june 2013 newsletter
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The Official Publication of The Chamber-GF/EGFTRANSCRIPT
Official Publication of The Chamber - GF/EGFOfficial Publication of Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
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PO Box 315 East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(701)772-7271 (701)772-9238 Fax [email protected] www.gochamber.org
202 N. 3rd Street Grand Forks, ND 58203
June 2013
Official Publication of The Chamber - GF/EGF
Volunteers “Rocked” this year’s Membership Drive, bringing in 51 new members for The Chamber from April 16th- May 10th, making it the most successful Drive since 2006! The new members were signed by 22 different volunteers with Kenny Holweger, owner of Kenny’s Music and pictured below, “Roll ’n” in with a record 12 new members on his own!
Please see the list of 2013 Membership Drive New Members, along with the volunteer who recruited them on pages 5 through 9.
Volunteers were awarded prizes, donated by Cham-ber members, for their efforts. TOP PRIZE winners are listed below:Top Recruiter ~ Kenny Holweger Top Recruiter 2nd Place ~ Larissa Kadlec 1st New Member of the Drive ~ Cory Solem GRAND PRIZE winners are listed below:Portable Weber Gas Grill w/ Rolling Cart ~ Mike HeltShooting Star Casino Package & Valley Dairy Gift Card ~ Janelle Studney
Chamber Membership Drive A Huge Success!2 Anti-Gravity Lounge Chairs w/ Trojan Promotion Beach Towels & Tote Bag ~ Stacey GalstadGF Country Club Golf Package & Sanders Restaurant Gift Certificate ~ Kenny HolwegerKindle Fire HD ~ Matthew DehnertCLICK HERE for a full list of our “Rock Star” volun-teersCLICK HERE for the list of Chamber member busi-nesses who donated prizesBusinesses that began their Chamber membership during the Drive were registered and randomly drawn for Chamber advertising prizes. The list of winners is below:One Free Ad in Member 2 Member (5 winners)1) Whiskysam Recording Studio / Sound & Light 2) Forks Finest Auto Body & Car Wash3) Sunrooms Plus4) DM Acoustics, LLC5) Boot BarnOne Free ½ Page Ad in “The Voice” E-Newsletter (2 winners) 1) Advanced Eye Care2) Vibrant Painting & Contracting
One FREE Insert in Chamber Express (1 winner)Glitz, Glam & Tan
be NO Program! Just come and enjoy.
Cat Transition Progress-ing Well The transition of the CATS Incredible tournament to the EGF Fire Department is going well.
Several meetings between chamber staff, EGF Fire Fight-ers and longtime CATS volun-teers ensure a very smooth transition and the continuation of the quality CATS Incredible Tournament fishermen and area residents have come to expect.
The dates for the tournament are Saturday and Sunday July 27th and 28th. Contact Jeff Anderson at 218-779-6605 or [email protected] for details on the tournament.
Retail Diversity UpdateThe Chamber continues to encourage and work with retail businesses interested in locat-ing in Grand forks and specifi-cally to encourage women’s clothing stores to locate here. Women’s clothing was identi-fied as the biggest area of leakage to larger markets and the internet in the retail analy-sis that was done two years ago by the Buxton retail ana-lytic group.
More than 10 restaurants , 4 women’s clothing stores and one specialty store identified by the Buxton analysis have located in Grand Forks since the analysis was completed and information was sent to potential companies encourag-ing them to look at locating in our region.
NV360 Action Team EstablishedThe Chamber and The Com-munity Foundation staff have been very busy speaking at service clubs and with key groups throughout the com-munity about the NV360 re-sults.
