BUSINESS BRIEFS

First Financial Bank Promotes New President

Terry Kinneberg has been promoted to President and Senior Loan Officer at First Financial Bank of Aneta, Sharon, and Cooperstown.

February 18, 2012

Hoveland Joins AE2S

February 18, 2012

Diversion Authority Selects Local Firms for Project Construction

The Flood Diversion Authority on Thursday approved the selection of local engineering firms that will participate in constructing the F-M Area Diversion Project.

February 18, 2012

Local Agency Manager, Phil Haug, and Reps Steve Walker, Diana Hoverson, and Marty Host Honored by COUNTRY

COUNTRY Financial recently named 1 local agency manager and 3 financial representatives to its distinguished All American team.

February 11, 2012

United Valley Bank Promotes Jay Schroeder to Personal Banking Officer in Grand Forks

United Valley Bank recently promoted Jay Schroeder to personal banking officer at the Columbia Road branch in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A native of Cavalier, ND, Schroeder graduated from the University of North Dakota with a BBA in entrepreneurship. He has been serving United Valley Bank customers since 2010.

February 11, 2012

Myra Foundation Awards Record Grants for 2011

Forty-seven charitable, cultural, and educational groups in Grand Forks County were the 2011 recipients of the Myra Foundation grants. The Myra Foundation recently completed its 2011 funding cycle and awarded a record $314,412.00 to groups representing performing and visual arts, human service organizations, education, and health care and wellness efforts. This represents the largest disbursement of funds in the Myra Foundation's 71 year history.

February 11, 2012

American Crystal Sugar Company Announces Staffing Changes

American Crystal Sugar Company Announces Staffing Changes

February 11, 2012

Two Join United Way Board of Directors

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area has elected Chris Gjesfjeld (Professor, UND) and Mark Hall (Relationship Manager, Alerus Financial) to its Board of Directors. Gjesfjeld received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and joined the UND faculty in 2008 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. Hall, a Grand Forks native, is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, earning a degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining Alerus Financial in 1991, Hall spent 16 years with First Bank System.

February 04, 2012

Kovar Named Chamber Ambassador of the Year

Brenda Kovar, customer service and accounts payable representative at Choice Financial, was recently named The Chamber of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks 2011 Ambassador of the Year. Kovar has been extremely active in the Chamber for more than 20 years, including serving as past chair of the ambassador committee. In addition to the ambassador award this year, she was named Ambassador of the Year three other times and Ambassador of the Quarter six times. Awards are presented to ambassadors based on their overall commitment to Chamber activities, including attending the most ribbon-cuttings, committee meetings, and volunteering at Chamber-sponsored events. Choice Financial is a premier provider of financial solutions with nine locations in North Dakota, including two in the Grand Forks area.

February 04, 2012

Phelps Joins Sterling Carpet One Floor & Home

Sterling Carpet One Floor & Home of Grand Forks has hired Matthew Phelps as a member of its Commercial Glass and Door Sales department. Phelps brings with him more than 34 years of experience in the retail lumber and hardware industry, including 22 years dedicated to commercial building materials estimating and sales. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in construction management technology and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science with a degree in drafting. He and his wife Karen live in Grand Forks and enjoy spending time with their children and grandsons Matthew & Henry.

February 04, 2012

Choice Financial Voted Best Place to Work

Choice Financial in Grand Forks was recently voted the Best Place to Work by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals and awarded their Grow Grand Award. Choice Financial was selected based on criteria including how the organization supports Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals in their professional development, how the company gives back to the community and employee benefits. They also pay extra attention to unique best practices that are used to develop the work environment and create opportunities for individuals. All applications for this award will be forwarded on to the North Dakota Young Professionals Network for the state Best Place Awards. Choice Financial is a premier choice for financial solutions with nine locations in North Dakota, including two in the Grand Forks area.

February 04, 2012

Herald Classified Sales Person of the Month Announced

The Grand Forks Herald congratulates Lisa Hams, Classified Advertising Representative, for earning the Classified "Sales Person of the Month" award for the month of January 2012. The Grand Forks Herald's classified "Sales Person of the Month" award recognizes sales representatives who have achieved the highest sales category points for total sales and customer service.

February 04, 2012

Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C. Announce New Hires

Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C. Announce New Hires

January 28, 2012

Prudential Crary Real Estate Recognizes Rice-Knoff

Prudential Crary Real Estate would like to recognize Jessica Rice-Knoff for receiving her GRI designation. The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation denotes a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.

January 28, 2012

Prudential Crary Real Estate Recognizes Shawn Horn

Prudential Crary Real Estate would like to recognize Shawn Horn for winning the "Champion of Affordable Housing" award for 2011. The award is presented by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) to recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, non-profit organizations, public agencies, and private housing developers or providers who have made exceptional contributions to affordable housing in North Dakota.

January 28, 2012