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Meet the newest employee of the Chamber EDC
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER EDC, NATE!
I am a born-and-raised Minot native who moved to the Bismarck area last spring when I married my amazing wife, MiKayla. Since then, I’ve been blown away by this community. Even with it being the second largest city in ND, the people have that legendary North Dakota nice attitude. I love the wide variety of outdoor activities and indoor events that this community offers. It’s no wonder this community continues to grow, and I’m thankful I get to be a part of a team that contributes greatly to that growth! I enjoy spending my weekends playing games with friends, volunteering at church and then cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles (Yes, I was a fan before Carson Wentz. I did love him as an Eagle though)! In Minot, I also worked for Minot Youth for Christ, an organization that seeks to bring hope to young people, and I continue to be involved with them in any way I can.
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Nate Brown
I am so excited to be taking on the Sales Coordinator role with the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC team. I graduated from Dakota College at Bottineau with my Associates in Finance. Since then, I have been working in various sales roles, and I have enjoyed them all. My favorite part about sales is all of the new people I get to meet, and my first 2-3 months with the CEDC has been full of meeting members new and old to find ways to get them more involved and maximize the benefits of membership.
NEW CHAMBER EDC HOLIDAY EVENT!
The Chamber EDC is excited to announce our BRANDNEW holiday event; the 12 Tastes of Christmas! This new holiday gathering is sure to get all Chamber EDC members into the holiday “spirits!”
On Thursday, December 9th, guests will have the opportunity to network and spread holiday cheer while taste-testing holiday-inspired cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and more! Local distributors and breweries will each have their own offerings for you to try alongside free hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar just in case there’s a special holiday drink you want.
So come and sample the best food and drink that Bismarck-Mandan has to offer, all while enjoying one of Bismarck-Mandan’s best views from the National Energy Center of Excellence's 4th Floor in the Bavendick Stateroom located on the Bismarck State College campus. Registration will take place from 4:30pm to 5:00pm, with the event to follow from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Great food, drinks, holiday music, and company will make this event well worth the $25-member discounted admission. For more information or to register, contact Josie Smyle, jsmyle@bmcedc.com, at the Chamber EDC, 701-223-5660.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Award Sponsor: Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Appetizer Sponsors: Bismarck Cancer Center, Capital Credit Union, Gate City Bank
Interested in being a sponsor for this fun holiday event? Contact Sales Coordinator, Nate Brown by emailing nbrown@bmcedc.com, to learn more today!
LEADERSHIP BISMARCK-MANDAN:
ORIENTATION AND AGRICULTURE
ORIENTATION
Orientation Day welcomed the 32nd cohort of the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program. The class of 18 started the day with a speed networking activity to get to know the people with whom they will spend the next nine months.
The class participated in a “Civic Engagement 101” panel with Steve Marquardt of the Bismarck City Commission, Ross Munns of the Mandan School Board, and Mark Armstrong, of the Burleigh County Commission. Chamber EDC President Brian Ritter spoke on “The State of BismarckMandan.” The class participated in a communications exercise to examine their communications personality.
AGRICULTURE DAY
In 2021, we are proud to bring tours back to the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program. Last year’s class didn’t have the opportunity for tours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That cohort had the opportunity to join the Class of 2022 for both of their tours on Agriculture Day and Energy & Natural Resources Day.
Agriculture Day kicked off at the Bismarck State College Career Academy. Jared Huibregetse from the Department of Water Resources spoke on “Drought Disaster Livestock Water Assistance.” Marko Davinic presented the BSC Mobile Ag Classroom. Calli Thorne, 2020 North Dakota Country Woman of the Year, spoke on mental health in the agriculture industry.
Then, the class departed for bus tours of Burleigh County agriculture sites. At Menoken Farms, Darrell Oswald from Burleigh County Soil Conservation District spoke on soil health principles. The class toured Sterling Cuts ranch, hosted by Heather Lang, 2019 North Dakota Country Woman of the Year. Agriculture Day concluded with a tour of Schweitzer Gourmet Meats.
