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New owners to renovate Minot hotel

Aligned Capital, the hospitality investment platform of National Hospitality Services, has announced it has acquired the Legend Hotel Minot (formerly the Sonesta Essential Minot), a 102-room select-service hotel at 3420 South Broadway in Minot. The transaction closed on Oct. 29. Award-winning hospitality management and development company Hotel Equities will oversee hotel operations and provide development services throughout an upcoming renovation. Aligned Capital will begin a comprehensive renovation of the guest rooms, public spaces and building systems, setting the stage for the ...

Financial adviser receives certification

Financial adviser Ginger Quam of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Minot has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor, or CEPA, designation through the Exit Planning Institute. This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies and aligning them to personal goals. The course of CEPA study expands a financial advisor's knowledge base in exit planning considerations for business owners, the importance of business valuation, personal financial ...

MACEDC adds program, development assistant

The Minot Area Chamber EDC has announced Angel Aguirre has joined the organization to serve as its Programming & Development assistant. Aguirre officially assumed the role on Nov. 2. Aguirre will help connect member investors and community members with the MACEDC team while supporting ...

Eagle Award winners announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for September. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. This month's winners are: TJ Butler, Happy Joe’s Pizza; Michael Chappo, The Village Family Service Center; Dr. Alex Eaton, Eaton & Associates; Robin Erdman, Town & Country Credit Union; Dustin Friend, UPS; Mary Elizabeth Gamas, Wevolve Therapy Services; Easlyn Grosche, SCHEELS; Raymond Hammond, Midco; Florence Helde, Target; Valentina Canedo Hernandez, Trinity Health; ...

Credit union celebrates CU Kind Day with service

Town & Country Credit Union joined credit unions nationwide in celebrating CU Kind Day on Oct. 12, a day dedicated to spreading kindness and making a difference through acts of service. With branches closed in observance of a federal holiday, 132 employees from across the organization volunteered their time in the Minot and Fargo communities, contributing 198 hours in just one day. The Town & Country team partnered with 15 local nonprofit organizations, supporting causes ranging from food security and youth programming to animal welfare and community enrichment. In Minot, staff ...

North Star announces new foundation

MADDOCK – North Star Community Credit Union has announced the official launch of the Aurora Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Created in response to the growing need for community-focused support, particularly in rural areas, the Aurora Community Foundation provides a dedicated way to build upon North Star’s existing legacy and invest more deeply in the communities it serves, according to the credit union.. The foundation will support programs and initiatives that promote unity, economic stability, education and community development. Its efforts will focus ...