2019 Meet Your Bemidji
BUSINESS PEOPLE
A publication of
Showcase of local business professionals in the area.
Over 30+ staff photos and information!
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Ace on the Lake_____________________ 9 Aircorps Aviation_____________________ 8 American Family, Miller & Associates____ 16 Bemidji Chrysler Center_______________ 5 Bemidji Pioneer _____________________ 15 Bemidji CEC Theatre_________________ 11 Ben Caron Agency___________________ 19 Canine Divine_______________________ 4 Citizens State Bank - Midwest___________ 6 Coca-Cola Bottling__________________ 14 Core Health & Nutrition______________ 10 Detail Plus_________________________ 19 EAPC Engineering____________________ 3 Hearing Wellness Center______________ 20 Heartland Group ___________________ 10 Higgins Heating_____________________ 19 Hirshfields Quality Paint______________ 13 Home Repair Professionals_____________ 8
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Iverson Corner Drug_________________ 11 Jerry Downs Insurance & Investment____ 18 Just For Kix________________________ 18 MJB Maytag_________________________ 6 Naylor Heating & Refrigeration_________ 16 North Homes ______________________ 12 Northway Insurance _________________ 13 NW Tire __________________________ 13 Old Schoolhouse_____________________ 7 Pets Plus__________________________ 11 Pinnacle Marketing Group_____________ 17 Realty Experts ______________________ 4 Security BankUSA_____________________ 17 Third Street Optical__________________ 11 UPS Store _________________________ 18 Whelan Eye Care____________________ 18 Willow Wood Market________________ 13
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BEST ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
ARCHITECTURE | STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | COMMISSIONING
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Let us help you with all your real estate needs! Whether it be residential, commercial, land, farm or lakeshore; our realtors have over 100 years of combined experience!
Bobbie Sparby Broker 766-5018
Matt Sparby 368-5626
Meghan Stone 368-5619
Chris Kvam 766-8586
L-R: Tim Budrow, Jessica Budrow, Kelli Freyholtz, Caitlin Buschmann, Tessa Markert
Evy Aylesworth 766-6179
Kathy Sanders 556-0887
Beth Duncan 368-8412
Christie Winchell 766-4492
The staff of Canine Divine would like to invite you to visit our salon located on the corner of 1st St. and Lake Ave! For over 10 years our staff of certified bathers and professionally trained, AKC Safety Certified Groomers have been serving the Bemidji area.
Steve Loeffler 766-4000
Sue Springer 760-9990
Karen Schaar
Gary Wood 556-3699
Kris Carey
Peggy Kelm 766-6723
Joe Savoie 218-766-2610
We are happy to have served the Bemidji area since 2003.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATRONAGE!
REALTY EXPERTS, LLC
1499 ANNE STREET NW, BEMIDJI 218-444-1021 (PHONE) 218-444-2269 (FAX) www.realtyexpertsbemidji.com Located on Anne Street, right across from the hospital.
At Canine Divine, we are committed to providing your pet with quality, therapeutic care in a safe, clean and calming grooming environment to help your pet not only look its best but also to FEEL its best! Our Grooming Salon features: • The PetAirapy UV air sanitizing system. • A Separate bathing and drying room with walk-in style tubs. • A separate grooming area with an open concept design. • A certified staff that believes in continuing education and a commitment to safety and sanitation. • High quality grooming products and skin therapy treatments. • A monitored, Doggy Day Care play room featuring a private fenced-in play yard. • A new facility featuring Overnight Boarding, spacious kennels with privacy fences. Our new location provides us with an unlimited future of expansion and new services to come! “Like” our Facebook page so you can be the first to know as our services and certifications continue to grow!!! Call 218-444-7818 or visit us at 102 Lake Ave NE Bemidji !
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DEALERSHIP SALES • SERVICE SALES PEOPLE
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BEMIDJI
CHRYSLER CENTER www.bemidjichrysler.com 218-751-8006 • 755 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji
www.hondaofbemidji.com 218-444-4663 • 755 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Bemidji
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No Matter What You Need... We Have the Right Appliances for Your Home! Large Selection • Scratch & Dent Specials Friendly, Knowledgeable Service!
418 BELTRAMI AVENUE, BEMIDJI, MN 56601 (218) 751-2420 mjbsales@paulbunyan.net I www.mjbhomecenter.com
Hometown Friendly Service Serving our customers for over 80 years, and the Bemidji area over 17 years!
