BUSINESS
KOJB Radio gets Blandin grant
The Blandin Foundation of Grand Rapids approved a $50,000 grant request from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to purchase broadcast equipment for KOJB Radio.March 21, 2010
KB101 named finalist for award
KB101-FM of Bemidji is a finalist for the 2010 Crystal Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters.March 21, 2010
Ace on the Lake is Platinum retailer
Ace on the Lake of Bemidji has been named a Vision 21 Platinum retailer by Ace Hardware Corporation, which is bestowed on the brand’s top-performing stores.March 21, 2010
Entrepreneur class set in Cass Lake
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Development and Economic Development divisions, and the Cass County Economic Development Corporation, will hold Small Business Loan Program Entrepreneur Training from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in the Tribal Development conference room in Cass Lake.March 21, 2010
Independent, Burford honored
A Frank Premack Public Affairs Journalism Award has been bestowed upon the Farmers Independent in Bagley and Tom Burford, editor and reporter.March 21, 2010
Stellher Human Services gets grant
Stellher Human Services Inc. was in 2009 awarded a Minnesota Department of Health grant for Early Childhood Mental Health Infrastructure Development.March 21, 2010
Penney’s takes part in ‘round up’ effort
JCPenney Bemidji will participate in the national “Round Up Your Purchase” promotion benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area.March 21, 2010
Tuesday weight-loss winners
Winners from the nine-week Tuesday Weight-loss Challenge were, from left, Brandy Kroubetz, who lost the most inches (34.5) to win $50; Bridget Tews, first place, who lost 8.060 percent of her body weight to win $200 and a trophy; Bob Bush, third place, 6.585 percent body weight lost, $80; Erica Hubert, second place, 7.898 percent body weight lost, $120; pictured with Elma Augustine, personal wellness coach. The next 12-week weight-loss competition will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. For details or to register, call Augustine at 444-7339. Submitted Photo
March 21, 2010
Wednesday weight-loss winners
Winners from the nine-week Wednesday Weight-loss Challenge were, from left, Rod Erickson, first place, who lost 14.961 percent of body weight to win $212.50 and a trophy; Bonnie Beaulieu, second place, 12.387 percent body weight lost, $127.50; A.J. Dombeck, third place, 10.741 percent body weight lost, $85; Rebecca Beevor, fourth place, most inches lost, $50; pictured with Elma Augustine, personal wellness coach. The next 12-week weight-loss competition will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. For details or to register, call Augustine at 444-7339. Submitted Photo
March 21, 2010
Nominations open for BBB Integrity Awards
Nominations are open for the 11th annual Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota Integrity Awards.March 14, 2010
MeritCare sponsors video contest
MeritCare Children’s Walk-In Clinic in Fargo is inviting families to capture kids on film and share them on Facebook to enter the MeritCare Children’s Walk-In Video Contest.March 14, 2010
Cash flow seminar set in Pine River
Business owners are invited to a seminar, “Managing Your Cashflow,” by the Cass County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Pine River Chamber of Commerce.March 14, 2010
Northern Engineering & Consulting buys Landecker & Associates Walker office
Effective March 1, the Landecker & Associates Walker office has been purchased by Northern Engineering & Consulting Inc. The office has been relocated to 111 South Sixth Street in Walker. Both Bemidji and Walker offices are available. From left are Wallace Gladstone, vice president, Rocky Mountain Region office; James Garrigan, president; Terry Freeman of the Walker Branch office; and Michael C. McFarlane, assistant vice president, Midwest Region office. Submitted Photo
March 14, 2010
Staker named Cass County SHIP coordinator
Leslie Staker joined Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services by contract as Statewide Health Improvement Program grant coordinator on March 3. She will head the Community Leadership Team in efforts to reduce obesity and tobacco use throughout Cass County.
March 14, 2010
Bemidji Area Business women donate to NICE
Irene Theis, right, treasurer of Bemidji Area Business Women, presents a $5,000 donation from the Minnesota BPW Foundation to Cindi Jernigen of Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. Submitted Photo
March 14, 2010
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OUR VOICES Small business help eyed
A series of bills designed to improve the Minnesota small business climate awaits legislative action. A newly formed small business caucus has talked to business leaders and others to develop an agenda that includes will such as those streamlining Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations and
Posted by: Don Davis on Mar 4, 2010 at 10:03 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Minnesota can make tracks for exports
If a product dreamed up by an 11-year-old boy and manufactured in a 900-pupulation community known as the Moose Capital of the North can successfully be shipped around the world, other small Minnesota businesses could do the same. That was the message Monday from Glen Brazier, Mattracks founder and
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM | Capitol ChatterBUY LOCAL...BUT AT WHAT PRICE???
Around Bemidji lately (and I am sure other areas) there is a lot of “water-cooler” talk regarding supporting local businesses. The “buy local” theme is nothing new…every chamber of commerce has used the campaign. With difficult economic times around us, the top
Posted by: bemidjimike on May 14, 2009 at 9:17 PM | The View from this side of the LakeWhen worlds collide
Having worked the vast majority of my career at small-town newspapers, I grew accustomed to my personal and professional lives colliding. In a small town, when a reader sees the editor out and about, you're fair game. Nevermind whether you and your kids are trying to grocery shop or go to a movie; r
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