june 2014 newsletter
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The Official Voice of The Chamber of Commerce of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MNTRANSCRIPT
While the Chamber currently uses social me-dia on a daily basis the potential to use social media more effectively and consistently n the future is there. This was the conclusion of the Chamber Board at their April meeting. To that end the Board has asked Board Member, Brian Rydell from Rydell Auto Center to chair a Social Media Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to review The Chamber’s cur-rent social media plan and baseline metrics, suggest changes to the plan and new strate-gies and develop new analytics/metrics so the Chamber can track its social media progress.
The results of the Task Force will be reported to the membership so they can potentially use the results in their business. If you have an interest in serving on this task force please contact Lisa Swanson at the Chamber office: [email protected]
Need For Workforce Development Committee is ClearAfter taking a quick review of the current workforce statistics for Grand Forks County and its obvious why workforce is emerging as the biggest issue facing businesses in our region. Consider that in May of 2013 there were 1,664 job opening in Grand Forks County. In April of 2014 that number has risen to 2,012 and a month later in May of 2014 the number currently stands at 2,572 positions open in just Grand Forks County alone. That is a year over year increase of 908 positions or 54.6% and 27.3% more than the previous months.
Another number that is important to consider is that there is currently only a half an unemployed per-son for each current job opening compared to .8 unemployed person per job opening a year ago. By every measure the local workforce is getting tighter. Find out more about this committee on page 2.
Official Publication of Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
THEJune 2014
Official Publication of The Chamber - GF/EGF
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
Chamber Seeks to Better Engage Membership Through Social Media
Workforce Task Forces AnnouncedWith more than 2,000 local job openings, workforce continues to be a major issue facing business.
Following a successful meeting of local HR Directors, The Chamber, EDC, local SHRM group and Job Service of ND are forming 6 task forces to work on potential solu-tions. While there is no one solu-tion, there are many things we can do collectively as businesses and nonprofit partners to iden-tify and get more people working in our community. The six task forces are:
• Business – Post Secondary Edu-cation Engagement
• Veteran/Military Recruitment
• New Americans Employment
• Joint Referral Network
• High School Career Awareness
• Niche Workforce Markets (examples: homeless, social ser-vice recipients, retirees)
Please feel free to contact Barry Wilfahrt at the Chamber at [email protected] or Keith Lund at the EDC at [email protected] if you would like to be in-volved in one or more of the task forces.
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: Chris Wolf Alerus Financial
Chair-Elect: Kristi Magnuson Nelson Hugo’s/Hugo’s Wine & Spirits
Past Chair: Jeff Wilson Vilandre Heating, Air Conditioning &
Plumbing Secretary: Ron Galstad
Galstad, Jensen, McCann PA John Oncken - True North Equipment
Craig Amiot - 5 Star Collision Barry Wilfahrt
The Chamber - GF/EGF
Directors Dan Dahl - Dahl Funeral Home
Amy Haagenson - Brady Martz & Assoc. Pete Haga - City of Grand Forks
Bonnie Haley - Bon Voyage Travel Brady Hansen- Verizon Wireless, BeMobile, Inc.
Jason Heintz - Scheels Kenny Holweger - Kenny’s Music
Phyllis Johnson- UND Curt Kreun - GF City Council
Pat McLean - Clear Channel Comm. Bob Moore - River Cinema
Dennis Riesenour - Altru Health System Brian Rydell - Rydell Auto Center Cheryl Swanson- Alerus Center
Klaus Thiessen - GF Regional EDC
Matt Walkowiak - Ground Round
Sr. Military Advisor to the Board
Colonel Paul E. Bauman - GFAFB
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Chamber News
Vote on June 10thBe sure to vote on June 10th.
Candidates for Grand Forks School Board and City Council are up for election. The Chamber sponsored forums can be seen on local cable TV channel 2 at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sun-day prior to the election. There are 2 candidates running for each of the two contested City Council seats. Councilman Dana Sande is unopposed in the third Ward up for election. For the School Board there are 6 candidates run-ning for two 2 year seats and 15 candidates running for five 4 year seats.
Special thanks to The City of Grand Forks for allowing The Chamber to use the City Council Chambers to host the forums and to Mike Helt from Alerus Financial who helped organize the forums.
