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A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIR
2025 BOARD CHAIR RYAN ACKERMAN
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It has been an honor to serve as the 2025 Board Chair of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. Our community is building strong momentum, and I’m grateful to work alongside dedicated staff, board members, volunteers, and partners who share a commitment to strengthening the Minot area.
manufacturing facility at the site in eastern Minot. The project would use a clean, hydrogen-based method to produce up to two million metric tons of pig iron annually for U.S. steel manufacturers. It has the potential to create hundreds of jobs while generating more than $1 billion each year in economic activity for the state. For Minot, this represents exactly the kind of opportunity the Logistics Park was designed to support: large-scale investment that positions our region as a center for manufacturing, logistics, and innovation.
At the same time, the Minot Intermodal Facility is strengthening Minot’s role as a transportation and logistics hub and opening new global market opportunities for North Dakota producers.
Beyond large-scale projects, our committees and programs shape our community every day. From supporting entrepreneurs through Start Up Minot to addressing workforce challenges like child care availability, we play an important role in strengthening the connections that help our community succeed.
In 2025, our focus was clear: to expand economic opportunity, support our military community, strengthen our workforce, and position Minot for long-term growth. Through collaboration with businesses, community leaders, and regional partners, the Minot Area Chamber EDC made meaningful progress toward those goals.
This year brought a major development at the Logistics Park of North Dakota. North American Iron announced plans to build a first-of-its-kind pig iron
Our partnership with Minot Air Force Base also remains central to the fabric of our city. In 2025, Minot was one of just three communities nationwide to be recognized as a Great American Defense Community, reflecting the strong support our region provides to service members, their families, and the mission at Minot Air Force Base.
None of this progress happens without collaboration. Thank you to our member investors, volunteers, and community partners. By working together, we are strengthening the future of the Minot area.
RYAN ACKERMAN 2025 BOARD CHAIR
2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD MEMBERS
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
OUR PRESIDENT | CEO
PRESIDENT | CEO BREKKA KRAMER
MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC
As we reflect on 2025, there is great pride in the progress our community has made and deep gratitude for the many partners who help advance the mission of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. The work highlighted in this report reflects a strategic and intentional approach to strengthening the Minot area’s economy, supporting our business community, and building a vibrant place where people want to live, work, and invest.
Our efforts continue to be guided by our five strategic pillars: economic development, community development, workforce development, member investor services, and military support. These priorities shape our daily work and ensure we remain focused on initiatives that move the Minot area forward.
We also saw significant advancement on major projects, including North American Iron and the Minot Industrial Pipeline, initiatives that represent long-term investment and significant new opportunities for our region. Workforce development priorities focused on addressing real challenges facing employers and families, including talent attraction and access to child care resources. Our community development and member investor programs created opportunities for local leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members to connect, learn, and grow together.
Supporting the military mission and the Airmen and families who serve here remains an important part of our work as we partner with state and national leaders to make North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the nation. In 2025, Minot was recognized as one of only three Great American Defense Communities in the United States. We also hosted our annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium in Washington, D.C., bringing together national thought leaders, defense experts, and policymakers to discuss the vital importance of the mission at Minot Air Force Base. And here at home, we were honored to lead the community-wide fundraising effort for Operation Homebound, helping send more than 100 Airmen home for the holidays. Minot isn’t Minot without Minot Air Force Base, and we are proud to stand alongside the Airmen and families who serve here.
Across each of these pillars, 2025 brought meaningful progress. Economic development efforts helped position Minot for long-term growth through continued momentum at the Logistics Park of North Dakota — expanding opportunities to move commodities out of North Dakota and strengthening our region’s role in national supply chains.
The progress described in this report is made possible by people who believe deeply in the future of the Minot area. I am grateful to our outstanding Board of Directors for setting the tone and strategic direction for our organization, to our team members who execute that mission with care and enthusiasm every day, and to our member investors for believing and investing in our work.
The momentum we are seeing across our region is a testament to the resilience, vision, and determination that define the Magic City. Together, we are building on that progress and embracing the opportunities ahead with confidence in the Minot area’s future.
Here’s to a bright year ahead!
