April 2011

Chamberline

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The

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Highlights

Coffee with

the Legislators

I think everyone can agree that 2010 has been one of the busiest years in recent history for Stark County and the surrounding area. Over 300 new housing units were permitted in Dickinson alone. Traffic counts have spiked upwards. Motel occupancy rates are extremely high. Sales tax collections and store traffic reflect the increased numbers of people and paychecks we are experiencing. This sounds like Economic Development Nirvana to some folks. In reality Economic Development is a process intended to return to its investors (you) a greater degree of certainty that a brighter future lies ahead. That process is as important now as it has ever been. Stark Development Corporation recognizes that we are in a good position and by all traditional measures our economy is very healthy. We also recognize that our level of prosperity compared to the rest of the Country is because of the oil play that we are blessed with. Those good old North Dakota behaviors that kept us from feeling the harshness of the ―Great Recession‖ also keep us from betting everything on this single sector of the economy. The nature of the oil shale resource is such that many pundits compare it to a mining opera-tion. We are told not to expect a rush of development activity followed by a rapid decline as we have seen before. Rather we should expect 10-20 years of development activity followed by an extended production period. We expect that the dramatic impacts previously mentioned will be further magnified in 2011. Already every town in the area is bursting at the seams, and yet we have a workforce shortage. We are trying to determine how many permanent housing units we should have, how many retail and service businesses we can sustain long term, how much in-frastructure is not too much and not too little, what it will take to assure growth is orderly and contributes to our quality of community. Business people and community leaders are chal-lenged by these issues. I am encouraged by the knowledge that a lot of smart, successful people are collectively thinking about the decisions that need to be made. Good decisions result when everyone is paying attention. Achieving that brighter future ahead will require more than merely capitalizing on our current economic surge. Certainly with every new well there will be a little more long-term work on the ―production‖ side of the oil play. It is probably safe to say that our children‘s children will find careers in oil and gas production. Our future also holds promise in other natural resources in-cluding uranium, coal and other more rare minerals known to exist here. The right business case for extraction and utilization of these resources will come in time. The manufacturing base we have built up over the years continues to grow and will branch out further in coming years. Agriculture has a bright future as world population growth and improved diets call for the first-class quality product grown here. Anticipated construction of new medical facilities will help solidify our regional center status. Tourism will be boosted by the addition of new motel rooms now taking place. Housing construction now underway promises to offer more options to suit our changing demographics.

A word from Gaylon Baker,

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The Mission of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce provides leadership towards a

progressive business community.”

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Chris Johnson ....................................... President

Nathan Bouray ..................................... Pres-Elect

Rachelle Schroeder ............................ Treasurer

Klint Sickler ……………. ...................... Past President

Elaine Myran ......................................... Director

Mike Renner .......................................... Director

Dennis Cannon ..................................... Director

Harmony Kolling ................................. Director

Blaine Stockert..................................... Director

Christian Kostelecky ......................... Director

Terry Kovacevich ............................... Director

Craig Kubas ........................................... Director

Committee Chairperson

Agriculture ............................................. Kwirt Johnson

Airport Promotions . ......................... Matt Remynse

Ambassador .......................................... Deedra Weidner

Education ............................................... Rebecca Pitkin

Governmental Affairs ....................... Nate Bouray

Promotions and Retail ..................... Betty Jo Noe

Officials .................................................... Rachelle Schroeder

STAFF

Lexi Sebastian ...................................... Executive Director

Kristi Tessier ........................................ Events & Marketing Coordinator

Cindy Brock ........................................... Administrative Assistant

Publication

First Day of the Month

Published By C. Brock

Deadline

Fourth Monday of the month - For both copy and advertising

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

314 3rd Avenue West •P.O. Box C

Dickinson, ND 58602

Phone: 701-225-5115 Fax: 701-225-5116

E-mail: team@dickinsonchamber.org

Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes

and annual financial statements are available to Chamber Members.

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For Chamber Members Only - Chamberline

The Chamberline is a place where Chamber Members can

share information about their business. It is FREE to put in

new employees, awards or any other information you would

like to share. It is available in waiting areas around town. It

is also attached to the Weekly E-News and can be viewed on

the Chamber Website.

Advertisement spots are available:

Business Card 3 ¾ x 2 $25

Extended Business Card 3 ¾ x 2 ¾ $30

1/4 page 3 ¾ x 4 ½ $50

1/2 page 3 ¾ x 9 ¾ $55

Full page insert

*Business Members $60

*Non-Profits $25

Chamber needs 50 copies plus the e-version sent to

team@dicksonchamber.org.

Any information or ads must be in to the Chamber by the 4th

Monday of the month.

We will be mailing ‗The Chamberline‘

quarterly. This is the first issue that

we are mailing. Look for your next

newsletter in July. The Chamberline

will continue to be available on our e-

news every Monday.

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Development, Construction, Property Management and Commercial & Residential

Real Estate.

