatives.
Job Match is a new system operated in partnership with RealTime Talent. The program uses statistically validated
questions to connect candidates and employers based on skills, interests and job requirements rather than relying
on keyword counts in a resume.
We are challenging employers to broaden their hiring strategies. “Hidden Talent Pools,” an event we hosted this
spring, explored available workers that employers have overlooked or underused. We showcased employers that
have hired successfully and productively from these pools—for example, individuals with physical and mental
disabilities or those with criminal convictions.
We’ll make limited headway in supplying employers with qualified employees absent of new collaborations.
One of our most shining examples at the Minnesota Chamber is Business Education Networks, a proactive approach
to better synchronize workforce skills with the needs of the changing economy.
Our pilot project was launched in 2015 with the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, home to 100-plus
manufacturers, struggles to find qualified applicants for a variety of high-demand manufacturing job opportunities.
The project has made great strides through a variety of initiatives.
We’ve expanded Business Education Networks to the hospitality industry in Brainerd and the manufacturing and
healthcare industries in Waconia. We hope to replicate the program in other communities where we can find local
chamber partners.
The strategy behind Business Education Networks mobilizes our state’s employers—the players with the most at
stake in ensuring Minnesota’s workforce is well prepared. Building these networks through our local chambers will
help narrow the skills gap, plus encourage students from all backgrounds to complete education in areas where
they will have opportunity for meaningful employment. That’s a win-win for everyone.
Doug Loon is president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — www.mnchamber.com.
MDI Awarded $25,000 to Expand Workforce
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MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2017— MDI, a non-profit organization committed
to an inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities, has
been awarded $25,000 from the Minnesota State Division of Academic
and Student Affairs. This grant will be used to provide training, which focuses on personal and
professional skill development, through the program Work Skills 101. This program offers participants
with and without disabilities the opportunity to learn marketable skills from each other in an integrated
setting.
“Integrated learning is a true innovation in the field, it aligns with the state’s overall shift away from
non-integrated settings and opportunities toward inclusive, community-based options,” said MDI Director
of Employment Services, Jeanne Eglinton. “MDI is regarded as a successful social enterprise model of
inclusive employment; however, the implementation of an integrated training program takes this concept
to a new level.
Work Skills 101 aligns with statewide workforce development efforts. As increasing numbers of baby
boomers age out of the workforce, new jobs open up requiring higher levels of soft skills and training,
it’s incumbent upon stakeholders, such as MDI, to prepare for this transition by encouraging and
nurturing all workers. Work Skills 101 will help build a new pathway for individuals, with and without
disabilities, to improve their skills and move ahead in the workplace, benefiting both the individual,
the employer, and the community.
“When someone improves or increases their soft skills, there are more options of better jobs and better
wages available, ultimately allowing for employees to be self-sustaining with less reliance on government
benefits,” said Eglinton. “The future is enhanced by our ability to provide the next generation of workers
with what they need to be successful in school and in life and to support a dynamic workforce.”
Work Skills 101 has been successfully delivered at MDI in Cohasset and Hibbing this year. Next stops
will include hiring a program trainer, along with conducting the third round of Work Skills 101 in the
Twin Cities. Long term goals include partnering with schools and educators to replicate the program
throughout Minnesota.
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About MDI MDI is a leader in manufacturing corrugated standard and custom plastic packaging solutions,
production assembly, and environmental services. Through a Social Enterprise model, MDI creates
self-sufficiency by providing meaningful work in an inclusive environment, with nearly half of the
workforce comprised of people with disabilities. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, with additional
locations in Hibbing, Grand Rapids, and Cohasset, MDI offers an unparalleled customer experience,
while providing high quality products and services to businesses and organizations.
Upcoming law changes to affect pre-2015 LLCs
Secretary of State Steve Simon recently reminded all limited liability companies that were formed prior to
August 1, 2015 that they will be subject to a new law beginning January 1, 2018. To learn more about the
impending law change, please visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/business-liens/business-help/upcoming-
llc-law-change/.
