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A Word from Our New Chamber

President

Greetings,

As I type this column, I’m reminded by the weather outside of my win-dow that fall is finally upon us. I hope everyone enjoyed our three days of summer this year! Fall is typically a very busy and exciting time at the Chamber, and this year appears to be no different.

Our Board of Directors held its annual retreat on September 29th, and I think that everyone in attendance will agree that it was a very informa-tive and educational day. A majority of the time was spent reviewing the strategic plan that has been devised over the past 6 months. I would like to extend a huge Thank You to all of the board members who contrib-uted to this project over the past months. This strategic plan will serve as our roadmap over the upcoming years, and will assist the board, staff, committees, and executive director to ensure the Chamber remains as a cornerstone of the business community in Dickinson.

Fall is also the time of year when we conduct our annual membership drive. The Dickinson Chamber could not exist without the support of our members. Over the past 100 years these members have volunteered their time, their talent, and their treasure to ensure that the DACC is a consistent presence in our community, and is there to help create a pro-gressive business climate in the Dickinson area. Your Board of Directors will work in the upcoming year to provide even more value for your membership dollars. We are planning on introducing a new membership directory this year that will allow our members to showcase their busi-nesses and products. We are also looking at opportunities for business networking, and leadership training to help our future leaders develop the skills needed to be successful.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone who helps to make our Cham-ber as successful as it is. To all of the members, for your commitment and dedication to or organization, and to the board, staff, and volunteers who come together to make things run as smoothly as they do – Thank You! I see a great year a head of us and I look forward to working with all of you.

Sincerely,

Klint Sickler

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Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Klint Sickler ……………........................President

Chris Johnson........................................Pres-Elect

Nathan Bouray .....................................Treasurer

Elaine Myran .........................................Director

Mike Renner ..........................................Director

Dennis Cannon .....................................Director

Harmony Kolling .................................Director

Blaine Stockert.....................................Director (past president)

Rachelle Schroeder ............................Director

Christian Kostelecky..........................Director

Terry Kovacevich................................Director

Craig Kubas............................................Director

Committee Chairperson

Agriculture .............................................Tim Lindemann

Airport Promotions Committee. Matt Remynse

Ambassador...........................................Jeff Reisenauer

Education................................................Vince Reep

Governmental Affairs........................Shirley Dukart

Marketing ...............................................TBA

Military Affairs .....................................Steve Schneider

Promotions and Retail......................Mary Massad

3on3 Hoopfest ......................................Blaine Stocker/Lynn Andres

STAFF

Lexi Sebastian.......................................Executive Director

Kristi Tessier.........................................Events & Marketing Coordinator

Cindy Brock ...........................................Administrative Assistant

Publication

First Day of the Month

Published By C. Brock

Deadline

Fourth Monday of the month - For both copy and advertising

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

314 3rd Avenue West •P.O. Box C

Dickinson, ND 58601

Phone: 701-225-5115 • Fax: 701-225-5116

E-mail:team@dickinsonchamber.org

Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes

and annual financial statements are available to Chamber Members.

The Mission of the

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce provides leadership towards a

a progressive business community.”

Thank you September Coffee Fund

Please RSVP by October 21, 2009

Call 225-5115

Dickinson Catholic School Fall Gala

The Dickinson Catholic Schools will present their 8th annual fall gala event, featuring a gourmet dinner with silent and live auctions on Sunday October 18th, 2009 at the Dickinson Elks Lodge. The year’s theme is “A Night in Shining Armor” and everyone is welcome to attend.

The evening begins at 4:30pm, MDT, with social hour and hors d’oeuvres, fol-lowed by a formal dinner and dessert. The silent and live auctions feature items for everyone with both elementary schools providing classroom projects.

Proceeds from the event will help support students in the Dickinson Catholic Schools System. Seating will be limited so call 483-6081 to purchase tickets or for further information. The cost is $45.00/per person and no tickets will be available at the door.

2009 Photo Contest for 2010 Ag Calendar

“Take your Best Shot”

October 23-24,2009

Categories

1. People: Including children, families, workers, anyone with an interesting subject matter

2. Animals: Including farm animals and wildlife

3. Ag Related: Including crops, harvesting, rural life, old buildings, landscapes, etc…

Prizes awarded for each category up to $75 in Chamber Bucks & West River Ag Pull-over Jacket.

Rules and registration form are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Ag Committee, PO Box C, 314 3rd Ave W., Dickinson, Phone 701-225-5115, e-mail team@dickinsonchamber.org.

Answers: 1. D, 2. B, 3. C, 4. T, 5. C, 6. D, 7. C, 8. B, 9. B, 10.

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From the office of: Tasha Gartner & Dream O’Brien Located at American Bank Center

46 1st St W Dickinson, ND 58601

701-456-3390

FINANCIAL FITNESS

Six things you can do to get in shape financially.

