August 2015 The Voice Newsletter by Lisa Swanson

August 2015

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Official Publication of The Chamber - GF/EGF Official Publication of Grand Forks -

East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Ambassadors Show Up Everywhere If you have attended Chamber events like Business After Hours, State of the City Luncheon, Annual Dinner and Meeting or golfed in the annual Golf Tournament, you’ve probably seen our great Chamber volunteers wearing the black Ambassador vests. They likely greeted you when you arrived, helped you find your table, handed you drink tickets, and made your check in process a little bit easier. Maybe you joined The Chamber during a membership drive. If so, then it was one of our Ambassador volunteers who told you about the great benefits of membership. The Chamber Ambassador group is made up of volunteers from member businesses. It is a group of people who love to

network, meet new people and promote The Chamber and their business. The Ambassador’s monthly meetings are held at a different place each month. The group meets for lunch, group updates, committee member “commercials” and enjoys a monthly speaker. Throughout the year there are ribbon cuttings at new businesses, remodeled businesses and grand openings that the Ambassadors help coordinate. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at Chamber events that include free admissions to the event. And the Ambassadors have lots of fun coordinate a fun, specially themed membership drive each year and compete for great prizes. If you are reading this and thinking it sounds like a great time, become an Ambassador and join the fun. Contact Emberly at emberlyL@gochamber.org or 772-7271.

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Chamber News Officers Chair: Kristi Magnuson Nelson Hugo’s/Hugo’s Wine & Spirits Chair-Elect: John Oncken - True North Equipment Past Chair: Chris Wolf Alerus Financial Secretary: Ron Galstad Galstad, Jensen, McCann PA Matt Walkowiak - Ground Round Amy Haagenson- Brady Martz & Assoc. P.C. Barry Wilfahrt The Chamber - GF/EGF

Directors Josh Brown - Thompson Insurance Dan Dahl - Dahl Funeral Home Tom DiLorenzo - UND Kellee Fisk - Altru Pete Haga - City of Grand Forks Bonnie Haley - Bon Voyage Travel Brady Hansen- Verizon Wireless, BeMobile, Inc. Jason Heintz - Scheels Kenny Holweger - Kenny’s Music Curt Kreun - GF City Council Pat McLean - Clear Channel Comm. Bob Moore - River Cinema Tom Rosendahl - Dakota Supply Group Brian Rydell - Rydell Auto Center Cheryl Swanson- Alerus Center Klaus Thiessen - GF Regional EDC

Sr. Military Advisor to the Board Colonel Paul E. Bauman - GFAFB

Staff Barry Wilfahrt

President/CEO barry@gochamber.org

Lisa Swanson

Vice President of Operations lisas@gochamber.org

Kimberly Strom

Program/Event Director kimberlys@gochamber.org

Carla Younce

Finance Director carlay@gochamber.org

Emberly Lietz

Membership Director emberlyl@gochamber.org

Rena DeSautel

Administrative Coordinator info@gochamber.org

Governor, Chamber, EDC’s Partner on Economic Diversity Summit Governor Dalrymple announced last week he is hosting an economic diversity summit on October 8th in Fargo.

“Growing and diversifying our economy has been a top priority for more than a decade and those efforts have produced significant results and opportunities for our state,” said Dalrymple. “This summit will serve as a valuable forum for showcasing the strengths and successes of our diverse economy and charting a course for future growth through the generation of visionary and innovative ideas.” The idea for the summit was spurred in a meeting earlier this summer with Grand Forks Community leaders in a meeting with the Governor in his office.

Although it is a long way off, planning for Grand Forks Day at the Legislature is already underway. Local leaders and business people meet with various heads of state government to educate them on the “Grand Forks” agenda. Over the past several sessions the group has become very adept at bringing together the key players to address the key issues impacting Grand Forks in Bismarck that have resulted in such huge legislative successes. Tentative dates for Grand Forks Day at the Legislature are March 2nd and 3rd of 2017. Put these dates on your calendar now and plan to join us!

Herald Advisory Committee Encourages Chamber Supports Strong Business Cov- Greater MN Cities erage Agenda The Chamber’s Herald Advisory Committee continues to meet quarterly with the publisher and editorial staff at the GF Herald. The group focusses on discussing local business issues and issues that affect business and what our community can do about it. Many of the business stories in the Herald are a result of the Herald Advisory committee’s discussions. The Chamber’s goal is to heighten awareness of business issues, business success stories and business opportunities in the community and the Herald has been a valuable partner is doing this.

