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Official Publication of Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
Page 2Messages From Your2008 Board Chair
Page 4New Members
Page 6 & 7A Month In Pictures
Page 8 & 9Business Briefs
Page 10Check Out the WebsiteMember Directory Hits!
Page 11January Business AfterHours
Page 12January Calendar
Vol 4 Issue 2 February 2008
Where is the Next BusinesAfter Hours?...........Page 11
Chamber of CommerceNames New PresidentThe Chamber – Grand Forks/EastGrand Forks’ Search Committee Chair,Kristi Hall-Jiran and Chamber BoardChair, Jerry Youngberg, announcedtoday that Barry Wilfahrt fromWatertown South Dakota has acceptedthe position of President/CEO of TheChamber.
Wilfahrt servedin the dualposition ofPresident &CEO of theWatertown AreaChamber ofCommerce andExecutiveDirector of theUnited Way ofWatertown
South Dakota for 20 years before open-ing his own consulting firm in 2005.Under his leadership the WatertownChamber and United Way increasedmembership and revenue 20 consecu-tive years. Prior to moving toWatertown, he served as the ChamberExecutive in Crookston, MN.
Wilfahrt has a degree in Governmentfrom Saint John’s University in Minne-sota and his Master’s degree in UrbanStudies with a city management empha-sis from Minnesota State University.
For the past 3 years, Barry has oper-ated a consulting business doinglobbying, fundraising and developmentwork. As a South Dakota lobbyist hecurrently represents the ProfessionalAppraisers of South Dakota and PrairieLakes Hospital. He is currently thecampaign director for FocusWatertown, the Watertown economicdevelopment group, with a fundraisinggoal of 2 million dollars. Some of hisother recent clients include: DakotaNation Gaming Enterprise (casinooperations of the Sisseton WahpetonTribe), CoHo Inc, Superior Homes,Stateline Signs, Otter Tail PowerCompany, and the South Dakota PublicUtilities Commission. Over his careerhe has also has served on more than50 national, state and local volunteerboards.
The Chamber is looking forward toBarry’s Leadership in working withChamber Members, the many volun-teers in our communities and otherleaders, to continue to address ourchallenges and accomplish our goals.
Wilfahrt will address the chambermembership at The Chamber’s AnnualDinner and Meeting on February 25th atthe Alerus Center. Wilfahrt will officiallybegin his duties as President/CEO onApril 1st, 2008.
OfficersChair: Jerry Youngberg
First Realty of GFFChair-Elect: Rick Duquette
City of Grand ForksPast Chair: Kristi Hall-Jiran
CVICSecretary: Barb Schultz
Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. Curt Kreun
GF City CouncilScott RocheA.G. Edwards
DirectorsRich Becker - BacTee Systems/Becker
Marketing
Dave Beehler- Ecolab
Pat Berger - United Way of GF/EGF
Thane Bergh - American Federal Bank
Andy Byron - United Valley Bank
Kent Hanson - NCTC
Jeff Jasperson- Canad Inns
Steve Johnson - GF Regional Airport
Monica Musich - Valley Dairy Stores
Linda Pierce -Crary Homes & Real Estate
Jim Richter - EGF EDHA
Chris Semrau - Ralph Engelstad Arena
Steve Swanson - AE2S
Vance Taylor - ND Mill & Elevator
Klaus Thiessen - GF Regional EDC
Greg Weisenstein - UND
Sr. Military Advisor to the BoardColonel Diane Hull - GFAFB
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Looking AheadThis past month The Chamber and our communities lost acouple of good friends and great community leaders with thepassing of Bob Brooks and Jean Kiesau. In Bob, the familylost a good husband and father and individually many of uslost a valued friend and advisor. The days are not going to be“just peachy” anymore. Jean was a strong and respectedfigure in the Home of Economy business, a leader and
mentor for many in The Chamber of Commerce and in our communities formany years.
As we are moving through The Chamber year we are starting to accomplish thegoals we had set.
