| NETWORKING ~ Get Connected! |
Networking is more than just a buzz word, it is the necessary skill that leads to new relationships and new customers. Networking isn't about the quantity of contacts you make; it's about the quality of relationships you enjoy.
The Networking Committee of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to: |
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Death by Dessert ~ February 10 | 
Plan to attend the
Taste of the Chamber
"DEATH BY DESSERT"
Networking Event
Food, Drinks & Networking
Thursday, February 10, 2011
5:30 to 7:30 pm
New Armory
Taste decadent samples from these great businesses:
· 26th St. Liquor · ATCO Lodge · Cooks on Main
· Economart · Missouri Club · Target Logistics
Everyone 21 years of age and above welcome, and will receive a complimentary wine glass (while supplies last) from
Western Cooperative Credit Union.
$5 for Chamber members, $10 for Non Members, Cash Bar
Sponsored by
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Meet Your Chamber Board ~ New for 2011 | |
Brad Peterson was born and raised on a family farm and ranch north of Tioga, graduating from Tioga High School. He is a member of the Williston Bowling Association (past President and Association Manager), Williston Shriner Club and the Moose Club. Brad has been the General Manager of Country Floral for the past 22 years. Brad and his wife, Leisha, are the owners of Getaway Travel and have recently purchased the Federal Express Ground route in Williston. Between the two of them, they have five children who all live in Williston. Son, Levi Garneau; daughter, Casey Ragel, her husband Jeremy, and their two children, Kynzee and Rhypp; daughter, LaTosha Garneau, her significant, Simon Carns and their daughter, Avni; son, Jordan, and daughter, Londen Peterson. Brad is looking forward to working together with the other chamber members for the betterment of the Williston community. |
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Thank You & Congratulations |
Thank you to all who attended the 2011 Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet this past Monday evening. It was gratifying to see our members working together on the "Collaborative Challenge". Kudos to the winning team led by Debbie Richter. A special thank you to new chamber member, Granite Peak Development, LLC., for sponsoring the beautiful 2011 Silver Dollars given to the winning team!
Thank You to our generous sponsors. We couldn't have done it without you. Our sponsors were: A & F Electric, American Legion Post #37, American State Bank & Trust Co., Border States Electric,Brenda Daniels, Community Action, Cooks on Main, Crowley Fleck, PLLP, Dr. Robert J. Olson, Dr. Tony Fisher, Orthodontist, Everson Funeral Homes, First Baptist Church, First International Bank & Trust, First National Bank & Trust, Fulkerson Funeral Home, GeoResources, Inc., Getaway Travel, Great Lake Airlines, ICON Architectural Group, Jore Huas of Musik, Krabseth Agency, KXMD CBS 11, Lewis & Clark State Park, Marathon Oil Corporation, Marquis Plaza & Suites, McKennett, Stenehjem, Forsberg, & Hermanson P.C., Mercy Medical Center, Missouri Flats Inn, Montana-Dakota Utilities, New Hope Weslyan, North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co., Red River Supply, Inc., Trinity Christian School, Trinity Regional Eyecare Williston Basin, Voller, Lee, Suess & Associates, CPA's P.C., Western Cooperative Credit Union, & Williston Herald. A special thank you to new chamber member Extreme Tunz. Dave Ludwig & his assistant, Tanner did an amazing job providing the perfect background music for our banquet. Contact Extreme Tunz for your next event!
Congratulations to our very deserving award winners, who exemplify a true commitment to our community and make Williston a better place to live, work and play.
Ryan Zimmerman - Williston Police Officer of the Year
Ken Callahan ~ Community Spirit Award
Robert (Bob) Evans) ~ Military Affairs PATRIOT Award
B. Michael Quale ~ Western Star Award
The Chamber of Commerce TEAM is committed to take on the "Collaborative Challenge", to work on behalf of and along side of our members and all entities, to make Williston, the Western Star, a world class community! |
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Spotlight on New Members |
Sanderson Stewart's core purpose is to plan and design enduring communities. Since 1969, the firm has provided the professional engineering, landscape design, land surveying, and construction management services that have shaped our region.
Today, Sanderson Stewart employs over 50 professional engineers, technical designers, land surveyors, CADD technicians, and support staff. The firm's multi-disciplinary approach to community development has earned us not only awards and recognition, but a reputation as trustworthy partners and industry thought-leaders.
Sanderson Stewart cares about the communities in our region. This is where we live, work and raise our children, and we intend for these communities to not just grow, but thrive. Our dedicated and experienced professionals are located in Billings, Bozeman, Plains, and Sidney, Montana; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Williston, North Dakota. Together, we have the capacity and commitment to be immediately responsive to your planning, development and infrastructure needs.
PO Box 6359, Williston ND 58802-6359
Cell:701.580.6966
info.williston@sandersonstewart.com |
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Member News | |
American State Bank & Trust reminds you that Friday, Feb. 4, is National Wear Red Day! The American Heart Association is raising awareness to reduce the risk of heart disease. WSC Student Nurses will be offering free blood pressure screenings at Teton Basketball games during ASB Hawaiian Night at The Well. For more info on heart disease visit www.GoRedND.com
Nordenstrom Custom Homes, Inc. coridally invites the public to join them for an "Open House" celebrating the completion of their first energy and water conserving new home at 1612 Creekside Drive, (please enter off of Bison Drive) in Williston, Saturday, February 5 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Click here for more on Nordenstrom Custom Homes.
The Williston Herald recently launched it's new magazine "Talkin' the Bakken. This magazine will be pumping the oil industry news to those who want to know. Get your subscrition here .
You are invited to ATCO Lodge Williston's "Open House" on Tuesday, February 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. ATCO Lodge Williston is located 2.5 miles north of the Williston Airport on Hwy 85/2. |
| Wheat Show & Recognition Luncheon Feb 7-9 | |
 The 58th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held at the Airport International Inn February 7, 8 & 9, 2011. The Recognition Luncheon, February 9, at noon will feature speaker Terry Fleck, "The Attitude Doctor" whose presentation is titled "The Attitude Virus". The luncheon is coordinated by the Chamber Agribusiness Committee. Cost of the roast beef luncheon is $9.00. Tickets will be available at the Chamber office.
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| Recent Ribbon Cutting | |
 Thrivent Financial For Lutherans
Williston Office
54 25th St East, Williston
(701) 572-0115 · Fax (701) 774-9064
www.thrivent.com
New Location |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS |
Committee Date Time Location____
Military Affairs Fri Feb 4 9:00 am Chamber Board Room
Transportation Wed Feb 9 7:30 am El Rancho
Ambassadors Wed Feb 9 11:45 am Gramma Sharon's
PEL Tue Feb 15 11:45 am Gramma Sharon's
Board Thu Feb 17 7:30 am Chamber Board Room |
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· Chamber Annual Banquet ~ January 31
· Wheat Show Luncheon ~ February 9
· Ribbon Cutting ~ February 5 - Nordenstrom Custom Homes
· Taste of The Chamber ~ February 10 - Death by Desserts
· Ribbon Cutting ~ February 15 - ATCO Lodge Williston |
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