New Address and Renewed Purpose for
Continuing Education
Duluth, MN August 7, 2017 — Continuing Education is now downtown and part of UMD’s Center for
Economic Development.
With the move, the Continuing Education (CE) department became a program within the Center for
Economic Development (CED), a hub for entrepreneurs and business owners in Duluth’s Technology
Village, 11 E. Superior Street, Suite 210.
“We are delighted to welcome the Continuing Education staff into the Center for Economic Development
and the Labovitz School of Business and Economics during this transition,” says Labovitz School of
Business and Economics Dean Amy B. Hietapelto. “We look forward to exploring more synergistic and
innovative opportunities for faculty and staff to work closely with Continuing Education to meet the
ongoing training and development programmatic needs of our region.”
The Integration’s Advantages
The integration is designed, in part, to strengthen the missions of both organizations.
“Merging these two units creates synergies among the professional training, workshops, and economic
development missions of CE and CED,” says Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Fernando
Delgado. “The efficiencies gained by the merger are thus both fiscally prudent and a strong platform for
serving the region in a comprehensive way.”
These efficiencies include eliminating redundancies in courses offered by both CE and CED.
Another benefit of the move, says Roxanne Richards, director of Continuing Education, is that her
program is better able to accommodate its customers. “The realignment of Continuing Education with the
Center for Economic Development is a very positive move for us. It offers greater visibility in the
downtown business community and provides us with onsite classroom space for our workshops.
Continuing Education in the Center for Economic Development offers workshops on many topics,
including, tribal relations, leadership development, business communication, continuous improvement
and more.
A Strategic Move
Providing business seminars and workshops through the Center for Economic Development and
Continuing Education are part of UMD’s efforts to strengthen ties with Duluth and surrounding
communities, a goal in its strategic plan.
Elaine S. Hansen, director of the Center for Economic Development, says the inclusion of Continuing
Education amplifies its community work. “With Continuing Education becoming part of CED, our ability to
provide advanced learning and training opportunities are greatly enhanced.”
In addition to the trainings, the Center for Economic Development offers business consulting, economic
feasibility research, and experiential learning through the student-to-business Initiative where student
teams work with businesses on a business topic.
Mission: The University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and
public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens.
UMD offers 166 undergraduate majors and minors and more than 25 graduate degree programs.
During the 2016 school year, 11,018 students enrolled. Find UMD online: www.d.umn.edu
Register for
“Handling Difficult
Conversations”
2017 Hibbing Area Chamber Golf Classic
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsors:
Compudyne
General Waste & Recycling
Hampton Inn
Mining Minnesota
Sellman, Borland, and Simon P.L.L.C.
The 2017 Golf Classic Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses.
Without their contribution, the Golf Classic would not have been successful! - E’Lena Maestas, Anytime Fitness
(Chair); Troy Loeb, Edward Jones; Jeannie Nobens, Minnesota Twist Drill; Mark Thune, Fraboni Sausage; & Staff.
Silver Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsors:
2017 Golf Classic: 1st Place goes to Team Hibbing Taconite!
American Bank
Anytime Fitness
Delta Air Lines
Kasner Bialke Bottoms Financial Services, LLC.