ND Legislative Com-mittees Hear GF Mes-sages Four ND Interim Legislative Com-mittees have now held 4 meet-ings in Grand Forks. The Cham-ber, City of GF, EDC and UND have all played a role in expand-ing the scope of these hearings
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to include a major segment on Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Region in the hearings.
Depending on the purpose of each interim committee, the group has thanked the legislature for their past support of Grand Forks and Grand Forks region projects on everything from the new medical school to base im-pact funding.
On the horizon the team has updated the various committees on the enhanced use lease at the air force base, long term future of the base, transportation needs, UND capital and operation’s needs, water supply needs and long term infrastructure needs.
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Cont. from pg. 2 More than 30 local “Team Grand Forks” members have come to-gether to convey relevant mes-sages to these important com-mittees. Helping the legislature understand how we have been good stewards of state money in the past and our future needs will be very important when the legis-lature convenes again in January of 2015.
Special Board Meeting Open to MembershipCity Infrastructure, long term growth, transportation and water supply will be the four key issues discussed at a special Chamber Board meeting on July 24th in The Chamber offices at 7:30 a.m.
City Administrator Todd Feland and Councilman, Ken Vein will present the cities plans and lead a discussion with the local busi-ness community at that meeting.
This will be a very interesting meeting for anyone interested in the long term infrastructure needs and growth plans for the future.
If interested in attending, please RSVP by emailing The Chamber at [email protected]
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Membership RenewalsThe 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.
A1 Cowboy CateringAndy’s Harley Davidson
Assurity Finance & Development, LLCBiolife Plasma Services
Border States Trophy & AwardsCellular Communications
Dakota Commercial & DevelopmentDakota Science Center
Dog’Mahal Doghaus/Ojata RecordsEmployer Support of the Guard & Re-
serveGerman Law Group, PC
Grand Forks Co. Farm Service agencyGreater Grand Forks Symphony Orches-
traGreenberg Realty - Tammy Howard
Hawkes Manufacturing, Inc.Hospice of the Red River Valley
Ink, Inc.Italian Moon
James Dalglish
Kelly’s BarLa Touche’ Finale
Maximum Impact Promotions & Spe-cialties
Merle’s Steam Clean Carpet & Uphol-stery CleaningMexican Village
Mike’s Pizza & PubPraxis Strategy Group
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists: Janelle StudneySuper One Foods
The Arc, Upper ValleyTim Shea’s Nursery, Inc.
TravelodgeTrue North EquipmentTurtle River State ParkWaste Management
Winmar Sleep CenterWonder Years
At the May Agribusiness Committee meeting Nancy Johnson, Executive Director of the ND Soybean Grow-ers Assoc., spoke to the committee about the soybean industry in our area.
According to Nancy, ND farmers intended to plant 6.5 million acres of soybeans this year, a one million acre increase (22%) from last year. However, given the late spring, soybean acreage may even be higher than that.
70 to 75 percent of the state’s soybean production is shipped by rail to ports in the Pacific Northwest, many of them bound for China. This is why the delays in rail car deliveries this winter and spring has been the Grow-ers Association’s No. 1 issue.
A recent NDSU study indicates that North Dakota farm-ers have already lost more than $66 million due to the lower-than-average cash prices, which are in part due to the rail congestion.