BREKKA KRAMER PRESIDENT | CEO
TEAM MEMBERS
MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC
KRAMER
MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS STORIES
NORTH AMERICAN IRON POSITIONS MINOT AT THE CORE OF U.S. STEEL INDEPENDENCE
North American Iron announced plans to build a first-of-its-kind pig iron manufacturing facility at the Logistics Park of North Dakota in eastern Minot, with a goal of opening by the end of 2029. Designed to produce two million metric tons of high-purity pig iron per year, the facility would supply U.S. steelmakers with a consistent feedstock – and reduce reliance on imports. The project has the potential to create more than 650 jobs in North Dakota and generate over $1 billion in economic impact each year.
Strategically located in Minot, the facility would utilize regional energy resources, rail access, and reclaimed iron ore from Minnesota to produce cleaner pig iron using hydrogen-based technology, reducing emissions by up to 96% compared to traditional methods. With strong local partnerships and a fully domestic production model, the North American Iron project positions Minot as a hub for innovation and growth.
TRADE MISSION TO TAIWAN EXPANDS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR N.D. AGRICULTURE
MACEDC joined North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and a delegation of business leaders on the 2025 Agriculture Trade Mission to Taiwan in April and May. During the visit, MACEDC and Rail Modal Group, the operator of the Minot Intermodal Facility, highlighted the ability to ship North Dakota agricultural products in containers directly from the state to overseas markets. The delegation helped open doors for expanded agricultural trade, supporting new market opportunities for North Dakota products and reinforcing the Minot area’s role in feeding a growing global demand.
EDND FALL CONFERENCE BRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS TO MINOT
In October, MACEDC proudly organized and hosted the 2025 Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) Fall Conference in Minot, welcoming more than 120 economic development professionals, business leaders, and elected officials from across the region. The three-day conference showcased Minot’s leadership in economic development while providing attendees with valuable insights from regional and national experts. Participants also toured the Minot Intermodal Facility and connected with entrepreneurs during a special Start Up Minot networking event. By bringing leaders together to share ideas and best practices, the conference strengthened partnerships and reinforced Minot’s role as a hub for innovation and economic growth.
MARK LYMAN AWARDED CERTIFIED ECONOMIC DEVELOPER DESIGNATION
Economic Development Specialist Mark Lyman earned the nationally recognized Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council. The credential reflects advanced expertise across areas such as business retention and expansion, finance, marketing, workforce development, and strategic planning. The CEcD is a rigorous certification held by just over 1,250 professionals worldwide. Mark’s achievement strengthens MACEDC’s capacity to support business growth, attract investment, and advance economic opportunities throughout the Minot area.
MINOT INTERMODAL FACILITY, RAIL MODAL GROUP REACH MILESTONES
The Minot Intermodal Facility at the Logistics Park of North Dakota continues to demonstrate strong momentum as a competitive player in global logistics. In 2025, the operator of the facility, Rail Modal Group (RMG), in partnership with BNSF Railway, celebrated the loading of its 1,000th train across its U.S. operations. That milestone train departed from the Minot Intermodal Facility, which celebrated its fifth year of operation under RMG.
Since opening, the facility has served dozens of regional shippers and handles a wide variety of commodities, including soybeans, wheat, pulses, and dried distillers grains. With five years of reliable service and continued growth, the Minot Intermodal Facility is opening new global market opportunities for North Dakota producers.
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The Minot Intermodal Facility has demonstrated consistent growth, with more trains carrying regionally-produced commodities departing each year.
DOZENS OF BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION MEETINGS HELD IN 2025
While new projects often make headlines, some of the most important economic development work happens one conversation at a time. In 2025, MACEDC completed 50 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits with primary and non-primary sector businesses across the Minot area. BR&E check-ins help us understand the real-time challenges and goals of the employers that power our local economy. They allow us to connect those businesses with local, regional, state, and federal resources to support them. Finally, and just as importantly, BR&E visits give community leaders a valuable line-of-sight on emerging trends and concerns, helping Minot remain a great place to do business.