Mining Minnesota
Republic Bank
Keg Compliments:
Superior Industrial Products
19th Hole Sponsors:
Hole Sponsors:
Prize Contributors:
Access North Center for Independent Living
All American Title Company
Ameripride Linen & Apparel Service
Architectural Resources
Choice Therapy
Dougherty Funeral Home
Entrepreneur Fund
Excel Business Systems
Express Print One
Fairview Range
Fortune Bay Resort Casino
Hibbing Cooperative Credit Union
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Hibbing Park Hotel
Hibbing Taconite Company
Iron Mining Association
Iron Range Tire Service
Jasper Engineering
Kiddy Karousel Child Care Center
Mars Company
Max Gray Construction
Minnesota Power
Minnesota Twist Drill
Nelson Roofing/KBC
Otis Magie: R.W. Larson Insurance,
Security Insurance, Mike Fay Insurance
PolyMet Mining
Range Regional Airport
Range Steel Fabricators
Ryan Financial Group
Security State Bank
Shubat Transportation Company
A-1 Refrigeration
Anytime Fitness
Delta Air Lines
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Edward Jones— Troy Loeb
Fena Advertising
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
Fraboni’s
General Waste & Recycling
Giant’s Ridge
Grandma’s in the Park
Hardee’s
Hibbing Municipal Golf Course
Howard Court Salon
Infinity Massage
Iron Mining Association
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
JPJ Engineering
Kelly’s Antique Boutique
Melissa Brown—
Arbonne & Affordable Therapeutic Massage
Mesaba Country Club
Mesaba Country Club Pro Shop
Mesaba Glass, Window, & Door Inc.
Midwest Communications
Minnesota Discovery Center
MLK Fitness
Minnesota Twist Drill
Ohana Therapeutic Massage
Palmer’s
Pizza Ranch
Range Regional Airport
Ranger GM
Security State Bank
SoHo Arts
Studio One
Sugar Lake Lodge
Sunny Hill Distributing
Super One Foods
Superior National at Lutsen
Swan Lake Country Club
The Well
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Tianna Golf Club
Wells Fargo Bank –Jeremy Rodorigo
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who helped with set-up, games, or selling raffle tickets and finally
to the Mesaba Country Club, including Jason Johnson and Gary Yeager!
The newsletter is another way we can keep our members connected. If your organization has a news brief
that you would like featured, free of charge, please send the brief to Melissa at [email protected].
Cliffs Natural Resources Renames
Itself Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
A-1 Refrigeration
Anytime Fitness
Delta Air Lines
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Edward Jones— Troy Loeb
Fena Advertising
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
Fraboni’s
General Waste & Recycling
Giant’s Ridge
Grandma’s in the Park
Hardee’s
Hibbing Municipal Golf Course
Howard Court Salon
Infinity Massage
Iron Mining Association
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
JPJ Engineering
Kelly’s Antique Boutique
Melissa Brown—
Arbonne & Affordable Therapeutic Massage
Mesaba Country Club
Mesaba Country Club Pro Shop
Mesaba Glass, Window, & Door Inc.
Midwest Communications
Minnesota Discovery Center
MLK Fitness
Minnesota Twist Drill
Ohana Therapeutic Massage
Palmer’s
Pizza Ranch
Range Regional Airport
Ranger GM
Security State Bank
SoHo Arts
Studio One
Sugar Lake Lodge
Sunny Hill Distributing
Super One Foods
Superior National at Lutsen
Swan Lake Country Club
The Well
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Tianna Golf Club
Wells Fargo Bank –Jeremy Rodorigo
Cleveland—Aug. 15, 2017 — Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced that it has re-named
the Company to its historical name Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Under the name Cleveland-Cliffs, the Company
has been for many decades an important part of the North American iron and steel industry. The name
change is part of the celebration of the 170th anniversary of the Company, and is effective immediately.
The Company’s NYSE stock ticker symbol “CLF” will remain the same.
Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The historical name
Cleveland-Cliffs is synonymous with our strong heritage, and is the perfect one for our strong heritage,
and is the perfect one for our next era of growth. As we did more than 60 years ago, when we adopted
pelletizing as a smart business opportunity to utilize American iron ore and provide the domestic blast
furnaces with customized pellets, Cleveland-Cliffs is once again reinventing itself as the supplier of
high-quality iron units to the Great Lakes region. With our expansion into the production of Hot-Briquetted
Iron (HBI) to supply the growing electric arc furnace steel industry, Cleveland-Cliffs is the best name to
represent our strong present and our bright future.”
About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Founded in 1847, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest and oldest mining company in the United States.