Nancy Johnson Speaks at Chamber Ag Committee Meeting
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The Shrink Tank.com LLC Greg Harmon2500 S. Columbia Suite C.Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-757-2090(C) [email protected] Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm. Serving nutritious shakes and teas for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack! Recruited by: Fran Halvorson
Pearson, Christensen & Clapp, PLLP Daniil L. Gaustad24 N. 4th St. P.O Box 5758Grand Forks, ND 58206-5758(P) 701-775-0521(F) [email protected] Christensen & Clapp, PLLP is a dynamic, versatile law firm focused on providing individual and business clients with experienced, professional representation in a wide range of areas.Recruited by: Lisa Almquist
MaidSimple Katie StaussPO Box 13656Grand Forks, ND 58208-3656(P) 701-765-3069 [email protected] team of expertly trained cleaning professionals will provide the high-quality clean you desire. We make sure your home is cleaned to your satisfaction, with the addition of any customized services you request.Recruited by: Larissa Kadlec
Aquatic Designs Mark PetersonPO Box 14391Grand Forks, ND 58208(P) [email protected] are located in Grand Forks, ND and maintain aquariums throughout MN and ND, in residential homes as wells as large scale commercial aquariums!Recruited by: Larissa Kadlec
Welcome New Members!Viz-ionary Fitness by Jessilyn Vize-norJessilyn Vizenor Fisher, MN 56723(P) [email protected]/vizionaryfitnessViz-ionary Fitness is a health and wealth community for sharing recipes, exercises and healthy lifestyle tips.Recruited by: Stacey Brorson
Curves Audrey Knutson2100 S Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-787-5484(F) [email protected] www.curves.com Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels are designed to give you amazing results. In just 30 minutes a day you will build lean muscle, amp up your metabolism and kick start your weight loss. Each workout has modi-fications for every fitness level, so everyone can get maximum benefits.Recruited by: Larissa Campbell
Grand Cities Woman Autumn GraberP.O, Box 5503 Grand Forks, ND 58206(P) 701-261-2692grandcitieswoman@live.comwww.grandcitieswoman.comGrand Cities Woman is published six times a year. The magazine features women who go above and beyond to make our community a better place.Recruited by: Michaela Schell
Gary Emerson Music & Sound Gary Emerson1401 Central Ave. N.W.East Grand Forks, MN 56721(P) [email protected] specialize in audio and video installation, wireless microphones and recording.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Grand Forks Diesel Injection Ser-vice IncMichael Schreiner3010 N. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58203(P) 701-775-8321 (F) 701-775-9364 [email protected] www.gfdiesel.com Serving the Red River Valley region since 2000! We are a member of the Association of Diesel Specialists and our factory trained technicians have over 30 years of experience in the industry. If it runs on diesel, call us!Recruited by: Pastor Chris Current
Amazing Grains Ashley Decker214 Demers Ave.Grand Forks, ND 58203(P) [email protected] Grains Food Co-op is a full-line grocery store in down-town Grand Forks. Our store is owned and operated by hundreds of community members just like you!Recruited by: Mike Helt
Tim D. Lord, CPA Tim Lord1521 24th Ave. S. Suite AGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected] provide a number of business ser-vices including accounting, bookkeep-ing, payroll, tax preparation, business planning and consulting services.Recruited by: Craig Amiot
Triangle Coach Service, Inc.Dale Helms1611 Central Ave NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721(P) 218-773-2631(F) 218-773-2300contact@trianglecoachservice.comwww.trianglecoachservice.comTriangle Coach Service is a full service motor coach company operat-ing a fleet of over the road buses to anywhere in the Continental US and Canada.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Studio South Amber Stegman4551 South Washington Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected] in for the full beauty salon and spa treatment at our fabulous, up-scale location, and leave feeling like a brand-new you. From head to toe, we promise the best salon services using the best industry products available.Recruited by: Kathy Olson
Burggrafs Ace HardwareTony Gillson1826 S. Washington St., Ste. 1 Grand Cities MallGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-738-0455(F) [email protected] We offer a variety of products for your home and garden including: hardware, paint, lawn & garden, grills, patio, etc.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
The Ho Sports Bar and Casino Jerry Green3450 Gateway Drive Suite BGrand Forks, ND 58203(P) [email protected] & off Sale beer, wine and liquor. Featuring local and regional bands or an entertaining show on weekends. 3 blackjack tables, paddle wheel and pull tabs. Pool tables, dartboards and other games for your enjoyment.Recruited by: Matthew Dehnert
Red River Valley Horse Association Keith EgglPO Box 162 Larimore, ND 58251(P) [email protected] Looking for new members! Join fellow horse enthusiasts and owners in join-ing this club. Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Tio’s Authentic Mexican FoodRoy Olivarez1726 South Washington St. Unit #34 Grand Cities MallGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-757-3077We serve only authentic Mexican food homemade daily. Need a caterer for
your next event? Call us, we would love to help. Check with us for our oc-casional specials including: Menudo, Barbacoa and Tamales.Recruited by: Bryan Brendan
Superior Styles Krissey Varnson711 N. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58203(P) [email protected] you need a superior new hair style? I can help. Located on North Washington St., I specialize in haircuts and colors. Feel free to call or email for your next appointment.
