The Communicator - AUGUST 2023

August 2023

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 8

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Memories made at NDSF

NDSF 2023 in the books

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Recovery Reinvented Registration Open!

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Ag Golf Scramble

Scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2023

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE LEADERSHIP TOUR

DINNER ON THE PRAIRIE

30 teams participated in the annual golf scramble

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WELCOME HOME

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MINOT WELCOMES UKRAINIANS

THANK YOU, MEMBER-INVESTORS! PO Box 940 Minot, ND 58702-0940 (701) 852-6000 www.minotchamberedc.com CHAMBER EDC STAFF Brekka Kramer, President | CEO brekka@minotchamberedc.com

Your support of our operation allows us to advocate for the Minot community and fulfill our strategic initiatives. It helps create a stronger, more robust city.

CORNERSTONE $10,000+ ANNUAL SUPPORT

Carla Dolan, Vice President carla@minotchamberedc.com Katie Dotson, Communications & Outreach Specialist katie@minotchamberedc.com Chanda DeCent, Finance Director chanda@minotchamberedc.com Keli Rosselli-Sullivan, Workforce Development Specialist & Military Liaison keli@minotchamberedc.com Jaime Hauge, Executive Assistant jaime@minotchamberedc.com Mark Lyman, Economic Development Specialist mark@minotchamberedc.com Amanda Nybakken, Administrative Assistant minot@minotchamberedc.com Marie Sanders, Administrative Assistant minot@minotchamberedc.com MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT Lacey Coleman, Manager Tammy Hanson, Clerk Wendy Keldson, Clerk Tracey Oja, Clerk Kim Reedy, Clerk Elise Vannett, Clerk Destiny Waddle, Clerk

MAGIC $5,000 ANNUAL SUPPORT

CHAMBER EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Kevin Black | Creedence Energy Services

Chair-Elect: Cassidy Hjelmstad | SRT Vice-Chair: Ryan Ackerman | Ackerman-Estvold Past Chair: Randy Hauck | Verendrye Electric Cooperative Treasurer: Missy Feist-Erickson | Peoples State Bank Peter B. Hankla | McGee, Hankla & Backes, P.C. Jonn Knecht | Bravera Bank Les Knudson | AGT Foods Jason Olson | Ward County Mayor Tom Ross | City of Minot John M. Kutch | Trinity Health Dr. Steve Shirley | Minot State University Dr. Mark Vollmer | Minot Public Schools Jason Zimmerman | Minot Area Community Foundation

PREMIER $2,500 ANNUAL SUPPORT AGT Foods USA BNSF Railway Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C. Concrete Mobile LLC Delta Vacations Gravel Products Logical Control Systems McGee, Hankla & Backes, P.C.

Midco Minot Milling Minot Paving Minot State University North Star Community Credit Union Peoples State Bank Ryan Family Dealership Walmart Supercenter

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GUESTS EAT UP DINNER ON THE PRAIRIE There’s no doubt farm to table dinners have been fan favorites around the country. Whether it’s great local food, beautiful settings or just a unique dining experience. What if it’s all the above and an opportunity to meet the men and women behind the scenes – right here in Minot.

On August 1, more than 230 guests experienced the 3rd Dinner on the Prairie hosted by the Minot Area Chamber EDC Agribusiness committee. More than a meal, it was an educational dining experience that included sample crops, agricultural and food facts, a Q&A panel with producers and 40 farmers and ranchers from nearly every area of North Dakota agriculture who answered questions about their products, their job, their farms and general questions guests had about how food is produced and where it comes from.

This event was newly expanded this year thanks to the new partnership with the Minot Area Chamber EDC and Town & Country Credit Union stepping up as a presenting sponsor allowing the event to be expanded and add many more guests and producers. Fred Beuchler, co-chair of the committee and EVP Chief Lending Officer with Town & Country Credit Union had this to say, “This is the second year that I’ve helped with this event and I’ve watched it grow into a powerful dialogue between producers and consumers about where food comes from and highlight the passion that farmers and ranchers have for what they do. I’m proud to work at an organization that took up the role as the Presenting Sponsor. Agriculture is in our DNA and we understand the significance of agriculture to this region and to North Dakota.”

In fact, agriculture is a core economic pillar of our region. An NDSU study in 2022 reported that agriculture has a $30.8 billion economic contribution to the ND economy and contributes 110,480 jobs for a total of 24.2% of ND’s value-added economy. The Minot region is home to not just a farming economy, but also includes agriculture distribution, suppliers and manufacturing making it critical that residents understand the value of agriculture, to not just the economy, but to the food we eat.