First, we have leased out the North end of The Chamber building to CommunityOptions. A new Chamber member, a new business in the community and avaluable service now provided to the area.
Second, we have selected the new President of The Chamber. He is BarryWilfahrt from Watertown, SD and will be officially begin his duties on April 1st,2008.
We will soon be announcing the when and where of “conversations with themayor and city council members” of each of our Grand Cities. This will providean opportunity for all participants to share ideas for the betterment of ourcommunities.
February, I always find an interesting and enjoyable month. It is interestingbecause two of this countries greatest leaders are remembered for their birthsthis month, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. There is the emotion oflove and joy around Valentines day. Finally it is the shortest month and that hasappeal, even this year with a day more for leap year.
We are looking forward to the annual meeting on Monday, the 25th of Februaryat the Alerus Center. I hope you will be there for the first opportunity to hearfrom our new President, Barry Wilfahrt, participate in the presentation of theHenry Havig Award and enjoy all of the other program items. See page 4 formore information.
Please remember that the more you and your employees are involved with TheChamber activities, the greater the return you’ll see on your membershipinvestment.
Save the DateThe Regional ATHENA
AwardsThursday, April 3, 2008Rydell GM Auto Center
Social-5:30pm Program-6:15pm
New this year to the program,the ATHENA Young Professional
Award.For nomination and sponsorship
information please contactCorrina at
[email protected] deadline is March
16th, 2008.
-Jerry Youngberg
Seats Still Available6th Annual Mayor’s State of the City Address &
LuncheonFebruary 13, 200811:30am - 1:00pm
Alerus Center$15/person (Includes Lunch)
Reservations are required. Seating is limited, sign up soon!To RSVP, Contact The Chamber at 772-7271 or [email protected] oronline at www.gochamber.org. Reservation deadline is February 6th.
Reservations not cancelled 3 business days prior to event, will be billed.
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Lisa SwansonMarketing/Program DirectorInterim Chamber Manager
Nicole SpoorFinance Director
Corrina SachnoProgram Coordinator
Kacey FerryAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist
Mission Statement
“The Chamber of Commercecreates an environment
that encourages businesssuccess while enhancing the quality of life in our region.”
202 N. 3rd StreetGrand Forks, ND 58203
PO Box 315East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(701)772-7271(701)772-9238 Fax
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A Transmission CityAAA North Dakota - GF BranchAnderson Brothers Auto Body ShopAPS HealthcareAurora Urgent CareBaukol Builders, Inc.Biolife Plasma ServicesBNSF Railway CompanyBosh EnterprisesBraaten CabinetsBrian’s Flooring, Inc.Cabela’sCaldis, Tingum & Tingum, Ltd.Camrud, Maddock, Olson & Larson, Ltd.Canad InnsCariveau Brothers ConstructionCariveau, George A. Business ConsultantCaulfield StudioCentury Electric, inc.Citizens Community Credit Union - Hugo’sCitizens Community Credit Union - Wal-MartCity of East Grand ForksCity of Grand ForksCommercial Printing/Morgan Printing, Inc.Community Contractors, Inc.Conlin’s FurnitureCronquist, JackDakota Fire ProtectionDakota Sales/BudweiserDakota Supply GroupDean Foods N.C. Inc./Land O’LakesDell-Com, Inc.Dex MediaDomino’s PizzaEdgewood EGF Senior Living, LLCEl Roco Nightclub & Bottle ShopExpress Personnel ServicesFair Hills ResortFerrell GasFirst Realty - Jerry YoungbergFriends of the Campbell LibraryGalstad,Jensen and McCann, PAGate City BankGateway Publishing (2001), Inc.GEICO Insurance CompaniesGerells Sports Center/Hockey WorldGF Co. Soil Consrv. Dist. /NRCSGF Park DistrictGrand Forks HeraldGrand Forks WinnelsonGreenberg Realty - Stacey PalmiscnoGround RoundHappy Harry’s Bottle ShopsHospice of the Red River ValleyHugo’s #2Hugo’s #3Hugo’s #5Hugo’s #6Hugo’s #8In-Prints Screen Printing, Inc.Ink DoctorInnes Construction CompanyJorgensen, LaVernia
Thanks for renewing your membership in The Chamber! Renewals listed arefrom Dec. 26th, 2007 to Jan. 25th, 2008.
