The Bridge May 2014 by The FMWF Chamber of Commerce

May 2014 • Vol. 17, No. 9

A National Award Winning Chamber

ChamberChoiCe awards LunCheon Wednesday, May 21 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center, 1635 42nd Street South, Fargo James Cunningham, Master of Ceremonies At this afternoon with the stars of the business community, James Cunningham will keep you laughing as we recognize all candidates and the finalists in each award category. Check out the candidates now on page 3. In true awards show fashion, you’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting to hear who the winners are. You’ll even get to decide the outcome for one award—the new People’s Choice Award. What are you waiting for? Register at FMWFChamber.com or call 218.233.1100 to reserve your spot for an afternoon with the stars of our business community. Vote for the People’s Choice Award May 1-15 online. Watch for more details in the eBridge and on social media.

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Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Community Wednesday, May 7 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Fargo See page 4 for more information.

2014 Minnesota Legislative Wrap-Up Thursday, May 29 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Hjemkomst Center

Thursday, June 12 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriot Fargo Moorhead

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PROUDLY SERVING MEMBERS IN FARGO, MOORHEAD, WEST FARGO, DILWORTH, CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES AND BEYOND

President's Corner

Board of Directors Bernie Dardis Doug Restemayer Jon Riewer Wayne Bradley Doug Vang Thomas Astrup Renee Bourdeaux Chuck Driscoll Judd Graham Don Gronke Katie Hasbargen Norm Leslie Kathy Lewin Paul Richard Edna Szymanski Paul von Ebers

Indigo Signworks Board Chair D-S Beverages, Inc. Chair Elect Eventide Senior Living Communities Treasurer Bradley Business Advisors Immediate Past Chair Essentia Health Director-At-Large American Crystal Sugar Company North Dakota State University Red River Refrigeration, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. State Farm Insurance Microsoft National Hospitality Services City of West Fargo Sanford Health Minnesota State University Moorhead Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Chamber Staff

Craig Whitney President/CEO Jim Parsons Vice President of Finance/Operations Julie Doggett Information Systems Administrator Darren Dunlop Business Development Manager Samantha Gust Program Coordinator Leadership FMWF Jessica Lee Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager Tracy Meckler Membership Sales Manager Gail Petersen Membership Relations Coordinator Elly Peterson Program Coordinator - Young Professionals Network Tracy Powell Director of Events & Programs Bobbi Jo Rehder Events Coordinator Kaylyn Stroh Publications & Program Marketing Coordinator Danielle Teigen Communications & Marketing Manager Mickayla Thompson Administrative Services Coordinator Julie Yourczek Administrative Support Coordinator

Committee Chairs Ambassador Public Relations Ambassador Member Relations Business Training Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Military Affairs Public Affairs Young Professionals Network

Tom Thompson Vocational Training Center Jeannie Camarillo Anne Carlsen Center Dawn Kaiser The Village Business Institute Jessica Shawn Discovery Benefits, Inc. Steve Blazek First International Bank & Trust Jim Roers ROERS Dustin Dale Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.

For editorial questions, please call 218.233.1100 or email TheBridge@fmwfchamber.com. For advertising and learning opportunity inquiries, please contact Tracy Meckler at 218.359.0527 or tmeckler@fmwfchamber.com. THE BRIDGE (USPS 124-430) is published monthly by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber. For each issue received, $3.50 of membership dues are applied toward subscription of the newsletter. Periodicals Postage Paid at Fargo, ND 58102 and at additional mailing offices. Publication No. 124430. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bridge, PO Box 2443, Fargo, ND 58108-2443; 218.233.1100.

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Dear Chamber Members, For more than 20 years, The Chamber has recognized the outstanding businesses and organizations within the community that make a difference in our region every day. The ChamberChoice awards are an opportunity for us to shine a befitting spotlight on all the incredible member businesses who help our economy grow and thrive. Applying for the awards involves a rigorous process that begins with nominations, and I’m ecstatic to announce we received more than 450 nominations—an incredible testament to the engagement of our members and the vitality of our member businesses. As the 60 applications came pouring in at the end of March, we soon realized how lucky our community is to be home to so many exciting, worthwhile businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. I do not envy the judges or their difficult task of evaluating the applications to determine the 2014 winners. Recognizing our members is a crucial component of our job as your Chamber of Commerce. We know how hard you all work, and we all enjoy one of the best local economies in the nation because you have mastered your work yet continue to innovate and inspire. Our hope is that all businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs involved with ChamberChoice — from nominees to candidates to finalists to the eventual winners — feel honored for the recognition received; it is well deserved and well placed. We’ve also worked this year to recognize past award recipients so the benefits of winning continue long after the luncheon concludes. Our six award winners have been profiled in past issues of The Bridge, and we highlighted a few winners from recent years in videos that have been posted online. I hope you’ve had a chance to watch those videos. A list of our past award winners is also available on on FMWFChamber.com under Events/Programs > ChamberChoice Awards. You can also watch the video from last year's show last year that featured all the candidates in each category. Please consider joining us on May 21 as we recognize the stars of our business community. The ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon promises to be a thrilling event with surprises, laughter and maybe even some tears. Thank you for your membership,

Craig Whitney President/CEO The Chamber

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It is with immense pride that we announce the following companies as candidates for the 2014 ChamberChoice Awards. Congratulations to all of you on this achievement! Absolute Marketing Group Access of the Red River Valley, Inc. Anne Carlsen Center Border States Electric Boys and Girls Club BW Insurance Agency, Inc. ByteSpeed Casey Steele CCRI, Inc. Choice Financial Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead Dirk Ockhardt Discovery Benefits D-S Beverages, Inc. Eide Bailly LLP First International Bank & Trust Flint Communications Fredrikson & Byron Gate City Bank

H2M Hannaherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Point Networks, LLC Home Instead Senior Care Implementation Specialists Indigo Signworks, Inc. Integreon Managed Solutions International Marketing Systems Jail Chaplains Jake Joraanstad JLG Architects Kilbourne Group Kory Anderson Lost & Found Ministry Make-A-Wish Foundation Marco Matt Steele Minuteman Press Office Sign Company

Park Co. Realtors Rape and Abuse Crisis Center RE/MAX Legacy Realty Ronald McDonald House Charities Ryan Fritz Ryan Raguse Shannon Malzahn Spectrum Aeromed Sundog Tammy Miller Tecton Products TMI Hospitality, Inc. TNT Fitness Tom McDougall Ulteig United Way of Cass-Clay Xtreme Consulting Group, Inc. Youthworks

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Award Sponsors

Spotlight Sponsors Bremer Bank, N.A. Eide Bailly LLP Enventis

Essentia Health Gate City Bank Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center

Corporate Table Sponsors

Event Production Sponsor Media Productions

Anderson Industries Alerus Financial Bank of the West Bell State Bank & Trust Bethany Retirement Living Border States Electric Bytespeed Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. Choice Financial Cornerstone Bank Discovery Benefits Evolution1

Heartland Trust Company Games Galore Party Rental InterceptEFT JLG Architects KLJ Office Sign Company Onsharp ROERS Starion Financial Tecton Products TMI Hospitality U.S. Bank Vistage International

Business Training

Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Community Wednesday, May 7 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Fargo, 4351 17th Avenue South

You hear about the thriving Fargo Moorhead West Fargo economy constantly; you can thank the hard-working established companies we have in the region for that. What you may not realize is how important an entrepreneurial-friendly community is to continuing that economic success. During this panel discussion, you will discover why your company should support entrepreneurship and how our community can thrive when startup companies want to set up shop here. So how can Fargo Moorhead West Fargo cultivate an entrepreneurial community? Attend this discussion to learn the four key components. Registration (includes lunch) Chamber Members: $25 per person in advance | $35 at the door General Admission: $45 per person in advance | $55 at the door Register at FMWFChamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100.

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Business Training

Local Leaders Share Savvy Strategies for Business Success Leadership is an art that involves many dynamic components; that is the conclusion four local leaders came to as they shared their wisdom on how to be a savvy leader in today’s business world. It’s important to strike a balance between actively engaging in a conversation and taking it over, Mike Artnson from Cardinal IG said, and being a mindful listener is indicative of a good leader, said Patricia Patron from Family HealthCare. Many leaders cited various tools to use within teams to determine strengths and leadership qualities; Jodi Duncan from Flint Communications, Inc., and Steve Swiontek from Gate City Bank both cited StrengthsFinder as a tool their organizations have implemented to help employees lead successfully. After sharing insights for more than an hour, the panelists offered their final thoughts on how to be an effective leader: §§ Take care of yourself. §§ Realize the strength of your team. §§ Love your employees to develop trust. §§ Appreciate your accomplishments but don’t forget there’s more to life.

Business Training Sponsors Program Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors Bell State Bank & Trust Eventide Senior Living Communities Hilton Garden Inn Fargo NetWork Center, Inc. Starion Financial

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Business Training

2014-15 Call for Presenters

Share Your Expertise With Chamber Members We’re looking for thought leaders who have expertise to share with Chamber members during our 2014-15 Business Training series. We promote your session online, in The Bridge, in the eBridge and through an electronic invitation that includes a video of you talking about your session. The application is available at FMWFChamber.com. Deadline to apply is May 23.

