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CCoommmmuunniiccaattoorr THE MInoT AREA CHAMBER of CoMMERCE And You ! Vol. XVii, issue no. 8 www.minotchamber.org october 2013 Chamber chair excited for coming Chamber year by Randy Hauck community leadership, quality of life, education and It is certainly an honor and a entrepreneurship in the greater Minot area. I am con - privilege to serve as your Minot fident with all your help we can maintain this mission Area Chamber of Commerce and continue to move the community forward. The inside tHe Board Chair. The Minot area is flood of 2011 was historic and devastating to a large enjoying record construction lev - percentage of the population. I would like to thank all CoMMuniCAtoR els the past few years in both the the folks who have helped our city recover from this residential and commercial devastating flood. It is a welcome sight to have our areas. A recent population study Randy Hauck parks, zoo, pool, golf courses and other publicly estimates that the City of Minot Verendrye Electric owned facilities once again open for the public to Cooperative Page 2: Businesses could have a population of enjoy. join and renew 60,000 by 2017. If you include the greater Minot area During these magic times your continued involve - Chamber support. the study estimates there could be population of ment is critical to keep the values of our mission state - 79,000. It certainly seems that the Minot economy is ment. Please feel free to call, e-mail or stop in your Page 3: very strong and that the Magic is back in the City of chamber office if you ever want to visit, and I look for - Minot. ward to visiting with you at one of the many Chamber Eagles awarded. The mission of the Chamber is to promote business, events. Page 4: Basin Electric executive featured at annual meeting Showcase of The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce will hold ty development, telecommunications technology and Business nov. 21 its 90th annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the natural resources. Grand Hotel. The 11:30 a.m. His experience has involved communicating with features circus luncheon will feature Mike Eggl, local, state and national officials to create an effective theme. senior vice president of commu - legislative and administrative economic development nications and administration at strategy; drafting legislation in relation to economic Page 5-6: Basin Electric Power improvement strategies; working directly with busi - Cooperative. ness and economic development officials to carry out Ambassadors Eggl has long-term experience plans and programs in an effective and publicly celebrate ribbon and training in public policy and accepted process; implementing specific projects and legislative affairs, and ten years programs, and overseeing issues such as Missouri cuttings with area Mike Eggl of rural electric cooperative and River Master Manual, Garrison Diversion, and businesses. Basin Electric Cooperative utility industry experience. Grasslands Management. He has worked with support Prior to joining Basin Electric, Eggl worked for staff for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Page 7-8-9-10: U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) in Washington, Committee and other Senate offices to analyze, track Members offer DC, for three years as a legislative assistant, then later and develop legislation promoting/developing region - worked as director of economic development for Sen. al and national long-term energy and natural resource updates. Dorgan in his Bismarck office. issues. Eggl has more than 15 years of direct legislative and Cost for the luncheon is $25 per person. Please Page 11 : development experience in the field of energy and nat - RSVP by Friday, Oct. 4. Register at www.minotcham - Calendar of events ural resources and is an experienced coordinator of ber.org, select Oct. 9 on the Chamber calendar, and use legislative and administrative strategies for communi - your member login. Minot Y’ s Men ’s Rodeo Business AfteR HouRs Wednesday, oct. 9 • 5 – 7 p.m. upper Mezzanine - nd state fair Center Enjoy a meal, music, a silent auction, and a drawing for $500 in Chamber Bucks! If winner is not present, $50 in Chamber Bucks guaranteed. (Must be present to win) $5 charge at the door Minot AReA CHAMBeR of CoMMeRCe neW MeMBeRs CoMMuniCAtoR The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Join us in thanking fire equipment P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 Company and star City Golf Course. Please let them know how much of a value they are [email protected] to our community. minotchamber.org fiRe equipMent CoMpAnY Material published in the Chamber Communicator expresses the 400 Maple Street • Minot, ND 58701 • 701-721-6424 • Primary Contact: Tanesha Leker, Co-owner viewpoints or policies of the Communicator , the Minot Area Email: [email