People often ask, what is Dinner on the Prairie and how can I attend? This is an opportunity for local ag producers to share a multicourse meal, conversation and education with Minot community members who aren’t connected with agriculture. The meal was prepared by Chef Jeremy Mahaney of The Starving Rooster and Whiskey Nine and included nearly a half dozen appetizers, a family style meal and a dessert, all made with ND grown products, many from the local region. If you aren’t familiar with local agriculture and would like to learn more about where your food comes, you can contact carla@minotchamberedc.com to be added to the guest list for future events.

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE LEADERSHIP TOUR Community leaders gathered on July 13th for a Key Leader Minot Air Force Base Tour.

Participants enjoyed a mission brief from Col Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing Commander and Col Kenneth McGhee, 91st Missile Wing Commander. With Minot being the only dualwing nuclear capable base in the Air Force hosting two legs of the nuclear triad, there is a reason they say ‘Only the Best Come North’.

The group also had the opportunity to view a B-52 up close and traveled to the Oscar-01 Missile Alert Facility.

The Minot Area Chamber EDC works to educate leadership at all levels as well as the public on the role Minot plays in nuclear deterrence and why protecting both missions is critically important to our national defense.

With over a half billion-dollar economic impact in Minot every year and over half of our state’s military economic impact in North Dakota, supporting military is one of our five key pillars at the Chamber EDC.

MINOT WELCOMES FIRST UKRAINIANS Earlier this year, the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) created the program called Bakken GROW (Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers) in response to the workforce shortage issues our state is facing. This program has brought several immigrants to our region, specifically from Ukraine with the new U4U (Uniting for Ukraine). U4U allows for the streamlined process that provides Ukrainian’s who have fled their country after the Russian invasion and give them an opportunity to work in the U.S. Because of the kindness of a few of our citizens that stepped up to become sponsors, Minot welcomed three Ukrainians to our community on July 11th. Two local companies in the energy sector, including SandPro and NewKota were eager to get our newcomers ready to work. Keli Rosselli-Sullivan, who has served as the liaison for this initiative, states It’s a good feeling to see our community rally behind these gentlemen, from our sponsors, service clubs and interpreters to the employers willing to hire them and teach them new skills. It’s a humanitarian effort solving our workforce issues.”

One more Ukrainian newcomer landed in Minot on July 25th with four more slated to arrive around the first week in August.

If anyone is interested in helping out our newcomers with meals, please email Keli Rosselli-Sullivan with the Minot Area Chamber EDC at keli@minotchamberedc.com. The program can’t work without sponsors. If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit ndoil.org/bakken-grow.

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MEMORIES MADE AT THE 2023 NDSF The North Dakota State Fair is in the books and the Minot Area Chamber EDC enjoyed being a part of it!

The week started off with our board chair and Minot Mayor lucking out and getting to taste test fair food to see who had the best. Kevin Black CEO for Creedence Energy and Mayor Tom Ross as the Minot Area Chamber EDC representatives and joined three other judges to determine who had the best savory, sweet and all-around best food during the food frenzy.

Our Motor Vehicle team participated in the NDSF parade for the first time and had a great time. Our Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting to kick off the summer event. Agriculture and Military Appreciation days were supported by the Chamber EDC team.

Our Vice President, Carla Dolan, joined Mayor Tom Ross, Ward County Commissioner John Fjeldahl and his wife, Connie to help determine who would be named the winner in the second annual Hometown Sound contest. There were three bands who performed on Wednesday, July 26 and the four judges chose Chris Basden of Minot, who then opened for Joe Nichols.

The ND State Fair wouldn’t be where it is today without the leadership of outgoing general manager Renae Korslien, who has worked there 50 years! Many board members attended the Friends of the Fair event where Mayor Tom Ross declared July 21 – July 29 as Renae Korslien Appreciation week with a proclamation he presented her along with a “Best of Show” ribbon to mark her dedication to youth in our state through the fair. Congratulations all for a successful NDSF!

AG COMMITTEE ENJOYS TRADITION AT NDSF The members of the Agribusiness Committee of the Minot Area Chamber EDC have been serving donuts, milk and juice to the youth livestock exhibitors for many years during the ND State Fair. It’s always a great turnout with 25 dozen donuts given out on the Tuesday of the fair. Exhibitors have made it to the halfway point showing animals and are very appreciative of this breakfast. Thank you to our member investors for providing this welcome to our ag community during the fair.

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12TH ANNUAL NUCLEAR TRIAD SYMPOSIUM Registration is now open for the Friday, Sept 15, 2023 ‘Sustaining Credible Nuclear Deterrence Amidst Growing Challenges’ Triad Symposium, which is hosted by Task Force 21 Minot in Washington, DC. This is the 12th symposium on Triad issues that Task Force 21 Minot has hosted.

Each symposium has been focused on building a consensus to devote sufficient resources to sustaining and modernizing all three legs of our nuclear Triad. Task Force 21 is an activity of the Minot Area Chamber EDC that educates the local community, North Dakota officials, members of Congress and the public on national security issues, particularly ones that affect the U.S. Air Force and our nuclear deterrent.