Last week at a meeting in Duluth the Greater MN Cities partnership talked about it legislative agenda for 2016. Local Government Aid, broadband, workforce housing and tax credits for training continue to be priorities. Locally border cities legislation is also very important.

Special Thanks to Bruce Gjovig who has chaired this Chamber Committee for almost 2 decades.

The group also encouraged East Grand Forks to host a meeting with District 1 Senator Stumph to talk about the importance of his support of the greater MN agenda in order for it to be enacted by the MN Legislature. His colleague, District 1B Rep Deb Keil has been a sponsor and cosponsor of much of the Greater MN Cities legislation in recent years.

2017 Legislative Planning

Chamber President, Barry Wilfahrt is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Minnesota Cities Partnership.

The local Team Grand Forks look forward to hosting a variety of key education and infrastructure 2

interim committees over the next 18 months. These meetings are key as we work to educate legislators on how their investments in Grand Forks are paying off in the form of economic growth and diversification. The local group, which is comprised of The Chamber, Economic Development Corporation, The County UND and the City of Grand Forks partner to host the meetings.

Chamber News Chamber Supports Greater MN Cities Agenda

The Greater North Dakota Chamber is pleased to host the new North Dakota University System Chancellor, Mark Hagerott, for a listening meeting with the business community. The session is being coordinated with the The Chamber-GF/EGF and will be led by ND Chamber President, Andy Peterson. This will give Chancellor Hagerott an opportunity to hear from the diverse industries that make up the local economy and to hear your views on how the future of higher education impacts the future of business.

Chamber Ambassador Ribbon Cuttings

To schedule a ribbon cutting for a new business, new location or remodel, contact Emberly at emberlyl@gochamber.org

The meeting will be held on August 4th at 2:00pm at Altru Health Systems, 1000 S Columbia Road. GF/EGF Chamber members are encouraged to attend.

Membership Renewals Through July 22

Baymont Inn & Suites Ribbon Cutting

The following businesses know the value of their Chamber Membership and have renewed their membership in The Chamber - GF/EGF. Please visit them for your purchasing needs.

A & L Potato Co., Inc. AALTOS - Canad Inns American Cancer Society/Relay for Life America’s Best Value Inn Anne Carlsen Center Community Services Applegren Construction Ashley Furniture HomeStore AT & T Bakken Backers Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Friends Grooming Salon Braatens Quality Auto Service Bremer Bank Canad Inns Century 21, Red River Realty Citizens Community Credit Union - EGF Cornerstone Ag Services, Inc. Cornerstone Mortgage Curious Curves Fairfield Inn Forks Chem-Dry Harmon Glass Doctor Johnstown Bean Company La Touche’ Finale Nate’s Canopy & Tent Rental

Veterans Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting

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Creating Healthy Workplaces… Workplace Wellness Programs

Workplace wellness programs are an investment in your company’s most important resource, your workers. Wellness programs are linked to greater productivity, less absenteeism, and a reduction of long-term health care costs. Are you doing enough to ensure the health of your workforce? Even if you don't have the resources to implement a complete wellness program, there are several things you can do that show your employees you value their health. Information covered at this seminar includes:  The seven steps to start a worksite wellness program  Most effective techniques to form wellness teams  The role of upper management in wellness programming  Free local resources

Presented by: Molly Soeby, Owner of WelCore Health Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:30am – 1:00pm The Chamber Board Room $20/person ~ Member (Includes Lunch) $30/person ~ Non-Member (Includes Lunch) Seating is limited. Sign up soon! Reservations can be made at 772-7271 or email info@gochamber.org with the names of those attending. RSVP deadline is August 18, 2015. Reservations not cancelled 3 days prior to event will be billed.

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Canad Inns invites all Chamber Members and their employees to join them for a fun Business After Hours. Enjoy the fun and take advantage of great networking opportunities. You might even win $1400 in our progressive cash drawing! We’ll draw the name of one Chamber Member business. If someone from that organization is present, they win!! Business After Hours is a great time to network, catch up with friends, coworkers and clients in a fun and casual way. Spread the word and plan to attend the next Business After Hours.

