CCoommmmuunniiccaattoorr Partners in Progress ThE MInoT ArEA ChAMBEr of CoMMErCE And You ! Vol. XVi, issue no. 4 www.minotchamber.org April 2011 Sponsors needed to support academic achievement: 49th Honors Banquet set for April 13 inside THe Students and long-time staff and educators will be Lacs Burlington, Glenburn, Minot, Our Redeemer’s, honored for their hard work at the Minot Area Sawyer, and Surrey will be honored, along with staff CommuniCATor Chamber of Commerce 49th annual Honors Banquet and teachers from the schools with 25 years of serv - April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. ice. This event is possible thanks to the generous sup - The event is a time set aside to recognize graduat - port of Chamber members who sponsor students and Page 2: ing seniors from eight area schools with a grade point teachers. Sponsorships are still needed. If you would average of 3.75 or higher. More than 100 students like to support and encourage academic achieve - Businesses join from Berthold (Lewis & Clark), Bishop Ryan, Des ment, please call call Carla Dolan at 857-8205. and renew Chamber Aviation is significant economic catalyst in North Dakota support. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is Local impact in Minot pleased to announce the results of a recent study The Minot International Airport is the primary regarding the economic impact of aviation in the civilian aviation hub in the Minot region. This study Page 3: 17 Eagle state of North Dakota. analyzed the economic impact of several businesses The study analyzed numerous segments in the and organizations on the airport, including airline Awards winners aviation industry and determined aviation related traffic, general aviation traffic, cargo and rental car named. activity creates nearly 15,500 jobs and produces operations. $1.6 billion in economic activity across North In 2010, the number of passengers flying out of Dakota. Minot was 90,823. This was a 36 percent increase in Page 4: Commercial airlines in North Dakota boarded passengers over 2009. It was estimated that 45.5 Members hold 798,965 passengers in 2010, an 11 percent increase percent of the airline passengers using the airport over 2009, and general aviation aircraft conducted were visitors to the Minot area, and each visitor ribbon cuttings. an estimated 673,000 operations in 2010. spent, on average $425 in North Dakota. The study The 89 airports in North Dakota created 9,792 found these visitors contributed $16 million to the jobs that apply to the aviation industry. Aviation local economy. Page 5: nd State employees receive $366 million in payroll, and on- The economic activity generated by the airport fair lineup set. airport activity generates $1.1 billion in economic has created 732 local jobs with an estimated payroll output. Continued on page 3 Page 6: Chamber International Military Ball university Business AfTer Hours set for April 16 opportunities People’s State Bank scheduled. The International Military Ball, a formal event with a gourmet meal and entertainment, is 405 37th Ave SW Saturday, April 16 at the Minot Holiday Inn. Pages 7-8: Reservations are due by Friday, April 15. The Chair of the Minot Area Chamber of Thursday, April 14 Members offer Commerce, and the commanders of the 5th Bomb updates. Wing and 91st Missile Wing, cordially invite you 5–7 p.m. to attend the 22nd Annual International Military This is a great opportunity to network with Ball. The social will begin at 6 p.m. at the Minot potential and established clients in a social, Page 8 : Holiday Inn. Get involved The formal event will again include a seven- fun atmosphere. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and course gourmet meal. Participants will enjoy an win a chance at $500 in Chamber Bucks! in Chamber elegant evening of dancing to the music of the Air If winner is not present, activities. Force Band, Night Wing, and dignitaries from $50 in Chamber Bucks is guaranteed. both the United States and Canada will attend. (Must be present to win) Please reply by April 15, 2011. For more infor - mation, please call 852-6000 or email cham - $5 charge at the door [email protected]. minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe new memBer CommuniCATor The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Join us in thanking off the Vine . Please let them know how much of a value they are to our community. P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 off THe Vine [email protected] 15 S. Main • Minot, ND 58701 • 838-7003 minotchamber.org Email: [email protected] • Web: offthevineminot.com • Brent Mugaas, owner Material published in the Chamber Communicator expresses the Off the Vine features a great selection of wines, beers, and appetizers. Our menu of small plates viewpoints or policies of the Communicator , the Minot Area dishes can satisfy as a snack or a whole meal. Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose of this newsletter is to communicate with the membership of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce. Prairie Warrior Auction registers successful year Publisher ....................................................L. John MacMartin Editor .....................................................................Carla Dolan Congratulations and special thanks to Betty Col. Fred Stoss, commander of the 91st Fedorchak (Esoterica), chairperson of the Missile Wing, said, “This wonderful auction Managing Editor ..........................................Patty Hildenbrand 25th Annual Military Affairs Committee has provided huge support for our competition CHAmBer of CommerCe sTAff Prairie Warrior Competition Auction, and her teams as well as morale efforts across our L. John MacMartin, CCE ..........................................President team of volunteers. The event, which was held wings.” Carla Dolan ..................................................Program Director March 26, raised more than $39,000. Also, a He said the Prairie Warrior Auction and the Cheryl Wallen ...............................................Finance Manager special thanks goes out to the many sponsors support of the local community will con - Lisa Moldenhauer .............................Administrative Assistant of merchandise. Support by area businesses, tribute significantly to the wings bringing Carla Vannett ....................................................MVD Manager organizations and individuals has once again home the top honors this year the Fairchild Cindy Borud ..........................................................MVD Clerk contributed to a successful event. Participants Trophy for the 5th Bomb Wing and the Phyllis Eldevik ......................................................MVD Clerk enjoyed refreshments and hors d’oeuvres Blanchard Trophy for the 91st Missile Wing. Carol Kallias ..........................................................MVD Clerk while previewing the merchandise. Fedorchak said donations from businesses, “We are very grateful to our downtown organizations and individuals along with Allison Reiswig .....................................................MVD Clerk folks who do this event,” said Col. Doug Cox, those who donate their time make the auction Dorothy Sannes .....................................................MVD Clerk commander of the 5th Bomb Wing. He said a success. The event has raised thousands of minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe BoArd the auction is very important and valuable to dollars each year to help defray the expenses memBers: the airmen, and not only does it allow the air - of space and bomb wing competitions for Brekka Kramer (Odney) men to be involved in an activity in the down - Minot Air Force Base competitors. Chair .................................................................857-7205 town community but to become more efficient Additionally, funds raised are used to under - Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st in their jobs. Cox said it is great how both write events designed to improve the morale Minot Realty) Chair elect ................................852-0136 communities work together as TEAM of the men and women stationed at Minot MINOT . AFB. Jonn Knecht (Bremer Bank) Vice Chair .........................................................852-3361 Pam Karpenko (CleanTech) Treasurer ....................839-8811 renewAls Terry Zeltinger (United Community Bank) Past Chair .........................................................839-3500 The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their member - ship from Feb. 18 through March 25 , 2011. Your continued support helps your Chamber pro - Robert Dick (Raymond James Financial Services) mote the business community and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter. Past Chair .........................................................852-3090 Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) ..............................852-1211 aemsco, Inc Gary’s Hairstylists Minot Floral & Formal Wear All America City Glass Houston Engineering, Inc. Mowbray & Son Plumbing & John Coughlin (Coughlin Construction) ...................852-3401 BASF Job Service North Dakota Heating, Inc. Alan Estvold BHG-Northern Sentry Jost Masonry Construction, Inc. Odd’s Mobile Home Park (Ackerman Estvold Engineering) ......................837-8737 Advertising Knowles Jewelry of Minot Party City David Fuller (Minot State University) ......................858-3000 Blue Cross Blue Shield Krill Appraisal Services Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. Buffalo Wings & Rings KXMC CBS13 Quality Landscaping, Inc. Randy Hauck (Verendrye Electric) ...........................852-0406 Burger King KXND-TV Fox 24 RE/MAX Signature Properties