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Official Publication of The Chamber Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
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February 2020
Business UpdateChamber News
Business After Hours
Ambassador Meeting
Committee Corner
Business Brief
New Members
Membership Renewals
Brown Bag
Voicewww.gochamber.org
Moneque Lamoureux-Morando talked about the community she grew up in, what it meant to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Women’s Hockey. She also expressed how fortunate we are to have facilities like the Ralph Engelstad Arena and Alerus Center in such a great community like Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
Grand Forks State of the City
February 21, 2020
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NewsChamberExecutive CommitteeChair: Paula Anderson
Sterling Carpet OneChair Elect: Dave Zavoral
RJ Zavoral & Son’s, IncPast Chair: Josh Brown
Bell Insurance Services, LLCTony Telken- Lithia Ford Lincoln
Josh Grinde, Right Choice Electric IncTommy Kenville, ISight RPV ServicesBarry Wilfahrt - The Chamber GF/EGF
Board of DirectorsChristopher Adams, Adams Family Farms
Jeff Barta, Achieve Therapy Dennis Bona, NCTC
Mike Dunn, Construction EngineersShanna Field, Wintrust Mortgage
Rachel Gornowicz, Countrywide SanitationPeter Haga, City of Grand Forks
Tony Hodny, JR SimplotCurt Kreun, District 42 ND Senator
Brian Leach, Golf CenterMeloney Linder, UND Public Affairs
Keith Lund, GF EDCAnna Rosburg, Alerus Center
Lisa Swanson, Hugo’s Retail Support CenterJustin Valinski, Columbia Mall
Jill Wilson, Edgewood Healthcare
Sr Military Advisory to the BoardCol Cameron Pringle - GFAFB
Chamber StaffBarry Wilfahrt President/CEO
Kimberly StromVice President of Operations
Emberly LietzMembership Director
Tina NeilCommunications [email protected]
Cristina KrutaAdministrative Assistant
Market Capture Data Set For Release
The Buxton Analytics Firm’s geo-fence and market data along with an action plan will be released over the next several months to various groups. Watch your email for more details.
Subcommittees in the following areas have been formed and have been meeting since mid 2019:
“Geo-Fence” Committee We have bought the geo fence data from cell phones to assess customer traffic patterns and possible opportunities for a more robust market capture and attraction. • We are finding out what the data says first and building that into our plan.
Retail/Service Gap Assessment and Community Recruitment Strategy • What businesses don’t we have that our market will support and how do we recruit them using data?
Financial Incentive Working Group • Do we have the right development incentives in place to attract diverse retail and service businesses?
Entertainment Experience Opportunities Assessment • Are there any types of experiences we should have that our market will support and how do we recruit them using data?
Differentiator Working Group • What attractions could we consider building to attract more people from our regional market including Fargo and Winnipeg?
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The 2020 recipient of the business community’s most prestigious recognition, The Henry Havig Award for a lifetime of Community Service was announced at The Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Dinner. Kristi Magnuson-Nelson was selected the 44th recipient of the Chamber’s recognition.
Kristi is the President of Hugo’s Family Marketplace. Kristi’s leadership, trust in her team and willingness to give back to the communities where Hugo’s serve has been an integral part of her success. Kristi has lead Hugo’s expansion to include a total of ten grocery stores located in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Crookston, Thief River Falls, Jamestown and Grafton. Hugo’s 11th store will open in Downtown Grand Forks and will include many new innovative trends in the grocery industry. She also added 5 Hugo’s Wine & Spirits stores and 7 Caribou Coffee shops to the company. As President of Hugo’s, Kristi is a down to earth, accessible leader and an inspiration to all team members and to everyone in the community.
The Henry Havig Award is the highest honor someone from Grand Forks or East Grand Forks can receive for a lifetime of community service. The Henry Havig Award for Community Service was first presented in 1977 in memory of longtime businessman and community advocate Henry Havig. It has since been selected by past recipients via nominations from the community.
