Meet Your Bemidji Business People

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

2019 Meet Your Bemidji

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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

SHOP HONDA

SHOP DODGE

SHOP RAM

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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218-556-9089

1900 Division St., Unit 1Bemidji, MN corehealthbemidji.com

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Dr. James Hess

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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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Annalise Braught News Clerk

Bria Barton Reporter

Tammie Brooks Controller

Mollie Burlingame Graphic Designer

Matt Cory Editor

Cindy Dorr Accounting

Micah Friez Sports Reporter

Jillian Gandsey Multimedia Editor

James Hanson Marketing Consultant

Chris Johnson Graphic Designer

Miles Kastella Circulation

Todd Keute Advertising Director

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Customer Care Associate

Lindsay Nygren

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Kelly Reid Customer Service

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Shelly Willison Marketing Consultant

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Dennis Doeden Publisher

YOUR NO. 1 SOURCE

Whether it’s in the traditional print format or new online avenues, we are committed to delivering “news you can use”.

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With our innovative and customizable coverage options, we’re here to protect your home—and your growing dreams.

Let’s talk about your home insurance today.

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ShannonMiller, Miller,Agent Shannon

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.

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BEMIDJI AREA

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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Bring your business to life!

MARKETING.

Websites • Social Media • Video • Design Photography • Targeted Campaigns Online & Print Advertising • and More!

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

Jessica

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Dezerae

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-

new Taking s! patient Y! DA Call TO

2218-333-8833

LET ET US HELP YOU HEARWELLâ„¢

www.hearwellmn.com