MEMBER INVESTOR
SUCCESS STORIES
NATIONAL CIVICS BEE ENGAGES AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
In April, MACEDC hosted North Dakota’s first local National Civics Bee® competition, bringing together 20 middle school students from across western North Dakota to showcase their knowledge of civics and community engagement. The event at Minot State University’s Aleshire Theater challenged students through essay submissions, live quiz rounds, and a panel-style Q&A focused on American democracy and civic leadership. Top performers advanced to the state competition in Bismarck – and the state champion, Clara Zheng of Erik Ramstad Middle School, competed in the national finals in Washington, D.C.
ENERGY COMMITTEE STRENGTHENS INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
MACEDC’s Energy Committee partnered with the Bakken API Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute in 2025 to host engaging, industry-focused meetings. Attendees received timely updates on the Bakken, energy policy, and industry innovation while creating opportunities for collaboration between companies, community leaders, and government officials.
Highlights included a March presentation by Nathan Anderson, the Director of the Oil and Gas Division at the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, on the current landscape of North Dakota’s oil and gas sector. And at our July meeting, Jason Swaren, the Senior Vice President of Production at Chord Energy, discussed the future of the Bakken, production outlooks, and the continued strength of the Williston Basin.
WOMEN CONNECT SIGNATURE EVENT INSPIRES LEADERSHIP AND RESILIENCE
MACEDC’s Women Connect brought leaders together to focus on professional development, meaningful connections, and shared learning in 2025 – including panel discussions, a vision board workshop, and a powerful signature event in October. Holly Hoffman, a nationally recognized professional speaker, author, and finalist on Survivor: Nicaragua, shared her message of perseverance, purpose, and personal strength with an audience at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the campus of Minot State University. Hoffman’s message encouraged attendees to embrace challenges, build strong support networks, and remember that where you begin does not determine where you can go.
DINNER
In August, MACEDC’s Agribusiness Committee hosted Dinner on the Prairie – a signature event that brought together more than 225 community members, local producers, military personnel, and civic leaders to celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in North Dakota. Guests enjoyed an evening of locally sourced food and hands-on learning experiences showcasing the crops, livestock, and equipment that drive North Dakota agriculture. A panel of agricultural leaders also shared insights on current industry trends and challenges, sparking meaningful discussion about the future of food production.
POLICY ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC DIALOGUE DRIVE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS WORK
In 2025, MACEDC continued to serve as the champion and voice for business by representing the best interests of our member investors at local, regional, and national levels. During North Dakota’s 69th Legislative Assembly, MACEDC maintained an active presence in Bismarck, tracking legislation, engaging with lawmakers, providing testimony on key bills, and advocating for policies that support a strong business climate.
The MACEDC Governmental Affairs Committee also strengthened communication between community members and elected officials through a series of legislative forums held during the session. These events gave residents the opportunity to hear updates directly from area legislators, ask questions about key bills, and discuss issues impacting the region’s business climate, workforce, and infrastructure. The committee also hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum ahead of Minot’s August election. Nearly 70 residents attended in person, with more than 200 joining online to hear candidates share their perspectives and priorities. Together, these efforts helped ensure the Minot area’s voice was represented while encouraging open dialogue and informed civic participation.
AMBASSADORS CELEBRATE BUSINESS GROWTH ACROSS THE MINOT AREA
The MACEDC Ambassadors Committee stayed busy in 2025, hosting 54 ribbon cuttings to celebrate business milestones across the Minot area. Ambassadors cut the ribbon on new ventures like food trucks and counseling services, community institutions like schools and shelters, and large-scale events such as the North Dakota State Fair and iMagicon.
Made up of 70 volunteer members, the Ambassadors play a key role in welcoming new member investors, conducting business visits, and supporting events like Business After Hours and the Showcase of Business. Their energy and enthusiasm create meaningful support for business owners in the Minot community.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUCCESS STORIES
START UP MINOT NETWORKING EVENTS FUEL LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Start Up Minot continued to build momentum in 2025, hosting monthly morning networking events that welcomed a total of 280 attendees throughout the year. These gatherings bring aspiring entrepreneurs and community supporters together for coffee, conversation, and Q&A sessions with local innovators. Speakers throughout the year represented a wide range of industries – from butcher shop owners and restaurateurs to drone technology specialists, wellness entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. Their stories offered practical insight into navigating challenges, building teams, securing financing, and scaling new ideas.