“The chance to share our successes and our leadership philosophies here at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office with members of our community was a very positive experience. As public servants who embrace the servant leadership philosophy, we know it is important to be transparent to the communities we serve. Presenting through The Chamber’s Business Training series allowed us to share with our public how we operate as leaders, as a team and as an office.” Sheriff Paul Laney, Cass County Commission and Department Heads

“We value our partnership with the FMWF Chamber for a variety of reasons: we have the opportunity to give back to our community, and The Chamber provides a venue and audience that helps us to grow our brand and our business. Each time we present at a Chamber event, we have the opportunity to connect with new individuals and companies in the metro area. The Chamber makes the process very easy and is a very valued partner to our business. We are very fortunate to have such a strong Chamber in our area to support the growth and sustainability of businesses like ours.” Tamara Anderson, Dale Carnegie Business Group of ND

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Fraud & Scams Seminar

Wednesday, June 18 | Noon to 5 p.m. Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center, 1635 42nd Street South, Fargo

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Punishment for fraud is rare, as is recovering stolen funds. A business’s only viable course of action is prevention. In 2012, more than one million people fell victim to fraud incidents, losing more than $21 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2013 Identity Fraud Report. Here are a few more facts about fraud you may not be aware of: U.S. households that reported some type of identity fraud Average financial loss per identity theft incident Total financial loss attributed to identity theft in 2013 Total financial loss attributed to identity theft in 2010

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Reported Identity Thefts by Type of Fraud Misuse of Existing Credit Card 64.1% Misuse of Other Existing Bank Account 35% Misuse of Personal Information 14.2% Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Javelin Strategy & Research, June 2013

Did You Know?

Credit card data theft is exploding, increasing 50% from 2005 to 2010, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Your business can protect itself, and Frank Abagnale will tell you how. One of the world’s most respected authorities on check fraud, embezzlement and secure documents, Abagnale has developed new procedures and created manuals and educational programs utilized by over 14,000 financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and corporations. What makes Abagnale an expert on fraud? He used to be a conman. His story about successfully posing as an airline pilot, an attorney, a college professor and a pediatrician, as well as cashing $2.5 million in fraudulent checks was retold in the Steven Spielberg film “Catch Me If You Can.” Once Abagnale has enlightened you on the latest scams to be on the lookout for, law enforcement agents and the Better Business Bureau will review case studies with local and regional connections of fraud schemes. Read about how the Better Business Bureau can help you protect your business and yourself when it comes to fraud incidents on page 26.

Seminar Sponsors

Registration (includes lunch) Chamber Members: $49 | General Admission: $59 Register at FMWFChamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100.

Corporate Table Sponsors

BW Insurance Agency Inc. Border States Electric Cargill, Inc. Eide Bailly Technology Evolution1 First International Bank & Trust Globe University

Social Media Partner Sponsor

Hebron Brick Supply Co InterceptEFT Premier Benefits Record Keepers, LLC ROERS Swanson Health Products Wallwork Truck Center Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Young Professionals Network Upcoming Events

YPN Pitch, Hit & Run

Saturday, May 3 | 8 a.m. to Noon Newman Outdoor Field, 1515 15th Avenue North, Fargo Register to volunteer The Young Professionals Network is hosting Pitch, Hit & Run for local youth, and we need volunteers! This free event consists of separate pitching, hitting and running competitions. Boys and girls are divided into age and gender divisions with certificates awarded to event winners and overall winners. Volunteers can register at FMWFChamber.com and send the form to Elly at epeterson@fmwfchamber.com.

YPN Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 6 | 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Fargo Country Club, 509 26th Avenue South Free event; no registration required Join us for a special May YPN Happy Hour at the Fargo Country Club following our Beyond the Blue Links event. Mingle with new and old friends after learning more about what The Chamber can offer our young professionals. Light appetizers and one complimentary drink ticket included if you attend Beyond the Blue Links.

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Our 2,100 members and new community members use the profile and directory to find out what’s going on in the community and find the organizations where they want to do business.

Reserve your ad space today by emailing Tracy at tmeckler@fmwfchamber.com or by calling 218.359.0527.

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Beyond the Blue Links

Tuesday, May 6 | 4 to 5 p.m. Fargo Country Club, 509 26th Avenue South Free event; registration required If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what The Chamber does, the services and programs it offers and how to get more involved, this event is for you. Hear from Chamber staff, committee chairs and the Board of Directors about how you can make the most of your membership and get to know your Chamber better.

Networking to Business Lunch: Is Your “Net” Working?

Tuesday, May 20 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead, 1080 28th Avenue South $20 YPN Member | $30 General Admission Have you ever wondered how to keep the conversation going at a networking event? Have you ever felt challenged in being genuinely interested in other people? Do you struggle to recall names? If you said yes to any one of these questions, then join us as Heather Ostrowski, Dale Carnegie Business Group, shares tools on how to keep a conversation going and human relation principles to get the most out of your networking experience.

YPN Program Sponsors

Young Professionals Network 7th Annual Corporate Cup

Thursday, June 5 | 4 to 9 p.m. Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 Seventh Avenue South

Teams Sold Out Competitive Division

Appareo Systems Bobcat Company Border States Electric BW Insurance Agency, Inc. CNH America LLC

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Discovery Benefits, Inc. Edward Jones Investments Matthew De Vries CFP Eide Bailly LLP

Fargo Jet Center, Inc. First International Bank & Trust John Deere Electronic Solutions KLJ ROERS

Sanford Health Sundog Swanson Health Products Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Recreational Division Alerus Financial American Crystal Sugar Company Anytime Fitness Bethany Retirement Living Bobcat Company Border States Electric Choice Financial Coldwell Banker First Realty

Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead Dawson Insurance Eide Bailly LLP Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP First Community Credit Union First International Bank & Trust Flint Communications, Inc.

Presenting Sponsor

Competition Sponsors

H2M Integrity Windows and Doors John Deere Electronic Solutions Lillestol Research LLC Midcontinent Communications Moore Engineering, Inc. Myriad Mobile NetWork Center, Inc. Onsharp

Site Sponsor

Park Co. Realtors Preference Personnel, Inc. Radisson Hotel Fargo Sanford Fargo Medical Center Sundog Swanson Health Products Western State Bank Widmer Roel PC

Donations Provided by Hebron Brick, Supply Co. Hornbachers Foods Sams Club - Moorhead Sunmart Foods Walmart

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Advocacy in Action

Minimum Wage Increase Takes Center Stage at Session

Minnesota businesses with gross sales exceeding $500,000 will likely phase in a dramatic increase in the state’s minimum wage. Legislation was agreed upon by Minnesota House and Senate DFL leadership that if passed, will increase the current minimum wage of $6.15 per hour to $9.50 per hour. Businesses with sales less than $500,000 will operate under a $7.75 minimum wage by 2016. Beginning in 2018, all wages would increase through an inflation adjustment called the implicit price deflator, similar to the Consumer Price Index. Wage growth will be capped at 2.5 percent. The increase is roughly the equivalent of a 31 percent increase on most businesses’ minimum employee cost. The Chamber supports efforts to raise the state’s minimum wage to the federal level of $7.25, absent an annual inflation adjustment.

Minnesota Legislative Wrap-Up Thursday, May 29 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Avenue North, Moorhead

The Minnesota legislature will soon adjourn the “unsession” of 2014. Plan to attend this special wrap-up event with the District 4 delegation and capitol insiders to hear the successes and challenges from the session that began with an unexpected budget surplus and a goal of unraveling bureaucratic red tape. Find out how new laws will impact you, your business and the community. Register at FMWFChamber.com.

Featured Speakers

Beth Strinden Kadoun Rep. Paul Marquart (D) Director of Tax & Fiscal Policy District 4B Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

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Sen. Kent Eken (D) District 4

Morrie Lanning Former Moorhead Mayor and Representative

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Public Affairs Considers Conservation Amendment The Public Affairs committee met to study the Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks measure that is expected to land on North Dakota’s statewide ballot in November. The measure would amend the North Dakota Constitution to commit five percent of the oil extraction tax to a conservation fund. According to the coalition opposing the measure, the conservation fund is estimated to generate between $300 to $400 million per biennium.

Environmental Stewardship, The Chamber on Record

As stated in the 2014 Public Policy Guide, The Chamber values our spectacular natural environment and encourages responsible stewardship of state water, State Trust Lands, minerals, wildlife and other natural resources.

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During the 2013 legislative session, The Chamber supported the creation of the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund that will receive up to $30 million per biennium to support and protect wildlife habitats, water quality, soil conditions and other conservation initiatives.