OUR MANY THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Program Sponsors: Bartlett & West, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Liberty Business Systems, KLJ
Heather Lang of Sterling Cuts gives the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan class a tour of White Heart Ranch.
Orientation co-chairs:
Brenda Nagel – University of Mary Jason Sutheimer – North Dakota Job Service Maria Walen – Comfort Inn & Suites Julie Jeske – American Bank Center
Agriculture co-chairs:
Dr. Lynette Borjeson Painter – Bismarck State College Curtis Reule – Montana Dakota Utilities Heather Lang – Sterling Cuts
Bus, Lunch, and Breakfast Sponsors:
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association - Runnings - Ag Day North Dakota Farm Bureau - Ag Day Burleigh County Farm Bureau - Ag Day Sterling Cuts - Ag Day Bismarck State College - Ag Day Montana Dakota Utilities - Ag Day Orientation
STATE OF THE CITIES
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Location: Baymont Inn & Suites 2611 Old Red Trail, Mandan Registration: 7:00AM - 7:30AM Event Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM Admission: $30 for Chamber EDC members $40 for General Admission
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On Wednesday, November 10th, come along as we hear from Mandan Mayor, Tim Helbling, and Bismarck Mayor, Steve Bakken, at the 2021 State of the Cities address. This year’s event will take place at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Mandan. Registration will be from 7:00am to 7:30am, with the event to follow from 7:30am to 9:00am.
On this morning, participants will gain insight from both mayors on what happened in Bismarck-Mandan throughout 2021, along with what can be expected in 2022. As well as insight from Mandan and Bismarck mayor’s, attendee’s will hear from all three presidents of our local universities in the all-NEW Higher Education Discussion Panel. This informative, networking event is a must for anyone wanting to be “in the know” about where we live, work, and play!
Cost to attend is $30 (Virtual & In-Person) for Chamber EDC members and $40 (Virtual & In-Person) for General Admission.
For more information, contact Josie Smyle, jsmyle@bmcedc.com, or call the Chamber EDC office at 701-223-5660.
MEMBERSHIP MIXER: ZORELL'S JEWELRY
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021 Location: Zorell's Jewelry 221 S 9th Street, Bismarck Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM Admission: Free to Attend
RSVP and save the date for the final Membership Mixer of 2021!
Zorells Jewelry will be hosting this month’s Membership Mixer on Thursday, November 18th at their location at 221 S. 9th St in Bismarck, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Join fellow Chamber EDC member for their 1940’s Christmas, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” themed mixer while we enjoy catering by Lady J’s along with an open bar for complimentary wine, champagne, and beer! This fun event will also be giving away door prizes to attendees in the form of gift cards to Zorells Jewelry. Mixers are FREE for Chamber EDC members to attend. RSVPs are appreciated and can be made by registering online at https://business.bismarckmandan.com/events.
12 TASTES OF CHRISTMAS
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021 Location: BSC - NECE (4th floor, Bavendick Stateroom) 1200 Schafer St, Bismarck Registration: 4:30PM - 5:00PM Event Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM Admission: $25 for Chamber EDC members $50 for General Admission
NEW to the Chamber EDC's engagement/networking events is the 12 Tastes of Christmas! This new winter event is sure to get Chamber EDC members in the Christmas “spirits”. At the event, guests will be able to network and share their holiday cheer while taste-testing holidayinspired cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and more!
Free hors d’oeuvres, drinks from the cash bar, holiday music, and some great company make this event well worth the $25-member discounted admission. For more information, contact Josie Smyle, or call the Chamber EDC office at 701-223-5660.
Join the Chamber EDC to begin celebrating the holidays on Thursday, December 9th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on the 4th floor of the National Energy Center of Excellence, located on the Bismarck State College campus.
INDOOR GOLF TOURNEY
Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 Location: Golf Etc. 511 Airport Road, Bismarck Flight Times: 11:00AM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 3:00PM 3:00PM - 5:00PM Admission: $150 per team $75 for individual
Returning to the events calendar in 2022 is the Chamber EDC’s Indoor Golf Tournament! Save the date and sign up for this fun event that will take place on Friday, January 14th, 2022, at Golf Etc.