As usual, we plan on a great line up of speakers and panelists featuring key nuclear officers and a wide array of the top professionals in the nuclear business.

For more information on this year’s symposium, please visit www.taskforce21.com

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2023 SET TO START The 53rd annual Community Leadership Institute is set to begin September 7 and run through November 2.

The eight-week course takes 25 participants around Minot showcasing all the community has to offer. The group meets every Thursday morning for eight weeks. The participants learn about economic development, education, Minot Air Force Base and emergency management all while focusing on leadership and teamwork.

The course fills up fast and is a favorite of those who attended in the past because of connections made and the behind-the-scenes tours and access. If you are interested in attending, contact Carla Dolan at 701-8578205 or email carla@minotchamberedc.com.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD DAYS The NDSU Field Days provide an opportunity for farmers, ranchers and others to hear about the latest research and practices in animal science, agronomy and horticulture. The North Dakota State University Research Extension Center in Minot hosted leaders July 19. The event featured speakers, presentations and tours covering a diverse array of topics. A social, was held the evening before and included a number of Minot area leaders and Minot Area Chamber EDC board members.

Brekka Kramer, President | CEO of MACEDC, Dr. David Cook, NDSU President, and Dr. Steven Shirley, President of Minot State University

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CIVIC LEADERS WELCOME HOME BARONS FOLLOWING BOMBER TASK FORCE DEPLOYMENT The 23rd Bomb Squadron’s world-famous “Bomber Barons” returned home from their most recent Bomber Task Force deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24.

The contingent, composed of approximately 280 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortresses, logged hundreds of flight hours from dozens of sorties within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during the sixweek deployment. The BTF also provided an opportunity for the squadron’s aircrews, maintainers and support personnel to integrate with various allies and partners present in the region for unrelated military exercises.

“BTF is the way U.S. Strategic Command presents forces through U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command so that we can move anywhere in the world, into any theater with a small footprint and very limited notice,” explained Lt. Col. Ryan Loucks, 23rd Bomb Squadron BTF commander. “It allows us to be strategically predictable yet operationally unpredictable.”

Strategic bomber missions like BTFs enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. Additionally, these deployments demonstrate the credibility of USSTRATCOM forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history.

“Our goal when we execute BTFs is to make sure we can prove bomber airpower is synonymous with any theater,” said Loucks. “We can be plugged into any theater, working directly for the combatant command and we can execute that combatant command’s objectives on call to make sure we’re ready to train and fight tonight wherever we might end up.”

The deployment also marked the first time a U.S. B-52H Stratofortresses landed on and operated from Indonesian soil. Two aircraft and approximately 60 Airmen supporting the BTF forward deployed to Medan, Indonesia, where they sustained bomber operations for five days, resulting in unprecedented integration with Indonesian Air Force personnel in the air and on the ground.

“I am extremely proud of our aircrew and our maintainers, the entire world famous bomber baron contingent that we brought out here to execute the mission,” said Loucks. “We’ve flown countless hours, we’ve integrated with multiple different platforms, joint partners and other partners in the area and we’ve emerged from this BTF better than we started. I couldn’t be more proud to lead this amazing team.”

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR RECOVERY REINVENTED 2023!

Attend in-person at Minot State University in Minot, ND or watch the event LIVE at recoveryreinvented.com on Thursday, October 5, 2023!

State and national addiction experts will share their insight into how to turn ‘Advocacy into Action’ at the seventh annual “Recovery Reinvented,” an event dedicated to ending the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction. The experience will be hosted by Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum and will be free for both in-person attendees and online via livestream broadcast on recoveryreinvented.com.

Recovery Reinvented is free and open to the public, but space is limited, and registration is required.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-reinvented-2023-tickets-680406533257? aff=MinotChamber

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AG GOLF SCRAMBLE HAS PERFECT DAY! The annual Brag Up Ag Golf Scramble featured 30 teams who enjoyed a perfect day of weather. The July 10 event is set aside to provide a fun day for the hard-working farmers and ranchers in our area to participate in a day of golf. The event is always a favorite and made possible thanks to our sponsors. A big thank you to our volunteers who put the scramble together, especially our chair, Jackie Larson from Western Agency.The Agribusiness Committee held a 50/50 Raffle and the Surrey FFA sold Mulligans. Proceeds from both those efforts will be doated to the Surrey FFA.

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MACEDC TO CO-HOST MIDWEST CYBERSECURITY & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and now is the time for individuals and businesses to learn about the latest threat intelligence, collaborate and be prepared. The Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit will cover major industries, business attacks, remote workforce, emerging tech, national security, cryptocurrency and much more.