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Welcome New Members Baymont Inn & Suites, Grand Forks Chris Connelly 951 South 42nd Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 (P) 701-757-2345 gm.grandforks@mhotelmanagers. com www.baymontinns.com Newly constructed hotel with 91 guest rooms, flat screen HDTV’s, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms. FREE HOT breakfast and Wi-Fi, indoor pool and fitness center. Baymont Inn & Suites is a pet friendly hotel. Country Financial-Diana Hoverson Diana Hoverson 1397 Library Circle Grand Forks, ND 58201 (P) 701-775-5331 (F) 701-775-5332 diana.hoverson@countryfinancial. com www.countryfinancial.com “As a financial representative, I care for the community, because it’s my community too. Get peace of mind when you prepare for the unexpected and plan for the future!” Field of View David Dvorak 1168 12th St. NE Grand Forks, ND 58201 (P) 701-203-3757 david.dvorak@fieldofviewllc.com www.fieldofviewllc.com Field of View provides aerial imaging and mapping solutions to the unmanned and manned aircraft industries.

KMG Gold Recycling USA Ltd. Mr. Michael Gupton 1003-A S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 (P) 701-757-4653 (P) 877-424-8818 (F) 701-757-4655 recycling@kmggold.com www.kmggold.com “When it comes to precious metal recycling, KMG Gold Recycling is the trusted authority, providing a tradition of excellence, high quality and unparalleled service since 2007.”

Airman & Family Readiness Center Cheryl Anderson 575 Holzapple St. Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205-6319 (P) 701-747-3241 (F) 701-747-4171 cheryl.anderson@us.af.mil www.facebook.com/grandforks.afrc The A&FRC provides military members and their families with information, services, and resources to assist with the challenges of the military lifestyle.

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Business Briefs Riverview Health Receives National Technology Distinction

RiverView Health has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired hospitals and health care systems, according to the results of the 2015 Most Wired Survey released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine. The nation’s Most Wired hospitals are leveraging the adoption and use of health information technology (IT) to improve performance in a number of areas, according to Health Care’s Most Wired 2015. This is the third consecutive year that RiverView Health has been awarded with the honor going to hospitals and health

care systems that have made headway in establishing the basic building blocks for creating robust clinical information systems aimed at improving patient care. This includes adopting technologies to improve patient documentation, advance clinical decision support and evidence-based protocols, reduce the likelihood of medication errors, and rapidly restore access to data in the case of a disaster or outage. “This is, again, a great accomplishment for RiverView Health and it is truly the hard work of the entire organization that made it possible,’’ said Chris Bruggeman, vice president of Operations at RiverView. “Changes in technology have impacted almost every employee in the past few years and our team has risen to the challenges; we have made great strides in utilizing technology to provide safe, effective health care.’’

Almost half of the Most Wired hospitals reported using social media for community outreach and crisis communication, compared to just one-third of total respondents.

AE2S’ Quinn Named Chair of AWWA YP Committee

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.) is pleased to announce that Project Engineer Meredith Quinn, PE has been named Chair of the Young Professionals Committee for the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The Committee provides AWWA Young Professionals with opportunities for involvement in AWWA’s network. Unlike other AWWA committees, the Young Professionals

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Kurt Comeau Joins AE2S

AE2S Construction has hired Kurt Comeau as a Project Manager/Estimator in the firm’s Grand Forks ND headquarters. He will conduct project management and estimating for electrical projects. Comeau has more than 18 years of experience in the construction field. Before joining AE2S Construction, he was a Journeyman Electrician/Estimator at Comeau Electric, Inc., where his work included electrical construction and project estimating. “Kurt has an excellent grasp of the electrical design and build field. In addition, he’s performed extensive work in the region’s industrial agriculture sector. All of his experience will benefit our clients,” said Darin Hultberg, AE2S Construction Electrical Division Manager. Comeau is originally from Grand Forks.

Riverview Health Board Members Recognized

RiverView Health Board members Robin Brekken and Trent Fischer were recently among eleven hospital trustees from across the state

recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association’s (MHA) trustee certification program. The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a hospital board and to be strong health care and community leaders. By participating in MHA’s voluntary certification program, hospital trustees receive training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 35 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s initiative the most comprehensive in the nation. Brekken is currently the chairman of the RiverView Health Board of Directors and Fischer is vice chair. They now join 107 others in the state who have completed the comprehensive certification training.