Member Renewals
Kingsbury Applied EconomicsLafarge Dakota, Inc.Lander Limited PartnershipLeighton BroadcastingLiberty Business Systems, Inc.McDonald’s Columbia MallMcDonalds - EGFMcFarlane Sheet MetalMerry MaidsMidwest SupplyModern Information Systems, Inc.Mondry, DianneMuddy RiversNissan Honda of Grand ForksNodak Electric CooperativeNorther Bag and Box CompanyNorthern Plumbing SupplyNorthland Family PhysiciansOdney/Lignite Energy CouncilPage, DennisPamidaParadiso Mexican RestaurantPark UniversityPeterson Construction Company, Inc.Plaza MotelRadi’s Custom WoodworksRamada InnRDO Foods CompanyRebarchek ConstructionRed River State Recreaton AreaRed River Valley MotorcyclistsResults Unlimited Marketing & ConsultingRiddle’s JewelryRiver Cities SpeedwayRiverview ClinicRoadking Inn columbia MallRydell GM Auto CenterSaddler, Tom & JackieShooting Star CasinoSimonson Lumber & HardwareSimplexGrinnell LPSpray AdvantageSt. Vincent DePaulState Farm Insurance - Gary BelanusStennes Funeral HomeStrata CorporationSuper TargetTanabe, Curtis D.D.S.TDL, IncThompson InsuranceThrify White DrugThrivent Financial for LutheransThur-O-CleanUBS Financial Services Inc.University of North DakotaUnited Way of GF/EGF & AreaUS Food Service - GFG DivisionVaaler Insurance, Inc.Valley Bone & Joint ClinicValley Memorial HomesVigen Construction, Inc.Vreeland Remodeling, Inc.
2008 Annual Meeting and Dinner Monday, February 25, 2008
Alerus Center 6:00pm ~ Social
6:30pm ~ Dinner & Program
Please join us
§ Featured Speaker: New Chamber President, Barry Wilfahrt
§ Kristi Hall Jiran, 2007 Board Chair officially passes the gavel to 2008 Board Chair, Jerry Youngberg
§ The prestigious Henry Havig Award will be presented
§ Special Entertainment
$40/person or reserve a table of 8 for $288 ~Dinner~
Creamy Cucumber Salad Steak Béarnaise
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Tiramisu
2008….Rising to Meet New Challenges & Opportunities
Invitations will be mailed soon. Sign up now by contacting The Chamber at 772-7271, [email protected] or online at www.gochamber.org
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Denny’s3770 32nd Ave. S.Grand Forks, ND 58201701-852-6303
Greg Gerloff3973 Shady LaneGrand Forks, ND 58201701-772-6840
Welcome New MembersO’Reilly Auto Parts1106 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201701-772-3699www.oreillyauto.com
Express Tax1604 S. Washington St., Ste. 106Grand Forks, ND 58201701-757-0771
Ambassor Calls
Altru Outpatient Care FacilityThe Ambassadors were on hand towelcome the Altru Outpatient Care Facilityto East Grand Forks.
Express TaxesThe Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting towelcome new Chamber members,Express Taxes, to the Grand Cities.
O’Reilly’s Auto PartsThe Ambassadors welcomed newChamber Member, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts tothe Grand Cities.
UND - Gate City Bank RoomThe Ambassadors attended a ribboncutting dedicating the Gate City Bankroom at the UND CoBPA.
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Powering our lives.