1060 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW Bemidji
218-444-3486
Charlene Skala
Personal | Business | Mortgages
Nancy Swanson
Brenda Baker
Reed Lander
Doug Taylor
Cooper Sorenson
Robin Ek
csbinfo@csbmidwest.com www.csbmidwest.com
Member FDIC
Abagael Wills
Locations in Bemidji, MN • Cavalier, ND • Neche, ND • Pembina, ND • Walhalla, ND
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The Old Schoolhouse Shop Local - Support Local Businesses! Thank you, Bemidji, for your support! 2335 Monroe Ave SW Bemidji MN
Located: 1 mile south of Bemidji on #197 and 1 mile west on Carr Lake Road SW & Co. #11
Open all year Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm
218-751-4723 | www.theoldschoolhousemn.com
verson (Katie’s Mother) and L to R: Katie Meulebroeck, Diane Hal ers of The Old Schoolhouse. Lois Dale (Katie’s Grandmother), own over forty years. The family has owned the business for
Art Supplies Handcrafted Gifts Picture Framing Original Artwork Large Selection Reasonable Prices
Diane’s Dance Studio Since 1966
Ballet•Jazz•Tap•Pointe•Liturgical Classes offered ages 3 to adult We encourage dancing families!
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SMALL ENGINE AND POWERSPORTS REPAIR
Honest • Reliable • Professional
2301 Ash Avenue NW, Bemidji Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
218-444-2230
www.hrpbemidji.com
Small Engine and Powersports Repair Parts & Service for ANY Small Engine Equipment Lawn Mowers • ATVs • Chainsaws • Trimmers & More! Sharpening for Lawn Mower Blades & Chainsaws
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AirCorps Aviation is dedicated to the restoration and maintenance of WWII and vintage aircraft. Visit us at AirCorpsAviation.com to see current projects, latest news and employment opportunities.
RESTORATION • FABRICATION • PARTS • MAINTENANCE • REVERSE ENGINEERING • ART
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We take pride in offering your home and business with quality products, exceptional service, and the most convenience with every visit!
Justin, Store Manager
Bill, Operations Manager
Greg, Assistant Manager
Charlotte, Office Manager
Greg, Department Head
Jay, Merchandiser
Greg, Service Tech
Randy, Plumbing
David, Screen Repair
Steve, Warehouse
Richard, Sales Associate
Christian, Sales Associate
Paul, Sales Associate
Kyle, Sales Associate
Tiffany, Cashier
Dixie, Cashier
Ellie, Cashier
Heather, Cashier
Elli, Cashier
Garrett, Assembly & Freight
Noah, Assembly & Freight
Not pictured: Mike, Sales Associate Joe, Sales Associate Melanie, Cashier Callie, Cashier Caroline, Cashier
600 PAUL BUNYAN DR. S (218) 751-1506
ON THE LAKE
Shop online at acehardware.com and pick up in store for FREE. We also deliver!
Celebrating over 30 years Locally Owned & Operated. STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm â—? Saturday 8am-6pm â—? Sunday 9am-5pm
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We offer a variety of services including: • Custom Frame Repair • Eyeglass Adjustments • Vision Therapy By our Professional Opticians Outside Prescriptions Welcome
Toni Peterson
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:30 212 - 3rd Street Downtown Bemidji www.thirdstreetoptical.info
Bemidji Theater HWY 2. West of Bemidji 444-MOVI (6684) www.cectheatres.com
Dr. Susan Tesch
Eva Schocker
333-EYES (3937)
Dave Smith
You will meet the nicest people at Pets Plus!
VOTED #1
We are now the only LOCALLY OWNED and MANAGED PHARMACY in Bemidji, meaning you get the care you deserve.
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You choose who fills your prescription. Our staff can help you make the change.
Visit our website
www.iversoncornerdrug.com 408 Minnesota Ave NW • Bemidji, MN
218-444-3000
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Chris, Amelia, Mary, Alex •Pet Food •Beds, Toys & Dishes •Pet Clothing, Leashes •Bird Seed •Flea and Tick Products Locally owned by Pet Lovers 2014 Anne St NW Bemidji, MN 56601 We are all about the Pets!
