BUSINESS

Export Essentials coming to Bemidji

The Minnesota Trade Office, in partnership with the Northwest Regional Small Business Development Center and Northwest Minnesota Foundation, will be in Bemidji and Crookston in November with three signature Export Essentials programs: The Export Process, International Market Research, and Finding and Motivating the Right Business Partner.

November 01, 2009

PBTV adds WMIS The River 92.1 FM

Paul Bunyan Telephone announced that one of the new FM radio stations in the Bemidji area, WMIS The River 92.1 FM, has been added to Paul Bunyan Television service for all subscribers.

November 01, 2009

Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club attend national diabetes prevention training

The Red Lake Nation Boys & Girls Club has participated in three days of national training in Catoosa, Okla., for the development and implementation of the Club’s Diabetes Prevention Program.

November 01, 2009

First National Bank Bemidji Foundation helps Village of Hope

First National Bank Bemidji Foundation has donated $10,000 to Ours to Serve House of Hospitality’s current project, Village of Hope.

November 01, 2009

Kraus-Anderson Walleye Classic proceeds presented

Proceeds from the ninth annual Kraus-Anderson Walleye Classic have been presented to eight local organizations. The contributions amounted to $37,491.01. Pictured are the sponsors, committee members and beneficiaries. Receiving a check were representatives from Special Olympics, Take a Kid Fishing, Let’s Go Fishing, Boy Scouts, Bemidji Youth League Baseball, Bemidji Baseball Association, Fishing Has No Boundaries, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Sponsors were Acme Tools, Northland Tackle, Paul Bunyan Telephone and Northern Lights Casino Hotel & Event Center. Pictured are, in front, Karl Vigstol, Tom Buckanaga, Duane Peterson, Brian Bissonette; second row, Kevin Fenner, Moe Webb, Erin Jalloh, Janet Holm, Gail Platt, Jo and Bob Claypool, Shelly Grimes, Jane Sweep, Gary Barnard, Susie Balstad; and in back, Bob Fitzgerald, Tracy Pogue, Mike Amble and Dan Posner. Submitted Photo

November 01, 2009

Ambassadors visit Bear’s Lair Lodge & Game Farm

The Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome new business, Bear’s Lair Lodge & Game Farm. The Bear’s Lair offers group accommodations for meetings, hunting, fishing, weddings and reunions in a Northwoods setting with full food and beverage abilities. Pictured are Ambassador Bryce Oakes, General Manager Paula Hanson and Ambassadors Kristi Anderson and Janice Dagen. Bear’s Liar is located on Lake Puposky. For more information contact them at 751-9644 or bllodge@paulbunyan.net.

November 01, 2009

NCHS Auxiliary supports Excellence In Healthcare

The North Country Health Services Auxiliary has donated $30,000 to the North Country Health Services Foundation’s current project, Excellence in Healthcare.

November 01, 2009

Liberty Business Systems

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome Liberty Business Systems, a new business to the Bemidji Area. Liberty Business Systems installs management technology for all sizes of companies. It helps companies recover saved documents before disaster strikes, and provides copiers, plotters and software. The business can be reached at 556-7904 or at jcolley@libertybusiness.com, or visit www.libertybusiness.com for details. From left are Ambassadors Barb Mountain, Pat Kelly, account manager Jerry Colley and Ambassadors Benita Dingman and Chris Kvam.

November 01, 2009

Third Street holds Halloween Fest

From scary ghosts and goblins to princesses and fairies, Third Street in downtown Bemidji was filled with about 100 trick-or-treaters Thursday evening as participating businesses hosted a Halloween Fest.

November 01, 2009

Ambassadors visit Plendl Environmental

The Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome Plendl Environmental, a new business in the Bemidji area. Plendl Environmental offers curbside and event recycling services and sustainability and environmental consulting. The business can be reached via cell phone at 612-751-0389 or at plendlenvironmental@live.com. Owner Trevor Plendl, center, is surrounded by (clockwise, from left) Ambassadors Valerie Johnson, John Westlund, Janice Dagen, Kirk Malkowski, Dan Posner and Barb Mountain.

November 01, 2009

First Realty honored for achievement

First Realty GMAC Real Estate in Bemidji has received an award for outstanding achievement in residential real estate production.

November 01, 2009

Northwoods Habitat for Humanity is Partner in Sustainable Building pick

Northwoods Habitat for Humanity of Bemidji has been selected to participate in Partners in Sustainable Building, a national green building initiative of The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity International.

October 25, 2009

PBT Deer River office to close

The Deer River office of Paul Bunyan Telephone will be closed permanently Nov. 13.

October 25, 2009

Kraus-Anderson supports Excellence in Healthcare

Kraus Anderson Construction Company has donated $15,000 to the North Country Health Services Foundation’s current project, Excellence in Healthcare.

October 25, 2009

The Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors congratulate Bemidji Wireless

The Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors congratulate Bemidji Wireless on its new location at 119 Paul Bunyan Drive N.W. Bemidji Wireless, a Verizon authorized retailer, offers wireless phones and internet service with the United States’ largest selection of wireless accessories and special orders. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to help customers with all their wireless needs. From left in the front row are Ambassadors Allen Zutz, Kim Nelson, Mark Stokes and Pat Kelly; Bemidji Wireless staff members Angie Keprios, Danielle Nelson and Kacie Anderson; owners Joleen and Steve Montgomery; and Ambassadors John Westlund, Laura Rock, Angie Morris and Janice Dagen. In the car are Ambassadors Sylvia Wildgen and Josh Wilde. From left in the back row are Ambassadors Bryce, Oakes Valerie Johnson and Kirk Malkowski.

October 25, 2009