Military Matters

Honor Star Camp Ripley Experience Thursday, June 19 Free for Honor Star Members | $60 for Chamber Members

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a day in the boots of a Minnesota National Guard member, training at one of the largest National Guard Training sites in the United States. Learn more and register for this incredible, once-in-a lifetime experience at FMWFChamber.com. Limited registrations are available for this trip, so register early to ensure your spot. fargo moo r

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Committee Chair Profile The Military Affairs committee fosters a community of support for the men and women of our military and recognizes these individuals. The committee helps raise awareness for their work and keeps a keen eye on advancing public policies that will advance our regions military units. Steve Blazek, senior vice president from First International Bank & Trust, has served as the committee chair since 2012. What have you enjoyed most about serving as committee chair of the Military Affairs committee? It has to be the “can do” attitude of the entire committee. If a need for a service member is presented or a challenge is brought to the committee’s attention, multiple hands get raised immediately with ideas and resources for support and resolution. It has been a very rewarding experience. What is one thing you would like other people to know about the Military Affairs committee? The Military Affairs committee has a mission, in part, to educate our community regarding current local military issues and to advocate for men, women and their families living in our community who serve in the United States Military. Why is it important to you to support the military men and women in the community? The men and women who wear the uniform are some of the most caring and devoted patriots you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. This country was founded with the strength of the people’s army who volunteer to be our first and last line of defense, whether it is fighting an adversary or fighting a natural disaster. Countless times our National Guard has given of themselves to our community first and their own needs second. In addition, the United States military is one of the largest employers in the area with more than 2,000 personnel and annual budgetary impacts of close to $100 million.

Military Affairs Sponsors Presenting Sponsor

Program Sponsors Beverage Wholesalers First International Bank & Trust Microsoft U.S. Bank

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

Congratulations to the 2013-14 Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Class!

Over the last nine months, the Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo participants have explored the community, developed projects for area nonprofits and grown as leaders. We offer our sincere congratulations to the graduating class, and we look forward to their future contributions to our business community.

Joe Anderson Fargo Police Department

Daryl Bachmeier ARTEKTA

Amy Beito Rasmussen College

Brianna Bieniek Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead

Jodi Bullinger Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Chris Carey Moorhead Police Department

Brie Corfmann Essentia Health

April Dennis Ulteig

Lee Dobrinz JLG Architects

Josh Erickson Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

Jamie Fay Eide Bailly LLP

Wade Frank KLJ

Sarah Gasevic The Village Family Service Center

Eeva Greenley Vogel Law Firm

Phil Hayes U.S. Bank

Jared Heller AE2S

Brianne Hoffman ROERS

Tina Lemi First International Bank & Trust

Cathy Lindquist Concordia College Offutt School of Business

Matt Lunde North Dakota State University / Globe University

Brenda Maaninga Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Lisa Markert Starmark Hospitality, Inc.

Amy Marsden Discovery Benefits, Inc.

Steve Martodam TMI Hospitality

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

Steph Melgaard Midcontinent Communications

Brenda Messerschmidt Bell State Bank & Trust

Jimie Miraldi John Deere Electronic Solutions

Tara Morris Cass County Sheriff’s Office

Andrea Morrow Flint Communications, Inc.

Rick Morrow Gate City Bank

Elizabeth Nelson Park Co. Realtors

Becky Pfau Hospice of the Red River Valley

Amy Renelt Bank of the West

Sammi Rowe Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Brittany Sickler Small Business Administration

Tamara Sprynczynatyk American Crystal Sugar Company

Sara Stolt Noridian Mutual Insurance Company

Megan Stoner Marco, Inc.

Adam Wendorf Otter Tail Corporation

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo

Leadership Class Serves Local Nonprofits Through Program Projects

Every year, an integral component of the Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo program involves the nonprofit organizations that have applied for assistance from the class. Seven nonprofits are selected, and class members learn about each nonprofit’s needs before selecting a project to work on. Class members were organized into seven small groups, and work began in November. Last month, each presented its project to the class, employers, nonprofit representatives and Chamber staff members. The session was held at Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., and CEO Scott Handy kicked off the day with a welcome. Handy graduated from the leadership program in 1989, and he said he still enjoys many of the friendships he made during his time in the class.

American Cancer Society

Chris Carey, Moorhead Police Department Lee Dobrinz, JLG Architects Tina Lemi, First International Bank & Trust Brenda Messerschmidt, Bell State Bank & Trust Tara Morris, Cass County Sheriff's Office Rick Morrow, Gate City Bank Project Vision: Recruit 30 new teams for the 2014 Relay for Life event June 20. The group set out to uncover unique strategies for recruiting additional Relay for Life teams as well as raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Through various connections, team members were able to contact 75 local businesses about assembling a team or providing sponsorship for the event. The venue for the event was changed to Elmwood Park in West Fargo to improve access and visibility of the event, and the group staffed a booth at Fargo Force Games to promote the organization and the event.

Dress for Success Red River Valley of the Upper Midwest

Brianna Bieniek, Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead Jamie Fay, Eide Bailly LLP Elizabeth Nelson, Park Co. Realtors Becky Pfau, Hospice of the Red River Valley Tamara Sprynczynatyk, American Crystal Sugar Company Sara Stolt, Noridian Mutual Insurance Company

Project Vision: Create a Professional Women’s Group that will provide skillbuilding information and a network of resources for clients who have successfully gained employment. The group developed a 12-month curriculum that included the topics and speakers who agreed to donate their time. Topics for the curriculum include understanding employment benefits, filing taxes, performance reviews, managing conflict in the workplace, communication styles, time management, healthy eating in a busy lifestyle and refining a professional image. In addition, the group provided a potential advanced curriculum that could be implemented in the future. The group also continues to explore a mentorship program that would connect a client with a woman in the business community.

LFMWF Program Sponsors

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Essentia Health Regional Foundation Amy Beito, Rasmussen College Wade Frank, KLJ Phil Hayes, U.S. Bank Sammi Rowe, Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Project Vision: Produce a strategic plan for developing a free program that delivers life-changing health and wellness information. The Essentia Health Regional Foundation wants to provide life-changing and life-saving information to the public but needs a network of resources to utilize to share the information through a speaker series. The group worked with the foundation’s executive director, Jon Benson, to develop a standard message for the outreach effort and contacted a variety of local organziations to gather interest in having the foundation provide a speaker at an upcoming meeting or event. The group ended up with a list of 15 organizations interested in the speaker series as well as connected the foundation with the local economic development corporation’s Speakers’ Bureau. Another deliverable of the project included a brochure to be used for marketing purposes. Benson said at the end of the presentation that the group’s work will have “immeasurable” impact on the foundation and its mission.

FM AM Rotary

Sarah Gasevic, The Village Family Service Center Eeva Greenley, Vogel Law Firm Brianne Hoffman, ROERS Andrea Morrow, Flint Communications, Inc. Megan Stoner, Marco, Inc. Adam Wendorf, Otter Tail Corporation Project Vision: Increase sales of the FM AM Rotary annual Rose Sale by revamping the marketing and distribution plan. After a creative “Bachelor”-style opening, group members discussed their plan to help the organization increase rose sales by improving the ease of ordering, increasing partnerships to help create more awareness and improving the administration of the annual event. The group helped create more awareness of the sale through television and radio promotions as well as calendar event lists and social media promotion. A new website was donated by a new partner that streamlined the ordering process, and the group produced a guide for the organization that can be used each year in organizing, facilitating and promoting the annual sale.

FirstLink

Jodi Bullinger, Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Brie Corfmann, Essentia Health April Dennis, Ulteig Matt Lunde, North Dakota State University / Globe University Jimie Miraldi, John Deere Electronic Solutions Project Vision: Increase awareness of FirstLink’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) throughout North Dakota and the annual breakfast. The group launched a media blitz on February 11, 2014, which is National 2-1-1 Day, through the North Dakota Newspaper Association, and the story was picked up by several local media outlets, including The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, KFYR in Bismarck and Valley News Live - KVLY. The group also evaluated the organization’s website to recommend improvements, which will be implemented in an ongoing effort. The group also created a marketing plan to increase attendance at the annual breakfast and target a specific audience of mayors, county officials and sheriffs who may benefit from hearing the presentation on disasters and emergency relief.

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Good Samaritan Society Fargo

Joe Anderson, Fargo Police Department Josh Erickson, Hilton Garden Inn Fargo Lisa Markert, CoreLink Administrative Solutions Amy Marsden, Discovery Benefits, Inc. Steve Martodam, TMI Hospitality, Inc. Amy Renelt, Bank of the West Project Vision: Enhance the communication and teamwork within the staff members to improve the working environment and provide further education. Improving communication and teamwork within the organization involved an intensive information-gathering process requiring interviews with staff members throughout the organization. After assessing the feedback, the group recommended that the organization provide email addresses for all employees to improve the timeliness and amount of communication regarding important news. In addition, the group provided communication exercises that managers can engage in with team members to provide an improved process and produce a healthier, more productive working environment.

Habitat ReStore

Daryl Bachmeier, ARTEKTA Jared Heller, Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services Cathy Lindquist, Concordia College Offutt School of Business, Concordia College Brenda Maaninga, Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc. Steph Melgaard, Midcontinent Communications Brittany Sickler, Small Business Administration Project Vision: Increase sales at the ReStore to support Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building simple, affordable homes in the area. What began as a directive to increase sales evolved into a project aimed at improving operational efficiency within the store as the pre-cursor to increasing sales. The group examined operational efficiency in three areas: personnel, volunteers and operations; recommendations were offered in each area, based largely on the best practices of other successful ReStores in the area and in Canada. The final deliverables included a new pricing model, grant information, volunteer applications and orientation sessions, updated job descriptions and contact information for networking purposes to generate public awareness of ReStore.