Chad O‘Ban

PO Box 1843

Bismarck, ND 58502

701-255-7956

Www.godschild.org

The GOD'S CHILD Project

"Breaking the bitter chains of poverty

through education and formation" (R)

Don Pedro’s Family

Mexican Restaurant

Pedro Mena

583—12th Street West

Dickinson, ND 58601

701-483-1841

The 2011 National Walk @ Lunch Day on

Wednesday, April 27. National Walk@

Lunch Day helps employees incorporate

physical activity into their work day and

encourages them to increase their daily

physical activity by walking at lunch

every day.

www.bcbs.com/walkatlunch

Sponsored by BlueCross/BlueShield of ND

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Lisa Johnson promoted at

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Lisa Johnson was promoted to assistant vice president of

the Provider Service and Member Services Contact Cen-

ter at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.

In her new role, Lisa provides support, advice and direc-

tion to the leadership team and staff of the contact cen-

ter. She also ensures contact center performance meets

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association standards.

Lisa was born in Elgin, and lived in Carson, New Eng-

land and Moorhead, MN, while she was growing up.

Monthly Awards Given At Midwest Business Systems

Lonnie Berg has earned February‘s Digital Solu-

tions Specialist of the month. Lonnie manages the Minot branch of Midwest Business Systems. Mike Haag was voted on by his peers as February‘s Em-

ployee of the month. Mike is a Digi-tal Solutions Specialist working out of the Dickinson branch of Midwest Business Systems. Ron Emter has earned February‘s Digital Sup-

port Specialist of the month. Midwest Business Systems is proud to congratulate them. They are valuable members of the Midwest Business System‘s team. The exper-tises they bring in their appropriate

fields make it possible for clients throughout North Dakota to employ digital high-speed copy-ing, faxing, printing, and scanning technologies in their businesses.

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Koppinger to serve on advisory Council

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has named

Stan Koppinger to its Community Depository Institu-

tions Advisory Institutions Advisory Council. Kop-

pinger is president of American Bank Center in Dickin-

son.

The council was established this year to gather infor-

mation, advice, and recommendations on economic

conditions and regulatory issues from the perspective

of community depository institutions. Employer Support of the Guard &

Reserve announces

Local Employer Nominations

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Depart-

ment of Defense agency, recently announced 20 North

Dakota Guard and reserve service members nominated

their employers for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Em-

ployer Support Freedom Award.

Fisher Industries and Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson of Dick-

inson were nominated, along with Drolc Electric in Het-

tinger.

The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense‘s

highest recognition for employers showing exceptional

support to their Guard and reserve employees.

ESGR received 4,409 nominations from Guard and Re-

serve members across the nation, a 64 percent increase

over last year‘s total.

The 2011 recipients will be announced this summer and

honored in Washington, D.C. at the 16th annual Secre-

tary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award cere-

mony on September 22nd.

St. Cecelia Music Club

Please note the following corrections to the St. Cecelia Music Club article in the March issue. St. Cecelia Music Club is a 501(c)3 organization. Any and all donations given to the club for its Scholarship Fund for the International Music Camp are tax deducti-ble. Donations received by May 1, 2011, will help provide scholarships to area students wishing to attend the In-ternational Music Camp this summer. Donations re-ceived after May 1, 2011, will be used for future scholar-ships for area students planning to attend the music camp. Please make donation checks payable to the St. Cecelia Music Club and send to the club's treasurer, Kris Brugamyer, 856 11th Street East, Dickinson, ND 58601-4114. Questions may also be sent to ndfmc@brugamyer.com. Thank you for your financial help and in turn, your musical support in enriching the Dickinson community. The St. Cecelia Music Club is a member of the North Da-kota Federation of Music Clubs, http://www.ndfmc.org, and the National Federation of Music Clubs, http://nfmc-music.org .

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Chamber Members, Employees &

Prospective Chamber Members Join us for appetizers and a cash bar.

There will be a , come and try your luck!

“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce will provide leadership to promote a progressive business environment.”

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce 225-5115

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Coffee with the Legislators

City Hall, Dickinson, ND 10am

April 9th

Opportunity to hear what is planned for the

Legislative Session & ask any questions.

Sponsored By

Governmental Affairs Committee Invites You To:

In Memory of Dale Luhman—Ag Committee Member

Dale Luhman, 62, Gladstone, N.D., died suddenly on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 while on a bull buying trip to Whitehall,

Mont. Dale’s funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dickin-

son, with Rev. Ted Johanson officiating. Interment will take place later this spring at the Dickinson Cemetery. Visitation

will be on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, and will continue one hour prior to ser-

vices at the church on Tuesday. There will be prayer service at 6 p.m., Monday with Mr. Ron Keller presiding, at Ladbury

Funeral Service.

Dale was born January 14, 1949 on the family farm, the son of Arnold and Helen (Lawrence) Luhman. He attended Ver-

sippi School and graduated from Dickinson High School in 1967.

Dale married Tammy Bren on November 2, 1979, and they made their home on the Luhman family farm. They operated the

farm with his mother until purchasing it in 1992. In addition, Dale worked road construction for Meyer Construction/

Northern Improvement during the 1980’s. Dale and Tammy started in the Registered Angus business in 1983.