They are a major supplier of iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry from the mines and
pellet plants located in Michigan and Minnesota. Additionally, they operate an iron ore mining complex in
Western Australia. By 2020, Cliffs expects to be the sole producer of hot briquetted iron (HBI) in the Great
Lakes region with the development of its first production plant in Toledo, OH. Driven by the core values of
safety, social, environmental and capital stewardship, the employees endeavor to provide all
stakeholders with operating and financial transparency. For more information, visit
http://www.clevelandcliffs.com
Details: September 21
4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Hibbing Elks Lodge at the Androy
Help celebrate Cliffs’ 170th anniversary and recently announced name change
Eins, zwei, drei
Oktoberfest is just around the corner! This event is hosted by the
Hibbing Area Chamber’s CONNECT Crew—A Young Professionals Network
& Palmer’s Tavern. Come celebrate with a beer tasting, games,
German appetizers, and prizes!
Details: October 11
5:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m.
Palmer’s Tavern
$10 Admission
SAVE THE DATE: Business After Hours
Holgate Receives Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Craig Holgate for receiving the
Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce “Employee of the Month”
award for August 2017.
Craig has worked for Midwest Communications for 30+ years
and has been a huge part of the community volunteering for
different events in the Northland. For that he is a huge asset
to Midwest Communications and his community. In the past
two years Craig has been challenged with cancer. Throughout
his treatments, he’s had such a positive attitude and missed
very little work—even when it was very challenging to come to
work. He just wants to be there.
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The purpose of the Hibbing Area Chamber Member “Employee of the Month” program is to recognize
area chamber member employees who have served their businesses and the Hibbing Area in an
exceptional manner by exemplifying outstanding service through his or her work and exhibiting a positive
and supportive attitude.
To nominate someone, please visit www.hibbing.org/pages/Ambassadors.
Annual Bowling Bonanza
The Annual Bowling Bonanza is organized by the Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
We would like to thank all who participated and contributed towards this event!
The team with the highest score (with “turkey” bowling pins) is Team Mr. Nick’s Corner Bar.
The team with the lowest score (with “construction cone” bowling pins) is Team Full House.
Businesses Represented:
American Bank
Edward Jones—Mike Stefan
Edward Jones—Troy Loeb
Fairview Range
Fena Advertising
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Hibbing Taconite
LuLaRoe Anna & Jahnna
Mesaba Country Club
Midwest Communications
Minnesota Twist Drill
Mr. Nick’s Corner Bar
Range Center
Security State Bank
Wells Fargo
Contributors:
American Bank
Anytime Fitness
Fena Advertising
Jeremy Rodorigo—Wells Fargo
Lynn Erkelenz
Mesaba Country Club Pro Shop
Midwest Communications
Ohana Therapeutic Massage
Shari Erickson
SoHo Arts
We would also like to thank the
Hibbing Bowling Center
for helping make the evening
as smooth as possible!
http://www.hibbingbowlingcenter.com/
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What Services Does MCD Offer? Click on the image below to find out!
The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce gave away
50 computers in August to organizations who serve people
in need. Thank you to the Hibbing Community College
IT Department for PC support and the IRRRB/Blandin
Foundation Broadband Community Initiative for making
this possible!
To read HDT coverage:
http://www.hibbingmn.com/news/local/broadband-grant-
leads-to-computer-distribution/article_6185a3f8-83b5-
11e7-9e95-b7f7583354ca.html
Pictured: Chamber President Lory Fedo; Don Brunette, Access North; Sandra Persson, LEE Center;
and PCs for People staff.
PCs for People
L & M Radiator to Expand Headquarters
“HIBBING—For 60 years now, L & M Radiator Inc. has called Hibbing home.
And while the company has expanded to several other countries—Mexico, Australia and Chile—its latest
focus is getting bigger and better here.”