It should come as no surprise that Americans are
consuming more electricity than ever. But it may
surprise you to learn that power companies are
able to keep up with that increasing demand
while meeting and exceeding tougher air quality
standards. In fact, the fresh air we breathe in
North Dakota is some of the cleanest in the
nat ion. For more deta i l s about how we’re
producing energy while protecting air quality,
please visit www.powerofcoal.com.
Increasingly clean, affordable and reliable.
Electricity from coal. Powering our lives.
Demand for electricity: higher.Air quality standards: tougher.The air we breathe: cleaner.
The 2008 standard mileage rates, beginning Jan. 1, 2008, for theuse of a car (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be50.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.
Tax Talk Today www.taxtalktoday.tv/ is available live, inarchives and as podcast downloads.The next programs are:Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008 1-2 CT International Tax Issues:Understanding Tax Treaties
The latest editions of the Retirement News, and EmployeePlan news are now available. www.irs.gov/retirement/article/0,,id=122823,00.html and www.irs.gov/retirement/article/0,,id=96731,00.html
W2 Dates to Remember
January 1, 2008 Update payroll system to reflect the 2008wage base rates. (Visit www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/factsheets/colafacts2008.htm)
January 31, 2008 Deadline for supplying W-2s to employees.
February 28, 2008 Deadline for filing paper W-2s.
March 31, 2008 Deadline for filing electronic W-2s.
Use the Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS)
www.ssa.gov/employer/ssnvs_handbk.htm Remember, whileSSNVS is available to all employers and third-party submitters,it can only be used for wage reporting purposes.
Helpful SSA numbers for your W2 filing:
800-772-6270 Employer Reporting Assistance M-F 6-6pm [email protected]
888-772-2970 BSO Technical Assistance M-F 7:30-3 pm [email protected] For TDD/TTY call 1-800-325-0778
Visit www.ssa.gov/employer/wage_reporting_specialists.htm fora complete list of Social Security experts that can help withcomplicated questions about submitting W-2s/W-3s.
The number for North Dakota is [email protected] at(303) 844-2364.
The number for Minnesota is Paul [email protected] at (312)575-4244.
IRS NEWS FOR BUSINESS -JANUARY 2008
A Month in PicturesA Month in PicturesA Month in PicturesA Month in PicturesA Month in Pictures
Top Right: Tracy Boone, Invisimax, Cheryl Ramberg, BrendaKovar, Choice Financial and Kathy Loff, Clear Channel Radiohad a great time at H&R Block’s Business After Hours.
Top Left: TracyBoone presents Dee Skjold, Gaffaney’s withthe Ambassador of the Quarter Award for fourth quater2007.
Bottom Left: The H&R Block crew did a great job makingputting together the January Business After Hours event atthe Eagles Crest.
Bottom: A recent Brown Bag Seminar filled the room at TheChamber.
Top: Craig Silvernagel, UND, talked about Marketing onthe Edge at the January Brown Bag Lunch Seminar atThe Chamber.
Right: MAC Chair, Danny Holwerda, Am. Red Cross,presents Maj. Beckman, NDARNG, with a donation onbehalf of The Chamber’s Golden Eagles.
Bottom: Great food, door prizes and networking are afew reasons to make sure you attend Business AfterHours each month.
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Community Bank of RRVAnnounces New Employeeand PromotionRonald Kuznia has taken the position ofagricultural and business lender at theEast Grand Forks office of CommunityBank of the Red River Valley. He will beresponsible for working with agriculturaland commercial lending and customerdevelopment.
With almost forty yearsof agricultural andbusiness lending,Kuznia brings with him asolid background andknowledge of all areas ofthe financial industry.He will focus his skillson topics like customer
and financial product knowledge, agportfolio management, and commercialloan applications and administration.
Kuznia previously worked as AssistantVice President in the Grand Forks office ofCommunity Bank. While in Grand Forkshis focus was equipment loans , operatinglines of credit and commercial real estateloans. Kuznia is a graduate of the BankAdministration Institute, North DakotaSchool of Banking, and the AmericanBanker’s Association Executive Develop-ment Program. He is past president of theBank Administration Institute and the Tri-County Bankers Association.