Widseth Smith Nolting New Hires

neering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Nevada. At WSN, Welander is responsible for preparing quantity and cost estimates, interpreting plans/specifications, reviewing shop drawings and manuals, conducting on-site observation, and resolving routine construction administration issues. He also verifies changeorder information, prepares reports, and validates pay applications. Welander’s previous experience includes working as the Senior Project Engineer at KBL Associates in Hayward, California. His extensive project experience includes educational, industrial, airports, housing, water and wastewater systems, as well as commercial, medical, and government facilities. His electrical systems project experience includes lighting, power distribution, emergency power, UPS systems, telephone and data systems, fire alarm, security, and nurse call systems. Ryan Hermes has joined the architecture department of Widseth Smith Nolting’s Grand Forks office. He has a bachelor of science in landscape architecture and

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Business Briefs a bachelor of science in environmental design from North Dakota State University. As an intern landscape architect at WSN, Hermes is responsible for preparing, supervising, and assisting in the preparation of drawings and tracings for landscape architectural projects, including conceptual plan studies, presentation graphics, freehand sketches, base map preparation, construction details, and construction documents. Alex Schrader has joined the architecture department of Widseth Smith Nolting’s Grand Forks office. She received both a bachelor of architecture and a master of architecture from North Dakota State University. As a designer for WSN, Schrader is responsible for assisting project architects, preparing and presenting proposal estimates, reviewing construction budgets, assisting with construction documents, responding to bid inquiries, assisting in construction administration, and documenting projects. She is also involved in programming, preliminary field measurement, design development, working drawings, building code review, and construction budget analysis.

Altru Announcements

Altru Health System is proud to announce Erin Navarro has accepted the position of manager of Retail Pharmacy Services. In this role, Navarro is responsible for operations associated with home infusion therapy, Altru Family Medicine Residency Pharmacy and Altru Retail Pharmacy. Navarro began at Altru in 2008 as a staff pharmacist. Most recently, she was supervisor of Altru Family Medicine Residency Pharmacy and Altru Retail Pharmacy.

A native of LaMoure, N.D., Navarro received a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical science, followed by a doctor of pharmacy degree from the School of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University. Altru Health System is proud to announce Gordon Hessie has accepted the position of director of Radiology and Imaging Services. In this role, Hessie will be responsible for the oversight of all imaging services and will work with operations managers and radiologists on further development and growth of radiology and imaging services. Born in Germany and raised in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Hessie has worked in healthcare for 20 years. He has a background in nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, MRI and densitometry. Hessie also holds a master of business administration through California Coast University in Santa Ana, Calif., as well as Six Sigma designation. Hessie comes to Altru most recently from Los Alamos Medical Center in New Mexico, having previously worked as the director of radiology at Providence Medical Center in Mobile. Ala. EXOS and Altru Health System have entered into a new partnership to bring EXOS’ performance training and nutrition programs and services to their headquarters in Grand Forks, ND. As part of the partnership, a team of EXOS performance specialists and nutritionists will lead training and nutrition programs available for youth, high school and college athletes, professional and elite athletes, as well as adults looking to upgrade their health and performance. While current training is offered at an existing location at the Sanny & Jerry Ryan Center and Pre-

vention, a new 5,000-square foot facility that will feature leading equipment from EXOS partners SKLZ, Keiser, Woodway, Octane and PowerBlocks as well as a synthetic turf field is expected to be completed in September 2015. In addition to the EXOS performance training and nutrition programs and services, physical therapy will also be offered by Altru’s team of sports medicine professionals.