Revolutions Power Sports & Marine Travis Burke4225 36th Ave. South Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-746-4997(F) 701-746-4999info@revolutionspowersports.comwww.revolutionspowersports.com We’ve been in the power motor sports business for over 10 years! We offer quality products by several top of the line companies. Check out our showroom for your new summer boat, motorcycle, Jet Ski or ATV!Recruited by: Amy Enget
C & H Insurance Justin Hecht1427 Central Ave. NWEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(P) 218-773-0287(F) [email protected] in to our conveniently located office in East Grand Forks for your insurance needs.Recruited by: Craig Amiot
KBM, Inc.Jason Zilka405 Bruce Ave. Suite 200 Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-772-7156(F) [email protected] www.kbm-corp.com KBM Inc. provides professional consulting services in civil and electri-cal engineering, aerial photography, photogrammetric mapping, geographic information systems and LiDar/geo-spaital.Recruited by: Lisa Almquist
Sweeto Burrito Kody McCollam1419 S Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 605 - [email protected] Sweeto Burrito is excited to open a new location in Grand Forks mid-June! We are looking to hire several posi-tions, so contact us if you are interest-ed. Please visit our website and check out “Our Story”.
GertiesKelly Palmiscno & Robin Ogawa1823 South Washington StreetGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-215-1390(P) [email protected]/pages/Gerties/438664726241169An Occasional Store (Opened Sep-tember 2013) that is sure to INSPIRE! Vintage, Retro, Shabby Chic, Upcy-cled-Furniture, Décor and so much more. OPEN THE 2ND WED-SAT OF THE MONTH FROM 10-6.Recruited by: Larissa Kadlec
True ColorsMickie Nakonechny6 South 3rd StGrand Forks, ND 58203(P) 701-795-5660truecolorsconsignment@yahoo.comwww.truecolorsconsignment.comTrue Colors, a funky, chic resale bou-tique located in beautiful downtown Grand Forks, ND, is the region’s lead-ing specialty retailer of women’s new and gently used clothing, accessories and giftware.Recruited by: Amy Enget
Manke Family Dentistry Dr. Rory Manke2401 S. Washington St. STE B.Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-772-8158(F) [email protected] are committed to providing excep-tional, comprehensive dental care for you and your family. We strive to make your visit as comfortable as possible and our experienced staff will help you every step along the way.Recruited by: Mike Helt
Welcome New Members!
Welcome New Members!Organo Gold by Jason & Jess Jason & Jess RauppGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected]@organogold.comOrgano Gold is a global Network Marketing company on a mission to spread knowledge of Ganoderma to the entire world. The company vision is to help people improve their lives by reaching new levels of health, wealth and balance, through the opportunity and products.Recruited by: Jess Raupp
Tintmasters Motorsports Troy Conner210 N. Washington St. STE 1Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-780-8895(F) 701-787-0451tintmastersgf@gmail.comwww.tintmastersmotorsports.comWe believe that your vehicle is more than just a means of transportation; it’s an extension of your personality. That’s why Tintmasters Motorsports is the local authority for all of your automotive customization needs. Our mission is simple: help our customers build the vehicles of their dreams.Recruited by: Craig Amiot
Dostal Dent TechJon Dostal2251 32nd Ave. S.Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) [email protected]’s Dent Tech offers Automotive Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) services in Grand Forks, ND and in surrounding areas. I specialize in low cost removal of doors dings, dents and hail dam-age. With 14 years of experience, I am your reliable partner when it comes to restoring your vehicle.Recruited by: Craig Amiot
Rumors Sports Bar & Grill Bill Tyrrell1826 S Washington St, #15Grand Cities MallGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-772-0125Under new ownership, Rumors offers on & off liquor sales, casino games and bingo, and serves several menu items from 11am -11pm. Come hungry and thirsty!Recruited by: Brandon Wong
Viscito Family Medicine Dr. Matthew Viscito2750 26th St. S. Suite CGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-757-1999(F) 701-757-0898www.ViscitoFamilyMedicine.comLocated near the GF Post Office, we provide medical services for your entire family. To include: primary care, well child & woman exams, annual, sports & camp physicals, laboratory testing, immunizations, preventative health care and pre-operative clear-ance.Recruited by: Mike Helt