Ranching was Dale’s passion and he loved working with his cattle. He was very proud of the Angus lineage they had devel-

oped through the years. Dale was past president and an active member of the ND Angus Association Board and a lifetime

member of the American Angus Association. He was also actively involved in the ND Stockman’s Association, NDAA

Bull Test Board, R-Calf USA Association, and the Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee.

Dale enjoyed spending time with his friends, and there was always an open invitation for people to stop by or stay the night.

Dale is survived by his wife, Tammy; his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Paul Nielsen; his mother-in-law, Eleanor

Bren; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob and Sharon Bren, Mary Ann and Stan Fischer, Rick and Maryanne Bren,

Jan Bren, Kathy Digliano and Roger Luce, Liz Feuerbacher and Rick Conradi, Len and Wendy Bren, and Tom Bren; and

many nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; his brother, Melvyn;

his step-father, Douglas Forsythe; his father-in-law, Frank Bren; and brothers-in-law, Pat Bren, Leo Digliano, and Fred

Feuerbacher.

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Upcoming Events

April 9—Coffee with the Legislators—City Hall

April 22—Chamber of Commerce Closed

April 26—Business After Hours—Theodore Roo-

sevelt Regional Airport

May 7 & 8—3 on 3 Tournament

Strom Center Entrepreneurship Conference – April 19th at the Ramada in Dickinson

Register today for the Strom Center‘s eleventh annual entrepreneurship conference. This year‘s confer-ence will include multiple breakout sessions, interac-tive panels, and two nationally known keynote speak-ers: Dr. Jeffrey Stamp and Eddie Slowikowski.

Dr. Jeffrey Stamp is an expert in innovation and en-trepreneurship and has over 25 years of experience in bringing out the creative best in business professionals and university students. Stamp is recognized world-wide as a master creative practitioner in over 30 differ-ent industries including food processing, advanced ag-riculture, manufacturing systems, and venture capital arenas.

Eddie Slowikowski has always been about taking the lead and going the extra mile. In almost 20 years of speaking, Eddie has found a way to combine the high energy of his competitive running years with a service to community. A self-made businessman, Eddie once again sets the pace – this time as one of the most crea-tive trainers in the areas of leadership and innovation.

In addition to these keynote presentations, breakout sessions will be held throughout the conference on marketing, customer service, business acquisition, hu-man resources, creativity and innovation, leadership, and other topics.

The April 19th conference begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada Grand Da-kota Lodge in Dickinson, ND. A networking so-cial will follow from 4:40 – 6 p.m. The cost to attend the conference is $50. For more infor-mation and to register online, please visit www.StromCenter.com.

“Bags, Baubles, and Bubbly”

A night of champagne, diamonds, bags, and treats!

April 29th from 7:30-9pm

Lady J’s

Tickets are only $10.00.

Tickets can be purchased from RSVP+ in the T-Rex mall, the downtown Dakota Community Bank, by emailing Chel-

sea.Mann@ndsu.edu or calling 701-227-8421.

The evening will include champagne, a diamond necklace door prize worth over $850, desserts, silent auction, the Lucky Buck

game, vendors, giveaways, and live music.

Silent auction items from Vera Bradley, World Market, Skin Radi-ance, Theodore Roosevelt Foundation, Hobby Lobby, Comfort Inn,

Ann Taylor, KOA, and much more!

Vendors include Mary Kay, Vault Denim, Avon, Scentsy, Rodan and Fields Dermatologists and many more.

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Middle & High School divisions will be

played May 8th only

4th grade thru Adult (A & B Divisions)

3 game guarantee

3 Point Contest on 5/7 (All divisions) Tournament manager reserves the right to combine or eliminate

categories according to registrations received

$75 entry per team

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce 314 3rd Ave W, PO Box C, Dickinson, ND 58602

Phone: 701-225-5115 Fax: 701-225-5116 Email: kristi@dickinsonchamber.com

Registration Forms are available online at www.dickinsonchamber.org

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Aviation Week is going to be April 25th thru the 29th. Tuesday, April 26th will be Business after Hours at the Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport from 5pm to 7pm. Wednesday, April 27th the FBO will be hosting an Open House for area businesses to come and see what charter options are available as well as the flight instruction that is offered. Friday, April 29th there will be an Open House for kids in the evening. During the open house there will be a paper airplane contest.

No meeting was held due to weather.

If you would like more information about these committees, please contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115

A formal meeting was not held.

T-shirts and prizes were agreed upon. Registration has started. The promotion committee will continue to work on items.

Coffee with the Legislature was held on the March 19th.

Business After Hours was held at Charbonneau Car Center

from 5pm-7pm.

The committee will be printing coupons this year to hand out

during the parade. This will be a great opportunity to encour-

age those that are in town to shop with our local chamber

members. Ads will be for $30 and will be printing about 2500

coupons.

Planning for this year‘s Membership Drive has began.

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If you would like more information about these committees, please contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115

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For more community events check our website www.dickinsonchamber.org.

Dickinson Chamber of Commerce PO Box C Dickinson, ND 58602

Check out our website to see how your business

looks at www.dickinsonchamber.org. We can

update your information about your business

and your logo by sending it to

team@dickinsonchamber.org.

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