*Number of spots available is limited*
Entry fees include: $150 for a team of two and $75 for an individual player. Prizes will be available for the top 3 teams and the player with most fairways.
Don’t have a team put together? No worries! We’ll get you connected with a teammate for the tournament!
Please contact Josie Smyle at jsmyle@bmcedc.com or call 701-223-5660 with any questions or to register.
BISMARCK MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATIONS IN MANDAN
Bismarck Motor Company, the area’s leader in the automotive industry, is expanding its facilities and opening new locations in Mandan, N.D.
The dealership group will begin renovations of the vacant properties located at 805 and 905 East Main Street in December of 2021. The property at 905 East Main will receive a complete exterior and interior remodel, including seamless glass windows, an extended bronze facia, an air conditioned shop and a new parking lot, to become one of the newest state-of-the-art Hyundai dealerships in the nation. The location will offer New Hyundai vehicles, pre-owned vehicles, service and parts operations. “We’re extremely excited to expand the BMC brand and our services to the Mandan community,” states Dealer/ Owner, Chris Schneider. “This Hyundai dealership is the newest release and design for Hyundai dealership’s nationwide, and Hyundai has some big things going for their brand, we’re proud to give Hyundai a stand-alone facility, and make Mandan it’s home.”
The 805 East Main property includes demolishing a section of the current building, adding a new entrance, windows, exterior remodel, air conditioned shop area and office space to the remaining building. The space will be utilized as Bismarck Motor Company and Hyundai of Mandan’s detailing facility, currently located in south Bismarck. The dealership will also offer windshield replacement, paint corrections and dent repair and is open to the public for all services.
“We pride ourselves on guest satisfaction, and, as always, offer the convenience of our BMC direct services for all our guests in the Bismarck-Mandan and surrounding communities for service pick-up and delivery, as well as remote test drives and vehicle deliveries,” said Schneider
The facilities plan to be open for business late Spring 2022.
Dealership renderings of Hyundai of Mandan and BMC Detail Center on Main Street Mandan.
BISMARCK INTRODUCES CITIZEN ACADEMY
Beginning in January 2022 the city of Bismarck will launch its first Citizen Academy. The Bismarck Citizen Academy is an annual, 8-week program that will help participants gain a better understanding of what city government does and how the various departments play a vital role in providing services to the community.
The program aims to inform, develop and engage residents, students and business owners in the city of Bismarck. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how Bismarck City Government provides high quality service to the community and helps them to gain a better understanding of what it takes to operate a city.
The purpose of the Citizen Academy is to expand participants’ knowledge and understanding of municipal government operations while learning more about the city of Bismarck’s priorities, challenges and services provided to the community. The Citizen Academy program is part of the city’s strategic objective to enhance public trust and engagement through transparency of operations and government excellence.
Participants in the program will interact with leaders in local government, visit city facilities and get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at how the city works and builds a network with others who live, work and learn in the community. City commissioners will play a key role in the sessions. Facility tours will showcase the important role local government has in overall quality of life for the people who reside in the Bismarck community. The Citizen Academy will meet one night a week and classes are scheduled for two to three hours in length. There is no cost to participate in the academy.
The program will conclude with an overview of opportunities for resident participation in local government, course evaluation and a graduation ceremony. For more information about the Citizen Academy visit www.bismarcknd.gov/2029/Bismarck-Citizen-Academy.
TRI-ENERGY COOPERATIVE TO DONATE OVER $250,000
Tri-Energy Cooperative has announced a partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation called Gallons of Gratitude, which is meant to recognize the excellence of our teachers despite the ongoing challenges they face. For every fill up at Cenex-branded fuel stations, a portion of the transaction will go to support our teachers’ supply and educational experience budgets for their classrooms. This year, Tri-Energy Cooperative will provide $250,000 to local public-school foundations in Bismarck, Mandan and Dickinson. Locally, this donation will enable the BPS Foundation to provide $140 in reimbursements so that over 1000 BPS teachers may enhance the learning within their classrooms.
