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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 ...

Eagle Awards announced for August

August Eagle Awards for customer service, announced by the Minot Area Chamber EDC, are: Paige Ackerman, Trinity Health; Landyn Almy, Minot’s Finest Collision Center; Justin Appelget, Cash Wise Foods; Bob Barnard, First Lutheran Church; Carter Bechtold, Mowbray & Son; Axel Beckett, Axel’s Pet Sitting; Phyllis Burckhard, Staybridge Suites; Madysen Chase, Minot Family YMCA; Carissa Colon, First Light Home Care; Sage Feist, Magic City Daycare; Karen Foley, Minot State University; Harvey Haglin, Rebel Athletics of Minot; Kellie Harvey, Kellie Photography; Angie Heintz, Trinity Health ...

Northland Health elects future CEO

TURTLE LAKE — The Board of Directors of Northland Health Centers announced it has elected Rachel Thomas, chief financial officer, as the organization’s future CEO. Thomas will transition into the position, assuming leadership once current CEO Nadine Boe retires in January. Boe became CEO ...

Minot pharmacy honored

Broadway Pharmacy and owner Jodee Richeson have received the Rookie of the Year Award from Medicine Shoppe International Inc., a subsidiary of Cardinal Health Inc. The award was presented at the annual Cardinal Health RBC Convention in Orlando, Florida. Broadway Pharmacy operates as a ...

Eagle Award winners for July announced

The Minot Area Chamber EDC has announced the Eagle Award winners for June. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. Recipients are: Starlet Alexandria, Trinity Health; Sydney Bertagnoli, The Ironhorse Kitchen & Bar; Terrilyn Braasch, Center for Family Medicine; Andrea Burckhard, Spine and Sport Chiropractic; Kyle Craig, Craig Law Firm; Tory Crowe, Dairy Queen; Emily Dissette, Roosevelt Elementary School; Bailey Doty, Arby’s; Letty Ellingsworth, Kids 1st Daycare LLC; Rich Feldner, Minot ...