Chamber Priorities Met in 2013 ND Legislative Session The Chamber partnered with many other organizations to work its legislative agenda this session. With the Medical School and Law school building projects at the top of the list this session was certainly a huge success according to Barry Wilfahrt, Chamber President. The Chamber also testified on SB2018 the department of commerce budget bill that will provide funding for the Grand Sky UAS Business park a the GFAFB and also for base retention funds and the anticipated air space integration that will be announced by the FAA late this year. All of these project will help the Grand Forks economy for many years to come. The legislative delegation from Grand Forks did a terrific job pushing this agenda throughout the session according to Wilfahrt
From a business climate perspective the local chamber supported corporate and personal income tax relief along with a continuation of the property tax relief enacted two sessions ago. All three passed continues to make ND one of the most attractive states to business in from a tax perspective.
Chamber Volunteer Appreciation Picnic PlannedAll Chamber volunteers are invited to attend a volunteer appreciation picnic later this summer in the backyard of the chamber office building in downtown Grand Forks. The date of the picnic will be announced soon and we hope you will all have time to stop by and enjoy great food and refreshments while you visit with chamber staff, board members and fellow chamber volunteers at this first ever chamber volunteer appreciation picnic. There will
Staff
Barry Wilfahrt President/CEO
Lisa Swanson Vice President of Operations
Kimberly Strom Program/Event Director
Carla Younce Finance Director
[email protected] Emberly Lietz
Membership Director [email protected]
Connie Klefstad Administrative Assistant
Audrey Lind Project Assistant
OfficersChair: Jeff Wilson
Vilandre Heating, Air Conditioning Plumbing
Chair-Elect: Chris Wolf Alerus Financial
Past Chair: Chris Semrau Ralph Engelstad Arena
Secretary: Kristi Magnuson Nelson Hugo’s/Hugo’s Wine & Spirits
Ron Galstad Galstad, Jensen, Olson PA
Colin Cutler Bold Method LLC
Barry Wilfahrt The Chamber - GF/EGF
Directors
Craig Amiot - 5 Star Collision Bill Burga - LM Windpower
Dan Dahl - Dahl Funeral Home Torrie Enget - Best Buy
Pete Haga - City of Grand Forks Bonnie Haley - Bon Voyage Travel
Brady Hansen- Verizon Wireless, BeMobile, Inc. Phyllis Johnson- UND
Jay Kleven - EAPC Architects Curt Kreun - GF City Council
John Oncken - True North Equipment Dennis Reisnour - Altru Health System
Brian Rydell - Rydell Auto Center Klaus Thiessen - GF Regional EDC
Coleen Tweten - Midcontinent Comm.
Matt Winjum - Rhombus Guys
Sr. Military Advisor to the Board
Colonel Paul E. Bauman - GFAFB
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Chamber News
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Chamber News
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The following businesses know the value of their Chamber Membership and have renewed their membership in The Chamber - GF/EGF. Please visit them for your
purchasing needs.
1st Realty of GGF, Inc.Advance Electric, Inc.
American Family Insurance-Jeremy Fulton
Ashley Furniture HomeStoreAssurity Finance & Development
Coldwell Banker - Forks Real EstateColumbia Mall
Dakota Science CenterDavid Thompson - Attorney at LawDog’Mahal Doghaus/Ojata Records
Duaine EspegardEagle’s Crest Grill
Goldmarck PropertyGreenberg Realty - Tammy Howard
GuestHouse InternationalIMM
Italian Moon Pizza & RestaurantJ.A. Anderson, DDS
Jack’s ShoesJames DalglishLeisureland RV
Maximum ImpactMexican Village
O’ for Heaven’s Cakes & MorePremium Waters, Inc.
Quentin Burdick Job CorpRichard P. Stadter Psychiatric Center
Scentsy Wickless CandlesTim Shea’s Nursery, Inc.
Top Quality MotorsTrue North Equipment
U.S. BankWalhalla Bean Company
Membership Renewals
There are 2 golf outings and a number of other events com-ing up this summer to take note of.
Each of the MAC golf outings pair 2 civilian golfers with 2 military golfers and provide a great opportunity to have fun while getting to know our military friends better.
On June 24th the first MAC Golf Outing of the summer will take place at Plains-view Golf Course at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. For more information on this golf event or if you are interested in golfing in this tournament please click here.