Denley Vennes, CEO at Tri-Energy cooperative states, “As a local business operator, I can appreciate the challenges facing our community in recent times. As a cooperative, it’s our mission to face those challenges head on by empowering our members and strengthening the communities in which we operate. One of the best ways we can do that is to invest in the people that make a critical investment in our youth.”
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UNIVERSITY OF MARY BUCKING NATIONAL ENROLLMENT TRENDS, BREAKS RECORD
The University of Mary, the only private, Catholic college in North Dakota welcomes its largest class of incoming new students as school begins today, Tuesday, September 7. The University of Mary estimates its incoming class of new students at nearly 670 with an estimated overall enrollment for this fall of 3,820, which is also the highest ever enrollment for the university. This record number represents students from across the nation and the world, with 43 states, six Canadian provinces, and 19 countries making up the student body.
“Our freshman class is about 16 percent larger than last year,” said Brenda Nagel, vice president for Public Affairs, who oversees enrollment. “Last year was a huge success for us with having face-to-face classes, and remote, online instruction when students needed to be isolated, if they contracted the COVID virus. We had a very principled, reasonable, and flexible Campus COVID Plan — and it worked very, very well. Our campus community was never operating at more than a one percent positive test rate for COVID during the 2020-2021 academic year. I think new students and their parents recognized this and how we were able to keep everyone safe and still provide a world-class, in-person education.”
More than 60 percent of University of Mary’s student population is from out of state. Nagel says, aside from the students and their parents being mindful of Mary’s very successful and safe COVID mitigation, further feedback received from them indicates a hunger for a faith-based education, a hospitable community environment all around campus, a welcoming Bismarck-Mandan community, and a vast amount of very popular academic programs to choose from.
Current University of Mary students welcome new students.
“There is a community vibe on campus that students definitely connect with and are drawn to when they first visit Mary,” added Nagel. “One of the most exciting aspects regarding these new students who are coming here from all over the U.S., many fall in love with the University of Mary, and then they become invested in Bismarck-Mandan and North Dakota as a whole and end up making it their new home,” added Nagel. “Since all our programs in business, education and behavioral sciences, health sciences, engineering, Catholic studies, and arts and sciences, are in such high demand right now, these new students have so many opportunities to thrive. Just as Pope Saint John Paul II believed everyone should ‘be who you were meant to be,’ at Mary, students not only gain human and spiritual wisdom while training for their career, but also an education for the whole of life.”
Nagel believes Mary’s No. 1 ranked nursing program and many other nationally ranked health sciences programs have brought popularity to those fields of study. From the parents’ perspective, the University of Mary remains one of the best values in higher education, as some students can choose the one-of-a-kind Year-Round Campus program that gives them the option of completing their degree in twoand-a-half years and earning a master’s in four. This appeals to the parent as their son or daughter spends less time and money in school and is out into the workforce faster. Also, being able to dine 24/7 in The Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant continues to be a very popular draw for the on-the-go student and scholar-athlete.
Official and final undergraduate and graduate enrollment numbers will be reported, per federal policy, in late September and October, respectively.
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CAPITAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING MONSON
Capital Credit Union today announced the Ryan Monson hiring of Ryan Monson as vice president of accounting. Monson has 20 years of professional experience in the accounting field.
As vice president of accounting and a member of the credit union’s senior management team, Monson will be responsible for all aspects of the Accounting Department and functions of the credit union, asset liability management, budgeting, cost accounting, forecasting and investment portfolio management.
Monson joins the Capital Credit Union team from Brady Martz & Associates where he had worked since 2000. He graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant. Monson and his wife, Angie, live in Bismarck with their sons, Bennett and Cooper.
STEVENS JOINS BIANCO REALTY
Bianco Realty is excited to announce the newest REALTOR® to join their professional Real Estate Team: Stephanie Stevens. Stephanie looks forward to helping clients with their Real Estate needs, achieving their dream of home ownership and providing a Tradition of Excellence!
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LEWIS & DEVELOPMENT GROUP PROMOTES DERRICK BECKER
Lewis & Clark Development Group (LCD Group) has promoted Derrick Becker Derrick Becker to loan officer. The promotion is effective October 1.