Midwest Chiropractic formerly Gals-tad Chiropractic Cathy Galstad2600 Demers Ave. STE 110Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-772-3505www.midwestchirond.comOur goal is to get you to the top of your game, whether you are an ath-lete, weekend warrior, or average Joe. We use proven techniques to evaluate function, improve performance, and prevent and treat injuries.Recruited by: Jody Vigness
Amanda Nordstrom Agency Amanda Nordstrom2850 24th Ave. S. STE 102Grand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-775-5568(F) [email protected]://insurance-agency.amfam.com/ND/amanda-nordstrom/As your American Family Insurance agent, I believe there’s more to insur-ance than the policy itself. It’s about providing dependable protection and service. That’s why earning your trust is my policy.Recruited by: Janelle Studney
Northridge (Hospitality & Construc-tion) Karen Harrington1551 28th Ave. S. STE LGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-238-8761(F) 701-772-4428karen@northridgenet.comwww.northridgenet.comNorthridge specializes in areas includ-ing hotel management, construction, development, third-party management, ownership and asset management.Recruited by: Stacey Brorson
Rossten Auto Sales LLC Ross Huebner108 Gateway Dr.Grand Forks, ND 58203(P) 701-746-9510(F) [email protected] new ownership! We invite you to visit our newly remodeled office and see our great selection of previously owned vehicles. Our inventory con-sists of many vehicles from a beautiful 1960 Chevy Bel Air to a 2012 Chevy Silverado.Recruited by: Joe Forte
Monarch Travel & Tours Julie Conely1508 Central Ave NEEast Grand Forks, MN 56721(P) 218-773-3344(F) 218-773-7425monarchtravel2002@yahoo.comwww.monarchtraveltours.comServing the area for 27 years, with over 45 years of combined experi-ence. Call Julie or Kathryn to confirm your, family vacations, honeymoon, destination wedding, or just that spe-cial getaway.Recruited by: Kenny Holweger
Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse Joe Tollefson1970 S. Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201(P) 701-795-8995borrowedbucksgf@gmail.comwww.bucksgrandforks.comBorrowed Bucks Roadhouse is your entertainment hot spot with a full ser-vice bar, large dance floor and weekly drink specials and events. We now have an off-sale liquor store!Recruited by: Stacey BrorsonThis year’s Membership Drive was appropriately themed “Soaring to New Heights!” Our membership has done just that with 62 businesses joining The Chamber from April 15-May 9th! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for drive updates and photos of prize winners.www.facebook.com/THECHAMBERG-FEGF
A big thank you goes out to all our volunteers and the many businesses who donated prizes to the drive! Along with the new members in May’s issue, this concludes our list of Membership Drive New Members, Welcome!
Rydell Business After Hours
May Brown Bag Seminar
Insure Forward/Bank Forward Chamber Golf Tournament
Membership Drive Wrap Up Party
Rydell Business After HoursInsure Forward/Bank Forward Chamber Golf Tournament
Rydell Business After Hours
Membership Drive Wrap Up Party
2014 Membership DriveMay Brown Bag Seminar
Insure Forward/Bank Forward Chamber Golf Tournament Insure Forward/Bank Forward
Chamber Golf Tournament
2014 Membership Drive
Rydell Business After Hours
Insure Forward/Bank Forward Chamber Golf Tournament
Insure Forward/Bank Forward Chamber Golf Tournament
Membership Drive Wrap Up Party
Rydell Business After Hours
Business Briefs
Marco Selected as 2014 Chamber Choice Award Winner Marco Inc. has been selected as the ChamberChoice 2014 Young Professionals Best
Place to Work by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes local businesses committed to recruiting and re-
taining talented young profes-sionals.
The ChamberChoice Award finalists and winners were se-lected by a panel of indepen-dent judges from the regional business community who evaluated accomplishments in the areas of business growth, innovation, creativity, commu-nity involvement and unique achievement relating to a spe-
cific business or industry.
The winners were announced at The Chamber’s Annual ChamberChoice Awards Lun-cheon held Wednesday May 21st at the Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center.