The second MAC golf event will take place on August 12th at the Grand
Forks Country Club. More information on that will be avail-able in July.
On June 22nd from 9am-4pm, the Hero 2 Hired Mobile Job Store will be located by Cabela’s. Click here to view the
flyer detailing that event.
Other upcoming MAC Activities this sum-mer are Summer Bash on August 15th at the GFAFB and Military Appreciation Day Tailgate Event on August 29th in the Alerus Center parking lot. Members of the MAC Committee will be on hand at each of these events to serve a meal to our military members and their families.
Lots of Activity On the Horizon for the Military Affairs Committee
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Chamber News
G F Truss, Inc.Stuart Johnson5101 N. Washington StGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-775-3173(f) [email protected]
Greg’s Lawn Care, LLCMitch Nerby2956 N Washington StGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected]
Welcome New Members!Edward Jones – Lisa AlmquistLisa Almquist424 Demers AveGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected]
Center For Rural Entrepreneurial StudiesRachel Lundbohm2900 University AvenueDowell Hall 117Crookston, MN 56716(o) [email protected] Center for Rural Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) provides no-cost
Hugo’s, Hugo’s Wine & Spirits and Forx Rentall invites all Chamber Members and their employees to join them for a fun Business After Hours at their EGF location.
Stop in...enjoy a fun evening of networking. You might even win $2800 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 fun and casual
way. Spread the word and plan to attend the next Business After Hours.
Free Admission Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drink tickets & cash
bar ~ Great door prizes & Progressive cash drawing is at $2800!
Hosted by
Hugo’s/Hugo’s Wine & Spirits/Forx Rentall
Thursday, June 20 2013
4:45pm - 7:00pm
Located in the parking lot of the East Grand Forks
Hugo’s location at 306 14th St. NE, EGF
technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses. For more infor-mation, visit our website.
Continental Covenant, LLCCraig A. Johnson & Steve Gander1706/1712 Continental DriveGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-739-1668(f) [email protected]
Northrop Grumman CorporationJohn George560 Eilson St. Room 204Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205(o) [email protected]
Chamber News
The next step is the establishment of an NV360 Action team that will meet periodically to moni-tor progress on the many goals established during the NV360 process. The group will serve as a catalyst to ensure as many of the ideas that surfaced during the NV360 process are given serious consideration. Membership Visits Continue Chamber President Barry Wilfahrt continues to visit approximately 2 chamber members every day in his ongoing effort to stay in touch with the needs of the Chamber membership.
With more than 1,000 members, this is a lot of ground to cover. So, if you would like to visit with him at any time about something specific, don’t wait for the Chamber office to call. Feel free to email or call the chamber office and he will be glad to schedule a time to come out and visit with you. Often times things change in your business that the Chamber should be aware of, so please let us know. We are al-ways interested in our members!
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You Are Invited To Attend a 2013 Legislative Session ReviewThe 63rd Legislative Session has concluded which means new laws and changes to state policies and procedures.
You are invited to attend a Legislative Review by the ND Chamber of Commerce to recap the session and let you know how legislation that was passed will impact your business and our state.
It will also provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues that are affecting your business. The Greater North Dakota Chamber will be on hand to answer your questions.
Wednesday, June 19th 8:00AM - 9:15 AM The Chamber - GF/EGF 202 N. 3rd Street
There is no cost for the meeting but you are asked to RSVP at www.ndchamber.com or by calling 701-222-0929.