Prairie Harvest Mental Health is participating in this one day on-line fundraising annual event. Your giving is more
impactful when matched by Dakota Medical Foundation and our generous donors. Please help us
promote independence and an enhanced quality of life for adults with serious mental illness on February 13, 2020. Your donation does make a difference!
Click on button or go to www.givingheartsday.org.
930 N. 3rd St., Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-795-9143 www.prairieharvest.net
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Friday, February 21, 2020Alerus Center
11:30 am - Lunch & Program$22/person - Open seating for individual reservations
$200 - Reserved table of 8
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Grand Forks Mayor Brown
Corporate Level Sponsors
Reservations are required by Thursday, February 7th.For questions please contact Kimberly Strom at [email protected] or 772-7271.
Please include the names of all attending. Reservations not cancelled 3 business days prior to event will be billed.
• Turkey• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy• Butter Corn
• Bread Basket• Pie with Whipped Topping
Luncheon Menu
REGISTER HERE
The City of Grand Forks and The Chamber invite
you to attend Mayor Brown’s 18th Annual State of the
City Address
Business Level Sponsors
American Federal
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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Annual Spring Membership Drive
60 volunteers will soon focus on reaching out to non-chamber member businesses during the Chamber’s annual Spring Membership Drive March 10th-31st! This year’s theme is “Focus on the Future”.
We are currently accepting prizes, especially $25 Gift Cards, which will be awarded to our volunteers who work ambitiously to bring in new chamber members.
Other Prize ideas include but are not limited to:Gift Cards/Certificates • Concert or Theater Tickets • Debit Cards • Tickets to Sporting Events • Electronics • Hotel Stay • Golf Package • Gym Membership • College/Sports Themed Gear • Camera & Photography Items
Check out the Prize and Donor List in upcoming “The Voice” E-Newsletters & in the weekly Member 2 Member until the end of the Drive. The newsletter and Member2Member are emailed to nearly 3,000 contacts and shared on our Facebook and Twitter pages. These promotions reach thousands of people!
If you would like to contribute a prize or join a Drive Team, call us at 772-7271 or Email Emberly at [email protected]
Thank you for helping us promote business in our community!
The Chamber of Commerce GF/EGF 2019 Ambassador of the Year Awarded at the Annual Meeting
Nancy Nelson with UND Career Services was selected as Ambassador of the Year 2019. In her 3 years serving on the committee, Nancy has encouraged businesses to join the Chamber and others to join the Ambassadors Committee. Nancy jumped in with both feet, serving in lead roles as team captain during the membership drives and ribbon cutting events and has served as Chair of the committee.
Nancy’s fellow Ambassadors say she “listens to others questions and concerns and makes herself available. She makes sure everyone is included and feels comfortable.” Another comment is “Nancy is very knowledgeable about the Chamber and goes out of her way to help someone who
is looking for more information.”
To be considered for Ambassador of the Year, the Ambassador must be in the top 5 point earners in that year. Specific criteria for the Ambassador of the Year candidates are rated by The Chamber Membership Director, Ambassador Chair and Chair-elect in that given year.
The criteria include:1) Portrays the Ambassador Spirit2) Is a Team Builder3) Goes Above and BeyondC
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Chamber Plans Business Development Trip to Baaken.
Many of you may remember the “East Meets West” visit to the Baaken the Chamber organized in 2010 to introduce Grand Forks companies and their capabilities to Western ND. A year later, in 2011, over 120 Grand Forks companies were doing business out west.
With the oil play more “normal” now, pumping 1,500,000 barrels of ND oil a day and producing nearly half of the states GDP, there is still plenty of opportunity to capitalize on this tremendous business activity. To that end, the Chamber is organizing a “Return to the West Business Development” visit in the summer of 2020. The dates have been tentatively set for June 23rd – 25th.
Our East Revisits West Business Development Trip will focus on three things:• Building and strengthening relationships with our business partners in the west.• Develop a better understanding of what the challenges and opportunities are
out west.• Connect with elected officials to identify and strategize potential East /West
partnership.