Minot Area Chamber EDC is proud to partner with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber to bring this summit to our region on August 17, the third event of the four-part Midwest Summit series that convene experts and partners for crucial conversations on four significant regional topics: Economic Forecast, Agriculture, Cybersecurity & Technology, and Energy (November 28).

This event will feature national and regional experts in cybersecurity and technology. MACEDC is excited to share that Minot State University has been invited to join a panel discussion at the event, covering the topic of “Building a Tech Ecosystem.”

Members of the public, Chamber EDC member-investors, business owners and operators, professionals in the aforementioned industries, college students, and members of the media are all invited to attend.

Registration and more information regarding the Midwest Summit series can be found here.

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NEW AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES FEATURED AT START UP MINOT Dozens attended the July 13 Start Up Minot business showcase and networking event. July’s free event, entitled Images & Appliances, featured SUM Academy powered by CO.STARTERS graduate Amanda Olson, who just started her business called New Beginnings, and Troy and Jessica Jensen, who started, own, and operate TJ Appliances.

Amanda shared how her decades of experience as a registered OB/Gyn ultrasound tech has helped her launch New Beginnings Imaging. Her mobile pregnancy ultrasound business brings the personalized experience of in-home ultrasounds, allowing expectant families to spend quality time with their unborn baby whenever desired. Check her out at https://newbeginningsimaging.com/ and on Facebook!

Troy and Jessica Jensen founded TJ Appliance Service in May 2017 as a home-based business servicing appliances in customers' homes, and expanded to a full retail location with new appliances, installation, and service in October 2020. They will be opening their second location in Minot in late 2023. Great news! Keep an eye out for their location in SW Minot, on 31st Avenue.

DON'T MISS OUR NEXT NETWORKING EVENT! featuring

Rebranding an Established Business Join us on Thursday, August 10th to hear from Jarid Lundeen with Trusted Tire & Auto – to talk about how his company rebranded recently and how he navigated that pathway as an entrepreneur. The free, monthly event is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 | 7:30 AM | CARNEGIE CENTER

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MEET OUR NEW MEMBER-INVESTOR! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AND SUPPORTING OUR ONGOING MISSION.

COMMUNITY ROCKS! MSU SUMMER AMPHITHEATER 1357-1573 7TH ST NW, MINOT, ND 58703 (701) 858-3228 Community Rocks is focused on their mission of planning and delivering performance arts events to improve the community.

Combining the best of Rock n' Roll with the sounds of a symphony orchestra, Community Rocks is an event unlike any other! Founded in 2014 by Andy Bertsch and Erik Anderson, the philanthropic non-profit has raised over $350,000 to benefit local organizations.

BIG O TIRES 701 21ST AVE SE, MINOT, ND 701-578-8844 Big O Tires offers friendly service with the major brands you can count on. They do it all, alignment checks, oil changes, brakes and suspensions, you name it. Don’t let the check engine light or a flat tire slow you down! Visit Big O Minot for honest, worry-free tire and auto service.

QDOBA 2045 NORTH BROADWAY/1700 SOUTH BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 701-420-9702/701-420-2936 Qdoba has a full menu of Mexican entrees from burritos and quesadillas to nachos and that amazing three cheese Queso! Be sure to have them cater your next business meeting or event!

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS 304 4TH AVE NW SUITE 1, MINOT, ND 701-441-7080 It’s the ingredients that make Jersey Mike’s Subs special.

High quality meats and cheese sliced in front of you, store baked bread and if you want authentic taste – ask for your sub served Mike’s way!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS IN JULY 2023

SCHEELS ARENA 301 16TH AVE SE, MINOT, ND WEBSITE: MINOTPARKS.COM/BASEBALL-SOFTBALL-FIELDS/SOUTH-HILL Ambassadors cut the ribbon at The Minot Park District, with the help of the Magic City Girls Fast Pitch, officially opened the Scheels Complex, formerly the South Hill Softball Complex. The renovations feature a new press box, concession stand, locker rooms, and safety nettings.

2023 NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR 2005 BURDICK EXPRESSWAY EAST MINOT, ND PHONE: 701-857-7620 WEBSITE: NDSTATEFAIR.COM Kicking off a great time at the 2023 North Dakota State Fair! Our Ambassadors were beaming with excitement as they cut the ribbon to officially start the festivities. The west park area is looking better than ever with new umbrellas, bathrooms, and even more vendors to explore. Let the fun begin!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS IN JULY 2023 COCO LADY FASHION BOUTIQUE PHONE: 701-500-4875 WEBSITE: Facebook.com/brick.mortardistrict A ribbon cutting took place by the ambassadors for Sheena Gore.

She loves fashion and opened her boutique online. The red coats helped her celebrate the new endeavor with a ribbon cutting.