Greenberg Realty - Lynn KvidtLynn KvidtPO Box 13716Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected] www.lynnkvidt.com Recruited by: Stacey Galstad
Glitz Glam and Tan Marsha Gregoire1402 Central Ave NWEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) [email protected] are East Grand Forks' newest tanning salon and bou-tique. Customers can choose from 3 levels of tanning beds or the VersaSpa spray tan. Our boutique has clothing for women of all ages along with handbags, jewelry, scarves and sunglasses. Recruited by: Stacey Galstad
Hennessy's Home Furnishing Staging & DesignTamara Hennessy2875 32nd Ave S.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-775-4663(f) 701-775-4662
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[email protected]'s, a very unique-eclectic store offering both new and pre-owned items for your home, furniture, decor, inte-rior design, home staging, estate sales and consignment all offered under one roof.Recruited by: Stacey Galstad
Johnson & Autrey Law FirmWard Johnson215 N. 3rd StreetGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-775-7837(f) [email protected] and Autrey, PLLP is a law firm that originally chartered in 1988. We focus on criminal defense, family, business and military law, personal injury, bankruptcy and commercial collections. Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Greater Grand Forks Young ProfessionalsStacey Heggen202 N. 3rd StreetGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected]
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The GGFYP’s care about our community and represent the interests of the 20-40 year olds in our area. Throughout the year we plan events for our members to network, learn and get involved in the community.Recruited by: Josh Brown
CrossFit TundraChad Spradlin5700 Gateway DriveGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] offer small group CrossFit classes led by Certified Personal Trainers. We are a CrossFit gym that focuses on proper lifting and training technique.Recruited by: Eric Giltner
Dimensions Photography LLCAlesha AndersonPO Box 13361Grand Forks, ND 58208(o) 218-791-2419AAnderson@forksrealestate.comwww.GrandDimensions.comInnovative, Professional Photography with emphasis on Business Marketing and Retail Display. Graphic Design and Custom Logos to Showcase Your Company's Finest Asset. On Location Convenience.Recruited by: Stacey Brorson
Pita PitPat Streyle1113 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-738-8008(f) [email protected] by: Tyson Zeltinger
Pita PitPat Streyle2860 10th Ave N Ste. 550Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-738-8008(f) [email protected] by: Tyson Zeltinger
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2013 NEW MEMBERS Cont.
Handy and Gorham Attorneys at Law, PLLCGretchen Handy3001 A 32nd Ave S. Suite 6AGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-780-1286(f) [email protected] & Gorham law office is a gen-eral practice firm, with an emphasis in family law and criminal defense. We are licensed in North Dakota and Min-nesota.Recruited by: Cory Solem
Brockmeyer Tile & Stone, Inc.Mike Brockmeyer2915 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-772-7730(f) [email protected] by: Mike Helt
Allstate / Corbin Insurance AgencyScott Corbin2512 S. Washington St. Suite BGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-772-3429(f) [email protected]://agents.allstate.com/scott-corbin-grand-forks-nd.html Corbin Insurance Agency, locally owned/operated by Scott and Kim Corbin, offers a full range of All-state insurance and financial prod-ucts, backed by personal service and exceptional quality and value. Recruited by: Daniel Ward
Slapshot Pizza and SubsClint Hayden2215 Gateway Drive Suite AGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-746-4771 (f) 701-746-9139SlapshotPizza@hotmail.comwww.SlapshotFatAlberts.comRecruited by: Daniel Ward
Pine to Prairie Broadcasting IncPhil Ehlke2524 S. Washington St. Suite #1Grand Forks, ND 58201
(o) [email protected] by: Kenny Holweger
Gospel Outreach MinistriesBishop Michael Cole321 Belmont RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-775-3567(f) 701-775-1198gospeloutreach@msn.comwww.gospeloutreachnd.orgRecruited by: Kenny Holweger
Braatens Quality Auto ServiceKevin Reitmeier210 N. Washington St. #3Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-795-5164(f) [email protected] by: Craig Amiot