According to Mike Dunn from Construction Engineers who is a new Chamber Board member and one of the organizers, the trip will include everything from a “well site visit to meetings with oil, business and elected leaders from the West.” The Lt. Governor has already committed to participating in the visit.
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Altru Performance Center invites all Chamber Members and their employees to join them for a fun Business After Hours event.
Stop in... Enjoy the fun and take advantage of great networking opportunities. You might even WIN $1000 in our progressive cash drawing!
We’ll draw the name of one Chamber Member business. If someone from that organization is present THEY WIN!!
Because of the business nature of this event no children under 18 may attend
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Brady Martz & Associates is Proud to Announce Local Promotions
Matt Abentroth from Manager to Senior Manager. Matt graduated from the University of North Dakota in May 2009 with a bachelor of accountancy degree and earned his CPA designation in 2011. Matt started his public accounting career with Drees, Riskey & Vallager in 2009 and joined Brady Martz in October 2015. Matt works primarily on business tax, compilations and reviews, as well as individual tax.
William Young from Manager to Senior Manager. William graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2008 with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. He is a CPA and holds an AICPA Advanced Single Audit certificate. William has been with Brady Martz for 11 ½ years. He works in both audit and tax, primarily working in governmental audits.
Aaron Rients from Senior Associate to Manager. Aaron grew up in Lakeville, MN and moved to Grand Forks nine years ago. Aaron has a two-year degree in Auto Mechanics Technology, and spent 10 years in the automotive repair field before going back to school to get his accounting degree. Emily Scholz from Senior Associate to Manager. Emily is originally from Melrose, MN. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in May 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and began working
at Brady Martz in October 2015. Emily is a CPA and mainly work on Electric Cooperative and Governmental audits.
Phil Onkka from Senior Associate to Manager. Phil is originally from Thief River Falls, MN. He graduated from Concordia College-Moorhead with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in May of 2016 and began working at Brady Martz in June of 2016. Phil is a licensed CPA and CFE working in both tax and audit areas, primarily in the Financial Institution, Dealership, Employee Benefit Plans, Casinos, and Forensic Accounting industries.
Danielle Call from Associate to Senior Associate. Danielle graduated from the University of North Dakota in December 2017 with a Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration in Investments. She began working full time at Brady Martz in January 2018. Danielle is a CPA who works in the tax department on a wide variety of different types of returns, but specializes in the Agriculture Industry.
Mary Halvorson from Associate to Senior Associate. Mary is from Grand Forks, ND. She attended the University of North Dakota where she majored in accounting and finance and minored in biology and psychology. Mary interned in 2017 and started full time at Brady Martz in January 2018. Industries Mary works on include Governmental and Non-profit audits, with a focus on the Healthcare Industry, and various
tax clients.
Paige Vetter from Associate to Senior Associate. Paige grew up in East Grand Forks, MN. She interned with Brady Martz in 2017. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in December 2017 with a Bachelor of Accountancy and acquired her CPA designation that same month. She started full time at Brady Martz in January 2018. She works in both the A&A and tax departments in a variety of different industries.
Patrick Krueger from Associate to Senior Associate. Until the age of 13, Pat grew up in Springfield, MN. He then moved with this family to Glenwood, where he met his high school sweetheart, Katelyn. After six years together, Pat and Kate married in 2015. Pat graduated from UND in December 2016 with a Bachelor of Accountancy, and currently works in both A&A and Tax. His primary industries include Electrical Cooperatives and Employee Benefit Plans. Prior to becoming a CPA, he spent six years with the American Crystal Sugar Company in East Grand Forks, MN.
Tyler Schaefer from Associate to Senior Associate. Tyler is from Grand Forks and graduated from the University of North Dakota in May of 2017 with a Bachelor of Accountancy and obtained his CPA license in October 2018. He started full time at Brady Martz in January 2018 and also worked two tax seasons part time while in school prior to becoming full time.