START UP MINOT ACADEMY EQUIPS ENTREPRENEURS FOR SUCCESS
In 2025, Start Up Minot Academy powered by CO.STARTERS continued helping local entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses. Two separate 10-week cohorts were held during the year, training 17 aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through a hands-on program designed to guide participants through the real-world process of starting or growing a business. By the end of the program, participants leave with stronger business plans, clearer strategies, and valuable connections.
CITYWIDE CLEANUP BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
More than 250 volunteers helped spruce up Minot during the annual MACEDC Citywide Cleanup, collecting trash and debris along major entrances to the city. Presented by Hess Corporation and Creedence Energy Services, the event continues with a tradition that has brought volunteers together for more than 20 years. After winter left roadsides looking worn, member investors, local businesses, and community partners rolled up their sleeves to make Minot shine.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS STORIES
WAYFINDERS PROGRAM WELCOMES NEWCOMERS TO THE MINOT COMMUNITY
Established in 2023, the WayFinders program continued helping newcomers feel at home in Minot by connecting them with local volunteers who serve as friendly guides to the community. Through these one-on-one connections, WayFinders answer questions about everything from neighborhoods and schools to career opportunities, local events, and places to get involved – making the transition to life in Minot easier and more welcoming. The program saw increased visibility thanks to a Regional Workforce Impact Program grant that supported a national digital marketing campaign promoting WayFinders and the Minot community. In 2025, the program generated 35 inquiries and facilitated three direct WayFinder connections.
CHILD CARE GUIDE CONNECTS FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS WITH VITAL RESOURCES
In 2025, MACEDC partnered with the City of Minot’s Committee on Childcare to develop a comprehensive resource guide designed to help families, employers, and providers navigate the region’s child care landscape. The publication serves as a one-stop resource with information on finding and choosing care, financial assistance programs, provider licensing, and options available to military and Department of War families. The guide also supports those interested in starting or expanding child care services by outlining licensing requirements, community resources, and steps to grow a child care business.
KELI ROSSELLI-SULLIVAN EARNS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION
MACEDC Military Liaison and Workforce Development Specialist Keli Rosselli-Sullivan earned the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation and the International Economic Development Council. The national program provides in-depth training on the intersection of economic development and workforce strategy, equipping professionals with tools to strengthen talent pipelines and support growing communities.
In her role, Keli collaborates with regional partners on talent attraction, workforce solutions, and community initiatives. She also leads conversations around child care availability and other key factors that support a strong workforce. Her work continues to support MACEDC’s mission of ensuring the Minot area has the talent and resources needed for long-term economic growth.
MILITARY SUPPORT
SUCCESS STORIES
MINOT NAMED A 2025 GREAT AMERICAN DEFENSE COMMUNITY
Minot was recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community by the Association of Defense Communities, one of only three communities nationwide to receive the honor. The designation highlights communities that demonstrate exceptional support for nearby military installations – in Minot’s case, the 91st Missile Wing and 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base.
The honor was significant: in ten years, 50 communities have been selected as Great American Defense Communities across all branches of the military. Communities are chosen through a competitive nomination process based on community building efforts, such as educational and employment opportunities. The Minot Area Chamber EDC remains committed to ensuring Minot Air Force Base and its mission continue to thrive.
BREKKA KRAMER JOINS U.S. AIR & SPACE FORCE CIVIC LEADER PROGRAM
MACEDC President | CEO Brekka Kramer was selected to join the U.S. Air and Space Force Civic Leader Program, an initiative that brings together community leaders from across the country to strengthen partnerships between local communities and Air Force leadership. Civic Leaders serve as advisors and communicators, providing feedback on Air Force initiatives and sharing insights from their communities.
Brekka’s selection reflects her long-standing advocacy for Minot Air Force Base and the region’s military mission. She is currently the only active civic leader from North Dakota serving in the program, highlighting the significance of the appointment. Through this role, she will help foster communication between Air Force leadership and the Minot community while continuing to support the base and the service members and families who call Minot home.