Have you looked at your finances lately? There’s no wrong time to take a closer look at your financial health. Why not start

today? Here are several things you may want to do:

Define your goals, set a budget. The goal setting will motivate you, and the budget (created with your goals in mind) can be

reviewed and adjusted. Changes in your life may prompt you to save, spend and invest differently.

Look at your debts. What is your monthly debt vs. your monthly income? Would you benefit from refinancing your home? Could you improve your credit score? Set a plan in motion. Consider making today the day you take care of any nagging, lin-gering debt – once and for all. Max out your 401(k) or IRA contributions. If you are saving for retirement, there’s no excuse for not doing this, other than simply not having the money to put in the account. Consider making a bigger investment in your

future today.

If your tax status has changed, revise your W-2. Did you get married or divorced recently? Is there a new addition to the family? If your withholding status has changed, it must be updated. Did you buy a house, or get a big raise or tax refund last year? Did a dependent move out of the house? If so, you need to update your withholding status. It’s easy to forget this small

step, but it’s significant. Don’t procrastinate any longer!

Put all your tax information in one place as it comes in. Put your W-2, your 1099-INT, your 1099-DIV, and all forms in one folder for your preparer (or yourself). See how many allowable deductions you are eligible for, and whether you could pay

tax-deductible expenses before the end of the year to save a bit more.

Work on wealth protection. Annually, you should … a) calculate your net worth, b) review your will and estate plan, and c) review your level of risk management. Are you adequately insured? Too much tax exposure? A professional opinion couldn’t

hurt.

We all need a reminder every once in a while to give ourselves a financial “check-up”. Consider this yours. Take a closer look at where you’re at, where you’d like to be, and how you’ll get there. Be sure to look at all the factors, and consider speaking

with a Financial Advisor if you don’t already have one.

Tasha Gartner and Dream O’Brien are Representatives with Investment Centers of America, Inc. and may be reached at

(701)456-3390. Their office is located at American Bank Center, 46 1st Street West in Dickinson.

These views are those of the author and should not be construed as investment advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources;

however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please consult your Financial Advisor for further information.

Wetzel named Executive Director

at Medcenter One

Jeff Wetzel was recently named executive direc-tor of Medcenter One Occupational Health Clinics.

As executive director, Wetzel is responsible for providing direction, leadership and management for the multifaceted occupational health clinic, with lo-cations in Dickinson and Bismarck. Wetzel served as the injury rehabilitation and prevention manager at Medcenter One Occupational Health Clinic prior to his position as executive director.

For more information about the clinic call 701-225-7575 in Dickinson.

2010 U.S. Census Awareness

Campaign

Stark Development Corporation is taking an ag-gressive stance in creating an awareness campaign for the upcoming 2010 U.S. Census. Lori Jordheim has been hired to encourage strong community involvement through public awareness. Lori holds a Masters Degree in Business and has strong ties to the Dickinson community being born and raised here and owning two local busi-nesses.

Organizations and individuals are encouraged and welcome to jump on board to make our area Census count as complete as possible. A committee has been cre-ated called the Dickinson Complete Count Committee and its area of focus is the hard-to-count populations in-cluding snowbirds, university students, and those living in hotels and campgrounds. Both citizens and non-citizens living and sleeping here the majority of their time as of April 1, 2010 need to be counted.

Each person missed is a potential loss of federal and state funding in the amount of $10,000 for Dickinson and $30,000 for our county and state over a 10 year time span. One hundred people missed equals a potential loss of $1 million just for Dickinson. It is detrimental that eve-ryone is counted. The Census count is used to calculate funding for improved schools, roads, health-care services, etc. The data is also used for market studies to attract new shopping centers, movie theaters, restaurants; all sources of new jobs. For more information contact Lori at Stark Development Corporation at 225-5997 or toll free at 1-888-880-7963.

American Family Agent Earns Recognition

Howard Sharpe, an American Family Insurance agent in Dickinson, has been recognized for customer satis-faction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program.

Sharpe has been an agent for American Family since 1983

“This is our fifth year of applying the Distinguished In-surance Agency criteria to our agents.” Jack Salzwedel, American Family president, said in a press release. “With each passing calendar quarter, American Family has witnessed an improvement in customer service. Our agents are strongly attuned to the needs of our cus-tomers and how best to meet those needs.”

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Chamber Bucks Program

A Chamber Buck is a gift certificate, created by the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce to encourage local shopping

which, in turn, strengthens our economy and supports business growth.

Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the Chamber.

Dickinson Chamber Bucks can ONLY be used at businesses that are Chamber members and that are willing to accept

Chamber Bucks

Businesses receiving Chamber Bucks as payment can redeem them at the Chamber of Commerce.

