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A Few Minutes
for Gratitude...
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness
of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into
acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a
feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense out
of the past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
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Melody Beattie
Area youth are creating a vision for tomorrow through Fill the Dome
2009. The student-led, student-run event aims to raise $75,000, garner 7,500
signatures of awareness of hunger, and cover the Fargodome floor with 75 tons
of food on November 23. Wow!
The annual event was created in June 2007 when area high school student
council leaders decided they wanted to do "something big" as a way to show
gratitude and give back to their communities. We'd say they've succeeded: Fill
The Dome has raised $60,000 and collected 110 tons of food in the last two
years. Again ... wow!
Kilbourne Group is proud to sponsor Fill The Dome. Our support for
hunger relief is long held: many
readers will remember contributing canned goods at the Great Plains Holiday
Wine and Cheese events. The issue of hunger in Fargo-Moorhead is real, and the Food
Bank and area homeless shelters are to be commended for their part for helping
ensure that food is available to those in need. To learn how you may contribute
food, time, money and your signature of awareness, click here.
During this season of thankfulness and gratitude, it's important to
take a few moments every day to acknowledge our blessings ... and our challenges,
too. Challenges make us stronger, drive innovation and give us insight for the
future. In our often hectic and "over-connected" lives, it's easy to overlook
gratitude. Set aside a few minutes every day this month for gratitude. Simply
giving thanks can have a profound effect on your attitude, outlook and outcomes.
Gratitude truly does unlock the fullness of life.
Enjoy the journey,
Doug Burgum
Founder and Chairman, Kilbourne Group
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Flood Protection Coalition
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently presented an array of
diversion and levee options for controlling Red River flood scenarios. By
December 1, the Corps needs to know whether local officials support a diversion
channel in Minnesota or North Dakota, or levees. It is imperative for citizens
to be informed and to advise the Corps and elected officials of their opinion.
With the positive economic analysis results from the Army Corp of
Engineers studies, a diversion has moved from possibility to reality. Now we
need to collectively raise our aspirations to pursue the best protection for
the most number of people in our region.
Kilbourne Group believes that a North Dakota diversion is the best
option. Doug Burgum serves as a member of the Flood Protection Coalition, a
group that is promoting protection from a 500- or 700-year flood via a
diversion. For more information, visit the Flood Protection Coalition's website
by clicking here.
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Intelligent
InSites Earns
National and State Awards
A huge
congratulations goes out to Intelligent InSites, a Kilbourne Group tenant at
102 Broadway. Modern Healthcare recently
ranked Intelligent InSites as number 1 on its annual "Best Places to Work in
Healthcare" list. Read the press release here.
Additionally, Intelligent InSites was recently selected as
the 2009 recipient of the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce's Entrepreneurial
Spirit Award. The award recognizes innovations and creativity that has led to
the creation of new wealth and job opportunities in North Dakota. Intelligent
InSites will receive the award on November 12 at the Chamber of Commerce of
Fargo Moorhead's annual meeting.
Intelligent InSites delivers automation solutions that transform the healthcare
industry by dramatically driving down costs while improving patient care.
Doug Burgum serves on the board of directors of Intelligent
Insites, and the lead outside investor in this dynamic company is Arthur Ventures.
Hats off to Intelligent InSites!
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300 Broadway ...
Hip. Urban. Home.
The 300 Broadway condo homes feature:
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Low maintenance, hip urban living
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Potential Renaissance Zone North Dakota income
tax savings of up to $10,000 annually
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Porches facing Broadway
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Heated underground parking
Tour a 300
Broadway model condo home from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For a personal
tour, please contact Carol Raney
or Ben Schroeder of Park Company.
A Free Overnight
Stay
Could Be Yours
Congrats to Paul H., winner of an overnight stay in our 300
Broadway model home. Paul's name was drawn from those entered at the recent
Parade of Homes and Artists' Crawl events.
You could win an overnight stay - and a $50 gift certificate
to Silver Moon Supper Club - simply by sharing this newsletter. When you
forward this newsletter to a friend, you will be entered into our "300 Broadway
Experience" drawing. To forward, use the "Forward Email" link at the bottom of
this newsletter. Winners will be notified via email.
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Kudos for Fargo!
Downtown Fargo was recently named as one of the Great
Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association. This is a
big deal indeed! Read all about it here. Additionally, Children's Health magazine recently
published an article titled "The 100 Best (and Worst) Places to Raise a Family.
Fargo is #3 on the best list! Read more here.
Way to go, Fargo!
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A Different Kind of Pub Crawl
Join us at 300 Broadway on Tuesday, November 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. for "Broadway Pubs". Artist Kim Jore of Riverzen will present prints of 10 pubs located along downtown Fargo's Broadway. Prints will be available for purchase, and cash donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Great Plains Food Bank. The event will feature live music and food. This is a great opportunity to purchase local art and make a difference in the community!
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300 Broadway Condos ... Excellent Views
If you haven't seen the 300 Broadway condominium homes, make plans to grab lunch at Erbert & Gerbert's and then head to the 300 Broadway condo model unit, open every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. Park Company Realtors Carol Raney and/or Ben Schroeder will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
And remember: you could be enjoying that full moon from your own private rooftop deck that comes with a fourth floor condo at 300 Broadway!
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About Kilbourne Group
Kilbourne Group is a
collective team led by Doug Burgum that is committed to inspiring and
supporting the redevelopment of downtown Fargo. The Kilbourne Group team shares
the vision of retaining and carrying forward the history of Fargo through the
restoration of historic buildings and the creation of new buildings that honor
the past and inspire the future.
Visit kilbournegroup.com to learn more about Kilbourne Group and the exceptional properties we offer.
Comments or questions about the newsletter? Please contact us at
info@kilbournegroup.com. We
welcome your feedback!
Respect for the Past
Gratitude for the Present
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