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Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Apply Now for the 2014-15 Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Class

Become the leader you want to be and connect with your community in a way you never have before. Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo is a nine-month leadership program that begins in September and ends in May and meets monthly. Participants: §§ Develop long lasting relationships with other leaders. §§ Discover the inner workings of their community and challenges facing the region. §§ Define their individual role and responsibility as a leader within their organization and their community. Applications close May 29. Check out FMWFChamber.com for more information. Questions? Contact Tracy at tpowell@fmwfchamber.com or 218.233.1100.

2014-15 Program Schedule

All sessions are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Thursday, September 11 Orientation | 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 12 Ropes Course | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 9 Thursday, November 13 Thursday, December 11 Thursday, January 15 Thursday, February 12 Thursday, February 19 The Chamber’s Economic Outlook Forum | 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12 Thursday, April 9 Thursday, May 14

“We encourage growth in our employees on both a personal as well as a professional level. The program appears to have a very positive impact on its participants, and I am glad The Chamber has developed a program like this for its members.” Jim Roers, ROERS

chamber military appreciation night at the redhawks Tuesday, July 8 | 7:02 p.m. Cost is $8 and includes a ticket to the game and $3 in RedHawks Bucks. The Chamber will have a reserved section.

sponsor a family

Last year, more than 650 members of our military community were guests of honor at the event. Three different sponsorship levels are available. Visit FMWFChamber.com or call 218.233.1100 to purchase tickets or sponsor a military family.

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Chamber Challenge Golf Outing & Social Wednesday, July 16 | 12:30 p.m. Edgewood Golf Course, 19 Golf Course Avenue North, Fargo

Get ready for some seventies-themed fun! The 2014 Chamber Challenge Golf Outing is going to be a fun-filled day of disco balls, leisure suits, bell bottoms and more. It’s time to break out those platform shoes and brush up on your hustle dance moves. Players and sponsors are invited to be as creative with the theme as possible, though it is certainly not required for participation. Thanks to everyone who suggested ideas on our Facebook page. Awards given for men’s and women’s team best score, individual prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, best themed Tee Box Sponsor and best themed-dressed team. Don’t miss this great opportunity for fun and networking. It’s a perfect retreat for you, your colleagues and your clients. Register as a foursome or individual (and we’ll pair you up) at FMWFChamber.com or call 218.233.1100. Only a few team spots remain, so registered now to join in all the groovy fun! Individual Rates On or before June 2 Chamber member golfer: $115 General admission golfer: $135

Four-Person Team Rates On or before June 2 Four-person Chamber member team: $440 Four-person general admission team: $520

Thank You Sponsors (as of publication date)

Leader Board Sponsors

Beverage Cart Sponsor Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Snack Cart Sponsors Enventis InterceptEFT

Valet Sponsor

Driving Range Sponsor

Hole Sponsors Arvig Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. Eide Bailly LLP Western State Bank

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Tee Box Sponsors 702 Communications Avis Rent A Car Bank of the West Candlewood Suites Fargo @ NDSU Cellular Communications Choice Financial DFC Consultants, Ltd. D-S Beverages, Inc. Essentia Health

Eventide Senior Living Communities First International Bank & Trust Globe University NetWork Center, Inc. Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center Travelodge Winnipeg East VOLT Workforce Solutions

2014 Health Care Summit

Where We Came From and What Lies Ahead Featuring Betsy McCaughey, Keynote Speaker Tuesday, July 22 | 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday Inn Fargo, 3803 13th Avenue South

Four years have passed since The Chamber hosted “Health Care Reform: Now That It’s Law.” Incredibly, few days have gone by without new developments on delays, definitions and deadlines emerging. The implementation delays have bought us time, but at the expense of massive confusion. Keynote speaker Betsy McCaughey will kick off the day by diving into the details of the health care law. McCaughey has been making history by reading every page of recent health care law, and she actually uncovered the provision in the February 2009 stimulus bill that could limit care for seniors and dictate doctor’s decisions. Her discovery and continued scrutiny has frequently landed her on Fox News, CNBC and daily radio talk stations as she dispels claims and offers ideas for navigating the complexities of the new health care law. McCaughey will give you the latest, inside-the-beltway information on the ever-changing employer mandate, court challenges to the law and explain what is likely to happen after the fall 2014 elections. Once McCaughey has wrapped up, you can attend a variety of breakout sessions, such as: Breakout Sessions (1:15 to 2:15 p.m.) Breakout A: Health Insurance Industry Panel: Navigators, Grandfathers, Mandates and More Industry leader’s perspective of what you REALLY need to know. Breakout B:

Worksite Wellness Strategies that Work Proactive or Reactive? What’s your organizational approach to managing increased utilization and skyrocketing premiums? These leading health promoters will inspire you to create lasting change within yourself and your organization.

Breakout Sessions (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.) Breakout C: The “We’ve Got a Plan Panel” for Employers with 50+ Employees The Affordable Care Act impacts every organization differently. Financial considerations, employee demographics, short-term and long-term goals contribute to developing a strategic response to the new world of health care. Large and mid-sized companies share their compliance strategies and insight into how they developed their plans. Breakout D:

Challenges, Questions and Decisions Unique to Small Employers Learn the answers to the questions that keep small business leaders awake at night. This informal breakout will include strategies for small business with an extended question and answer opportunity.

Closing Keynote (3:45 to 5 p.m.) Responding to the Transformation of Health Care Providers and partners preparing for the next generation of health care.

Registration (includes lunch) Chamber Members: $59 | General Admission: $69 Register at FMWFChamber.com or by calling 218.233.1100. For table sponsorship information, contact Darren at ddunlop@fmwfchamber.com or 218.359.0514.

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Thursday, June 12 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead, 1080 28th Avenue South, Moorhead Business After Hours is a members-only event, participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Receive the $22 admission price by registering by midnight on June 11. All registrations received after that time and at the door will be billed the $32 rate. Includes appetizers and two drink tickets.

Cancellations

Due to costs incurred and commitments made to vendors, the deadline to cancel a registration and/or to receive a refund will be no later than noon one week prior to the event for booth registrations and noon the day prior to the event for individual registrations. Any cancellations received after those deadlines will be billed whether or not the participant attended. If the event or meeting is canceled by The Chamber due to insufficient registration, act of nature or other reason beyond its control, a refund or credit on account will be provided for any paid registrations.

Bankers. Experts. Friends.

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April Business After Hours Sets New Record Thank you to our sponsor, Prudential Premiere Real Estate, the exhibitors and everyone who attended for making last month’s Business After Hours the largest one ever held in April.

Such a successful event is due to the incredible exhibitors who made it happen 702 Communications Advanced Striping and Seal Coating Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND Chapter North Dakota Regional Centers Anderson Industries Area Woman Magazine Arvig Axis Clinicals Bell State Bank & Trust BeMobile Verizon Wireless Bethel Church Blue Cord Security Consulting, LLC Braaten Cabinets, Inc. C I Sport CableOne Advertising CD Communications Inc Central Minnesota Credit Union Centre for Hair & Wellness The Clinic: Family Health & Sports Chiropractic Coldwell Banker First Realty Coteau des Prairies Lodge, LLC CrossFit Fargo Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota CDC Dakota Fighting Championships Divots, Inc. D-S Beverages, Inc. Edgewood Fargo Senior Living, LLC Elle Hair Enventis Express Employment Professionals Expressway Suites

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Fargo American Legion Baseball Post 2 Fargo Cass Public Health Fargo Country Club Fargo Public Library - Main Library FARGODOME Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Baseball Farmers and Merchants National Bank First International Bank & Trust Games Galore Party Rental Games To Go Granite City Food & Brewery Healing Arts Chiropractic HERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization Holiday Inn on the Lake Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Engineering, Inc. Implementation Specialists Insight Technologies, Inc. Jack Chivers Realty Detroit Lakes, LLC Kiland’s Office Systems, Inc. Legacy Wealth Management Lifestyle Savvy The Lodge on Lake Detroit Matt’s Automotive Service Center MGI Landscapes & Outdoor Living Minnesota State Community and Technical College Minnesota State University Moorhead MOBILE PRO BY STUDIO 7 Mojo Fit Studios Moorhead Country Club MVM Contracting Inc.