OPERATION HOMEBOUND: 100+ AIRMEN SENT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Operation Homebound continued to grow in 2025, helping 104 first-term Airmen from Minot Air Force Base travel home for the holidays thanks to the generosity of the Minot community. Since launching in 2023, the program has now covered airfare for hundreds of Airmen, ensuring those serving far from home can spend the holiday season with loved ones.
Community support fueled the effort throughout the year. More than $52,000 was raised through Prairie Warrior Auction table sales and donations from Hess Corporation, Verendrye Electric Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative, while a special fundraiser led by Qdoba and Jersey Mike’s generated more than $31,000 in a single day. Together with additional contributions from local businesses and individuals, the initiative raised $91,698 in 2025 to help Airmen reunite with their families for the holidays.
MACEDC, MILITARY SPOUSE, AND BASE UNITE TO MODERNIZE COTTAGE FOOD LAW
In 2025, MACEDC helped champion legislation that expanded opportunities for home-based businesses operated by military spouses and other entrepreneurs across North Dakota. The effort began when Minot Air Force Base spouse Jenetta Sawyer, owner of Jenetta’s Simple Treats, shared challenges she faced under the state’s cottage food laws, which previously restricted online, phone, and interstate sales. Recognizing the impact on military families and small business growth, MACEDC quickly worked with lawmakers and partners to pursue a legislative solution.
The result was Senate Bill 2386. The bill modernized North Dakota’s cottage food laws by allowing producers to accept online and phone orders and ship products across state lines. After strong bipartisan support in both chambers of the Legislature, the bill was signed into law by Governor Kelly Armstrong on March 25, marking a meaningful win for military families and entrepreneurs in North Dakota.
NUCLEAR TRIAD SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS MINOT’S ROLE IN NATIONAL SECURITY
Minot leaders joined policymakers, military officials, and national security experts for the 14th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium, hosted by Task Force 21 in Washington, D.C. The event provides a national platform to discuss the future of America’s nuclear deterrent while bringing Minot’s perspective directly to decision-makers in the nation’s capital.
With the theme of “Sustaining Strategic Deterrence: Modernizing the Nuclear Triad for a Changing World,” the symposium highlighted the urgency of modernization efforts and the importance of strong partnerships between communities, industry, and the military. The conversations reinforced Minot’s unique role as the only Air Force Base with two legs of the nuclear triad – intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers – and the bipartisan support needed to sustain the mission.
MILITARY WELCOME CENTER OPENS AT MINOT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A new Military Welcome Center opened at Minot International Airport in November 2025, providing a dedicated space to welcome service members and their families arriving in the community. Operated by the Minot Area Chamber EDC and supported by local partners, the center offers a comfortable lounge environment for military travelers before and after flights.
The space was created to ensure Airmen, veterans, and their families feel welcomed the moment they arrive in Minot. With seating, television, refreshments, and information about the community, it serves as a warm first stop in the Magic City –reflecting the strong partnership between the base and the Minot community.
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
It is the mission of the Minot Area Chamber EDC to advocate for and invest in business activity by being a collaborative partner in the community, focused on improving quality of life for all.
OUR VISION
To be the go-to organization for our business community to drive key initiatives that build and strengthen our economy.
OUR VALUES
Advocacy: We serve as the champion and voice for business by representing the best interests of our member investors at local, regional, and national levels.
Catalyst: We are a catalyst and convener for regional economic development focused on business expansion, retention and recruitment.
Collaboration: We are stronger and better together. Partnership is the core of what we do, working together to strengthen our community.
Community: We focus on creating a diverse community in which people want to live, work, and play.
Leadership: We encourage community involvement and provide opportunities for engagement and leadership development.
Integrity: We are stewards of the community resources with which we have been entrusted.