A Warren, MN native, he resides in GrandForks, and is active in the The Chamber -GF/EGF, Boy Scouts of America, UnitedWay of Grand Forks and East GrandForks, Lions International, and theKnights of Columbus.
Robert Sorlien has beenpromoted to the positionof Business BankingOfficer with the GrandForks office of Commu-nity Bank of the RedRiver Valley. He will beresponsible for businessand commercial real
estate loans and customer development.
Sorlien previously held the position ofBusiness Banking Associate where hespecialized in compiling customer informa-tion, analyzing financial statements andoverall loan analysis.
Sorlien is a graduate of the UCA II: Credit
Risk Analysis for Commercial Bankers inMemphis, TN and the Strictly BusinessDale Carnegie Immersion Course. He isTreasurer of the Sertoma Club of GrandForks and Co-Captain of CommunityBank’s Relay for Life Team.
Sorlien is a native of Grand Forks, ND andearned his Bachelors Degree in Manage-ment from UND in 2004.
Kramer Joins AgriData, Inc.Daniel Kramer has joined AgriData, Inc.as its web application developer. He isresponsible for further development ofAgriData, Inc.’s web-based projects andwill handle the majority of the company’sweb development, software developmentand web design.
A native of Grand Forks,North Dakota, Kramerhas more than ten yearsof experience in com-puter programming.Before joining AgriData,Inc., he worked as aprogrammer for theAerospace Network atthe University of North
Dakota in Grand Forks. Kramer has alsoowned his own web-design companysince 2001. He is a graduate of theUniversity of Minnesota, Crookston, witha degree in Information Network Manage-ment.
A resident of Grand Forks, Kramer ismarried with three children.
Bergh Joins AmericanFederal EGFThane Bergh, East Grand Forks, has beennamed Ag/Business Banker at AmericanFederal in East Grand Forks.
Bergh brings 16 years of agricultural andcommercial lending experience in south-eastern North Dakota, the Red RiverValley, and northwestern Minnesota toAmerican Federal.
Bergh grew up on afamily farm and gradu-ated from North DakotaState University with aBachelor’s degree inAgricultural Economics.After college, Berghjoined Sargent CountyBank in Forman, ND as
an Assistant Vice President and worked in
all areas of commercial, agricultural andconsumer lending.
Bergh also worked at Border State Bank inGreenbush, MN as a Senior Commercialand Agricultural Loan Officer beforejoining Community Bank of The Red RiverValley in East Grand Forks, where he hadbeen since 1999 as Vice President andCommercial and Agricultural Loan Officer.
Bergh is a graduate of the MidwestSchool of Banking in Morris, MN, theCommercial Lending School of theMinnesota Bankers Association in GrandRapids, MN, and the Leadership TrainingProgram of the Grand Forks Chamber ofCommerce.
Bergh is on the Board of Directors of theGrand Forks-East Grand Forks Chamber ofCommerce and is Chair of the chamber’sAg Committee.
Bergh and his spouse, Janelle, reside inEast Grand Forks with their three children:Bryce and Breanna, 13, and Brook, 9.
Simmons Flint Staff AttendSeminars
Linda Muus, accountmanager, received theSecond Wind CertifiedAgency AccountManager designationafter attending a three-day certification trainingseminar in Costa Mesa,Calif. The trainingincluded instruction in
account service, management, andplanning, along with proposal writing andpresentation skills.
Mary Schieve, seniorcopywriter, attended thePublic Relations Societyof America InternationalConference in Philadel-phia, where she alsoattended a pre-confer-ence seminar on newmedia communications.
SimmonsFlint is a full-service agencyintegrating all aspects of public relations,marketing and advertising.