Same as cash-Even Exchange of money.($50 Chamber Buck = $50 Cash)

Halloween Trivia

1. What phobia do you suffer from if you have an intense fear of Halloween?

a. Hallowphobia

b. Samhainophobia

c. Ghostphobia

d. Shamanphobia

2. What does the name Dracula mean?

a. Evil one

b. Blood drinker

c. Devil’s son

d. Vampire Bat

3. In Medieval times, what was commonly uses as a cure for lep-rosy?

a. an apple

b. a pumplin

c. a spider

d. a broom bristle

4. Bobbing for apples began as a party game in the 20th Century?

a. True

b. false

5. When did the UNICEF for Halloween program start?

a. 1958

b. 1956

c. 1955

d. 1957

6. What U.S. city banned all Halloween celebrations form its schools in 1995.

a. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

b. Salt Lake City, Utah

c. Senta Fe, New Mexico

d. Los Altos, California

7. What does the word “witch” mean?

a. evil one

b. Ugly one

c. Wicked one

d. wise one

8. Why does a witch commonly appear with a cat?

a. For companionship

b. for protection

c. no reason

d. for spell casting

9. What year did the Halloween novelty song “Monster Mash” reach number one on the Billboard charts?

a. 1967

b. 1962

c. 1965

d. never

10. Halloween is always on October 31st.

a. True

b. False

Answers on Page 13.

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10 Reasons to Shop Local

1. Shopping local creates jobs. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, provide better wages and benefits. These people in turn spend in the local economy.

2. Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionally more generous in their support of local charities, schools and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial impact on our community.

3. Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many peo-ple get out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available.

4. Shopping local saves you money. Out-of-town shops have done a good job of con-vincing us all that local businesses = expensive. If you add travel plus fees to transfer larger items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher.

5. Shopping local retains our communities. People don’t like losing shops and ser-vices in small towns but don’t equate this to how they spend their money. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development.

6. Shopping local retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond more quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs.

7. Shopping local saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping reduce our global footprint.

8. Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young people and those without transportation.

9. Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business which means you get a higher standard of service.

10. Shopping local saves services. Private and public sector services cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, and restaurants, etc.

So…..shop smart, shop local!So…..shop smart, shop local!So…..shop smart, shop local!So…..shop smart, shop local!

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Clean Sweep Vacuum Celebrates

5 Year Anniversary

Clean Sweep is celebrating their 5 year an-niversary along with 4 years as a Chamber

Member. Clean Sweep has the largest selection of name brand vacuums, carpet extractors, steam mops, and equipment to maintain hard surface and carpeted flooring. Clean Sweep specializes in quality durable vacuum cleaners with name brands as Riccar, Dyson, Oreck, Kirby, Lindhaus, Royal, along with other brands as Eureka, Hoover and Dirt Devil.

Clean Sweep repairs, and services all makes and models of vacuums, air purifiers, and carpet extractors. They also carry a full parts department, cleaning products and accessories to freshen your home or office.

Steve Hunnicutt owner/president of Clean Sweep has been in the business for 33 years. Ashley Hunnicut, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Service Tech, & Sales Floor & Displays, has been with the company since it started 5 years ago. Ashley said I feel like I’ve grown up with the business since Steve is my Dad and I been around it all my life.

Quality Quick Print

Celebrates 30 Years in

Dickinson

Plus 29 as Chamber Member

Quality Quick Print has enjoyed working for the past 30 years in Dickinson and looks forward to the future. They would also like to thank their dedicated and hard working employees. Each and every one of them plays a key role in Quality Quick Prints Success today.

Quality Quick Print was founded in August of 1979 by Jerry and Lynette Heidecker. The Company started in the 400 square foot building known as Karen and Friends, with Jerry being the only employee. They gradually moved to larger facilities throughout the years. CopyXpress was added in 1994, from which they expanded to their current 10,000 square foot location, employing 12 individuals.

With 30 years experience Quality Quick Print feels no job is too big or small. They consistently strive to add additional products and services to better serve their customers and community.

You are invited

Business After Hours

November 5th, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Dickinson Elks Club - Appetizers &

Cash Bar

Sponsored by “The Dickinson Press”

“Dickinson Elks Lodge 1137”

“Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce”

FREE to the Members and Prospective Business Owners

Jay J. Bleth

623 State Ave., Suite C

Dickinson, ND 58601

701-225-0015

www.edwardjones.com

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Time to Make Post-Recession Investment Moves?

Like a tiresome dinner guest, the recession has long outstayed its welcome. But there are some clear signs that the economy has begun to turn around. If that is indeed the case, how should you, as an individual investor, respond?

Before we get to that question, let’s quickly review some of the key factors that suggest the recession may be ending. First, we’ve seen four straight months of gains by the Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indi-cators. Also, the job market is improving somewhat and bank lending is increasing. The Federal Reserve’s efforts to stabilize the financial system have improved conditions in the corporate credit markets, as indicated by a dramatic increase in the amount of new bonds issued by companies thus far in 2009. We’ve also seen improvements in the housing market and in industrial production.

