COMMITTEES
AGRIBUSINESSCOMMITTEE
CHAIR–MATJENSEN,FIRSTINTERNATIONALBANK&TRUST
The Agribusiness Committee works hard to spread the word about the Minot area’s role in the state’s top industry by sponsoring breakfast for youth livestock exhibitors at the ND State Fair & 4-H Achievement Days, and hosting the Dinner on the Prairie signature event.
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AMBASSADORSCOMMITTEE
CHAIR–KRISTIROSSELLI-SULLIVAN,QDOBA
Getting involved just got more fun by joining the “red coats!” The official public relations arm of the Minot Area Chamber EDC, this elite group visits Chamber EDC member investors, cuts ribbons, and helps host Business after Hours. Committee limited to 70 members.
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ENERGYCOMMITTEE
CHAIR–GRANTFELDNER,HESS
Energy is a key economic driver for our state The Energy Committee, in partnership with Bakken API, facilitates open discussions among members and engages with key stakeholders focusing on timely topics that drive further energy development.
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GOVERNMENTALAFFAIRSCOMMITTEE
CHAIR–ROSCOESTREYLE,BRAVERA
Keep up to date on policy and legislation that faces business both locally and nationally The committee helps to prepare the Chamber EDC’s legislative agenda, hosts legislative & candidate forums, and educates the community on key issues
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INFRASTRUCTURECOMMITTEE
CHAIR–PAULKRAMER,ACKERMAN-ESTVOLD
This committee is focused on educating members on area infrastructure projects A community speaker is featured each month and regular updates are provided by the city, county, and state regarding transportation, parks, utilities, technology, and more
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MILITARYAFFAIRSCOMMITTEE
CHAIR–TOMRAFFERTY,VERENDRYEELECTRICCOOPERATIVE Lead and strengthen the relationship between the community and the military through the Military Affairs Committee. The group sponsors a wide variety of military appreciation activities and events. There is an annual fee of $150.
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PROGRAMMING ONGOINGEVENTS,COURSES,ANDAWARDS THATCONNECTTHECOMMUNITY
COMMUNITYLEADERSHIPINSTITUTE
This eight week course takes 25 participants behind the scenes of Minot, learning about local government, Minot Air Force Base, economic development, healthcare, education, and more. Those taking the course will learn how best to get involved with the community.
COURSECOMMENCESONCEAYEARINTHEFALL•COSTIS$350
EAGLEAWARDS
Great customer service is all around us, and what a better way to recognize it than by providing that hard working person with an Eagle award for top customer service! Nominations can be submitted by anyone online at minotchamberedc.com.
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JUNIORACHIEVEMENTCOMMITTEE
A board of directors helps to keep the program moving in the right direction by overseeing oversees fundraising and volunteers for the more than 150 classrooms in grades K - 5 in Minot public and private schools.
STARTUPMINOTACADEMYPOWEREDBYCO.STARTERS
The Start Up Minot Academy powered by CO.STARTERS is a cohort-based program with the goal of giving fresh minds the tools, insights, and relationships needed to succeed in implementing their business idea. Guest speakers, community experts in their field, present at every class to help bring real-life answers to questions
CONTACT–MARKLYMAN,MINOTAREACHAMBEREDC HELDTWICEAYEARFOR10WEEKS,ONE3-HOURCOURSEEACHWEEK
STARTUPMINOTNETWORKINGEVENT
Start Up Minot is designed to invigorate, encourage and entice entrepreneurs in the Minot region to execute their business idea and this component is a free, monthly networking opportunity At each event, an entrepreneur from the community discusses and answers questions about their business journey
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WOMENCONNECT
This group focuses on developing professionals through sessions that focus on topics important to a woman’s professional and personal life by addressing unique challenges in today’s business environment and providing connections, inspiration, and opportunities to socialize with and encourage one another CHAIR–RIANNEKUHN,ASPIRECOMMUNITYFEDERALCREDITUNION
FORADDITIONALDETAILSORTOGETINVOLVED,CONTACTTHEMACEDC OFFICEAT701-852-6000ORMINOT@MINOTCHAMBEREDC.COM
VOLUNTEERING
OPPORTUNITIESTOSUPPORTTHEMINOTAREA THATAREOPENTOTHEPUBLIC
ADOPTANAIRMAN
CONTACT–KELIROSSELLI-SULLIVAN,MINOTAREACHAMBEREDC
Share a little of your life with an airman, and you will help them get a good start on their military career! Being a host family is not a full-time commitment, does not require a live-in situation, and no need to create special events to be a good host You will be connected with an airman to help familiarize them with the Minot area
CITYWIDECLEANUP
Help beautify the Magic City by cleaning up around businesses and the city's entrances! Grab your work teams, get your group together, or stop by the MACEDC office on your own to sign up for a spot around the Minot area! Once the bags are filled, volunteers are encouraged to put them in a stack along the road for city crews to pick up THEFIRSTFRIDAYANDSATURDAYOFMAY
JUNIORACHIEVEMENT(JA)PROGRAM
Help to educate our young people in grades K- 5 in Minot public and private schools on the importance of the free enterprise system! Materials for each class provided. Approximately a five-hour (one hour per week) commitment, plus preparation ONCEAWEEKFOR5WEEKSINTHESPRING
RIGHTSTARTCOMMITTEE
Are you excited about what’s happening in Minot and opportunities for things to do in North Dakota? Help share the story to newcomers at Minot Air Force Base! A PowerPoint presentation is given once a month to those just arriving and those new to the Air Force, so they can learn all about what their new home has to offer THELASTWEDNESDAYOFTHEMONTHONMINOTAIRFORCEBASE
WAYFINDERS
CONTACT–KELIROSSELLI-SULLIVAN,MINOTAREACHAMBEREDC
WayFinders is a program designed to help new and potential new residents navigate the new place they call home. You connect with them to answer questions, share experiences, and ensure their transition is a smooth one. We seek a diverse makeup of WayFinders who reflect all demographics in our community. If you’re passionate about our community, then apply today!
FORADDITIONALDETAILSORTOGETINVOLVED,CONTACTTHEMACEDC OFFICEAT701-852-6000ORMINOT@MINOTCHAMBEREDC.COM