Myriad Mobile NAI North Central NDSCS - Fargo North Country Marketing Inc. North Dakota Society of CPAs NorthStar Technology Group, Inc. The Olive Garden Onsharp PATH Preference Personnel, Inc. Prudential Premier Real Estate Quaker Steak & Lube Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center Red River Valley Fair Association Red River Wellness Red River Zoo S & S Promotional Group, Inc. Signarama Smart Search Directory Solutions Spotlight Media Inc. Stoneridge Software Superior Steam Cleaning & Restoration Thunder 106.1 , AgNew 890, Eagle 106.9 Time Communications Travel Travel Fargo-Moorhead TrueIT University of Mary/Fargo The Village Business Institute WDAY-TV / WDAY-AM / CW Fargo Wellness Ambitions, LLC

Thompson Hired As Administrative Services Coordinator Mickayla Thompson joined the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber staff as Administrative Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities involve a variety of duties that will keep the office running smoothly as she supports staff members and assists with member requests. Thompson started in March after having worked for 10 years as an office specialist at Sanford Health. She is looking forward to learning more about the local business community. “I’m excited to have more indepth knowledge of the community and become more involved in the issues that affect our region.” When she isn’t working, Thompson is an active volunteer and foster for 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. She also enjoys traveling and baking, as well as spending time with family and friends. Thompson and her husband, Brian, will celebrate their son Rowan’s first birthday next month.

Membership Directory Updates Mergers, acquisitions, expansions, new ownerships and other factors often result in the change of a business’ name or location. To assist Chamber members in updating their 2014 Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Metro Profile and Member Directory, the following is a list of businesses that have recently undergone change: Member Name: Nerium International Member Address: 3101 37th Avenue South, Fargo

Member Name: Sanford Moorhead Clinic Member Address: 4000 28th Avenue South, Moorhead

Former Name: Northland Educators Federal Credit Union Member Name: First Community Credit Union (Northland Branch)

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Member Pop-Ins

We stopped in to say hello to the friendly staff at Habitat ReStore. Habitat ReStore accepts donated new and used building materials such as cabinets, doors, windows, plumbing and electrical fixtures. Habitat resells these products to the general public. Proceeds are used to support Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s mission.

Members Get It!

We were welcomed by the friendly staff at Space Aliens Grill and Bar where it makes no difference to them if you’re an earthling or space alien. Everyone is welcome at Space Aliens. Please just sit back, relax and enjoy your outer-space adventure. On Earth, Space Aliens is the only place for outof-this-world food, drinks and decor. Here’s a fun fact – the second restaurant ever opened was in Fargo.

Ambassadors Have Fun and Connect at Bowling Social Member Relations and Public Relations ambassadors gathered in March to have a little bowling fun and connect with other ambassadors. Top scorers, Brian Hager and Cora Turner, received a plaque.

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707 10th Street N, Fargo, ND

Matt Durbin Konrad Olson www.konradolson.com 701-‐280-‐1606 FMWFChamber.com • 25

Member Profile

Better Business Bureau Helps Consumers, Businesses Avoid Fraud

More than 100 years ago, a group of business leaders in Minneapolis coalesced to form a self-governing entity that promoted an ethical marketplace and denounced substandard behavior. While the company’s presence has now grown to include the international marketplace, the Better Business Bureau’s mission of being a leader in advancing marketplace trust continues to guide its practices and services. One of its most well-known services is handling complaints filed by businesses and consumers; last year, the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota handled 24,000 complaints with an 89 percent resolution rate, explained Chief Executive Officer Dana Badgerow. Filing a complaint is free of charge, and the company offers a helpline that is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with operators who can assist businesses and consumers with a variety of issues such as a potential scam or business/vendor Just like consumers, businesses are regularly targeted by scam research. artists. A crucial component of BBB being able to monitor the marketplace for ethical activity is cultivating a rich database of businesses; Badgerow said the Minnesota database is quite robust, but the company is working to shore up its North Dakota database. She encourages business owners to contact BBB to create a report for their business, which can then be promoted to consumers as a channel to provide customer reviews. BBB validates all consumer reviews to ensure the integrity of its reporting system by verifying that the consumer did indeed have a transaction with the company being reviewed. In addition, a consumer can’t file both a complaint and a customer review, further ensuring the validity of information provided. Companies can also benefit from BBB Accreditation, which is earned after meeting rigorous standards. Being accredited entitles a company to use the BBB logo on its marketing materials, website and vehicles, to signify its ethical practices. BBB regularly posts updates and alerts about scams in the area at bbb.org. If you encounter a suspicious offer, call 800.646.6222 to speak with a BBB representative.

For example, the “phony invoice scam” is a common scheme. Picture this: you receive a strange bill/invoice that can’t be matched with a purchase order or the “purchase” of a directory listing or advertisement. Scammers hope these bogus invoices will be thrown in a pile and get paid with the rest of your bills. You may be threatened with collection or legal action in an attempt to pressure you to pay a debt you don’t owe. The best way to beat the phony invoice scam is to: §§ Designate certain employees as buyers. §§ Train staff to flag suspicious bills and report unusual phone calls. §§ Verify all bills and credit card charges before paying them. §§ Know your rights. If you receive supplies or bills for services you didn’t order, don’t pay. §§ Don’t be bullied. Business owners should heed their instincts; if something sets off your alarm bells, there’s likely a good reason for it.

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We’re pleased to offer our congratulations to the following individuals and organizations for their accomplishments.

What’s New with You? Randy Schmitz was hired as branch manager of Brown & Saenger in Fargo. Schmitz comes to Brown & Saenger with years of sales, management and supervisory experience.

Breyer

Collins

Sanden

Taves

Two AAA North Dakota sales agents in Fargo and two managers have been recognized among the best in The Auto Club Group, the second largest AAA club in North America. Donna Breyer, a senior travel agent, received a Premier Performer Award for leisure travel sales; Kim Collins, territory manager for North Dakota and Nebraska, received the President’s Elite Award, the highest level of recognition for managers in the AAA club; Scott Sanden, a sales and service agent, was recognized as a business line leader in the area of membership sales for the AAA club; and Robbin Taves, North Dakota field manager, received the Premier Performer Award by meeting or exceeding annual production goals for life, property and casualty insurance and membership and travel sales. Allstate Insurance Company - Glenn DeVold was designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. The designation is bestowed on less than 48 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country.

Schmitz

Jodi Bullinger was named manager of engineering, and Troy Knutson was named manager of technical services for Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Bullinger has worked at the cooperative for nearly 20 years. Knutson has worked at the cooperative for 11 years. Bullinger

Knutson

Choice Financial donated $5,000 to the Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross, in addition to donating volunteer hours to assist in filling shelter kits for the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Choice Financial also donated $17,000 to Fraser, Ltd., with funds going toward a renovation project that will offer the first permanent supportive housing for homeless youth in the area. Coldwell Banker First Realty received the Cartus Five Star Award, recognizing brokers who have “met or exceeded their individual objectives for outgoing broker-to-broker referral closings during the calendar year.”

Lovejoy

Morlock

Persico

Portratz

Cristal Lovejoy was hired as accounts receivable clerk; Brian Morlock was hired as director of hardware engineering; Ann Marie Persico was hired as an engineering operations manager; and Michael Potratz was hired as manufacturing assembler at Appareo Systems. Lovejoy is currently working on a business management degree from North Dakota State University. Morlock earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering from North Dakota State University. Persico earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and broadcast journalism. Potratz earned his AAS in electronics technology from Southeast Technical Institute. Charlie Rostad was hired as an application developer for Applied Engineering, Inc. Rostad attended North Dakota State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in management information systems and minor in computer science and business administration. Rostad

Fliginger

Mack

Volk

Roxanne Miller Fliginger was hired as a mortgage loan officer; Jim Hambrick was hired as a senior vice president/ business banker; Lindsay Mack was hired as a human resources director; Darren Volk was promoted to credit analyst II; and Josh Wiczek was promoted to customer service representative/teller for Cornerstone Bank. Fliginger brings more than nine years of mortgage lending experience. Wiczek Hambrick has more than 26 years experience in the financial services industry in the community. Mack brings more than six years of human resources and accounting experience. Volk has been working in the banking business since 2006. Wiczek has been with Cornerstone Bank since 2013.

Ashley Jung, director of dining services at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd, has earned her certified dietary manager credentials through the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals.

Jung

Hambrick

Thomas

Cornerstone Bank was recognized at the United Way of CassClay – Celebration of One banquet as a 2013 Best Leader in Giving. Leaders in Giving are those that give $600 or more and are given in three categories, based on size, to companies who had the largest percent increase in giving. Team members Jeff Thomas and Deneen Axtman were key players in accomplishing this along with the rest of the generous staff at Cornerstone Bank.

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Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead was awarded its brand Platinum Award. The Courtyard by Marriott finished the 2013 ranking at number two of 880 hotels within the United States and Canada in combined overall guest satisfaction and Marriott quality assurances scores.

Adams

Aslakson

Brousseu

Domres

Eckart

Mark Aslakson was hired as account executive; Erik Brousseau was hired as a transport technician; Todd Domres was hired as business development manager; Jamie Eckart was hired as facilities maintenance technician; Jennifer Guthmiller was hired as support Guthmiller Walz representative; and Laura Walz was hired as marketing coordinator and executive assistant for Dakota Carrier Network. Aslakson has more than 13 years experience in the information technology field. Brousseau has more than 13 years experience. Domres brings almost 20 years of experience. Eckart has more than 15 years experience. Guthmiller has more than 15 years experience. Walz has more than 12 years experience. Amy Hannesson joined DFC Consultants as an accountant/ consultant. Hannesson graduated from North Dakota State University.

