BUSINESS

First City Dance Studio competition teams set

First City Dance Studio has announced its 2010 competition teams.

November 15, 2009

North Country Home Care honored

The Home Care division of North Country Home Care and Hospice has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States.

November 15, 2009

USDA loans help rural businesses

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced $56.2 million in loan guarantees to assist 12 rural businesses though funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including TEAM Industries in Bagley.

November 15, 2009

MnDOT contributes to Food Shelf

November 15, 2009

Health improvement grant

November 15, 2009

Walmart supports Excellence in Healthcare

The Bemidji Walmart Supercenter has donated $1,000 to the North Country Health Services Foundation’s current project, Excellence in Healthcare.

November 15, 2009

IDEA deadline Nov. 30

Entrepreneurs with breakthrough business ideas have until the Nov. 30 deadline to enter the second annual IDEA Competition.

November 08, 2009

Kraus-Anderson breaks ground at Boundary Waters

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has broken ground for the new 40,000-square-foot headquarters for the National Park Service at the gateway to the Boundary Waters.

November 08, 2009

Weight-loss winners

Winners of the recent Weight Loss Challenge were, from left, Dawna Rankin, first place, who lost 13.586 percent of her body weight to win $311 and a trophy; Janet Barckholtz, second place, who lost 12.444 percent of her body weight; and Janis Gustafson, third place, who lost 12.075 percent of her body weight; and Elma Augustine, personal wellness coach. A holiday challenge will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will be held at 6 p.m. Mondays thereafter. Winners will be announced Dec. 28. To register or for details, call Augustine at 556-7022. Submitted Photo

November 08, 2009

Ambassadors visit Fusion Dance Center

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome new business Fusion Dance Center. Dance Directors Krista Grover and Anne Cribb just opened Bemidji’s new Fusion Dance Center in September. Holding classes for ages 3 and older in ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz and kick for both girls and boys. Located on Laurel Drive N.W. off U.S. Highway 71 in the Weibolt Electric building. Fusion Dance Center will perform locally and compete in regional competitions this spring in the Twin Cities/Metro area. The number is 444-4599 Pictured are Ambassadors Denise Anderson, Chris Kvam, Janice Dagen, Owners Krista Grover and Anne Cribb and Ambassadors Benita Dingman, Kristi Anderson and Josh Wilde.

November 08, 2009

Ambassadors visit Elliott Accounting

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors congratulate Elliott Accounting on their recent relocation.

November 08, 2009

Ambassadors visit Choice Therapy

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome new business, Choice Therapy to Bemidji.

November 08, 2009

Ambassadors visit 1st City Taxi/Safe Ride

Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcome and greet new business 1st City Taxi / Safe Ride.

November 08, 2009

Ambasadors visit New City Ballroom

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcome new business, New City Ballroom, to Bemidji. New City Ballroom features seating for 400 as a multipurpose banquet facility with state-of-the-art technology, three jumbo screens with projectors, and full service food and liquor. Pictured seated are Assistant Dana Fossand and Event Specialist and General Manager Paula Hanson. Back row are Ambassadors Kristi Anderson, Valerie Johnson, Barb Treat, Kirk Malkowski, Pat Kelly and Janice Dagen

November 08, 2009

Beltrami County Board: Tour highlights state of forestry industries

Beltrami County netted about $1.6 million this year from sales of timber. Local processing plants – specifically Norbord oriented strand board plant in Solway and Potlatch stud mill east of Bemidji – need timber supplies to stay in business.

By Molly Miron , November 04, 2009