THE SAWYER BRIDGE SAWYER, ND WEBSITE: mouseriverplan.com The Souris River Joint Board celebrated the completion of the Sawyer Bridge replacement project – Phase SA-1 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project with a ribbon cutting. This is the first of three bridge replacements as part of flood protection.

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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERINVESTORS WHO RENEWED IN JULY! AgCountry Farm Credit Services All Clean Professional Services/Kinetico Water Systems Arrowhead Ace Hardware Aspire Community Federal Credit Union Azurance Group Bakken API Chapter BeMobile BNSF Railway Burger King Clayton Fegley Cole Papers Connole & Somerville Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. Copperhead Corporation Craft Builders, Inc. Dakota Dental Health Dakotah Rose Bed & Breakfast DFC Company Elison Assisted Living Minot Farmers Insurance - Miranda Schuler Agency Flower Central General Scrap Inc., Continental Metal Products & Dakota Pipe and Steel Grand Hotel Gravel Products Ground Round Harry's Tire Service Houston Engineering, Inc. Jerome's Collision Center John Stewart KMCY-TV - ABC Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #822 Magic City Auto & Truck Repair Magic City Financial Group, L.P. Make-A-Wish McLean Electric Cooperative Mindt Construction Minot Dakota Square Scheels Minot Junior Golf Association Minot Public School District #1 Minot State University Murphy Motors Next to New Minot ND Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Norsk Hostfest Association Northern Bottling Northwest Tire & Auto Service Overhead Door Company of Minot Pinnacle Financial Group Prairie Engineering, P.C. Roosevelt Park Zoo Roughrider Campground Run with Heart and Sole Ryan Chevrolet Sanford Health Equipment Schock's Safe & Lock Sertoma Club of Minot Signs Today, Inc. Slumberland Souris Valley Animal Shelter Sport Specialties Inc. Subway Trusted Tire & Auto U.S. Senator John Hoeven Western Agency Inc.

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Eagle Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JULY 2023 RECIPIENTS!

Shenae Azure JOANN Fabric

Barb Boshears Home Depot

Dr. Earl Brewley Trinity Health

Christopher Brooks Cash Wise Foods

Karen Brabandt Dairy Queen

Alexandra Cosme Minot Head Start

Brock Danielson Minot Automotive Center

Meghan Denovio Home Depot

Milt Goodman Town and Country Barber Shop

Continued on next page To nominate someone for an Eagle Award for Outstanding Customer Service, visit MinotChamberEDC.com/EagleAwards

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Eagle Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JULY 2023 RECIPIENTS!

Frank Hale Trusted Tire and Auto

Karen Helmers Brady Martz and Associates, P.C.

Jaeger Lundeen Trusted Tire & Auto

Dr. Mary Logue Trinity Health

Lindsey Olson BeMobile

Marie Ori Home Depot

Teresa Radamanovich USPS

Karen Tudahl Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gwen Jarvis Scheels

Continued on next page To nominate someone for an Eagle Award for Outstanding Customer Service, visit MinotChamberEDC.com/EagleAwards

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Eagle Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JULY 2023 RECIPIENTS!

Maddy Woody Kiddie Korral

Aiden Stahl Kevins Plumbing and Heating

Not Pictured: Linnzie Aberle Trinity Health

Kati Purpur Trinity Medical Arts

Ron Fridel CTI

Erin Renner Riddle’s Jewelry

Angel Town Trusted Tire and Auto

Thank you to Homesteaders Restaurant for providing gift certificates to our Eagle Award recipients!

To nominate someone for an Eagle Award for Outstanding Customer Service, visit MinotChamberEDC.com/EagleAwards

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COMMUNITY NEWS THE FOLLOWING STORIES COME FROM OUR MEMBER-INVESTORS AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS. SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS NEWS TO CARLA@MINOTCHAMBEREDC.COM.

TRINITY HEALTH RECEIVES AWARD Trinity Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for performing best practices in caring for stroke patients.

The Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke program focuses on making sure stroke patients receive appropriate care based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines designed to save lives and reduce disability.

To receive a quality achievement award, hospitals must demonstrate compliance with a prescribed percentage of quality indicators for at least 12 consecutive months.

Scott Knutson, MD, Trinity Health Chief of Medical Staff, says the Silver Plus award confirms the high level of care that he sees every day at Trinity Health.

“When you’re dealing with stroke, every minute counts,” Dr. Knutson said. “That’s something our care teams know and respond to intuitively – everything kicks into higher gear. The stroke guidelines provide a kind of road map that guides our care from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care, so patients have a better chance of having a good outcome.”

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain can’t get the blood and oxygen it needs, and brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are keys to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.

As a primary stroke center and a Get With The Guidelines participant, Trinity Health has a system of stroke protocols that is activated whenever a patient presents with symptoms of a stroke. Protocols include calling a stroke alert, expediting CT imaging to confirm a diagnosis, and administering swift treatment that ranges from thrombolytics (clotbusting medication) to endovascular treatment by an interventional radiology team.