218-444-4738
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Community Mental Health Center
Mental Health, Adoption, Foster Care, Substance Use Disorder
218-751-0282 (Bemidji Office) 4225 Technology Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 www.northhomesinc.org
Other locations: Grand Rapids • Duluth • Deer River
Nicole Brenny
MS, Clinical Trainee
Kathy Faver MSW, LICSW
Eric Nance
MSW, LICSW
Cody Coyer
Elizabeth Christenson
Kirsten Craft
Samantha Evans
Richard William Faver
LADC
MS, LMFT
Jonathan Friedt
Colin Heglund
Colbi Ikola
Susan Kramer
Dr. Lindsay Kujawa
Charly VanGrisven
Cindy Schackman
MA, LMFT
Shalee Ostby MSW, LGSW
MA, LP
Amanda Rohloff LADC
MA, LPCC
MS, LPCC
Candace (Ophus) Snodgrass MS, Clinical Trainee
MS, Clinical Trainee
MS, LPCC
MSW, LGSW, LADC
MA, LP, Clinical Director
PH.D, LP
MLP, RNP-Registered Nurse Practitioner
Community-Based Continuum of Care
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CHRISSY DORIS • STEVE JARANSON • SANDY GIRTZ
We Look Forward to Helping You with Your Future Insurance Needs
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• Quilt Shop • Wool Studio • Supplies • Rug Hooking • Events/Classes • Original Design Patterns
Est. 1997
Open All Year Round by Chance or Appointment
AUTO HOME BUSINESS LIFE
LOCAL INDEPENDENT AGENCY INSURING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS 307 Third Street Bemidji, MN www.northwayinsurance.com 751-0821 001769513r1
WillowWoodMarketDesigns.com
23621 Hubbard Co. Rd. 9 • Bemidji, MN
Call 218-759-2310 for appointment
Bonnie Lundorff
More Tires More Sizes More Service
We have your tire!
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444-TOYO (8696)
402 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE Bemidji, MN
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm; Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm
www.nwtire.com
We’re here to help. Jerry and Mike - Hirshfield’s Bemidji.
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AND AUTO SERVICE
• Oil Changes • Auto Repair • 24 Hour Commercial Service
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rs! ea Y 0 10 r ve O r o F a re A ji id Serving The Bem
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Bemidji began as Golden West Bottling Works in 1914, in the city of Bemidji, MN. This was only about 20 years after the city was officially recognized as an official township in the late 1890's. Currently Jerry and his wife Beverly run the business along with their sons Matt and Cody, the fourth generation of Stevens to run Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Bemidji.
Now in our new location in the Industrial Park
Matt, Rachel, Jerry, Bev, Cody, Ash ley
1325 30th Street SE Bemidji, MN • 218-751-1617
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Bria Barton Reporter
Tammie Brooks Controller
Mollie Burlingame Graphic Designer
Matt Cory Editor
Cindy Dorr Accounting
Micah Friez Sports Reporter
Jillian Gandsey Multimedia Editor
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Miller &Agent Associates, Inc
Jessica Hansen, Jessica Hansen, Sales Specialist - All Lines Agency Branch Manager Miller & Associates, Inc
Svingen, Hunter Blowers, JohnJohn Svingen, Sales Specialist - Hunter Blowers, Sales Personal Lines& Sales Specialist Personal Lines Marketing Sales- Specialist – Manager
Miller & Associates, Inc
Personal & Commercial Lines
Miller & Associates, Inc
AutumnAutumn Rankin,Rankin, Customer ServiceCustomer Representative Service
Representative
Miller & Associates, Inc
AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE
1425 Paul Bunyan Drive NW | Bemidji, MN 218-751-5351 | www.shannonmilleragency.com Shannon Miller, Agent
Jessica Hansen, Sales
John Svingen, Sales Specialist - Hunter Blowers, Sales
Autumn Rankin, Customer
Mutual- All Insurance S.I. & ItsLines Operating Companies,Specialist American- Family Specialist Lines Company, Personal PersonalInsurance Lines Company, Service Representative Miller & Associates, IncAmerican Family 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2019 015971 – 2/19 – 10801991 Miller & Associates, Inc Miller & Associates, Inc Miller & Associates, Inc Miller & Associates, Inc
Zack McCollum and David McCollum; the 2 owner, father/son team.
We service, install, and repair all heating and cooling units, both commercial and residential.