Becker joined LCD Group in December 2017. For the last four years, Becker has been a commercial credit officer where he has assembled loan applications and serviced commercial loans through the SBA 504 loan program, the North Dakota Opportunity Fund (NDOF), and LCD Group’s regional lending programs.
HAUGEN NAMED LIBERTY ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Haley Haugen will take over as the principal of Liberty Elementary Haley Haugen School in the 2022-23 school year. A vacancy was created when current Liberty principal, Alivia Wamboldt, was chosen to take the helm at Elk Ridge Elementary when it opens next year.
Mrs. Haugen comes to her new role with over 13 years of experience in education. She worked as a teacher for several years, including two years at Martin Luther and six years at Miller, prior to embarking upon her administrative career. She was the principal of Prairie View Elementary in New Salem before returning to Bismarck Public Schools to take on the role of building principal at Grimsrud, a position she has held since 2018.
Liberty Elementary opened to students in 2014 and has the second largest student population out of the district’s 16 elementary schools.
Mrs. Haugen will continue to serve as the principal of Grimsrud for the duration of the 2021-22 school year. BPS will begin the process of selecting a new principal for Grimsrud in the coming months, ensuring that the new leader is well suited to meet the needs of its community.
DCN HIRES RASMUSSEN
Branden Rasmussen has been hired as cloud services specialist at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), based in the Bismarck office. In this position, Rasmussen serves as the subject matter expert for all DCN cloud services. He designs, implements, and maintains the software and hardware platforms in DCN’s cloud services infrastructure. He also acts as an internal IT resource for DCN and plays a key role in resolving issues with DCN internal systems, identifying and implementing new technology as needed, and ensuring systems are current and follow best practices.
Rasmussen joins DCN with more than 20 years of experience in the information technology field.
Branden Rasmussen ERETH AWARDED FEDERAL DAKOTA SKIPPER SURVEY PERMIT
KLJ is proud to announce that Corie Ereth Corie Ereth, Senior Environmental Planner, has been awarded a permit from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that allows her to complete Dakota Skipper butterfly surveys. Dakota Skippers are an endangered species and their habitats and potential habitats are protected. Part of ensuring their safety and population recovery is performing scientific research surveys that analyze migration patterns, populations, and habitat use. Corie will be one of only a handful of people completing this important work across the Midwest. Over the past few years, she went the extra mile by shadowing permitted surveyors during the brief annual Dakota Skipper flight period to gain valuable field experience.
Corie is an expert in environmental conservation and rangeland research. She has worked in coordination with private landowners, local, state, federal, and Tribal agencies. Corie is proficient in plant and ecological site identification and biological and botanical surveys. Before being awarded this permit, she collaborated with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to develop a botanical survey method for identifying potential Dakota Skipper habitat. She has taken more than 28 continuing education courses to further her expertise in her field.
Corie earned her Master’s degree in range science and her Bachelor’s degree in animal and range sciences from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.
ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE WELCOMES LENGENFELDER
Alliance Real Estate is proud to announce that Allison Lengenfelder Allison Lengenfelder has joined our team of professional REALTORS®. Allison has been a real estate agent since 2021. Allison works hard to support her clients and make the home buying and selling process a breeze.
HAMMER NAMED TIRES PLUS NORTH DAKOTA OPERATIONS MANAGER
Tires Plus is pleased to introduce Cody Hammer as our new Tires Plus of Cody Hammer North Dakota’s Operations Manager. Cody will be responsible for managing our existing four Tires Plus locations in Minot, Minot Air Force Base and two Bismarck locations.
Cody is from Surrey, North Dakota. He is a Minot State University graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice. He has been with the Tires Plus organization since 2010 beginning his career as a tire technician. Cody has worked in all the positions of our business and has served in many leadership capacities within our team, most recently serving as the Store Manager for the South Bismarck location.
Since his employment with Tires Plus, Cody has earned several awards for his leadership. He has earned numerous industry specialty certifications. He is driven and motivated to deliver the best customer experience to serve the needs of our communities.
NELSON NAMED TO FORBES' NATIONAL LIST OF TOP FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Troy Troy Nelson Nelson of Bismarck was named to Forbes magazine’s and SHOOK Research's list of the 250 Top Wealth Advisors, ranking No. 125.