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
PAST BOARD CHAIRS
MINOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
C.E. Danielson 1921-24
Dr. R.W. Pence 1924-26
G.D. Colcord ............... 1926-27
Hal S. Davies 1927-29
Robert E. Barron 1929-30
A.M. Christensen ........ 1930-32
R.J. Coughlin 1923-33
C.D. Aaker 1933-35
Henry J. Brosnahan...... 1935-36
W.H. Dunnell 1936-37
D.H. Griffith 1937-38
R.A. Russell ................ 1938-40
C.C. Hvambsal 1940-42
H.J. Westlie 1942-44
R.A.H Brandt .............. 1944-45
Lloyd E. Arndt ............. 1945-46
H.M. Grant 1946-47
Ray C. Dobson ............ 1947-48
W.M. Harrington ......... 1948-49
T.A. Solheim 1949-50
L. Donald Thorson 1950-51
Lester Dahlen ............. 1951-52
Ray C. Miller 1952-53
Reuben P. Krebsbach 1953-54
A.R. Weinhandl ........... 1954-55
Morris O. Broschat 1955-56
R.J. McDonnell 1956-57
Alton C. Anderson ...... 1957-58
Orlin Backes 1973-74
Douglas Anderson 1974-75
Lynn Aas .................... 1975-76
Ken Johnson 1976-77
Leo Makelky 1977-78
Warren Sands ............. 1978-79
Al Kramer 1979-80
Jim Maragos 1980-81
Archie Peterson .......... 1981-82
W.R. Williams 1958-59
Glen W. Benson 1959-60
George M. Johnson .... 1960-61
Jack Coughlin 1961-62
George Fowler 1962-63
Charles Westlie .......... 1963-64
Ralph Christensen 1964-65
W.D. Johnson 1965-66
Chester Reiten ............ 1966-67
Roy A. Ilvedson 1967-68
Alvin Braun 1968-69
O.H. Mittelberg ........... 1982-83
Harriet Herigstad 1983-84
Ernie Selland 1984-85
Dr. George Christensen .. 1985-86
Karen Krebsbach 1986-87
Art Ekblad 1987-88
Gary Kramlich ............. 1988-89
M.E. “Buzz” Syria 1989-90
Larry Thompson 1990-91
Jim Montgomery ........ 1991-92
Tom Stockert 1992-93
Gloria Emerson 1993-94
Mark V. Larson ........... 1994-95
Rich Allen 1995-96
Mark J. Jantzer 1996-97
Ed J. Steckler ............. 1997-98
Randy Burckhard 1998-99
Jim Searcy 1999-2000
Bruce R. Carlson ......... 2000-01
Lyn Dockter-Pinnick 2001-02
Pete Hankla 2002-03
John Stewart .............. 2003-04
Christine Morsfiled 2004-05
Richard White 2005-06
Pete Zimmerman ........ 2006-07
David Reiten 2007-08
Rob Dick 2008-09
Terry Zeltinger ............ 2009-10
Brekka Kramer 2010-11
F. Bruce Walker 2011-12
Forrest Baker.............. 1969-70
Harold Brunner 1970-71
Jim Fisher 1971-72
Clair Watne ................ 1972-73
MINOT AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
T.A. Solheim 1967-70
Morris Broschat 1971
George Johnson ............. 1972
Doug Anderson 1973
Al Braun 1975
Roald Mattson ................ 1976
Leo P. Makelky 1977
Robert A. Wheeler 1978
Clair A. Watne ................ 1979
C. Morris Anderson 1980
Ed Schmit 1981
Jim Jensen .................... 1982
Eldon Seelig 1983
Lanny Wade 1984
Ken Johnson .................. 1985
John Pierson 1986
J.J. “Joe” Vihstadt 1987
Tim Kretschmar .............. 1988
Gary L. Wickre ................ 1989
Bob Horne 1990
John Petrik 1991
John Hoeven .................. 1992
Marv Semrau 1993
M.E. “Buzz” Syria 1994
Bob Lamont ................... 1995
Rich Campbell 1996
Terry Hoff 1997
John Stewart .................. 1998
Michael Zaun 1999
Clayton Fegley 2000
Mark Nisbet ................... 2001
Buzz Stitzer 2002
Daryl Somerville 2003
Jim Montgomery ............ 2004
Darrell Olson 2015
Steve Bigelow 2016
Jim Montgomery ............ 2017
Jim Rostad 2018
Brekka Kramer 2019
Randy Hauck .................. 2020
MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC
Jonn Knecht ................... 2021
Randy Hauck 2022
Kevin Black 2023
Cassidy Hjelmstad .......... 2024
Ryan Ackerman 2025
Jonn Knecht ............... 2012-13
Randy Hauck .............. 2013-14
Alan Estvold 2014-15
Duane Poynter ............ 2015-16
Jessica Merchant ....... 2016-17
Jason Zimmerman 2017-18
Doug Hollingsworth 2018-19
Tom Rafferty .............. 2019-20
Jeff McElwain 2020
Kathleen Gaddie 2005-06
Randy Burckhard 2007
Darwin Langseth............. 2008
Karen Krebsbach 2009
Jim Maxson 2010
Jay Fisher ...................... 2011
Matt Kramer 2012
Kathy Aas 2013
David Reiten ................... 2014
THOSE WHO HAVE LED THE WAY SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION FOR
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Our member investors are the driving force behind the work of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. Your commitment strengthens our ability to champion business and invest in initiatives that support economic growth and community vitality. Because of your support, we can continue advancing opportunities that enhance quality of life across the Minot area.