The Arc, Upper Valley Hires Executive Director Chris Johnson recently joined Choice Financial in Grand Forks as Market President, leading both of the bank’s Grand Forks locations.
Johnson has previous banking experience includ-ing eight years at Bremer Bank and 12 years at Choice Financial’s Grafton location. He graduated
from Minot State University, Minot, N.D., with a bachelor of Cont. on page 14
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Insight Technologies Partnership Insight Technologies, Grand Forks, ND, along with Dickey Rural Networks (DRN), Ellen-dale, ND and Dakota Central Telecommunications (DCT), Carrington, ND, announced to-day the three companies have entered into an investor part-nership agreement.
This partnership was formed to leverage the collective indus-try capabilities and expertise of its employees to provide advanced technology services
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Topics and PresentersLEADERSHIP/TEAM BUILDING The Leader In YouSheila Gerszewski - 1st International Bank & TrustLeadership Lifeline - Who Am I? Gwen Klawon - UND AerospacePersonal Awareness & Growth - Mey-ers Briggs AssessmentNoreen Keesey - Certified MBTI TrainerTeam Building Activities - Ropes CourseND Army National GuardCelluloid Leadership
BG Alan Palmer (Ret)BUSINESS PRACTICESRecognizing Drug Use in the WorkplaceSgt. Travis Jacobson - GFPDHow to Replace Workplace Negativity with EnthusiasmTonya Stende - Dale Carnegie Training Name Remembering TechniquesTonya Stende - Dale Carnegie TrainingHR:101Rick Sandwick - UND Dan Gordon - LM Windpower
COMMUNITY AWARENESSGF/EGF City History and TourLonnie Laffen - JLG ArchitectsA Day At The GFAFBGFAFB Personnel
COMMUNICATIONSManaging Conflict in the WorkplaceKristine Paranica - UND Conflict Resolu-tion CenterGenerations in the WorkplaceTerry Horpedahl - TrainND
A Professional Development Training ProgramLeadership 2014
eaders For Life LThe Chamber of Commerce held its first Leadership Training Program in 1985. Since then, over 1000 busi-ness professionals have graduated from the program. Leadership 2014 is designed to give local and regional participants an opportunity to develop the leadership skills necessary to achieve success in their career, fam-ily and community. Fun volunteer and leadership chal-lenge activities help to immerse you in our communities.
O v e r t h e c o u r s e o f t h r e e m o n t h s , participants attend orientation and seven one-day sessions (8:00am -5:00pm) covering topics from Leadership and Team Building to Communications and Community History. Each session is held at a different location in the Grand Cities. The program ends with a graduation ceremony.
Leadership Team Building Communications Business Practices Community & Regional Awareness
The Chamber Leadership Program has offered me such a great opportunity to grow. I was able to connect and network with individuals from a variety of work backgrounds. I have developed many skills and began learning new techniques to apply to different work situations and different experiences in life. After graduating from this unique program, I believe that I am a more well-rounded individual!-Tricia Berg, Prairie Harvest
I had a blast in the program last year and I learned a lot. The present-ers arranged by the Chamber communicated ideas and lead activities that changed how I do things at work and at home. I learned a lot about Grand Forks, Grand Forks Air Force Base, and local businesses and organizations, and I made friends with 40 people who I had never met before meeting them at Chamber Leadership. The program developed in me a deeper ap-preciation of our communities and the people who live here, and I recom-mend it to anyone who wants to develop their skills and meet wonderful people in the process! - Connor Ruff, Alerus Financial
Limited Space Still Available, Reserve Your Spot and Submit Your Applicaton Soon
Space is limited to 40 participants and fills up fast. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You are required to complete a volun-teer commitment of a minimum of 2 hours during the program as well as a Leaderhip Challenge in the community.
Applications can be obtained at The Chamber. Please call 772-7271, email us at [email protected] or from our website, www.gochamber.org.
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please return completed applications to The Chamber no later than August 15th, 2014.