To continue reading the HDT coverage: http://www.hibbingmn.com/news/local/l-m-radiator-to-expand-
headquarters/article_82b608fc-8ab7-11e7-94ec-13679d322656.html
Welcome A.M. Construction of Hibbing Inc. to the Chamber
Join us in welcoming A.M. Construction of Hibbing Inc., a 2nd generation construction company,
to the Hibbing Area Chamber! They are a family-owned business and have operated for over 50 years.
A.M. Construction of Hibbing Inc. provides construction services for both your commercial and residential
building needs. They are located at 1529 East 40th Street and can be contacted at 218-262-1817.
Office Open House Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Help us welcome Aflac & Experienced Insurance Advisors to the Hibbing Area Chamber!
They will be having their official office opening celebration with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting.
You will have the opportunity to meet staff, enjoy some music, treats and beverages!
Details: September 20
Open House: 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: 12:00 p.m.
302 East Howard Street, Suite 125, Hibbing
Howard Court
218-421-7025 / [email protected]
Hibbing Community College Program in Nursing
Receives Renewed Accreditation
Hibbing Community College’s Program in Nursing was awarded
a renewed full, 8-year accreditation from the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
A regularly scheduled site visit occurred in February of this year as a team from the Accreditation
Commission reviewed, critiqued, and toured facilities. Upon the conclusion of the visit, the team spoke
highly of the program, with a recommendation of the full 8-year accreditation. The entire process required
two more reviews of the self-study and site visitor reports. The first of the additional reviews occurred in
June, with the second review being in late July. The final approval was announced last week.
“Thank you to everyone for all of the support for our program, from the faculty, staff, students and
community partners, we look forward to continuing to work with you into the future. Although the visit is
complete, the work to make sure we maintain quality in our program never stops,” commented Director
of Nursing, Sandy Gustafson.
Hibbing Community College offers an Associate in Science Degree in nursing. Traditional students and
advance standing LPNs are accepted. Clinical experiences are provided in area community hospitals,
clinics, nursing homes, and other community-based health care agencies. Students who successfully
complete the nursing and general education graduation requirements of the nursing program are eligible
to apply for licensure and to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Hibbing Community College’s nursing program is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing
and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
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Hibbing Area Chamber Membership
The following Hibbing Area Chamber members have committed to continue their support of the business
community by renewing their 2017 membership. You are encouraged to patronize Hibbing Area Chamber
members when conducting your business. Thank you to our renewing members for their continued investment.
24hr Bookkeeper
A-1 Refrigeration
Access North Center for
Independent Living
Advocates for Family Peace
Algonquin Club
All American Title Company
Always There Staffing
America’s Best Value Inn
American Bank
AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Service
Ameriprise Financial
Androy
Anytime Fitness
APEX
Architectural Resources, Inc.
Arrowhead Economic
Opportunity Agency
Arrowhead Human Resources Association
Assumption Catholic School
Avon Consultant
Bach Yen Garden Restaurant
Baldwin Supply Co.
Baron’s Pharmacy
Barr Engineering Company
Baudeck’s Consulting
Bender’s Shoes
Bikes on Howard
Binsters
Birch Court Apartments
Bonner Eye Clinic
Bounce House Party Rentals
Boy Scouts of America—
Voyageurs Area Council
Braun Intertec
Capet Plaza
Cast Corporation
CenturyLink
Champion Charter Sales & Service
Chisholm Baptist Church
Chisholm Inn & Suites
City Auto Glass
Como Oil & Propane
Compudyne, Inc.
Country Kitchen
Crystal Clean of the North
Culligan Water Conditioning
Custom Lettering
Dalco
David Simonson
Delta Air Lines
Detroit Reman—DMR Electronics
Dougherty Funeral Home
Dynamic Garage Door &
Access Systems, LLC.