protected] • www.FECMinot.com Fire Equipment Company sells and services fire extinguishers, providing on-site annual inspections, Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose of six-year service, and 5/12 year hydrostatic testing. The company offers over 20 years of experience. this newsletter is to communicate with the membership of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce. stAR CitY Golf CouRse Publisher ..........................................L. John MacMartin,CCE 4525 Hwy 41 N • Box 267 • Velva, ND 58790 • 338-2363 • Course General Manager: Matt Hawkins Editor ..........................................................Carla Dolan, IOM Email: [email protected] • www.starcitygolf.com Star City Golf Course is a non-profit golf club offering a great nine-hole course for tournaments, out - Managing Editor .........................................Patty Hildenbrand ings, or just your usual day golfing. The club house is also available for weddings or meetings. CHAMBeR of CoMMeRCe stAff L. John MacMartin, CCE .........................................President Carla Dolan, IOM ........................................Program Director AMeRiCAn BAnk CenteR sponsoRs suCCessful Cheryl Wallen ..............................................Finance Manager Lisa Moldenhauer ............................Administrative Assistant Business AfteR HouRs Carla Vannett ...................................................MVD Manager Diane Herzog ........................................................MVD Clerk Cheryl Lynn Lafontaine .......................................MVD Clerk Tracey Oja ............................................................MVD Clerk Allison Reiswig ....................................................MVD Clerk A nice size crowd attended the first Business After Dorothy Sannes ....................................................MVD Clerk Hours event of the season, Lacey Thomas ......................................................MVD Clerk sponsored by American Minot AReA CHAMBeR of CoMMeRCe BoARd Bank Center. Hometown MeMBeRs: Elegance catered a selec - Randy Hauck Chair tion of hors d’oeuvres, and (Verendrye Electric Cooperative) .....................852-0406 American Bank Center Alan Estvold Chair elect gave away five $50 Visa gift cards. (Ackerman Estvold Engineering) .....................837-8737 Duane Poynter Vice Chair (Poynter Ag Supply) .........................................624-5315 ReneWAls Pam Karpenko (CleanTech) treasurer ...................839-8811 Jonn Knecht (American Bank Center) The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their membership from Aug. 16 through Sept. 20, 2013. Your continued support helps your Chamber promote the past Chair ........................................................837-5000 business community and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter. Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st Minot Realty) past Chair ...............................852-0136 Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership Heartland Payment System Montessori of Minot American Bank Center Homesteaders Restaurant New York Life Insurance Co. Jeremy Becker (SRT Communications, Inc.) ...........858-1200 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Darrel Hovde Insurance Nola’s Lounge Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) .............................852-1211 Anderson Insurance Agency ICON Architectural Group North Central Research Extension Dave Bussard (Staybridge Suites) ...........................852-0852 Ask Performance & Fitness, Inc. Investors Real Estate Trust Center John Coughlin Beaver Brew Cafe I. Keating, Inc. Furniture World North Hill Bowl, Inc. Bishop Ryan Catholic School Kemper Construction Co. North Hill Properties, LLC (Coughlin Construction & Development) ........852-3401 Braun Intertec Corporation KXMC CBS13 Outback Autobody, Inc. Maria Effertz Hanson (Black Butte Communications & ChiroCare Family Center, PC LA Weight Loss The Pita Pit Consulting) ........................................................626-2226 Clean Tech Landing Bar & Bottle Shop PROCollect David Fuller (Minot State University) .....................858-3000 Connecting Point Computer Center Dr. Lowell Latimer Quality Landscaping, Inc. Katie Harsaager (Enbridge) .....................................857-0800 2nd Chance Store Dakota Boys Liechty Homes Raymond James Financial Services Doug Hollingsworth (Northern Tier Federal Ranch Magic City Garage Door & Ready Builders, Inc. Dakota College at Bottineau Awning Sam’s Club Credit Union) .....................................727-6111, Ext. 116 Dakotah Rose Delights Margie’s Art Glass Studio ServiceMaster of Minot Linda Johnson (Home Sweet Home) .......................852-5604 DLA/JLG Architects Lois Matson Souris Valley Apartments Fred Lien (Lien’s Jewelry) .......................................838-5151