As always, the challenge is educating the public. “Time is brain,” Dr. Knutson said. “We’ve built a program here that can treat patients fast and effectively, but it doesn’t matter how good a job we do if people don’t act. They need to come in right away.”

People should seek treatment immediately if they experience any of the most common stroke symptoms, which can be identified using the F.A.S.T. warning signs: F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

T = Time to Call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.

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PETERSEN HONORED WITH MEMORIAL PROCESSION

In the best tradition of first responders honoring their own, EMS and law enforcement personnel from a wide region – along with a throng of motorcycle enthusiasts – assembled in Minot to embark on a 50-mile journey for the funeral of EMS educator and paramedic Tami Petersen July 25.

Petersen passed away July 15 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near New Salem. A celebration of life was scheduled in the Donald M. Kolbo Auditorium in Mohall.

First responders from Williston to Bottineau gathered in the parking lot north of Trinity Health West. The procession was set to depart at 8 a.m. By 7:30 the lot was overflowing with vehicles and well-wishers. “It’s great,” said Police Capt.

Jason Sundbakken of the Minot PD, which helped organize the procession. “We expected to have 20 to 25 ambulances, up to 200 motorcycles a lot of law enforcement units, so it’s a great turnout. She had an impact on everybody.”

Petersen began her career with Mohall Ambulance Service and started teaching at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Minot in 1992. She was a key figure in educating EMTs not only in the northwest region but the entire state. She devoted volunteer time on various state and regional EMS boards and committees and served as NW Director for the ND EMS Association for many years. She continued to work in EMS education at Trinity Health. Recently she had taken a position with the City of Minot’s Dispatch Center and became an official member of Minot Rural Fire Department.

Her unexpected death weighed heavily on members of Trinity Health First Response, which drove two ambulance vehicles in the procession. “She’ll be missed,” said Marcy Kuhnhenn, clinical analyst for First Response Ground, who worked many years with Tami.

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615 S BROADWAY MINOT, ND Help students in need prepare for a successful school year! Join us for a Back to School Party hosted by Town and Country Credit Union with food, fun, and more! Free to attend!

Everyone who brings an item to donate will receive discounted admission to the Roosevelt Park Zoo.

U.S. ARMY AND TRINITY HEALTH JOIN FORCES The U.S. Army and Trinity Health are scheduled to sign a partnership agreement on July 18, 2023, as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program at 4:00 p.m. at 2305 37th Ave Sw, Minot, ND 58701.

The PaYS Program is a strategic partnership between the Army and a cross-section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes. The U.S. Army PaYS Program guarantees Soldiers five job interviews and possible employment after their service in the Army. The PaYS Program provides America’s youth with the unique opportunity to simultaneously serve their country and prepare for their future.

The PaYS program is designed to help Soldiers prepare for a career after the Army by connecting them with employers who understand the skills, discipline, and work ethic that military service members bring to a business. This program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help Soldiers forge professional relationships with businesses and encourage business owners to look to the Army as a plentiful and reliable recruiting source. Since PaYS began in 2000, more than 12000 employers have partnered with the program.

Members of the media who wish to cover the ceremony should RSVP to Major Jared Sherven at jared.d.sherven.mil@army.mil. Alternatively, please RSVP to Mr. Josh Strickland at josh.strickland@trinityhealth.org.

Please provide the number of news team members/photographers who will attend.

Interviews with participants will be possible following the ceremony.

ACKERMAN-ESTVOLD WELCOMES MADISON COOPER AS WATER RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

Madison Cooper

Madison Cooper has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Minot office as a Water Resource Technician. Cooper graduated from Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with a concentration in math and physical science. Cooper has also worked in a local surface mining operation assisting with sound reclamation and environmental practices, design, surveying, and GIS development. Madison will aid in dealing with regulatory compliance issues, water source development, water and wastewater treatment, water storage and distribution systems, wastewater collection and pumping systems, and drafting and design.

Ackerman-Estvold is a professional engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Minot, ND, with an additional office location in Fargo and Williston, ND and Boise, ID. The firm provides planning, design, and construction services for public and private clients throughout North Dakota and surrounding states. For more information about AckermanEstvold, visit www.ackerman-estvold.com

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THE NEW STATION 5 With a rich history spanning 56 years and employing over 185 dedicated professionals across our 10 offices, EAPC Architects Engineers (EAPC) takes immense pride in serving the vibrant community of Minot. We bring together our unique blend of architectural and engineering services to design spaces that positively impact lives and advance communities across our primary sectors—Civic, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, and Industrial.

Our Five Sectors of Expertise 1. Civic: Our civic projects echo the heartbeat of Minot. From public safety buildings to city halls, we infuse our designs with the community's shared values, strengthening the city's infrastructure and presenting an image of modernity.