How To ATTend:
TrAining dATes & LocATionsSeptember 3 - Orientation - Lincoln Park (4:30pm - 6:00pm) September 10 - Scheels (Columbia Mall)September 24 - GF City HallOctober 8 - Altru S. Washington Campus October 22 - GFAFB November 5 - Bremer Bank November 19 - TBDDecember 3- ND Army Nat. GuardDecember 11 - Review - River Cinema Graduation - Banquets on the Boardwalk
*Build on current skills that enhance job performance*Learn new skills to advance in your workplace
*Gain a greater awareness of our community*Improve communication skills
*Develop skills to aid growth at work and home*Meet professionals in the business community and create a network of contacts
BenefiTs To pArTicipAnTs And empLoyers:
Tuition covers the program, all materials, breakfast, lunch and the graduation ceremony for the participant and a guest. You recieve great training and community outings with professional presenters all in one program
$599 for Chamber Members$699 for Non-Members
I feel that the leadership class was not only a learning experience but a great networking experience. The people in the 2013 class seemed to bond. The class spent time together outside of the training through group suppers and still keep in touch through email and ‘Business After Hours’. We learned about ourselves as leaders and were able to use those experiences in our daily work, as well as establish connections with the other classmates in both professional and social aspects. Josh Kaiser, Valley Dairy
facility infrastructure improve-ment projects and new build-ing construction. Alan Dostert, CEO and President of EAPC, said “Rick’s experience as a seasoned healthcare adminis-trator provides a new perspec-tive and balance to our team of EAPC healthcare profession-als, and as a result is allowing us to broaden our industry knowledge and provide an-other level of service to our healthcare partners. We are extremely excited to have Rick on our team!”
Rick has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and a master’s degree in health-care administration. In 2004, he was selected to serve on the Minnesota Governor’s Rural Health Advisory Com-mittee, and was awarded in 2002 the Minnesota Depart-ment of Health’s Rural Health Hero Award. He was one of eight finalists for the National Rural Health Association’s 2003 Louis Gorin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Health Care. Twice under his leadership, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation awarded their 1999 Outstanding Non-Profit Agency award and their 2011 Organizational Excel-lence award.
the University of North Dakota with a degree in Com-munications and joins the NetWork Center, Inc. team with 5 years of IT experience. Prior to NetWork
Center, Inc. Aaron worked for Sanford at their IT Helpdesk
EAPC Expands Health-care Team EAPC Architects Engineers is pleased to announce the ap-pointment of Rick Failing as
its Director of Healthcare Sup-port Services. Rick’s position was recently developed to enhance many of the services EAPC has provided over
47 years to its healthcare cli-ents. Rick will provide liaison services between existing and prospective healthcare clients including resource acquisi-tion services as required by the client, whether it be initial facility assessment, demand analysis, preliminary design development, financing op-tions, final design planning, construction monitoring, or post construction follow-up.
Rick has served in senior health-care man-agement positions for nearly 30 years with the majority of those years as the chief executive of-ficer of rural healthcare organizations, most recently for Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center. Over these many years, Rick was involved in numerous healthcare
to the communities served by Insight Technologies, DCT and DRN. Insight Technologies CEO, Rick Davis said, “Our partnership with DRN and DCT is a key part of a shared strategic vision to expand the resources and capabilities of Insight Technologies”. While the partnership will open new
opportunities for all three companies, the day to day operations of Insight Technolo-gies will remain unchanged, according to Davis.
Brian Burkett, Insight Technol-ogies COO, commented, “We share a strong trust relation-ship with our clients and our commitment to serve them continues to be our primary responsibility. The energy and talent that DRN and DCT bring to our partnership will only strengthen those relation-ships”.
News of the partnership was first shared with the employ-ees of each company. Robert K. Johnson, DRN CEO/General Manager, said “Insight is abso-lutely a first class company in every facet of their business. Our goal, along with DCT, is to be a quiet partner in Insight’s mission and to be part of their exciting future”. DCT CEO/General Manager Keith Larson, agreed, “Insight has a great team. They are out in front in implementing cloud technolo-gies and managing complex data environments. Their web-site and software development group is exceptional. We are energized by all of the oppor-tunities our partnership with Insight opens for our compa-nies and our clients”.
Network Center An-nounces New Hire NetWork Center, Inc. an-nounces the addition of Help Desk Technician Aaron Furst-enau. Aaron graduated from
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