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Airstream club impacts Minot in August

Airstream Club International (ACI) released impact numbers on its 69th International Rally in Minot Aug. 22–27, which brought 938 Airstreams and 1,834 attendees from 48 states, four Canadian provinces and Germany to the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. “The International Rally is about much more than bringing nearly 1,000 Airstreams together in one place,” said Debbie Wood, rally planning lead coordinator, in the news release. “Our members want to experience the local area, connect with the community and be of service to it.” The rally’s community service project benefited ...

Ackerman-Estvold, AECM add partners, staff

Nathan Amick has been added to the ownership team at Ackerman-Estvold in Minot as a vice president of the organization, the company announced. Amick is a civil engineer with 12 years of experience. He currently leads Ackerman-Estvold’s construction engineering group, which is responsible for administration of construction contracts on complex critical infrastructure projects. Amick also has a broad background in civil infrastructure design and inspections. AE Construction Management of Minot also announced it has added Tim Keller as a vice president on its ownership team. Keller ...

John Deere showcases state of technology

From an autonomous tractor to an intelligent sprayer, a John Deere showcase of the latest farm equipment gave Minot-area producers a look at agriculture technology now and into the future. The showcase featured several pieces of equipment that are on the lot or will be in the next year or ...

Trinity names Materials Management director

Trinity Health has announced Adrian Buller as its new director of Materials Management, bringing more than 10 years of healthcare supply chain experience to the organization. Buller will oversee Trinity Health’s overall supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, distribution, courier services, and vendor relationships. He previously served as manager of Materials Management for an independent nonprofit on the North Oregon coast, following leadership roles in healthcare materials management across Alaska, New Mexico and Arizona.

Commerce Department earns special accreditation

BISMARCK – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has accredited the North Dakota Department of Commerce as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), making North Dakota one of only three states to earn the designation. IEDC awards AEDO status through a two-phase review that includes a documentation assessment and an onsite evaluation. The process measures an organization’s structure, programs, staff and overall effectiveness in advancing economic development. Accredited organizations must maintain the designation through a review every three years. ...

ND Global Talent Summit highlights workforce solutions

BISMARCK — The Global Talent Summit on Thursday, Sept. 3, brought together more than 100 employers and workforce partners to explore strategies for strengthening North Dakota’s talent pipeline through global recruitment and effective integration, according to North Dakota Department of Commerce information. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong opened the event with remarks on the state’s workforce future and the importance of global talent in long-term economic growth. “North Dakota’s greatest strength is our people and our willingness to innovate,” said ...