Hannesson

Amanda Kernosky was hired as pre-production assistant for Eid-Co Homes. Kernosky is a graduate of The Art Institutes International Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in interior design and has extensive training in AutoCAD, space planning, design development and construction documents. Kernosky

Miner

Schindler

Sjurseth

Paige Adams was hired as marketing communications specialist; Jenny Miner and Sabrina Schindler were hired as project managers; Bruce Sjurseth was hired as technology consulting manager; and Joseph Sornsin was promoted to systems engineer for Eide Bailly LLP. Adams has more than three years of marketing and communications experience managing content, driving creative content and developing Sornsin relationships. Miner has more than six years of business operations management experience, including facilitation of technology project management and business process analysis and solutions. Schindler has more than 12 years of health care business and revenue cycle operation experience and more than seven years of technology project management experience. Sjurseth has more than 18 years of experience in the information technology field, including all areas of software development life cycling and a comprehensive background in business analytics. Sornsin joined Eide Bailly in 2012 with more than four years of experience in the information technology industry. Enventis announced its Foundation has awarded four grants, totaling $12,000, to nonprofit organizations in the Fargo Moorhead area. Grants are being awarded to the following organizations: Fraser, Ltd., skills enhancement training, $3,500; Hospice of the Red River Valley, Journeying Home Conference, $3,000; Village Family Services, Nokomis Child Care Centers, developmental assessment system, $3,000; and Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation, Dollars for Scholars, $2,500. Essentia Health opened a dedicated stroke unit on its 32nd Avenue campus. The four-bed dedicated unit is part of an expansion of Essentia Health’s Stroke and Neurovascular Center. Essentia Health also announced the use of a new technology for heart patients, a defibrillator that never touches the heart. Essentia Health is the only hospital in North Dakota offering this lifesaving technology. Corey Eidem was hired as a group sales coordinator; Karl Hoium was named director of promotions; and Anna Rasmussen was hired as a group sales coordinator for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Eidem is a Eidem Hoium Rasmussen graduate of Minnesota State University-Mankato. Hoium joined the RedHawks in 2008 had has previously served as the director of group events and community relations. Rasmussen is a graduate of Concordia College. The Fargo Police Department released the first quarterly issue of the Fargo Police Times. The purpose of the quarterly newsletter is to keep citizens upto-date on what is going on in the department, and more importantly, in their city regarding police services. Kevin Delamater was hired as a financial representative for Foster Klima & Company. Most recently, Delamater was a personal banker.

Express Graphics Indigo Signworks’ headquarters is located at: 1622 Main Avenue | Fargo, ND 58103 701.297.9696 | fargo@indigosignworks.com Additional locations in Bismarck, Grand Forks & Minot, ND and Alexandria & St. Cloud, MN

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Luke Oellien was hired as an apprentice electrician for G & R Controls. Oellien has more than eight years of industry experience.

Monica Millette was hired as vice president to lead the retirement services division at Heartland Trust Company. Millette has 18 years of experience in the financial services field, the last eight dedicated to employer based retirement plans. Enriquez

Millette

High Point Networks earned the 2013 VXSuite Rookie of the Year Award, the prestigious technology award recognizing outstanding accomplishments. Presented in numerous categories, the Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the VXSuite partner that generates the most revenue in their first partnership with VXSuite. The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County was awarded $1,870 by the Lake Regions Arts Council towards funding the Quilt National ‘13, a traveling exhibit from the 18th juried biennial international exhibition of art quilts curated by the Dairy Arts Barn in Athens, Ohio.

Kaufman

Dan Mastel was hired as controller for Implementation Specialists, Inc. Mastel attends Minnesota State University Moorhead and will graduate this spring with a bachelor’s in accounting.

Mastel

Avia Hoglund was hired as executive assistant and manager of sales Hoglund Landscape & Biobarriers. Hoglund studies business management marketing and sales at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Taylor Hoglund

Lindsey Nogosek was hired as events coordinator position for the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Nogosek earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Nogosek

Spaeth

Lipp

Koerselman

Cruff

Kapaun

Smedsrud

Wolff

McKenzie Taylor was hired as an accountant and Tanya Wolff was hired as a customer service representative for J & M Printing. Taylor most recently worked with Robert Gibb & Sons. J & M welcomes Taylor to their Fargo office. Wolff comes to J & M from Sargent Central Public School District where she was an Administrative Assistant for the past seven years.

JLG Architects has named Tom Behm, Jason Haagenson, Eric Johnson, Randy Lieberg, Todd Medd, Amanda Silverman Kosior, Jeff Steiner and Nicole Washburn, as its newest company shareholders. They will each carry the title of associate principal. Behm, director of construction services, received a degree in architectural drafting and design technology from Northwest Technical College. Haagenson, chief financial officer, joined JLG in 2007 with more than a decade of experience in accounting and financial management. Johnson, visualization leader, joined JLG in 2004, and graduated from the University of Minnesota’s School of Landscape Architecture with a bachelor’s in environmental design and a minor in geography. Lieberg, project architect, joined JLG Architects in 1997. Medd, Fargo branch manager, graduated from the University of North Dakota with his bachelor’s degree before pursuing a master’s degree in architecture at the University of Utah. Silverman Kosior, director of marketing, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in English from Boston University. Steiner, director of design, received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota. Washburn, Minneapolis branch manager, earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from North Dakota State University.

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead announced the following Chamber members as officers and members of its 2014 board of directors: Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting, treasurer; Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom, associate vice president; John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., secretary; and, first-time board member, Dawn Cruff, RHR Construction Inc. Amy Kapaun, RN, CHPN and Roxanne Smedsrud, RN, CHPN, Hospice of the Red River Valley, successfully completed the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification through the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses. Kapaun has been employed with the agency for 10 years. Smedsrud has been employed with the agency for 20 years.

Matthew Enriquez was hired as a civil engineer and Katie Kaufman was hired as administrative assistant for Houston Engineering, Inc. Kaufman graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in history. Enriquez graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Jann Johnson was hired as the community outreach coordinator for the Lost and Found Ministry. Johnson brings extensive experience in nonprofit consulting, fundraising/ special events, volunteer management and community awareness campaigns to her new role. Johnson

Ann McCann, IT/voice sales manager, Marco, Inc., was awarded the 2014 Outstanding Trailblazer In The Channel Award by ImageSource Magazine. McCann was voted highest by her peers surveyed in the office channel for her exceptional leadership that has led to exemplary business results within office technology and services in the imaging channel. McCann

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Marco, Inc. was honored by Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. with the 2014 Pro-Tech Service Excellence Award. The award recognizes those Konica Minolta dealerships that demonstrate the highest commitment to customer support and satisfaction. Tim Italiano was hired as an audio engineer and live event specialist for Media Productions. Italiano brings more than a decade of technical theatre and live show production experience to Media Productions.

Molli Howland and Charlie Sayers were named real estate closers for Northern Title. Howland has prior experience working with real estate professionals. Sayers has been with Northern Title for a year and a half as a closing assistant. Howland

Michael Chambers was hired as a digital marketing intern for Onsharp. Chambers is currently attending Concordia College, majoring in public relations and multimedia journalism.

Italiano

Peder Wang was hired as service technician for Nardini Fire Equipment of ND. Wang has worked for Pepsi Beverages for the last seven years.

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Chambers

Park Co. Realtors was honored for its outstanding performance during the past year with the Cartus Five Star Award, which recognizes brokers who have met or exceeded their individual objectives for outgoing broker-to-broker referral closings during the calendar year.

Wang

Alex Kingsley was hired as a helpdesk technician for NetWork Center, Inc. Kingsley graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in business administration.

Arlette and Richard Preston and Jo and Birch Burdick were named cochairs for the Plains Art Museum 18th annual Spring Gala. Co-chairs for the event guide overall planning to benefit education programs at the museum. Plains Art Museum was named the 2014 Top Museums Worth Traveling For for North Dakota by FlipKey.

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The following NetWork Center, Inc., employees achieved certifications: Jeff Bolstad and Brad Piekutowski, IBM System X Family Tech Support V1 certification; Dana Eckart, IBM System X Family Sales V1 certification; Jon Johnson, Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization certification; Mike Pagan, VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 Data Center certification; and Tim Tegtmeier, Implementing Cisco Video Network Device certification.

Walter Leher was named beverage manager at Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center. Leher earned an associates degree in computer science from North Dakota State College of Science and a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Mary. Leher

Dave Bruley was hired as a software developer, and Jan Piskacek was hired as a development consultant for Nexus Innovations, Inc. Bruley is a graduate of Jamestown College with a bachelor’s degree in management information science and business administration. Piskacek is a graduate of Concordia College with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and business and is currently pursuing his MBA at North Dakota State University. North Dakota State College of Science is one of 31 institutions named a Promising Place to Work in Student Affairs 2014 by the American College Personnel Association and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. North Dakota State College of Science received a Silver ADDY, for the You Belong Here Wahpeton Viewbook from the American Advertising Federation of North Dakota. The Silver ADDY Award represents the College’s best work for the past year. Dr. Charlette Moe and Dr. Michael Weber, members of the choral department of the North Dakota State University School of Music were named guest editors for the March 2014 issue of Choral Journal, the official publication of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), with a circulation of over 20,000 members in 43 countries. The issue is devoted to publications stemming from the May 2013 Choral Music of the Americas Symposium, which was hosted by the NDSU School of Music and ACDA.