JLG Welcomes New Hires

JLG is pleased to announce the addition of 10 full time employees to the firm, including Grand Forks native, Samuel Erickson. SAMUEL ERICKSON, Project Support: Sam earned his Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, where he made the Dean’s list every semester from 2010 on. While at NDSU, he was a Teacher’s Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant, and was a finalist for the Peter F. McKenzie Memorial Thesis Award for having one of the top thesis in the class of 2015. AMBER GRINDELAND, Project Support: Amber has been with JLG since 2014, when she joined the Grand Forks and Fargo offices as a student intern. She earned her Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, where she was on the Dean’s list throughout college, graduating with a 4.0 grade point average and assisted the City of Fargo with a proposal for the Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition. Amber will work from JLG’s Grand Forks office. BRIAN GLUR, Project Support: Brian has been with JLG since 2014, when he joined the Fargo office as an intern. He earned his Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, where he was on the Dean’s list three semesters consecutively. Brian won the 2015 NDSU Studio Mentor Award, given to one 12

Business Briefs student each year by nomination of their peers for exceptional leadership. Outside of architecture, Brian plays the trumpet in The Ska-Skank Redemption, a popular Fargobased band who has opened for Reel Big Fish and 311. Brian will work from JLG’s Grand Forks office. DENNIS BUKOWSKI, Project Support: Dennis spent six years as a farm hand for Bukowski Farms and four consecutive summers as a construction work/carpenter for Sorter Construction prior to joining JLG’s Fargo office as an intern in 2013. He has earned his Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, where he was part of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) 2013 Ideal Theatre Student Design Competition and led a team in an AIA community service project called Freedom by Design. Dennis will work from JLG’s Grand Forks office. JEN UPCRAFT, Project Support: Jen has been with JLG since 2013, when she joined the Grand Forks office as a student intern. She earned her Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time at NDSU, Jen was a graduate research assistant and a teaching assistant for the architecture department, as well as a writing tutor for the NDSU Center for Writers. She was a member of Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society, a 2013 BWBR Prize nominee, and a 2014-2015 NDSU Innovation Challenge finalist. She received the AIA Henry Adams Medal for being one of the top 2 students in the class of 2015. Jen will work from JLG’s Grand Forks office. JOSH DONNELLY, Project Support: Josh earned his Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University. He spent three consecutive summers as an intern with KLJ followed by a summer internship in JLG’s Williston office where he will continue to work 13

full time. KYLE SWENSON, Systems Administrator/Sharepoint Manager: Kyle joined JLG’s Grand Forks office earlier this year with 6 years of experience in Systems Administration and Information Technology. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Dakota in 2007. SHAWN SENESCALL, Project Support: Shawn joins JLG’s Grand Forks office with two years of intern experience at Helenske Design Group. He earned his Master of Architecture Degree at North Dakota State University, where he made the Dean’s list every year and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Shawn will work from JLG’s Grand Forks office. SETH MORKEN, Construction Services—Project Support: Seth earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering at North Dakota State University, where he was on the Dean’s list four times. Prior to joining JLG he was a teaching assistant at NDSU and intern at Noridian Mutual Insurance Company and Industrial Builders, Inc. Seth also served on the executive board of the Iota Sigma chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and received the Presidential Honor Scholarship for high academic achievement. Currently he remains on the Board of Directors at Atonement Lutheran Church. Seth will work from JLG’s Fargo office. TOM SCHULTZ, Construction Services Specialist: Tom joins JLG with over 40 years of construction experience with companies such as APOLLO Construction, a shopping center developer from Barcelona, Spain, JC Penney’s and Target Stores, where he was awarded 16 field construction awards. Tom’s work with Target took place in over thirty states and Canada and included developing formats in Super Target conversions, expansions, and remodels and building the

flagship store in Toronto, ON. Tom will work from JLG’s Bismarck office.

Riverview Health News April Grunhovd is the new chief nursing officer at RiverView Health after the recent retirement of Sandy Boice who retired from RiverView after 30 years of service.

Grunhovd has 15 years of experience in healthcare; 11 of those as a registered nurse. She is a familiar face at RiverView having worked there since August 2009. She started her RiverView career as the infection control coordinator and has added additional hats and responsibilities over the years, including employee health, employee wellness, emergency preparedness coordination, director of outpatient nursing, director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, and most recently director of the Emergency Department and trauma program management. A native of Beltrami, Grunhovd holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Mary, Bismarck; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minnesota State University, Moorhead; and several certifications including: board certification in Infection Prevention and Control, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Operations Level First Receiver (Hazmat), FEMA Incident Command and LEAN leadership. Grunhovd and husband Brian, who is a central office equipment technician at Garden Valley Telephone in Erskine, have two children ages six and three. The family lives in Fertile. Tia Gullickson is the new healthcare provider at RiverView Health’s Red Lake Falls Clinic.