Even if all this evidence indicates the recession is ending, does that necessarily mean that boom times for inves-tors will follow? A look back in time shows reasons for optimism. In 10 recessions, extending from 1949 through 2001, the S & P 500 rose, on average, 9.5 percent six months following the recession’s end date, and 15.5 percent after 12 months, according to Ned Davis Research. Of course, as you have no doubt heard, past performance is no guarantee of future results, but in years gone by, staying in the market rewarded long-term investors —those who could look beyond the recession at hand.

In any case, if the recession is ending, let’s return to our original question: What investment moves should you make? As we’ve already seen, the most important step you can take is to remain invested — and if you’re out of the market, consider getting back in. As exhibited by the strong market rally this summer, large gains can come quickly, but they only come to those who aren’t on the investment sidelines.

In addition to staying invested, consider these other post-recession moves — which are actually pretty good moves before and during a recession, as well:

• Look for quality. In any economic environment, you’ll be making a smart move by focusing on quality invest-ments that fit your unique situation. You may look for the stocks of those companies with strong management teams and competitive products. And stick with investment-grade bonds, if fixed income is appropriate.

• Diversify. Build a portfolio containing a variety of investments, including stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help you reduce the long-term effects of volatility on your holdings.

• Keep a long-term perspective. It’s not easy to overlook market fluctuations, especially severe ones, but if you can keep your eyes on what you hope to achieve in the future, you might be less likely to over-react to short-term events. While you may need to periodically adjust your investment mix in response to changes in the economy and in your own life, you’ll be better off, in the long run, by establishing a strategy that’s appropriate for your individual risk tolerance and goals — and sticking to it.

As individuals, we’re all subject to the ebbs and flows of the economy. But by focusing on those things you can control — such as buying quality investments, diversifying and thinking long-term — you can become an investor for all seasons.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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19th Annual Holiday Craft Show

November 14th, 2009

9:00am - 4:00pm

To enter this years craft show please con-

tact The Dickinson Chamber at 225-5115

or Kristi@dickinsonchamber.org by

October 30th, 2009.

ENGAGING PEOPLE IN CHALLENGING TIMES:

DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING’S® GLOBAL RE-ENGAGEMENT DAY 2009

Free Two-Hour Employee Re-Engagement Workshops To Join People Worldwide

In a Global Effort to Restore Employee Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty

Dickinson, ND (October 8, 2009) - Dale Carnegie Training®, the international leader in perform-ance-based workforce training and solutions, announces Global Re-Engagement Day, a free world-wide initiative to equip business leaders with the tools to re-engage their employees. The first initiative of its kind, Global Re-Engagement Day kicks off in Dickinson, ND at The Elks on October 8th with a free 2-hour (1:30PM – 3:30 PM) “Employee Re-Engagement” session. Similar Employee Re-Engagement sessions will take place at Dale Carnegie Training locations beginning October 5th across the state. By dedicating a day to re-engaging clients in their territories, Dale Carnegie Training hopes to restore employee confidence as well as to re-energize and refocus efforts on success in today’s work-place.

“All companies must address the issue of employee engagement - especially given today’s current eco-nomic climate of uncertainty and fear. It’s good business – plain and simple,” says Peter Handal, chair-man, CEO and president of Dale Carnegie Training. “Statistics show that engaged employees deliver four times more value to the organization than non-engaged employees and are 87 percent less likely to leave than their non-engaged colleagues.”

Adds Western ND, Area Manager Michelle Wall, “We are excited to be a part of the global ‘call to action’ that is Global Re-Engagement Day, and hope that businesses worldwide, no matter their size or area of focus, will join together with us to improve employee engagement in these difficult economic climate.”

Designed for CEOs, COOs, VPs and HR executives alike, Dale Carnegie Training’s Global Re-Engagement Day provides the tools necessary to forge ahead in these difficult economic times, thus unlocking limitless possibilities in the future and ensuring long-term growth. Participants in Global Re-Engagement Day will learn to strike the ideal balance between attitudes, skills and knowledge; stepping out of their comfort zones and honing in on the main principles of engagement such as creating a clear, compelling vision of the future that employees help co-create and making employees feel valued and im-portant.

Global Re-Engagement Day and the participation of Dale Carnegie Training offered by Eide Bailly is further evidence of Dale Carnegie Training’s dedication to providing a clear, timely voice of guidance to discussions surrounding present-day issues that are affecting businesses universally. Since 1912, over 8,000,000 participants have taken advantage of Dale Carnegie Training’s offerings with over 3,500 li-censed Dale Carnegie trainers worldwide. Surveys of the success of these offerings are overwhelming, showing an over 97 percent satisfaction rate among participants.