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Funds available for apprenticeship programs

Funds are now available through Train ND, a division of North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), to assist North Dakota businesses with costs associated with creating a new or expanded registered apprenticeship programs, according to information provided by NDSC. Employers are encouraged to visit NDSCS.edu/Apprenticeship to learn more about funding and other support. Funds are available for developing a new apprenticeship model or expanding an existing apprenticeship program to a new industry sector or occupation, population, or meeting needs in a different region or location; ...

Agency accepting affordable housing applications

BISMARCK — North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is accepting applications for affordable rental housing development assistance and funding for homeownership and rental assistance programs for low-income households. NDHFA is accepting applications for three federal housing programs – HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF). In North Dakota, HOME supports housing production and funds homeownership and rental assistance programs. Through this program, $3 million is available. LIHTC encourages ...

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Retail prices hit 40-year high Gasoline, food, and rent accelerated the consumer price index to the highest level since 1981. Pent-up spending was stimulated by low interest rates, supply chain bottlenecks, government spending, and declining COVID fears. Economists, including some on the Federal Reserve, have been quick to note that many factors have already moderated or even reversed, making the 9.1% inflation increase a rapidly moving target. The high rate of inflation will add pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates by a full one percent at their meeting later this month. Gold ...

Tioga banker recognized by BankBeat

Savanna Hendrickson, President of the Bank of Tioga, has been named a 2022 Rising Star in Banking by BankBeat magazine. According to information provided by the magazine, the program is designed to recognize up-and-coming leaders in the community banking space who are younger than 45. Hendrickson is one of eight bankers from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming to receive the award. Hendrickson was praised for her work ethic, her flexibility and her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trinity names chief of medical staff

Dr. Scott Knutson, an emergency physician and frequent member of Trinity Health’s leadership team, has been elected chief of medical staff for Trinity Health. Knutson was selected by his peers and confirmed by the Trinity Board of Directors. Also elected to serve on the Medical Staff Executive Committee were Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe, vice chief of staff, and Drs. Timothy Bedell and Chittaranjan Routray, both members-at-large. Dr. Jeffrey Sather will continue to serve as immediate past chief of staff. Knutson will lead a medical team of over 250 primary and specialty care providers ...

Forbes recognizes Town & Country Credit Union

Town & Country Credit Union was recently recognized as one of the Best Credit Unions in the nation by Forbes in its Best-in-State Banks and Credit Union list. The rankings provide a comprehensive look at the elite of America’s smaller financial institutions. Town & Country Credit Union was the only North Dakota credit union to be recognized. “We’re proud to be recognized as one of the best credit unions in the nation by Forbes,” said Kalli Schell, interim president/CEO. “This distinction recognizes the efforts we’ve made as a credit union to provide meaningful value and ...