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Jaimee Doll, Ashley Fugleberg and Thurmond Stephens were hired as case managers and Jim Symons and Patricia Winters were hired as licensed addiction counselors for ShareHouse, Inc. Doll is pursuing a master’s in counseling from University of Mary. Fugleberg is pursuing a dual master’s degree in clinical psychology and counseling psychology from Capella University. Stephens is pursuing a Winters bachelor’s degree in human development and family science from North Dakota State University. Symons earned a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in chemical dependency from University of North Dakota. Winters earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in child development and family science from North Dakota State University. Neil Johnson, salesperson at Sir Speedy in Fargo, was recognized as a 2014 Gold Level Top Performer. The award is presented annually to recognize top achievers in the Sir Speedy franchise network. This year, Johnson was one of only 26 salespeople who received Gold Level status from more than 300 worldwide. Johnson

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Dean Atchison, CEO of Spectrum Aeromed, was recognized as the North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Andrew Erickson was hired as a design engineer for Ulteig. Erickson most recently worked for KBM, Inc., where he had been a transmission line design engineer.

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Kristie Monson, director of sales for Staybridge Suites, received National Hospitality Services’ 2013 Sales Person of the Year Award, the 2013 Annual Star Award and the Fourth Quarter Super Goal Award. These awards honor sales teams for going above and beyond their sales goals.

Katie Stock, LMT, was hired as a massage therapist at Venture Chiropractic. Stock has been a licensed therapist since 2006. David Ystebo joined VISIONBank as a credit analyst. Ystebo has three years of banking experience.

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Starion Financial participated in the Big Brother Big Sister’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. Jody Ridl, Starion Financial credit analyst, was among the top five individual contributors for the event, raising more than $600. Starion Financial has been awarded four stars in Bankrate.com’s Safe & Sound Ratings service for the quarter that ended September 30, 2013. This is the highest score a financial institution can receive. These ratings are comparisons to both industry and peer norms and standards and key absolute benchmarks. Starion Financial also received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. Starion Financial received the Director’s Award for the fiscal year 2013 from the North Dakota District Office of the Small Business Administration for demonstrating a commitment to financing small business using SBA programs. Stoneridge Software was named to Minnesota Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2014. Companies nominated for the award are evaluated and selected by an independent research firm using a variety of procedures to determine which companies in Minnesota “excel in the areas of work environment, employee benefits and overall employee happiness.”

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Wallwork Financial ranked number 13 in the nation on the 2014 Monitor Top Private Independents list. The Monitor also ranked Wallwork Financial number five in the nation for volume/productivity per employee. Paul Baker, parts manager, Wallwork Truck Center, has been elected to serve on the Kenworth® Dealer Parts Council. The council consists of parts managers from Kenworth® dealerships across the United States and Canada. Wallwork Truck Center and its affiliated trailer repair centers, Northwest Truck & Trailer and Fargo Trailer Center, have been awarded the distinguished Five Star Dealership Rating from Aurora Parts & Service Network for 2013. This is Aurora’s top honor and is based on a 25-point system including customer satisfaction, year-over-year growth, total parts volume and overall program support. The West Fargo Public Library has a new resource called Learn4Life. It offers free, online, teacher-led classes on a wide range of topics, including many that might be of interest to business professionals as well as some that are just for fun.

Stoneridge Software announced the creation of a Microsoft Dynamics® NAV division. Originally focused on the implementation and support of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Stoneridge Software is excited to offer customers another option in the Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning suite of business solutions. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company®. This is the third time that Thrivent has been honored with this award, which recognizes organizations that continue to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behavior. LeighAnn Knopp was hired as senior closing agent at TRN Abstract & Title. Knopp has 11 years in the title insurance industry.

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Welcome New Members The Chamber encourages all members to conduct business with each other. Those listed below recently have made an important investment in their businesses and their professional careers by joining The Chamber. Please consider them for your personal and professional needs. When you do, let them know you learned of their business through The Chamber! Accurate Components + Fasteners 308 27th Street North Fargo, ND 58102 855.393.3502 www.accuratecomp.com Industrial Distributors Grant Tanner Accurate Components + Fasteners is an industrial component distributor specializing in fasteners, stampings and machined components. A solutions-based distributor partnering with manufacturers to increase productivity and the bottom line. African Soul American Heart 300 Northern Pacific Avenue North, #308 Fargo, ND 58102 701.478.7800 www.asahinsudan.org Social Services Deb Dawson African Soul American Heart is dedicated to protecting, educating and empowering orphaned girls. At Home Therapy Services 4622 40th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.293.7294 www.athometherapy.net Physical Therapy Roger Stroh At Home Therapy Services offers physical and occupational therapy to patients in the comfort of their home for those who live in the Fargo West Fargo Moorhead area. Clear Channel Airports 4635 Crackersport Road Allentown, PA 18104 610.674.6064 www.clearchannelairports.com Advertising Jaime Sanderson Recruiter: Shawn Dobberstein, Municipal Airport Authority - Hector International Airport Clear Channel Airports is the world’s #1 marketer of airport advertising and the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts to more than 800 million annual airport passengers.

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Code Zero Car Audio & Electronics 4035 40th Avenue South, Suite D Fargo, ND 58104 701.478.0006 www.codezero.org Electronics Justin Loomis Recruiter: Nicole Birnbaum, Radio FM Media Code Zero Car Audio & Electronics is focused on providing friendly, informative car electronics services at reasonable prices. They offer a variety of products and services including AstroStart Remote Car Starters, backup cameras and sensors, LED and HID lighting, DVD player installation and car audio equipment. Concur Technologies, Inc 10700 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.947.1982 www.concur.com Computer Software - Services Brad Nugent Concur Technologies provides an easy-to-use cloud computing solution to help companies and their employees control costs, save time and boost productivity by streamlining the expense management, travel procurement, itinerary management and invoice management processes. Corey’s Customs and Collision 6108 53rd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.356.2988 www.coreyscustoms.com Automobile Repair - Service Corey Smith Established in 2009, Corey’s Custom and Collision is a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of auto-body experience. The company specializes in custom hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, frame work, fabrication and overall collision work; the company recently expanded operations to include professional drain draft paint/bake booth with waterborne paint system.

CSM 342 42nd Street South Fargo, ND 58103 701.235.8002 www.csmondemand.com Research and Development Jennifer Lauinger CSM provides packaging, storage and distribution solutions for materials that enhance clinical trials worldwide. Since 1997, CSM has been serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries from Fargo. Dakota Fluid Power, Inc. 2210 Main West West Fargo, ND 58078 701.281.2852 www.dakotafluidpower.com Industrial Distributors Curt McVicar Dakota Fluid Power is your complete source for Fluid Power Solutions. The company helps you solve your fluid power and pneumatic challenges with innovative products, technical expertise and a well-stocked inventory. Their customer service centers are staffed with specialists uniquely qualified to assist customers with product selection and project advice. From oil conditioning to complete system modification, DFP service centers provide in house component repair and testing, complete cylinder rebuilding, installation and start-up assistance, as well as fully equipped service trucks for your on-site troubleshooting and repair. Deckmasters 5507 53rd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.232.4001 www.deckmasters.net Fences Paul Kamrud Deckmasters builds and sells materials for decks, fences, pergolas, sport courts and more. The indoor showroom also has a great selection of outdoor furniture and top-of-theline grills.

Diversified Crop Insurance Services 4201 38th Street South, Suite 201 Fargo, ND 58104 701.356.6250 www.diversifiedservices.com Insurance Crystal Vold Diversified Crop Insurance Services helps independent agents and their clients make more profit by helping each farmer analyze their unique situation and develop an overall risk management plan that includes crop insurance, grain marketing and futures and options strategies. Feder Properties 29 University Drive North Fargo, ND 58102 701.232.9412 Real Estate - Development Jerome Feder Feder Properties owns and manages commercial and residential properties as well as farmland.

G & J Awning and Canvas, Inc. 1260 10th Street North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320.255.1733 www.gjawning.com Tarps - Awnings Angela Gaffke G & J Awning and Canvas is a modern manufacture of canvas products including award-winning awnings for a variety of outdoor/indoor applications for both residential and commercial applications. Goin’ Postal 19th Eighth Street South Fargo, ND 58103 701.566.8774 www.goinpostal.com/locations/locator_store. php?storeID=GP434 Mailing Services Lindsey Lee Goin’ Postal offers a one-stop shipping experience by providing FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS shipping services to our customers. They offer convenient services such as copying, faxing, secure shredding and more.