Business Briefs She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and will work fulltime in Red Lake Falls. While Gullickson is new to the Red Lake Falls Clinic, she is a familiar face at RiverView Health and the communities it serves. Gullickson was born and raised in Fosston until the age of eleven when her family moved to McIntosh, where she graduated from high school. Gullickson received her LPN and RN degrees from Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls. She went on to graduate from Minnesota State University Moorhead with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and in May of this year she graduated from the University of North Dakota with her Master’s Degree in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner. Her nursing career started in McIntosh where she was a LPN at Mac Manor Nursing Home. After obtaining her RN, she worked at RiverView in the Inpatient Unit until moving to Fargo in 2004, where she worked in an emergency room. After returning to the area in 2008, Gullickson came back to RiverView to work in the Emergency Department, then as the Same Day Surgery coordinator. Gullickson and her husband, Jeff, reside in Fertile and have three boys: Drew, 7; Brennan, 5; and Leyton, 2. Jeff manages the Sandhill River Golf Course in Fertile, his hometown.

significant contributions to their bank, industry and community. Anywhere from five to 10 community bankers are selected annually. Tim is featured in the July issue of Northwestern Financial Review publication. Heilman has been with Choice Financial since 2004. He is a member of the executive management team, risk management team, and leads the company’s development team in pursuing service and solutions that lead to premier experiences for current and future customers. In addition, Heilman serves as vice chair on the Fidelity Information Systems (FIS) Banking Advisory Board. Heilman is a native of Rugby, N.D., and graduated from the University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D., with bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems and business administration.

JLG Architects Named Best Firm to Work For

JLG Architects has been named one of the best firms to work for in the United States and Canada by Zweig Group, a management consulting and research company for the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry. Zweig Group selects

the firms based on factors like workplace practices, employee benefits and retention rates. JLG was ranked sixth on the list of architecture firms, and is the sole architecture-only firm in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota to receive this honor. JLG was selected in part for its flexible, family-oriented structure, opportunities for career growth, and unique benefits such as employee stock ownership and incentives for continuing education. JLG has been honored by the Zweig Group for its employee programs in the past, and has also been named a Best Place to work by the Prairie Business Magazine and Grand Forks Young Professionals. This is the firm’s second time on the Zweig Group list.

Border States Electric Receives Award

Today the prestigious Pro Patria Award was presented to Border States Electric (BSE) in recognition of their outstanding for Guard and Reserve employees. The Pro Patria Award was presented by Bob Wefald, State Chair of the North Dakota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at an awards breakfast in Fargo on Tuesday. Jason Stein, Chief Operating Officer for BSE, accepted the award. BSE was nominated for the highest award that can be given at the state level by 1st

Heilman Featured as Rising Star

Tim Heilman, Choice Financial’s chief information officer, has been selected by Northwestern Financial Review as a “Rising Star in Banking.” The publication’s Rising Star nominees are bankers under the age of 45 who have worked in banking for at least 10 years and who have made 14

Chamber News Lieutenant Maranda McDougall, who also nominated the company for the national level Freedom Award in 2014.

Alerus Launches Mobile Banking

Alerus announces the launch of its new mobile banking service for small business and commercial customers, including smartphone and tablet apps, a mobile browser application, and text banking. The fast and secure service is free* to Alerus customers and enables users to check account balances, view transaction history, transfer money between accounts, approve transactions, and locate nearby ATMs and branches. “Alerus wants our small or large business customers to benefit from the mobile banking wave. Although you might expect this service from national banks, Alerus, a local and independently owned financial services company has invested in leading edge mobile banking services for business,” said Alerus Chief Deposit Officer Karna Loyland. “We know our business customers are busy and aren’t always near their computer. Our goal is to improve their experience by giving them a choice on how they can quickly access their account.”

EAPC Named Best Place to Work For

EAPC Architects Engineers, an award winning design consulting firm, has been named one of the best firms to work for in the United States and Canada by Zweig Group, a management consulting and research company for the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry. EAPC was selected for two awards including Zweig Group’s Architecture and MultiDiscipline categories. Awards are based on factors such as workplace practices, employee benefits and retention rates. EAPC President Alan Dostert said “We are humbled and grateful by this news and we will continue to work hard for our current and future employees to ensure that EAPC remains the place to communicate, collaborate, and celebrate!”