Southgate CasinoBob Montgomery2525 S. Washington StGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-775-7941(f) 701-775-5180Southgate is a longtime locally owned bar, grill & casino specializ-ing in beef tips, lavosh and walleye chunks, just to name a few. There are drink specials, bingo, black-jack, pig wheel and pull tabs daily.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Stromsodt CPA LtdTrisha Stromsodt2855 10th Ave N Suite 600Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected] by: Kenny Holweger
Palmiscno Financial ServicesTony & Tyler Palmiscno404 4th ST SWEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) 218-773-0743(f) [email protected] by: Brandon Wong
DM Acoustics, LLCDave Marto718 14th Ave S.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 218-779-1560(f) [email protected] by: Heidi Marto
Celebration ChurchPastor Matthew DehnertServices held at the EGF Senior Center 538 Rhinehart Dr SE East Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) [email protected] www.celebrationchurchegf.orgCelebration Church is a new church in EGF. We love people and we love Jesus. Join us at 10:30am on 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/15 with weekly services starting September 29.Recruited by: Matthew Dehnert
Sunshine Lawn Care & Snow Re-movalArlen RyggPO Box 5114Grand Forks, ND 58206(o) [email protected] by: Larissa Kadlec
Iron HideTravis Dearinger3903 Gateway DriveGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-772-5006(f) 701-772-5014travisd@bobcatofgrandforks.comwww.bobcatofgrandforks.comRecruited by: Troy Nelson
Whiskysam Recording Studio / Sound & LightSam Makarim3314 Royal CircleGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected] to DVD transfers, CD & DVD du-plicating and production, commercials & jingles for businesses, recording bands & musicians of all genres.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
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Advanced Eye CareJulie Lagodinski Christian2860 10th Ave N. Ste 350Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-757-2121(f) [email protected] by: Larissa Kadlec
MODEAngie Morken1375 S. Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] Fashions at closeout prices and Home of the $40 Designer DenimRecruited by: Emberly Lietz
Northern Valley Obstetrics & Gyne-cologyKerry Trottier2810 17th Ave. SGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-738-2004(f) 701-738-2005www.northernvalleyobgyn.comWe specialize in Minimally Invasive Procedures in the office setting. Ser-vices include: HerOption, Essure, per-manent sterilization and Urodynam-ics, general OB/GYN care, high-risk obstetrics, contraceptive management. Patient education is paramount and promoting good health is our ultimate goal. Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Rivard's Turf & Forage IncLarry Rivard3150 - 27th Ave NGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 800-731-5765(f) [email protected] by: Larissa Kadlec
AFLAC District OfficeGreg Litz2005 Gateway DriveGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-772-4921(f) [email protected]/greg_litzRecruited by: Shari Hanson
Arty's Auto, Inc.Mollie Mashburn2211 Central Ave NWEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) 218-399-0222(f) [email protected]’s Auto, Inc. is a family owned and operated automotive care facility in EGF. We offer personalized service for all of your mechanical repairs, colli-sion damage or body restoration.Recruited by: Matthew Dehnert
Women's Pregnancy CenterLorraine Helgeson11 S. 4th St. Ste 210Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] Women’s Pregnancy Center is dedicated to serving women and men in the Greater Grand Forks area facing unplanned pregnancy. Our FREE ser-vices include; pregnancy testing, first trimester ultrasounds, and more.Recruited by: Pastor Chris Current
Arioso Music AcademyRobin Riveland2524 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-738-0088(f) 701-738-0088ariosomusicacademy@yahoo.comwww.ariosomusicacademy.comArioso offers string rentals & repairs, sheet music, music repertoire & infor-mation for music groups. We special-ize in lessons for most instruments & offer Kindermusik, Suzuki (STEP Program) & Signing Time (as seen on PBS). Arioso caters to families, stu-dents & children with disabilities! Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Vibrant Painting & Contracting, LLCKelly Abrahamson750 N. 43rd Street #30Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-330-9546vibrantpaintinggf@gmail.comwww.vibrantpaintingandcontracting.comRecruited by: Mike Helt
