Business

Eagle Award winners for May announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for May. 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: Abby Abel – Sunshine Pediatric Therapy; Christine Benitez – Midco; Calli Brackenbury – Washington Elementary School; Brittany Bueschel – AFLAC; Darlene Carpenter – McHenry County auditor; Hope Colich – BeMobile Verizon; Rachael Cummings – Little River Childcare; Triniti Daniels – Little Hands Loving Hearts Daycare; Chad Filler – ABRA ...

SBPC introduces Momentum Fund to support entrepreneurs

Souris Basin Planning Council (SBPC) has announced the introduction of the Momentum Fund, a new business financing program designed to help local entrepreneurs access fast and flexible capital. The program was created in response to the challenges small businesses often face when seeking funding, including long decision timelines and financing options that do not match the pace of business needs, according to SBPC. The Momentum Fund provides micro-loans for start-ups and expanding businesses that require support for working capital, inventory or equipment. The program is open to ...

Credit union receives communication award

Credit union announces marketing director promotion

Aspire Credit Union has announced the promotion of Rianne Kuhn to Marketing and Community Impact director. Kuhn will continue to lead Aspire’s marketing strategy, oversee brand development and communications and strengthen Aspire’s presence within the communities it serves. She has been ...

Financial adviser qualifies for recognition event

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ginger Quam recently qualified for the Edward Jones recognition conference, Momentum, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 406 of the most successful financial advisers from the firm's more than 20,000 advisers. The event will be held May 19-22 in Dallas, Texas, and includes financial advisers from both the United States and Canada. "This is a great honor to be recognized for the success of my practice and the experience my team and I deliver to our clients," Quam said. "The opportunity to collaborate with the leaders of the firm and with ...

Towner nursery hires new nursery technician

TOWNER – The North Dakota State University-North Dakota Forest Service has welcomed John Ulland as the new nursery technician at Towner State Nursery. In this role, he will assist with all essential tree production activities with a special emphasis on inventories, record keeping, and ...