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Barry Hanson Named New President And CEO Of United Valley Bank
United Valley Bank recently promoted Barry Hanson to President and CEO. Hanson will be responsible for overseeing all procedures and practices
regarding United Valley Bank’s management, development, business operations and overall goals. He will primarily be working out of United Valley Bank’s Columbia Road location in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Along with his new duties, Hanson will also act as the interim Grand Forks Market President, filling the role vacated by Tim Horpedahl.
Hanson currently resides in Grand Forks with his wife, Shari. Before being named President and CEO, Hanson spent 20 years serving as an Executive Vice President at United Valley Bank. He has over 37 years of banking experience and has been a member of the United Valley Bank team since 1999. He currently serves on the board of directors for both United Valley Bank, and its recent acquisition, Northern Sky Bank in Crookston, Minnesota. In addition to United Valley Bank, Hanson spent a number of years on the board of directors of the North Dakota Bankers Association. He also served on the Ag Committee of the American Bankers Association.
Presently, he serves as Chairman of the North Dakota Credit Review Board in Bismarck, as well as Secretary/Treasurer and member of the board for Northern Valley Homes, a nonprofit corporation that provides low-cost rental housing options in Cavalier, North Dakota. Hanson has also served on the church councils of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, North Dakota, and United Lutheran Church in Cavalier.
Barry Hanson
Dale Carnegie Leadership Announcement
“Jay Peltier purchased Dale Carnegie of ND & NW MN in July of 2018. Moving into the second year of transition, he is thrilled to announce the promotion of Bethany Berkeley
to President & Equity Partner of Dale Carnegie of ND and NW MN. As of January 1, 2020, Bethany has acquired equity in the business and will be leading the team, business strategy and
direction.
Quote from Bethany, “I found my home with Dale Carnegie. My sense of purpose is filled by our mission to provide people with richer more fulfilling relationships and a better way of life — both professionally and personally. It is truly a gift to work alongside talented individuals and clients who believe in the power of investing in people and I am proud to continue my journey with Jay and the team in this elevated capacity.”
Jay Peltier added: We are excited for Bethany, as she embodies all that we stand for within Dale Carnegie. Her passion for serving others, dedication to excellence and skillset make her a great fit to lead our organization. She is an expert builder of solutions, a dynamic facilitator and leader and has a track record of proven success. I am excited to partner with Bethany to grow our footprint and serve our community.
Bethany began with Dale Carnegie of ND and NW MN in May of 2016 and most recently held the position of Vice President of Business Development.Photo Credit: Spotlight and Hillary Ehlen
Hannaher’s Workpalce Interiors is excited to introduce Casey Bohn as our newest Workplace Consultant
in Grand Forks!
Casey recently joined our team and brings over 15 years of experience to Hannaher’s Workplace Interiors. Because of
Casey’s sales, floorcovering, window treatment, and interior decorating background, she will provide great insight into creating engaging, innovative, and smart spaces tailored to your company, your people, and your brand.
Founded in 1939, Hannaher’s Workplace Interiors (formerly Gaffaney’s of Grand Forks) is the leading commercial furniture dealer in the region. Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions addresses the four core elements:• Interior architecture• Commercial furniture• Technology• Commercial Flooring
Additionally, Hannaher’s Workplace Interiors provides: space planning for new construction, remodels, relocation, project management and delivery & installation services. Backed by an expert team, Casey is ready to tackle your toughest workplace challenges!
We would like to extend an invitation for you to tour our showroom.
Bethany Berkeley
Casey Bohn
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Loffler Companies unites with Laser Systems of Fargo and Grand Forks, ND, bringing suite of managed IT, copy, print, security and cloud solutions to North Dakota and Northern Minnesota.
Loffler Companies expands to offer copiers and printers, managed print services, IT Solutions and more to the North Dakota market, bringing nationally recognized service and support to Fargo, Grand Forks and Northern Minnesota clients.
Loffler Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Laser Systems and Laser Systems Security of Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND. Loffler Companies, headquartered in Bloomington, MN, welcomes Laser Systems’ tenured professionals to Loffler’s sales and service team, which will expand Loffler’s managed business technology and services to the North Dakota and Northern Minnesota market.