HDR Engineering, Inc. 118 Broadway North, Suite 704 Fargo, ND 58102 701.552.9935 www.hdrinc.com Engineering Ken Demmons HDR provides engineering, consulting and related services as well as tailored solutions to clients through local North Dakota offices. HDR’s professionals are committed to fostering positive growth in communities throughout North Dakota and adjacent states. Home Design and Supply 301 Center Street West Fargo, ND 58078 701.532.3212 www.hdsnd.com Building Materials - Supplies Tyler Odden Home Design and Supply is a full-service construction supply source. Everything you need from lumber to lighting. The company handles products to fit any building budget.

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Home Federal Bank 4650 38th Avenue South, Suite 120 Fargo, ND 58104 701.866.2015 www.homefederal.com Financial Institutions Brent Wersinger Founded in 1929, Home Federal Bank operates dozens of banking centers in South Dakota and Minnesota. Their commercial lending office in Fargo expands the reach into North Dakota. Jail Chaplains 3220 18th Street South, Suite 8H Fargo, ND 58104 701.364.0067 www.jailchaplains.com Clubs - Organizations Gerri Leach Jail Chaplains offers hope to individuals passing through the Cass County Jail by sharing the good news of Jesus during the 20+ hours of faith based programming offered weekly.

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JW Kitchens 1750 45th Street South Fargo, ND 58103 701.388.9584 www.jwkitchens.com Cabinetry Audrey Newman Recruiter: Julie Halvorson, Newman Outdoor Advertising JW Kitchens combines the impeccable standards of Wood-Mode and Brookhaven fine cabinetry with a professional staff that designs, engineers and project manages. MGI Landscapes & Outdoor Living 1767 Second Avenue Northwest West Fargo, ND 58078 701.532.0212 www.mgilandscapes.com Landscape Contractors Megan Gray MGI Landscapes is an innovative company specializing in creative design and installations for both residential and commercial customers. Quality installation of outdoor living spaces: patios, plants, decorative rocks and mulches.

Nodak Mutual Insurance Justin Herland 102 West Beaton Drive, Suite 105 West Fargo, ND 58078 701.740.3450 www.nodakmutual.com/justinherland Insurance Justin Herland Herland offers a full line of insurance, including auto, commercial, home, life, disability, health, farm and ranch, crop/ hail and long-term care. He also offers investments, mutual funds and annuities. Nodak Mutual Insurance Ryan Collins 102 West Beaton Drive, Suite 105 West Fargo, ND 58078 701.729.1479 www.nodakmutual.com/ryancollins Insurance Ryan Collins Nodak Mutual Insurance has been serving policy holders for more than 60 years. The company offers auto, home, farm, business and life insurance.

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Christianson’s Business Furniture . 2828 13th Ave. S Fargo, ND 58103 . www.cbfplus.com

Platinum Homes 4627 44th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.799.3736 www.platinumhomesnd.com Home Builders Ben Orner Platinum Homes builds custom homes in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. Prime Comedy Club 2525 Ninth Avenue Southwest Fargo, ND 58103 701.205.1967 www.primecomedyfargo.com Night Clubs - Bars Ryan Kurle Rehab4Life Physical Therapy 4622 40th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.293.7294 www.rehab4life.net Physical Therapy Roger Stroh Rehab4Life Physical Therapy offers physical and occupational therapy services. Their caring, experienced therapists focus on treating all conditions including neck/back pain, jaw problems, post op fracture/joint replacements and athletic injuries.

Sweeto Burrito 117 Broadway North Fargo, ND 58102 701.478.2040 sweetoburrito.com Restaurants Scott Upton Tan Euphoria 3330 Sheyenne Street, Suite 104 West Fargo, ND 58108 701.532.0702 www.taneuphoria.com Tanning Kari Nolte Tan Euphoria provides a relaxing environment with a selection of beds and products for all levels of tanners. The Avalon Events Center 613 First Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102 701.232.1336 www.fargoavalon.com Event - Conference Center Kelli Bratlie The historic Avalon Events Center in downtown Fargo specializes in wedding receptions, dinners and dances, plus corporate events. Three beautiful historic ballrooms can accommodate 30 to 300 guests.

Twin Oaks Health Solutions 4141 31st Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701.356.3255 www.twinoakshealth.com Chiropractors Forrest Sauer Twin Oakes Health Solutions provides quality care that moves from simply treating symptoms towards an optional state of health whether you are seeking traditional chiropractic adjustments, nutrition counseling or a complete lifestyle change. Village Inn Fargo West 4900 13th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 701.277.3024 www.villageinn.com Restaurants Dan Toop The Village Inn is known for their famous buttermilk pancakes, mouth-watering omelets and other traditional breakfast offerings. They provide a wholesome menu that includes fresh green salads, juicy burgers, all-American sandwiches, traditional dinner entrées, delicious pies and well-loved children’s items.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for All Ages There is help and hope for those dealing with untreated mental illness and substance abuse.

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May 2014 Community Calendar Send your events to thebridge@fmwfchamber.com to see them on our community calendar! 1-4

Parade of Homes Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead

Bazaar on Broadway First Lutheran Church

25th Anniversary - Open House DFC Consultants, Ltd.

38th Annual Valley Vintage Car Show Scheels Arena

The Bikinis Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre

Red River Valley Heart Walk Scheels Arena

Rich Borge & John Borge: Objects Found and Claimed The Rourke Art Gallery Museum

Midwest Mobile Summit Myriad Mobile

Lawn & Garden Show Moorhead Center Mall Management

2nd Annual Spring Fling - Dessert & Style Show First Lutheran Church

Boy Scouts & Ice Cream Social Moorhead Center Mall Management

FirstLink's Sixth Annual Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

Spring Gala: “Optical Illusions” Plains Art Museum

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Fargo Marathon Fargo Marathon Inc.

Leadercast Fargo-Moorhead Minnesota State University Moorhead

NDSU Opera Presents Gianni Schicchi And Trial By Jury North Dakota State University

Moorhead Center Mall Craft Market Moorhead Center Mall

Fargo Marathon Athlete Village for Full Marathon Runners Moorhead Center Mall

Women’s Health Conference Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center

20-21 Tom Kuhlmann Workshop Rapid E-Learning North Dakota State University

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Learn4Life: Free Six-week Online Courses West Fargo Public Library

Spring Wellness Fair Bethany Retirement Living

Breakfast On The Farm City of Hawley

Learning Opportunities Strengths Finder Workshop trainND powered by North Dakota State College of Science will be hosting a StrengthsFinder workshop in Fargo on Tuesday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch included. This highly energetic workshop with action-packed activities will provide participants an opportunity to deeply explore the significance and power of their top strength themes. They will receive a copy of the best-selling book, StrengthsFinder 2.0, by Tom Rath and the code to take Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder. This web-based talent assessment identifies participants’ greatest natural talents. Armed with this knowledge, they can begin to identify their dominant talents and build strengths. For more information and to register please call 701.231.6915 or go to www.ndscs.edu/training. Registration deadline is May 12.

High Impact Presentations This two-day program will be held on June 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eide Bailly LLP in Fargo. Whether you are persuading colleagues, selling a client or energizing a team, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. The experience in this presentations skills training seminar is as close as you can get to having a personal, public speaking coach. In this two-day program you will walk away with these valuable tools: §§ Lead effective question-and-answer sessions. §§ Motivate and persuade every audience, every time. §§ Be more relaxed and natural when making presentation. For additional information call 701.476.8811 or go online at www.northdakota.dalecarnegie.com.

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Chamber Around Town Ribbon cuttings are led by the Public Relations Ambassadors, a group of dedicated volunteers who help Chamber members celebrate their business accomplishments. If you would like more information on ribbon cuttings, visit FMWFChamber.com or call Gail at 218.233.1100.

BONANZAVILLE New exhibit on March 4 1351 West Main Avenue, West Fargo www.bonanzaville.org

SPICY PIE Grand opening on March 10 745 31st Avenue East, West Fargo www.spicypiepizza.com

T.R.S. INDUSTRIES, INC. 30 years in business and remodel on March 20 1230 40th Street North, Fargo www.trsindustries.com

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REBUILDING TOGETHER Toyota Tundra presentation on March 6 700 Main Avenue, Suite 10, Fargo www.rebuildingtogetherfma.org

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC Grand opening on March 13 109 Roberts Street North, Unit 4, Fargo www.fargo.unitedcp.com

THE CLINIC: FAMILY HEALTH & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC New location celebration on March 21 1207 Prairie Parkway, West Fargo www.wfsportscare.com

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CODE ZERO CAR AUDIO & ELECTRONICS, INC.

Grand opening on March 26 312 2nd Avenue West, Box 163, Edgeley, ND www.fvnd.org

Grand opening on March 27 4035 40th Avenue South, Unit D, Fargo www.codezero.org

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Wells Fargo is proud to sponsor the ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon We have been a member of The Chamber since 1940.

ACCESS OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY, INC. New location celebration on February 17 3601 11th Avenue South, Moorhead www.accessrrv.org

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Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Community Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

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YPN Networking to Business Lunch: Is Your “Net” Working? Courtyard by Marriot Fargo-Moorhead 21 Noon

ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center

Minnesota Legislative Wrap Up Hjemkomst Center

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