Wolf Joins ND ChamberTyler Wolf has joined the North DakotaChamber of Commerce as an intern for theSpring Semester of 2008. His main projects
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for the internship will be researching,creating, and implementing a marketingplan to strengthen member communica-tions and visibility for the organizationand updating the Chamber website.
Wolf, a Wyoming native,attends the Universityof Mary where he iscompleting both hisbachelors of science inbusiness administrationand communicationswith an emphasis inpublic relations. Before
joining the chamber he was a customerservice representative for Wells FargoBank.
The North Dakota Chamber of Commerceis the state’s most influential generalbusiness organization. It offers manyprograms and services to help businessessucceed in North Dakota, making the statean outstanding place to live, work and dobusiness.
Faulhaber Joins TrojanPromotionsBecky Faulhaber has joined the book-keeping department at Trojan Promotions
in Grand Forks. Sheoversees accountspayable and receivableand assists withcompany financials. Sheis a full time student atthe University of NorthDakota, pursuing herdegree in Accountancy.
Faulhaber is originally from Dickinson, NDand previously worked at CommunityBank of the Red River Valley and VaalerInsurance.
AE2S Expands OwnershipAE2S (Advanced Engineering andEnvironmental Services, Inc.) has ex-
panded the ownershipof the company toinclude WayneGerszewski, PE, SherylSmith, MBA and MitchByrne, CPA.Gerszewski, is a gradu-ate of the University ofNorth Dakota, a profes-sional engineer, and a
Senior Project Manager in the GrandForks, ND office. Smith is a graduate ofthe University of North Dakota and is
AE2S’s Chief Adminis-trative Officer. Byrne, agraduate of theUniversity of NorthDakota, is thecompany’s Controller.
“These individualsexemplify commitmentto a broad spectrum of
criteria, including client management,technical ability, character, leadership,financial understanding and ability, and
contribution to busi-ness development,”explains Steve Burian,PE, CEO of AE2S. AE2Swas founded in 1991 inGrand Forks, NorthDakota by Burian andcompany President,Charles Vein, PE. Sinceinception, the firm has
grown from two people to over 70 peoplein seven offices located throughoutNorth Dakota and Minnesota.Gerszewski, Smith, and Byrne join theFounders and 10 other individuals asowners of the company.
MN Business Day at theCapitalBusiness Day at the Capitol gives youthe chance to share your views andconcerns directly with state policy-
makers. Join usMarch 5 in St.Paul as werepresentcompaniesfrom ourcommunityalongside
businesses from across the state. We alsowill have an opportunity to personallyvisit with our local legislators.
Upward of 600 people come together asone statewide business voice at thisevent which has become the largestlobbying day in Minnesota. In its 15th
year, it is an excellent venue for thebusiness community to speak with asingle voice on common prioritiesincluding quality and affordable healthcare, minimizing the state tax burden, andpassing long-term funding for transporta-tion needs across the state.
Headquarters for this event is the CrownePlaza St. Paul-Riverfront, 11 East KelloggBlvd., St. Paul. Two sessions are offered
to accommodate schedules. Session I runsfrom 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Session IIruns from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Both sessions join together at noon for alunch program where the Governortraditionally gives an address. Cost for theday, including a continental breakfast,lunch, meeting materials and transporta-tion to and from the Capitol, is $50.
Let’s demonstrate our commitment toprotecting the priorities of Minnesota’sbusiness community – and thus the state’seconomic vitality – by joining with theMinnesota Chamber and local chambersstatewide for this event. It’s imperativethat the business community speak withone voice if we are to achieve results at theCapitol.
For more information, or to register contactthe MN Chamber or register online atwww.mnchamber.com.
American Cancer SocietyDaffodil DaysDaffodil Days are coming!! Held in thefirst days of spring, thousands of volun-teers around the country sell bunches ofdaffodils to raise funds for cancer re-search, education, advocacy and patient
service programs.The American CancerSociety recognizesthe daffodil not onlyas the first flower ofspring, but as theflower of hope- hopethat cancer will becured in our lifetime.