Edward Jones — J. Buss
Edward Jones — K. Degnan
Edward Jones — M. Stefan
Edward Jones — T. Loeb
Edwards Oil Company
Electric Power Door/Div. of Broncho
Emily’s Travel
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Entrepreneur Fund
Erbert and Gerbert’s
Essar Steel Minnesota LLC
Essentia Health
Excel Business Systems
Express Employment Professionals
Express Print One, Ltd.
Eye Clinic North
Fairview Range
Fena Advertising Inc.
Ford of Hibbing
Fort & Company, PA
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
Fraboni Sausage Company
General Waste & Recycling, LLC
George Bougalis & Sons Construction
Graybar Electric Company
Great Northern Iron Ore Properties
Greiner Holding Inc.
Greyhound Bus Museum
Guardian Angels Health Center
H & L Mesabi
Habitat for Humanity of
North St. Louis County
Hampton Inn
Hank’s Woodworks Inc.
Hardee’s
Hart Electric, Inc.
H-E Parts Mining/Dom-Ex
Hecimovich Mechanical Contracting
Hibbing Alliance Church
Hibbing Bowling Center
Hibbing Chisholm Breakfast Rotary
Hibbing Chrysler Center
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing Co-op Credit Union
Hibbing Curling Club
Hibbing Daily Tribune
Hibbing Fabricators
Hibbing Family Chiropractic
Hibbing Family Medical Clinic
Hibbing Farmer’s Market
Hibbing Feed & Seed
Hibbing Housing & Redevelopment
Hibbing Park Hotel
Hibbing Public Access Television
Hibbing Public Utilities
Hibbing Raceway
Hibbing Salvage & Supply Company
Hibbing Short Stop
Hibbing Taconite Company
Hibbing Winter Frolic
Howard Court—Office Rentals
Howard Court Salon LLP
IBEW 294
IRC Electrical Contractors Inc.
IRCS, Inc.
Iron Mining Association
Iron Range Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Iron Range Tire Service
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
Irongate Plaza
IRRRB
ISD #701
J. N. Johnson Fire & Safety
Jasper Engineering & Equip. Co.
Jerulle CPA, LLC
JPJ Engineering
Kasner Bialke Bottoms Financial
Services, LLC.
KBJR 6 / Range 11 & KDLH 3 TV
Kelly’s Antique Boutique
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kiddy Karousel
Kitzville Body Shop Inc.
L & L Rentals
L & M “Fleet” Supply
L & M Radiator
LEE Center
Lees Rental & Commercial Development
Lefty’s Tent and Party Rental
Lind Industrial Supply, Inc.
Mane Salon
Mars Supply
Marshview Meadows
Matetich Insurance Agency
Max Gray Construction
MCD Solutions
MDI
Mediacom
Memorial Blood Centers
Mesaba Country Club
Mesaba Heating & A.C. Service
Mesabi Glass, Window & Door Inc.
Mesabi Mall
Mesabi Metallics
Mesabi Radial Tire Company
Metso Minerals
Midwest Communications
Mike Fay Insurance Agency
Mining Minnesota
Minnesota Discovery Center
Minnesota Museum of Mining
Minnesota Power
Minnesota Twist Drill
MLK Fitness
MN Section—SME
Mr. Nick’s Corner Bar
MTI—Northern Foundry
NK-G Transportation
Nelson Roofing & KBC
NewCon Company
Nick Bougalis Construction, Inc.
North Star Church of Hibbing
Northeast Technical Services
Northern Business Products
Northern Landscapes
Northern Lites Glass Company
Northern MN Builders Association
Northland Village
Occupational Development Center
Ohana Therapeutic Massage
Overhead Door Company
Palmers Tavern
Parsons Town and Country Electric
PathBlazers Snowmobile Club
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Perrella & Associates
Pizza Ranch of Hibbing
Plan-It Travel, Inc.
PolyMet Mining
Portable John
Prebich & Sullivan, P.C.
Premier Physical Healthcare
Primary Sensors & Controls Co.
Prime Lending, a PlainsCapital Co.