Nelson has served area investors for the past 23 years.
To compile the 2021 list, SHOOK Research analysts conducted more than 13,000 telephone interviews with nominees in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., narrowing the list down to the top 250 financial advisors Criteria is based on client retention, industry experience, a review of compliance records, assets under management and revenue. At least seven years of professional experience is required. The rating is not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Neither Edward Jones nor any of its financial advisors pay a fee to Forbes/ SHOOK in exchange for the rating.
BARR EARNS PE
KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is proud to announce that Doug Barr, a senior structural engineer at the company, has earned his Doug Barr professional engineering license (PE) in Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming.
Barr is based in Englewood, Colo. He has 25 years of structural engineering experience in civil infrastructure projects for state departments of transportation, municipalities, counties, railroads, and private sector clients.
Barr is a certified Professional Engineer in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, Kansas, Washington, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. He earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo.
NOVEMBER LIVE GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Televised on Government Access, cable channel 2 & 602 HD. Broadcast on Radio Access 102.5 FM radio. Streamed online at www.freetv.org.
Mon, 1st 5:00 pm Burleigh County Commission 5:30 pm Mandan School Board*
Tues, 2nd 4:00 pm Mandan City Commission
Thurs, 4th 4:00 pm Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority 5:00 pm Bismarck Board of Adjustment
Mon, 8th 5:15 pm Bismarck School Board 5:30 pm Mandan Park Board*
Tues, 9th 5:15 pm Bismarck City Commission 5:30 pm Morton County Commission*
Wed, 10th 8:00 am Burleigh County Water Resource District 5:15 pm Burleigh County Planning Commission
Mon, 15th 10:00 am Metropolitan Planning Org. Technical Advisory Committee 5:00 pm Burleigh County Commission 5:30 pm Mandan School Board* Tues, 16th 1:30 pm Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board 5:30 pm Mandan City Commission
Wed, 17th 3:30 pm Historic Preservation Commission 5:00 pm Bismarck Planning Commission
Thurs, 18th 9:00 am Bismarck Parking Authority 5:15 pm Bismarck Park Board
Mon, 22nd 5:15 pm Bismarck School Board 5:30 pm Mandan Planning Commission*
Tues, 23rd 5:15 pm Bismarck City Commission 5:30 pm Morton County Commission*
Meetings are replayed several times on the Government Access channel and are available for viewing online (Watch on Demand) at www.freetv.org. * Delayed Playback
Ribbon cuttings are conducted by a committee of Chamber EDC volunteers called Ambassadors. Businesses qualify for a ribbon cutting if they open, move, and remodel, are under new ownership, change their name, or offer a new product or service. To find out how you can get a free ribbon cutting from the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC, please call Ross at 701-223-5660.
NORTHERN PLAINS DANCE
Northern Plains Dance celebrating their new location at 1416 E Front Ave in Bismarck. Phone: 701-530-0986.
BISMARCK PHARMACY
Bismarck Pharmacy celebrated their one year anniversary located in Costco in North Bismarck. Phone: 701-415-7013. Member.
KRAMER SUBARU
Kramer Subaru celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location 700 Old Red Trail NW in Mandan! Phone: 701-663-8223. Member.
PRUDENT HOMECARE
Ademola Coker, along with his team, celebrate the opening of their new business at 721 Memorial Highway in Bismarck. Phone: 701-319-2659. Member.
HOME INSTEAD
Erin Sorensen, owner, along with her team celebrated the grand opening of their newest office location at 1341 S 20th Street in Bismarck. Phone: 701-751-0471. Member.
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS
Merle Norman Cosmetics celebrating new ownership and a new location in Kirkwood Mall Bismarck. Phone: 701-222-4811.
The Chamber EDC encourages all members to do business with each other. The following companies and organizations have recently made an important investment in their business by joining the Chamber EDC. Please consider them for your professional and personal needs. To find a complete listing of Chamber EDC members, view the Member Directory online at www.bismarckmandan.com.