Forks Finest Auto Body & Car WashShane Roemling2311 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-772-8676(f) [email protected] by: Kenny Holweger
TJ's Sports BarTravis Vansickle1210 S. Washington StGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] by: Brandon Wong
Andy's Harley DavidsonDenny Anderson2756 North WashingtonGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-775-6098(f) [email protected] by: Troy Nelson
Boot BarnJoe UrbaniakColumbia Mall Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] by: Emberly Lietz
PRO DOG SecurityKeith RowanPO Box 13074Grand Forks, ND 58208(o) 218-779-0548(f) [email protected] do static site security, armed & unarmed, marked vehicle patrol units, fire watch services & body guard services. K-9 drug dogs available. We are trained at a high level to deal with conflict. Backgrounds include law enforcement, military and Fire depart-ment. Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
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Martin Mechanical DesignDennis Martin406 DeMers Ave.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] by: Sue Bjornstad
Adley Anne'sHolly Schneider224 N. 4th St.Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-757-2229(f) 701-757-2229adleyannes@midconetwork.comwww.adleyannes.comRecruited by: Tyson Zeltinger
Greater Grand Forks Community TheatreKathy Coudle-King714 N. 25th St.Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) [email protected] produces 9 shows a year, cabarets, birthday parties, children's workshops, and offers theatre rental for events. In 2013, the theatre was awarded the Governor's Award for Art Organization of the Year. Recruited by: Mark Landa
Thirty-One Gifts-Kathy ShoemakerKathy Shoemaker, Director112 4th St. NEEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) [email protected]/KathyShoe-makerwww.thirtyonegives.orgThirty-One is a Christian based com-pany that started in 2003. We offer purses, bags, organizing totes, ther-mal bags, wallets and more that you can personalize. We give back to the community with our Thirty-One Gives Program.Recruited by: Janelle Studney
Coffee CompanySarah Sand2900 14th Ave. S.Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-787-7503
[email protected] by: Sue Bjornstad
Tubs of FunTroy Derheim1311 S WashingtonGrand Forks, ND 58201(o) 701-746-7467(f) 701- 235-5056www.tubsoffun.comRecruited by: Larissa Kadlec
Thrivent Financial For LutheransKaren Grainger1618 Central Avenue NEEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(o) [email protected] by: Emberly Lietz
The Darkside TattooBryon Burdick1604 S. Washington St. #100Grand Forks, ND 58201(o) [email protected] by: Kenny Holweger
Signs by DesignLorene Keehr303 Division AveGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-787-8260(f) 701-787-8260signsby-designgf@msn.comwww.signsby-designgf.comRecruited by: Matt Slater
Freedom ChurchPastor Nathan Johnson8 N. 3rd StGrand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-772-3117info@freedom-churchgf.comwww.freedom-churchgf.comWorship services
held at 9 am & 11 am on Sundays at 308 DeMers Ave. Our worship is vibrant and alive. The speaking is rel-evant and life-giving and it all occurs in an authentically warm and inviting, non-judgmental atmosphere. Recruited by: Matthew Dehnert
The Valley TabloidJackie HansonPO Box 5303Grand Forks, ND 58206(o) [email protected] Valley Tabloid is a locally owned and operated advertising newspaper that circulates over 100 communities in the Red River Valley. You can find it at most Grocery Stores, Convenience stores or Restaurants. Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Sunrooms Plus, Inc.Ron Hoime4224 Gateway Dr.Grand Forks, ND 58203(o) 701-746-8684(f) 701-772-1013info@sunroomsplusgf.comwww.sunroomsplusgf.comRecruited by: Larissa Kadlec
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Lee and Snyder Join AE2S AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.) has hired Danielle Lee as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist. She will support the firm’s GIS needs as part of AE2S’ GIS Group.
Lee brings more than five years of experience in GIS related to water resources engi-neering. “We are excited about the extensive experi-ence in GIS anal-
ysis and cartography from an applied water resources per-spective that Danielle brings to AE2S,” says Lisa Ansley, PE, Operations Manager of the firm’s Bismarck, ND office.