2. Healthcare: Our work in the healthcare sector aims to foster healing and wellness. Understanding the intricate needs of healthcare providers, patients, and their families, we combine functionality and aesthetics to create spaces that enhance care delivery and patient experience.

3. Higher Education: Our higher education projects are designed to inspire learning and intellectual growth. From research labs to student housing, our designs capture the vibrant spirit of academia while addressing the practical needs of a diverse student body and faculty.

4. In our K-12 projects, we prioritize safety and functionality, with a special focus on promoting STEM. We aim to transform these educational spaces into living laboratories that encourage innovation and curiosity. Further, our commitment extends to environmental responsibility, where we apply net-zero principles, balancing emissions produced and removed.

5. Industrial: Our industrial designs symbolize strength and resilience. Each project, from manufacturing facilities to power plants, underscores our commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

The New Station 5 and Our Collaboration with Minot Fire Department Our proficiency in civic sector design is exemplified by the new Station 5, a collaboration with the Minot Fire Department. With this project, we channel our innovative design philosophy into creating a facility that reflects the modern face of fire and rescue services while paying homage to the rich history and heroism of the Minot Fire Department.

The Station 5 design integrates features that optimize response times, bolster personnel safety, and foster community engagement. Through this project, we're proud to serve the Minot Fire Department and contribute significantly to the safety and well-being of the broader Minot community.

The Grand Opening of Station 5 As we eagerly anticipate the grand opening of Station 5 this August, we invite the Minot community to join us in marking this significant milestone. The event will honor the tireless efforts of our local fire department and highlight the collaborative spirit and commitment that EAPC brings to every project.

Our influence on Minot's architectural landscape is both tangible and transformative. As we celebrate the opening of Station 5, we continue to be driven by our commitment to quality, innovation, and community collaboration. We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead as we continue to shape Minot's architectural identity for many years to come.

Rendering of Station 5

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CAROL EVERETT TO SPEAK AT DAKOTA HOPE BANQUETS IN MINOT AND BOTTINEAU CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Dakota Hope Clinic, a pregnancy help center in Minot, with a satellite in Tioga and another satellite soon to open in Bottineau, will hold 2 fundraising banquets in September. Carol Everett, whose life has been entrenched in women’s reproductive choices since her unplanned pregnancy at age 16, is the keynote speaker for both events.

The Minot banquet will be Monday, Sept. 18th, at the State Fair Center.

The following evening, Tuesday, Sept. 19th, the second banquet will be held in Bottineau at the Cobblestone Inn. Guests will have the opportunity to partner with Dakota Hope to save and change more lives with a onetime gift and/or a pledge for monthly giving.

Carol Everett

Six years of selling abortions to other women to justify her own brought Carol to a crossroads. She experienced a life-altering change when she came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1983. Since then, she has been a fierce advocate for the life affirming movement, working to make this nation safe for unborn babies and their mothers. Carol's efforts have given her a platform to serve the unborn and those in pain from a previous abortion. Her story is detailed in the book, Blood Money - Getting Rich off a Woman's Right to Choose.

In addition to sharing a great meal and Everett’s inspirational message, guests will hear a young woman’s story of how Dakota Hope supported her during her unplanned pregnancy and now as a mom while continuing her college education. The event will also highlight how the community has rallied to support and grow Dakota Hope in the last 10 years, so they can reach more moms and dads with their free life-affirming pregnancy, parenting and family services.

Attendees will learn how small to large gifts of money, baby items, time and prayer have enabled the clinic to serve more than 2000 clients since opening in 2013.

Dakota Hope Clinic is a charitable Christian ministry providing free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasound, options consultation, prenatal vitamins, and holistic support during and after an unexpected or challenging pregnancy.

Clients can earn free diapers and other supplies needed for infants and toddlers by completing lessons on parenting and life skills. These and other support services such as programs for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis, or women traumatized by a past abortion or abuse, are available at all three Clinic locations in Minot, Tioga, and Bottineau.

Reservations are required by Sept. 8 for these adult only fundraisers and seating is limited. Table hosts are being recruited and their responsibility is to invite others to sit at their table. There is no cost to being a table host or to attend. Individuals are encouraged to reserve their own seat. An invitation by a table host is not required. For more information or to register to attend a banquet, call 701-852-4675 or visit dakotahope.org/events.

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ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS ACQUIRES TRUE IT LLC IN FARGO ND The acquisition of True IT by ABM aligns two great ND based organizations.

Fargo, ND July 11, 2023. Advanced Business Methods (ABM), a North Dakota office products and solutions company headquartered in West Fargo, ND, has acquired True IT LLC, a Fargo, ND based Information Technology Managed IT Services and Solutions provider, providing high-quality tech solutions since 2012. The official announcement was made in West Fargo on Thursday, July 6. The move to acquire True IT first started in the Summer of 2022.