In February, businesses have the opportu-nity to pre-sell daffodils in their businessand the flowers will arrive during the weekof March 17-22. For a donation of $10 youwill receive a bunch of 10 flowers or $15 forthe flowers plus a beautiful vase. Inaddition, you may contribute to the Gift ofHope program for a minimum donation of$15 a bouquet will be delivered anony-mously to a cancer patient.
If your business is interested in participat-ing in Daffodil Days, please contactMonica Foster, Daffodil Chair at 746-8440or by email at [email protected]
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Certificates of Origin SignedBy The Chamber In 2008:
3
Member Referrals Made ByThe Chamber In 2008:
77
New Resident PacketsDistributed By The Chamber
In 2008:
21 Total for January: 21
47,400+ WebpageViews in One Month!
www.gochamber.org lists all our Chambermembers and people are finding you there!Some of the categories visited and number ofviews received from December 31st to January31st were:
Abstractor/Architects/Engineers 3553Financial Institutions 1552Hotels & Motels 1546Realtors 1507Restaurants 1387Agriculture/agribusines 1330Non Profit Org. 1286Automotive Supplies & Service 1236Contractors & Construc. 1153Communication Sales & Service 1150Advertising Services 1116
More Ways YourChamber Is Working
For You:
Total for January: 77
Total for January: 3
What is it? It’s a new twist on Chamber Inserts.
¶ The Chamber will mail special Chamber Packs filled with flyers or brochures advertising your special offer or announcement to over 1500 Chamber Members.
¶ You provide 1600 copies of your 8.5x11 flyer or folded brochure (if over 24# paper, special pricing applies)
¶ We provide special Chamber Express envelopes and stuff and mail them with our members flyers to approx. 1500 business people in our area.
¶ Chamber Packs will be mailed every other month beginning with March 2007. ¶ Each time, one packet will include a special FREE offer
from The Chamber as an incentive to browse the inserts.
Cost to include your flyer: $175
Space is limited, contact Lisa Swanson to reserve your spots today, 772-7271 or
Introducing…
Due to overwhelming interest, we have added
an April Chamber Express mailing!
Look for information from these businessesin your March Chamber Express!
Britton TransportBrown Corp/Dakota FusionConflict Resolution Center
Games GaloreGF Public Health
Hitek Print ManagementMathisons
Northstar TelecomSacred Heart Schools
Snap FitnessStone’s Mobile Radio
The UPS Store
Space still available in March, April, May, July,September and November!
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Canad Inns invites all Chamber Members and employees to their exciting Business After Hours tocheck out all they have to offer. Stop in...enjoy the fun experience Playmakers Gaming Lounge.You might even win $800 in our progressive cash drawing! We’ll draw the name of one Chamber
Member business. If someone from that organization is present, they win!!
Business After Hours is a great time to network, catch up with friends, coworkers and clients in a funand casual way. Spread the word and plan to attend the Canad Inns Business After Hours.
Hosted by:
Thursday February 21st, 20084:45pm - 7:00pm
Hosted by Canad InnsUpper Level of Playmakers Gaming Lounge
Free AdmissionComplimentary Hors d’oeuvres and wine ~ Cash Bar ~Door Prizes ~ Free l’Bistro Wine Club membeships to allwho attend ~ Progressive cash drawing is at $800! ~ ~
NO RSVP Needed
Jung Completes CertificationLaurie Jung, MPT, PRC, physical therapist at Axis Clinic in theAurora Medical Park, just completed certification in PosturalRestoration through the Postural Restoration Institute in Lincoln,NE. She is one of 23 certified therapists in the country and the
only certified therapist in the state of NorthDakota.
Postural Restoration is a specialized area inphysical therapy that focuses on movementand breathing patterns that affect spinalalignment. Abnormal alignment can affect painin all areas of the body. This intervention isextremely beneficial especially with chronic andlong standing pain issues.