“We are excited to welcome Laser Systems’ clients and offer them an expanded suite of managed technology and services. Loffler’s core values of positive attitude,
integrity, innovation, professionalism, trustworthiness and customer-first focus are in alignment with Laser Systems’, creating a perfect partnership. We welcome their team to Loffler and are happy to work with them and continue to provide excellent service and support to their clients,” explained Jim Loffler, Founder and CEO, Loffler Companies.
“We feel privileged to have worked with our loyal clients for 28 years and thank them for their business,” explained Mike Ketterl and Corey English, Principal Owners of Laser Systems and Laser Systems Security. “We are pleased to join the Loffler team and to continue to work with our clients and provide access to the expanded business solutions Loffler provides. We’re confident they will benefit from the excellent, nationally recognized service and support Loffler provides as the leading and largest family-owned technology and managed services companies in the Upper Midwest.”
For the past four years, Loffler has been recognized as one of the top 150 IT Managed Service providers in the United States by CRN, a brand of the Channel Company. In addition, Loffler Companies has earned the Inc. 500 award as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for ten consecutive years. Every year since 2010, Loffler has been named a Star Tribune “Top Workplace” as well as being named to Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for the past three years. Loffler is a proud partner with St. Joseph’s Home for Children, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and many other worthy causes that help the communities in which the Loffler team lives and works. Clients appreciate working with a company whose employees enjoy their jobs and helping clients succeed, as well as a company that gives back to the community.
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Probitas Promotions Welcomes New Team Members
Probitas Promotions is excited to announce that they have added three new members to their growing team. Kari Stranberg has joined the office team as the Web Guru-Order Management and Client Relations. Mark Jensen and Phil Irwin have been added to the sales team as Swag Specialists. The Probitas Promotions team is excited to help grow your company brand with all the swag products and logo’d clothing items that will make you recognizable in a crowd.
Jim Loffler
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January 1 - January 31Membership Renewals
The following businesses know the value of their Chamber Membership and have renewed their membership in The Chamber-GF/EGF.
A & L Siding & Home Improvement Center
Aatrix SoftwareAchieve Therapy
AgCountry Farm Credit ServicesAltru Health Foundation
Altru Health SystemAmerican Family Insurance-DJ
Colter AgencyAmerican Federal Bank
Anderson Brothers Auto Body ShopAravat Marketing
Archives Coffee HouseBehl’s Photography
Bell Insurance Services LLCBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Family RealtyBorder States Electric Supply Co.
Bremer BankCapital Resource Management
Chiro Rx LtdCoca-Cola Bottling Company High
CountryComeau Electric, Inc.
Community Foundation of GF, EGF & Region
Community OptionsCommunity Safety Net
Crary Real Estate-Mary AdamsCulinex
Custom HVAC Inc.Dakota Venture Group
Dance, Etc!DCN (Dakota Carrier Network)
Denny’sEast Grand Forks Economic
Development Authority
Edgewood Healthcare, LLCEvergreen Insurance
Ferguson Books & More!First Community Credit Union
First Community Credit Union-EGFForx Builders Association
Frandsen Bank & Trust - EGFG.W. & Sons Construction, Inc.Gerrells Sports Center - Hockey
WorldGGF Symphony Orchestra
GoodInsuranceGrand Forks Public Schools
Greenberg Realty - Meggen SandeHannaher’s Workplace Interiors
Hilton Garden Inn - Grand Forks - UND
Hugo’s Retail Support CenteriHeart Media
Indigo SignworksInvest Wise, LLCIRET Properties
Job Service North DakotaKeith’s Security World
Kenny’s MusicKuhl PropertiesLafargeHolcimLeisureland RV
Lifetime Vision CenterLM Wind Power
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.Mutch Oil Co. of Grand Forks, Inc.