“It was essential to the growth of these companies to come together”, said Jeff Ellingson President of ABM. “Our customers have been asking for this for many years and now we can deliver them a greater experience when it comes to providing technology to our customers.”

The acquisition of True IT LLC fits into ABM’s mission and growth strategy. With the addition of True IT, and their expertise, ABM will expand its offerings beyond copiers, printers, wide format, and scanning solutions, to now include managed IT services, cyber security, project management, along with a robust Microsoft practice.

According to Zac Paulson, the CEO of True IT, “we are committed to delivering an unparalleled user experience, ensuring a secure environment against cyber threats, and delivering the value that every company desires from their technology.

ABM was the perfect place to continue that commitment to our clients and our incredible team that got us where we are today. We could not be more excited for these great companies to come together!"

As part of the acquisition, ABM has formed a division of the company called “abm technology group”.

This division will be home for IT services and solutions going forward. True IT LLC will now become part of this group offering True IT products and services.

About Advanced Business Methods Advanced Business Methods (ABM), a North Dakota Company, has been in the office machines business for over 52 years representing its product lines from Canon, Ricoh/Savin, Lexmark, and HP. ABM currently has additional offices in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Dickinson, and Minot; and resident technicians located in Williston, Devils Lake, Wahpeton, and Bemidji, Minnesota.

ABM is a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). Currently, there are 60+ owners/employees on staff providing services and support. ABM owns and operates its own leasing company, thus not having the lease contract sold through a third party. ABM services all of North Dakota, Northern South Dakota, as well as Eastern Montana and Western Minnesota. This number does not reflect the hundreds more supported throughout the United States with their many National Account customers.

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MINOT STATE BEAVERS FC, BRAVERA BANK SIGN SPONSORSHIP DEAL Minot State University is proud to announce Bravera Bank has signed a three-year agreement to become a premier sponsor for the MSU men’s club soccer team.

Minot State University Beavers FC was announced in March as an official club team at Minot State and will begin play in the Great Plains Soccer Conference (GPSC) and the NIRSA Region 5 in the fall.

“Soccer has been the fastest growing sports discipline in the United States, and Minot State is vigorously addressing this opportunity with creation of this new soccer team,” said Jacek Mrozik, Minot State vice president for enrollment, marketing, and outreach. “We are very happy to partner with Bravera that will secure the future growth of our men’s soccer program and enable us to compete at the highest level.”

The three-year deal will include jersey recognition, signage, and an annual youth coaches and player clinic — The Bravera Bank Youth Coaches and Players Clinic. The clinic will be provided by MSU’s coaching staff and players free of charge on an annual basis to local youth and their coaches.

“Bravera is honored to be involved in bringing men’s club soccer to Minot State University,” said Kelly Perrin, regional president, Bravera Bank. “This is an asset to MSU and Minot. We are excited to watch the players develop as a team while supporting our community and area youth.”

Minot State Beavers FC named its coaching staff for the 2023 season including head coach Jason Spain and assistant coach Simon Conrad. The inaugural schedule features 12 regular season games, including the team’s first ever home game against North Dakota State University on Sept. 2. The team plans to announce a full roster and complete schedule with times and locations in August.

“I want to thank Bravera for their generous gift to help us get off the ground,” Spain added. “We will make Bravera, Minot State, and the Minot community proud. We will play harder than any team you have ever seen.

I promise.”

With roots dating back to 1909, Bravera Bank is an employee- and director-owned company of advisors who help build the financial strength, stability, and growth of every community they belong. The three Bravera entities — Bravera Bank, Bravera Insurance, and Bravera Wealth — have 27 locations in 19 communities in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.

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Chamber EDC Events and Meetings August 2023 Sunday

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Military Affairs Committee 12:00 p.m.

North Central Research Extension Center

Dinner on the Prairie 5:30 p.m.

South Prairie School

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Thursday

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10 Start Up Minot 7:30 a.m.

Carnegie Center

Eagle Award Presentations 10:00 a.m.

MACEDC Office

Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m.

MACEDC Office

Ribbon Cuttings: The Meat Company ND 10:00 a.m.

New Beginnings Imaging 4:00 p.m.

Infrastructure Committee 7:30 a.m.

Minot North High School

MACEDC Office

Ambassadors Committee 4:30 p.m.

QDOBA Mexican Eats

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Agribusiness Committee 12:00 p.m.

North Central Research Extension Center

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Ribbon Cutting at Beyond Shelter, Inc. 12:00 p.m.

Governmental Affairs Committee 11:30 a.m.

Badlands Restaurant & Bar

Ribbon Cutting at Fire Station 5 9:00 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting at Dakota Family Services 3:30 p.m.

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Ribbon Cutting at AGT Foods 10:30 a.m.

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