Project Care Free Clinic
Pustovar Insurance Agency
R.W. Larson Insurance Agency
Radko Iron & Supply
Range Center, Inc.
Range Cornice & Roofing Company
Range Cornice Heating & Sheetmetal
Range Credit Bureau, Inc.
Range Floral
Range Funeral Home
Range Mental Health Center
Range Regional Airport
Range Reliable
Ranger GM
Republic Bank
Rhude & Fryberger, Inc.
Rich Rusich—Postmaster
RT Convenience
Rudi’s Pizza
Rupp Furniture
Ryan Financial Group LLC
Salvation Army of Hibbing
Sammy’s Pizza & Restaurant
Schick Corporate Learning
Schweiby’s Concessions
Security Insurance Agency
Security Investment Solutions
Security State Bank
Sellman Title Company LLC
Sellman, Borland, & Simon PLLC
Seppi Brothers Concrete Products
Servpro of Bemidji, Grand Rapids,
& Hibbing
Sharrow Lifting Products
Shirley’s Purrfect Pet Sitting Inc
Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH)
Shubat Transportation Company
Sleep Rite Medical
Slumberland
South of Howard Arts (SoHo)
Snap Vinyl Signs
Southview Terrace Apartments
Sportsmen’s Restaurant & Tavern
St. Louis County Fair Association
Stephanie’s Dance Shoppe
Stephen Ward Associates
Sterle & Company
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Sunny Hill Distributors, Inc.
Sunrise Bakery
Sunrise Deli
Super One Foods
Super One Liquor
Superior Industrial Products
Superior Mineral Resources
T & B Pawn Shop
T-Shirt Factory
TacTran, Inc.
Taco Johns/Steak Escape
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Thrivent Financial—Milestone Group
TNT Airworks
Toner Planet &
The Silver Birch Gift Shop
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski,
Consultant Kari Kilen
Trenti Law Firm
Triumph Twist Drill
Twin Metals
UMD Virginia
United Refractories, Inc.
United Way of NE Minnesota
US Bank
USS Corporation
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Victory Christian Academy (VCA)
Village Realty
VRDC, Inc.
W.A. Fisher Company
WDIO—TV
Wells Fargo Bank
Westgate Apartments
Wine Creations
WR Whiteside Equipment Inc.
If you do not see your business
or organization listed in our directory
& have renewed your membership
for 2017, please let us know.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
A.M. Construction of Hibbing Inc.
AFLAC—Experienced Insurance Advisors
Bailey’s Courtyard Cafe
Choice Therapy
H & R Block
Lake Country Kisses
Lemongrass Spa
Mike Jugovich
Nick Signs
Northeast Service Cooperative
Northland Foundation
Range Steel Fabricators
Red Rock Health Insurance
UMD Continuing Education
Stay Connected—
Join a Chamber Committee!
Ambassadors {Staff: Melissa Koschak}
Annual Dinner {Shari Erickson)
Beautification {Bonnie Fena}
Business Retention & Expansion (BR & E) {Marvin Vuicich}
Connect (formerly RYP) {Nicole Freeman}
Funspiel {Mark Thune}
Girls Night Out Pajama Party {Pat Ives}
Golf Classic {E’Lena Maestas}
Government Affairs {Pastor Dan Erickson/Steve Potts}
Hibbing Jubilee {Shari Erickson}
Leadership {Mary Brandt/Dave Clusiau}
Marketing—NEW!
Membership—NEW! {Pat Ives}
Buy Local—NEW! {Dave Hughes Jr.}
Worksite Wellness {Paula Fink}
Note: {Chair of Committee}
Do you know someone who is not receiving their issue of Chamber Connection,
the Hibbing Area Chamber Newsletter? If so, please contact us at
[email protected] to get them added to our distribution list!
Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce
211 East Howard Street / P.0. Box 727
Hibbing, MN 55746
www.hibbing.org
218.262.3895
Stay tuned for more details on
Small Business Saturday {November 25, 2017}