Altru Birthing Center Receives AwardAltru’s Family Birthing Center has been named as one of theJOHNSON’S Childbirth Nursing Award recipients. TheJOHNSON’S Childbirth Nursing Award, in partnership with theAssociation of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursesrecognizes Altru’s Family Birthing Center for the special contribu-tions its childbirth nurses make every day to their patients, theirunit and to others. “I am very proud of our team. They are allvery passionate about their jobs and have great compassion forthose they serve. They work from their heart to be the best theycan,” comments Diane Shervold, manager of Altru’s FamilyBirthing Center.
This is the first time Altru’s Family Birthing Center has receivedthe JOHNSON’S Childbirth Nursing Award. Altru’s Family Continued on next page
Birthing Center has approximately 80 skilled and dedicatedchildbirth nurses.
Altru Welcomes Sheri KrogstadAltru Health System, Grand Forks, ND *Sheri Krogstad, FNP for
Altru’s OB/GYN, joined Altru Health System inJanuary 2008. Prior to her position with Altru,Sheri practiced at Valley Community HealthCenter in Northwood and Larimore for threeand a half years.
Sheri received her undergraduate nursingdegree from the University of North Dakota, aswell as her master’s as a family nurse practitio-ner. Sheri will see patients at Altru Clinic- Main.
Sheri says she is very excited to be at Altru. Her particularinterest includes Women’s Health.
Indepth Inspections Opens In EGFIndepth Inspection, Inc. began offering home inspection servicesto homebuyers in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and the
surrounding area in January of2008. The company’s staffincludes certified home inspectorsas well as civil engineers withexperience in structural engineer-
ing. They have been completing foundation inspections for FHAloans for several years and now are expanding their service toinclude complete home inspections.
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February 612:00pm Athena Meeting (TBA)
February 77:30am MAC Executive Meeting (COC)12:00pm Finance Committee (COC)
February 88:00am Executive Committee (COC)
February 127:30am Agribusiness (Ramada Inn)12:00pm Leadership (Adult) (TBA)
February 137:30am Business/Gov/Edu/Alliance (COC)11:30am Mayor State of the City (Alerus Center)
February 157:30am Past Board Chairs Meeting (COC)
February 2008 Chamber CalendarFebruary 1811:30am Ambassadors Meeting (TBA)
February 2011:30am Brown Bag Seminar “Cooperate
Enterprenurship” (COC)4:30pm Cats Incredible Meeting (COC)
February 214:45pm Business After Hours (Canad Inns)
February 228:00am Board of Directors (COC)
February 256:00pm Annual Meeting & Dinner (Alerus Center)
February 288:00am MAC Meeting (COC)
Hospice of the RRV Recieves GrantHospice of the Red River Valley has received a grant in theamount of $3,000 from Dakota Medical Foundation to supportthe care of cancer patients requiring more aggressive treatment.
Hospice of the Red River Valley is a nonprofit organizationserving individuals with a life limiting illness and their families.Services include medical care, emotional and spiritual support,assistance with day-to-day tasks and follow up grief support forfamily members, in addition to support groups and educationand resources for the community and health care professionalson end-of-life care, grief and loss.
Dakota Medical Foundation, Fargo, ND, focuses its efforts onimproving on improving health and access to medical and dentalcare in the region, with a special emphasis on children. Since1996, the Foundation has invested over $30 million to over 280-nonprofit organizations in the region. For more information, seewww.dakmed.org.
Community Maps Available at The ChamberThe Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with the GFHerald to produce a full color, large, fold-out community map ofGrand Forks/East Grand Forks. If you would like to have someon hand at your business for your customers, please stop by
The Chamber and we’ll be happy togive you a supply of maps.
There is no charge for the maps andthey are a great giveaway to clients andstaff. The Chamber office is located at202 N. 3rd St, downtown Grand Forksand we are open Monday throughFriday until 5pm.