Dockside, LLC
4010 Southbay Dr SE Mandan, ND 58554 Trisha Meidinger (701) 426-8582 Riverfront gas, rentals & convenience
Heartland Law Office
600 South 2nd Street, Suite 155 Bismarck, ND 58504 Patrick Waters (701) 751-1744 Law Firm
Accurate Door LLC
1410 S 12th Street, Ste 3 Bismarck, ND 58504 Ken Hunter (701) 751-7800 Service, repair, installation of commercial and residential doors. Specializing in hollow metal.
Dawson Insurance, Marsh & McLennar Agency
412 Granite Drive Bismarck, ND 58503 Alicia Lacher (701) 237-3311 Dawson Insurance/Marsh & McLennan is a full-service insurance agency serving MN, ND, & SD and surrounding areas. Offering car, home & business insurance, employee benefits and more, for over 100 years.
Blue Paddle Insurance Agency, LLC
1025 West Turnpike Avenue, Ste 101 Bismarck, ND 58501 Robert Carruth (701) 760-0531 Commercial and Personal. We are licensed for Property and Casualty in ND, MT, ID, FL, OR, SD, and WA. FL License Number W622547. Licensed in Life/Health in ND, MT, ID, FL, OR, SD, WA, TN, SC, IA and TX
Unconventional Cookies LLC
719 N 16th Street Bismarck, ND 58501 Witney Nielson (701) 210-0814 Cookies! Fancy, over-the-top, over decorated cookies!!
Alliance Center for Hearing
4900 Ottawa Street, Ste 300 Bismarck, ND 58503 Amanda Leddige (701) 751-6232 Full service state of the art hearing clinic specializing in hearing assessment, hearing aids, cochlear implants and hearing conversation.
Mabel’s All Day
1612 Woodvale Drive Bismarck, ND 58504 Sam & Abby Williams (928) 821-0636 Mabel’s All Day is a Chef owned and operated mobile kitchen and eatery serving delicious classic American staples and fresh cold-pressed juices. We specialize in catering special events.
Hobbs Incorporated
2389 Business Loop I-94 Mandan, ND 58554 Matt Wilkins (701) 663-6363 Refined petroleum dispensing and storage equipment sales, service and construction.
Dacotah Territory International Visitor Programs
4702 Baldwin Street Rapid City, SD 57702 Michael Richardson (605) 342-4476 We provide professional programming for delegates chosen by the US State Department IVLP, Open World Program, and the Eisenhower Fellowship to meet with their peers while traveling in the U.S.
CYCLEBAR
820 43rd Ave NW, Suite 112 Bismarck, ND 58503 Taylor Heinert (701) 214-3892 CycleBar Bismarck is more than a ride. It’s a journey of selfdiscovery. With indoor cycling rides designed for all fitness levels, we promise to empower, inspire, and elevate you throughout every day
UPCOMING CHAMBER EDC EVENTS
STATE OF THE CITIES Date: November 10, 2021 • Registration: 7:00am • Time: 7:30am - 9:00am Location: Baymont Inn & Suites – 2611 Old Red Trail, Mandan
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXER: ZORELLS JEWELRY Date: November 18, 2021 • Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Zorells Jewelry – 221 S 9th Street, Bismarck
12 TASTES OF CHRISTMAS Date: December 9, 2021 • Registration: 4:30pm • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: BSC - NECE (4th Floor Bavendick Stateroom) – 1200 Schafer St, Bismarck
CHAMBER EDC INDOOR GOLF TOURNEY Date: January 14, 2022 Flight Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm; 1:00pm - 3:00pm; 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Golf Etc – 511 Airport Road, Bismarck
FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MIXER: DAKOTA EYE INSTITUTE Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022 • Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Dakota Eye Institute – 200 S 5th Street, Bismarck
FOCUS ON BISMARCK-MANDAN Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022 • Registration: 2:30pm • Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center – 800 S 3rd Street, Bismarck
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
National Energy Center of Excellence – BSC (4th floor Bavendick Stateroom) 1200 Schafer Street, Bismarck Registration: 4:30pm Event Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
TICKETS: $25 - Chamber EDC Members $50 - General Admission www.bismarckmandan.com
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