Need maintenance reminders? We can help you with that, by sending you a reminder in the mail and calling to see if you are ready to schedule your maintenance. We service, install, and repair commercial, refrigeration and kitchen equipment. We also have 24 hour emergency service for your convenience.
We install Nexia Home Intelligence Systems, which can:
• help if you can’t get time off of work to meet a service tech at your home • help you know that your children made it home safe after school
American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & Its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2019 015971 – 2/19 – 10801991
Naylor’s installs and services all HVAC, Refrigeration, and Commercial Kitchen Equipment with the most friendly, professional, and knowledgeable technicians in the area. Contact our commercial kitchen expert, Luke Upgren, for a free quote on any equipment that you may need for your restaurant, school, or grocery store. VOTED #1 -THE-
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24 Hour Emergency Service • 444-4328 / 888-609-6944 172 Spirit Ave NW Bemidji MN • www.naylorhvac.com
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See for yourself what Security BankUSA has to offer! • Home Mortgages • Home Equity Line of Credit • Construction Loans • First-time Home Buyers • Rural Development • Competitive Rates and Terms • Experienced Lenders
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Equal Housing Lender
MyBank@SecurityBankUSA.com • 1025 Paul Bunyan Dr NW Bemidji, MN 56601 • (218) 751-1510
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pinnaclemgp.com | getstarted@pinnaclemgp.com | 444.2180
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We Can Help With:
Curt
Professional Print Services
Pack & Ship
• Copies & Quick Prints • Business Cards & Post Cards • Flyers & Brochures • Posters & Banners • Direct Mail • Car Door Magnets • Window Graphics
• Quality Packing Materials • Professional Packing • International Shipping • Next Day Delivery • Postal Services • Custom Boxes • Moving Supplies • Freight
The Bemidji Pioneer
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Other Services
Mailbox • Real Street Address • Package Receiving • Mobile Notifications • Call-In Mail Check
Wyatt
• Passports & ID Photos • Notary • Shredding • Faxing • Business Station
Amy DeLap 218-586-2925 Bemidji, MN Just For Kix Director
Classes start September 5th! Register online anytime!
Dance classes open to children ages 3 years old and up
The UPS Store has been servicing Bemidji and the surrounding area for the past 22 years, and look forward to many more years.
215 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidji • 218-751-7179
Back row L-R: Rebecca Olson, Jeni Clark, Bridgett Fredrickson. Front row L-R: Dr. Maureen Whelan, Dr. Kynndyl Giannonatti. 1900 Division Street W Bemidji, MN 56601
Optometrists Dr. Maureen Whelan Dr. Kynndyl Giannonatti
Evening appointments available
218-759-1430
www.whelaneyecare.com
Jerry Downs Agency INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jennifer Anderson, Jerry Downs, Emily Johnson
1425 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW Bemidji, MN
218-333-3555 Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30
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1632 Bemidji Avenue North • 218-751-2801 • higginsheating.com
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Trusted. Local. Committed.
Auto, Home, Farm, Commercial, Life, Business Back: Shawn, Dave, Adam, Alex, Jackie (holding Joey), Dustin, Charlie. Front: Helen, Laura, Richie, Daren Higgins Heating services residential and commercial industries. We administer the highest quality of products and services and are committed to our customers. We install and service commercial and residential HVAC/R equipment along with commercial refrigeration. Our qualified and trained professionals are here to help you with our quality products. Our office is open 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday to service your over the counter parts inquiries. We also provide 24 hour emergency service for our customers’ convenience.
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Image © 2019 Katie Cannon Photography
Ben Caron - Agent
1414 Bemidji Ave N Bemidji, MN 56601 Office 218-751-7761 ben@mnfuia.com
L-R: John, Joshua, Brad, Jon
Auto Glass Repair or Replacement
Plus So Much More... - Remote Starters - Car Detailing - Window Tint - Truck Accessories - Car Audio/Video 211 Paul Bunyan Drive, Bemidji MN (2 Doors West of Hardees) 218-444-7587 (PLUS) | dplus@paulbunyan.net | www.detailplusbemidji.com
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Hearing Wellness Center
Dr. Andrea Wilson Audiologist
Jessica Yanish
Patient Care Coordinator
677 Anne Street NW | Suite G | Bemidji -previously Advantage Audiology-
Hearing Wellness Center -previously-
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2218-333-8833
LET ET US HELP YOU HEARWELLâ„¢
www.hearwellmn.com