MyAlly HealthNew York Life
Newman Outdoor AdvertisingNodak Electric Cooperative, Inc.Northern Bag and Box Company
Northern Plumbing SupplyNorthern Valley Youth OrchestrasNorthland Community & Technical
CollegeOptions: Interstate Resource Center For Independent Living
PetopiaPizza Ranch
Premier Signs, LLPPS GARAGE DOORS
Red River State Recreation AreaRydell Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
Senator Tom CampbellSimplyMaidSkySkopes
Spray AdvantageStable Days Youth Ranch
Steve Christian Business GroupStifel Nicolaus
Stone’s Security Systems IncStones Mobile Radio Inc.
Strata CorporationSunshine Memorial Foundation
TCF Home LoansThe Hub Pub
Tire One Auto CenterTrue North Resource Center
United Valley Bank - DowntownValley Truck Parts and Service, Inc.
Valley Vision ClinicValvoline Instant Oil ChangeWaterfront Kitchen & Bath
Webster, Foster, and WestonWhalen’s Moving & Storage
Xcel Energy
GIVING
HEARTS DAY Thursday, February 13, 2020 UNDalumni.org/GHD ALERUS CENTER | 6-9 pm
event by:
Annual Daddy Daughter DanceAnnual Daddy Daughter Dance
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NEW MEMBERS
Nodak Insurance Company-- Kris Moen AgencyKris Moen 2305 S Washington Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected]
Mainstream Boutique Linda Bunde2712 S Columbia Rd. STE 100Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected] www.grandforks.mainstreamboutique.comMainstream Boutique is a women’s retail clothing boutique that’s mission is to empower, strengthen and celebrate the women in our communities through fashion. Mainstream Boutique is under new ownership.
Ten Acre Marketing Leah Halverson4320 18th Ave. S Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-361-2766leah@tenacremarketing.comwww.tenacremarketing.comTelling the story of those who put food on plates. Ten Acre Marketing is a marketing partner who will deal with the details of telling your story which will help grow your business.
Burian & Associates, LLC Steve BurianGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected]
RHI Supply CompanyJeff Johnson2525 Demers AveGrand Forks, ND 58203(P) [email protected] Supply Company is the leader in wholesale distribution for refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and controls for the HVAC/R Industry in the Midwest. We specialize in parts for all brands.
J.S. Custom Creations LLCJovita SmithEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(P) 701-740-6379j.s.customcreationsl.l.c@gmail.comwww.jscustomcreationsl.wixsite.com/mysiteI have a passion for capturing photos of nature and the true emotion of people. I provide quality product to my customers and I treat them as my family and friends. Call for more information or to schedule your photo session. I also enjoy creating custom acrylic paintings and wood burnings.
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The Chamber’s Silent Auction held during the Annual Meeting & Dinner was a great success! We sincerely thank the nearly 70 Chamber member businesses who donated items to the Auction. Also a big thank you to all who attended the event and to those who bid on the great auction items
SEE THE SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS HERE.You can see pictures of the event and the Auction items on The Chamber’s Facebook page.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC 2020!
SILENT AUCTION
Thursday, January 23, 2020Alerus Center
A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Ambassador Meeting
Hosted by: Half Brothers Brewing Company
We are the “welcoming arm” of The Chamber We welcome new chamber members and businesses with ribbon cutting ceremonies We assist with registration and greeting at Chamber functions and we participate in The Chamber’s annual Membership Drive.
The Chamber Ambassadors held their 1st meeting of 2020 at Half Brothers Brewing Company. Brewery owner, Chad demonstrated the labeling process. Thank you Half Brothers for hosting our group!Congratulations to Kathy Snider (US Bank) for being named Ambassador of the 4th Quarter. 2019!Thank you to the following for presenting on the business they work for: Stacey Brorson with ICON Architectural Group, Judy J Ingvalson, Agent with New York Life and Clair Zirnhelt with SCORE Mentors.
If you are interested in learning more about The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee or serving on the committee, contact Emberly Lietz at The Chamber. 701-772-7271 or [email protected].
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Contact Julie Frey at [email protected] or call (701) 777-0836.
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