WATFORD CITY -- In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many North Dakota businesses experienced an unprecedented shift within the workforce. Some experienced a loss of available employees while many other members of the workforce found themselves in need of a new career. Much of the shift, ...
First Western Bank & Trust (FWBT) has partnered with local charities, non-profits, and other organizations to improve each community they serve during its third Annual Volunteer Days, Oct. 4-15. Over 600 hours of volunteering are donated each year by FWBT employees. This volunteer event is in memory of founder J.H. “Jack” Hoeven Jr., who gave so much to the communities and set an example for all to give back, according to FWBT. “It is a chance for us to proudly represent our bank and to improve the quality of life for those we serve,” said Brenda Foster, chairman, president ...
Four directors were elected to the Board of SRT Communications at the cooperative’s annual meeting on Oct.14 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Election results were announced during the business meeting. The following candidates were elected to SRT’s Board of Directors for a three-year term: District 1: Ardel Rice, Mohall District 2: Dennis Erber, Glenburn District 3: Dennis Schott, Butte District 4: Stacey Diehl, Minot. The 2021 annual meeting also highlighted SRT’s 70th anniversary, the transition to incoming CEO/General Manager Cassidy Hjelmstad, and the ...
GRAND FORKS – Vantis, North Dakota’s Statewide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Network, has selected Thales, a global technology leader, as its long-term systems integrator to build out this UAS, or drone, infrastructure across the state. Vantis is a State of North Dakota-funded technology infrastructure that uses radar, radios and other communications equipment on towers distributed throughout the state to provide command, control and situational awareness to UAS pilots flying aircraft within the network’s coverage area. With Vantis, UAS pilots can see and avoid obstacles and fly ...
John Zakian, Minot’s former resilience program manager, has accepted a position as associate vice president with GrantWorks, a Texas company that manages state and federal development programs. Zakian said he anticipates working with entities seeking to apply for and manage economic ...
Dusty Zimmerman has been named director of Trinity Health Foundation. She began her duties Oct. 11. Zimmerman will oversee various programs administered by the Foundation to improve the lives of area residents. She’ll also lead initiatives to promote innovative healthcare solutions, ...