Prior to joining AE2S, Lee was the in-house GIS expert and
a water resources engineer at Montgomery Associates in Madison, WI, where she worked on Bismarck’s US 83/ND 1804 Watershed Storm-water Master Plan. Lee has also worked on various proj-ects in Wisconsin, including the Yahara CLEAN Assessment of Sediment and Phosphorus Load to the Yahara Lakes, the Lake Koshkonong Restora-tion Plan, and the Black Earth Creek Stream Re-meandering Project.
Lee was the co-winner of the 2012 North American Carto-graphic Information Society Student Map Dynamic Compe-tition for Interactive Map with the “Wetland Gems Explorer.”
“I am passionate about the art and science of GIS and am enthusiastic about bringing my experience to AE2S,” says Lee.
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registered in Wisconsin and is currently working toward be-coming a certified Geographic Information Systems Profes-sional.
Originally from Port Washing-ton, WI, Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Systems Engineering, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, both from the University of Wiscon-sin-Madison.
AE2S has hired Dustin Snyder as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist in the firm’s Grand Forks headquarters. He will be part of
AE2S’ Geomatics Group, and responsible for GIS projects and assisting with surveying.
and planning a new display for his produce department, Hogan says, “It’s like painting a portrait or a piece of art with the vibrant colors of the fruits and vegetables when I make a new display.”
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, under the leadership of Kristi Magnuson-Nelson has cel-ebrated its 74th year as a thriving family owned busi-ness in the Red River Valley. In addition to Hugo’s stores in Grand Forks, Grafton, and Jamestown, ND they also have locations in Crookston, East Grand Forks, Park Rapids and Thief River Falls, MN.
Semrau Elected to Altru Board of Directors Chris Semrau, Director of Events & Media Relations of Ralph Engelstad Arena, was recently elected to Al-tru Health System’s Board of
Directors. As a Community Direc-tor, Semrau will work in coordina-tion with other Board members in the develop-ment and over-sight of policy in
areas of quality, performance improvement, effective plan-ning and performance of Altru Health System.
Semrau has served as the Director of Events and Media Relations for Ralph Engelstad Arena since May 2000 when he earned his bachelor’s de-gree in business from the University of North Dakota. His role in booking and event management has been signifi-cant for the myriad of events hosted at Ralph Engelstad Arena including 2005 IIHF World Junior Hockey Cham-pionship, 2008 Men’s World Curling Championship, NCAA Division I Men’s West Regional Hockey Tournament, NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship, and numerous concerts and family shows. He is part of the facility’s senior management team that directs
San Diego, California. The 5 Grand Prize winners in the competition were presented with $ 1000 cash prizes dur-ing the Produce Celebration Dinner Thursday, May 16 in San Diego.
When customers come into the store’s produce depart-ment they can feel confident that Hogan will help them find exactly what they are looking for as well as providing guid-ance on how to select the right fruits and vegetables and the proper handling and storing of their produce.
Hogan has been instrumental in giving department tours within the store to bringing his experience right to the class-rooms within the school dis-trict. “I have always believed that being involved in my local community is the key to edu-cation,” says Hogan. As his own daughters were growing, he would teach them about produce and making healthy food choices. He and his wife called it “Tid-bit Time.” It is now one of his greatest plea-sures that these “Tid-bits” are being passed to the next gen-eration, his grandchildren.
Other community involvement Hogan is proud to be a part of include the YMCA’s Health Trip (promoting healthy lifestyles), the Healthy Living Expo (fo-cusing on the education of the growing organic produce mar-ket as well as exotic/specialty fruits and vegetables) and the Wild Hog Half Marathon com-mittee. He is also on the local Potato Bowl Committee which is an annual event involving the Northern Valley Potato Growers Association, the Uni-versity of North Dakota and many other local businesses.
Hogan has won several re-gional and national contests with his creative merchandis-ing which has created lots of excitement for customers and fellow employees alike. He hears many customers inquire as to when they can expect to see the next creative dis-play. While reflecting upon
Snyder brings more than four years of experience in the Geosciences field. Prior to joining AE2S, he worked at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Biological Aid/Techni-cian. He was involved in The Tern and Plover Monitoring Program, which utilized GIS technology to research endan-gered bird populations on Lake Sakakawea and the Upper Missouri River.
“Through work and college, Dustin has gained valuable experience in GPS data collec-tion, data processing, and cre-ating maps in ArcGIS®,” says Roger Grimsley, PLS, AE2S Geomatics Manager. “Dustin is very enthusiastic and we’re happy to have him on the team.”
Originally from Hazen, ND, Snyder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences from Minnesota State Univer-sity in Moorhead, MN.
Hugo’s Rick Hogan Final-ist for National Award Educating his customers, employees, and other mem-bers of the community is the first priority of Hugo’s Family Marketplace Produce Manager, Rick Hogan. During his 39 years of working for Hugo’s, Hogan has focused on sharing
his knowledge of produce with all ages from Head-start Preschool classes to Senior Citizens in his lo-cal and surround-ing communities. This ability to
relate to his customers’ needs is one of the reasons Hogan was selected by United Fresh to be the only person from North Dakota to be honored as one of only 25 honorees nationwide for the 2013 Re-tail Produce Manager Awards Program.
Hogan was presented his award, sponsored by Ready Pac Foods, at the United Fresh 2013 Meeting May 14-16 in
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development and planning decisions for the 11,634-seat facility. From inception of the operation, Semrau has promoted Ralph En-gelstad Arena on a national and international basis.
Semrau has worked for the Academy of Country Music at the ACM Awards in Las Ve-gas, Nev., and serves as the assistant event manager for WE-Fest at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minn. He’s also dedicated to serving the Greater Grand Forks commu-nity which shows through his involvement as a chairman for the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. Recently, Semrau was named to the 40 under 40 North Dakotans by the Bismarck Tribune and in 2009 was the UND Alumni Association Young Alumni Achieve-ment Award Recipient.
EAPC Provides Business Excellence EAPC Architects Engineers is pleased to an-nounce the hire of Chad Frost to the firm as Director of Business Excellence. In this new
role, Frost will focus on utiliz-ing continuous improvement tools and quality management principles, like LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO standards, Enterprise-wide Risk Assessments, Basic Qual-ity Tools, and Strategic/Tactical planning to help EAPC custom-ers eliminate waste, increase
profitability, and satisfy their customers.
EAPC’s Business Excellence approach will provide an assessment of opportunities in businesses with a road map to recognizing these opportunities, on-site training with direct application of the training, and project management ranging from coaching/facilitat-ing clients’ teams to leadership of a project to completion. Wayne Dietrich, partner and architect of EAPC, said the firm is excited to have Frost on the team to offer this unique service to their clients. “His expertise in the field of continuous improvement fits per-fectly with our philosophy of commitment to improving our clients’ businesses by provid-ing the right mix of design and functionality,” Dietrich said.
Frost has over 20 years of diverse experi-ence in manufacturing and operations lead-ership roles within the Computer Hard Disk Drive, Electrical Distribution, Composites, Motion Control Electronics, and Agricultural manufacturing industries. His specific roles have included Sales Engineer, Product Engi-neer, Quality Engineer, Engineering Supervi-sor, Engineering Manager, Director of Quality,
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Mary Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N., was inducted this morning into Altru Health System’s Nursing Hall of Fame as part of Altru’s weeklong celebration of National Nurses Week. Dr. Wakefield is currently
serving as administrator of the Health Resources and Services Ad-ministration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She was named to this po-sition by President Barack Obama.
Prior to her appointment, Dr. Wake-field was associate dean for the Center for Rural Health at the Uni-
versity of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In the 1990s, she served as chief of staff to North Dakota Senators Kent Con-rad and Quentin Burdick.
A native of Devils Lake, N.D., Dr. Wakefield earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mary in Bismarck, and master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing from the Univer-sity of Texas at Austin.
Wakefield Inducted to Altru’s Nursing Hall of Fame