All membership as of March 9, 2026.
CORNERSTONE
AGT Foods
Bravera
Chevron
First International Bank & Trust
Ackerman-Estvold
Creedence Energy Services
First Western Bank
Gate City Bank
Northrop Grumman SRT
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND
BNSF Railway
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
Catalyst Midstream
Concrete Mobile LLC
Delta Vacations
Equipment Share
Gravel Products
1st Minot Management
2nd Story Minot Social Club for Exceptional Persons Inc
4 Bears Casino & Lodge
Town & Country Credit Union
Trinity Health
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
Xcel Energy
MAGIC
Old National Bank
Persistent Systems
701 Realty, Inc.
A-1 Septic Tank Service
Abra Minot
Accounting Solutions
Ace’s Lounge & Casino
Ackerman Surveying & Associates
Acme Tools
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Advanced Business Methods
PREMIER
I. Keating, Inc. Furniture World
Investors Management & Marketing
Logical Control Systems
McGee, Hankla & Backes, P.C.
Midco
Minot Automotive Company
Minot Milling
Minot Paving
Minot State University
United Healthcare
Westlie Ford Motor Co.
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
North Star Community Credit Union
Odney
Peoples State Bank
Ryan Family Dealerships
SandPro
Trusted Tire & Auto
Walmart Supercenter
AE Construction Management
AE2S(Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services, LLC)
Affinity First Federal Credit Union
AFLAC - Cassie Loard
AFLAC - Thorson Agency
Aggie Foundation
Aksal Group, LLC
Albertson Consulting, Inc.
All American Trophies & Screen Printing
ALLETE Clean Energy
Allstate Insurance Company, The Kim Albert Agency
Alzheimer’s Association
American Family Agency – Mike Lucy
American Family Insurance
Emily Ganje Agency
American Legion
American Red Cross Mid-Dakota Chapter
American Truck & Trailer
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
Apex Engineering Group
API Bakken Chapter
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Arny’s 2.0
Lounge & Bottle Shop
Arrowhead Ace Hardware
Asaph School of Music, LLC
Ascend Wellness MBS
Ask Performance & Fitness, Inc.
Aspire Community Federal Credit Union
AT&T
Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks
Avis Rent A Car-Meier & Company
Azurance Group
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
Badlands Restaurant & Bar
Bank of North Dakota
Baymont Inn & Suites
Beaver Creek, LLC
Behm Energy
Bellus Medical Aesthetics and Wellness PLLC
BeMobile (20th Ave SW)
BeMobile (Dakota Square Mall)
Beowulf Golf Club
Better Homes & Gardens Real
Estate-Watne Group
Beyond Shelter, Inc.
Big O Tires
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
The Blue Rider
Bones BBQ Smokehouse & Grill
Bourgault Industries Ltd
Braun Intertec Corporation
Bravera Wealth
Bray’s Saddlery
Brite-Way Window Cleaning, Inc.
Broadway Bean and Bagel Co.
Broadway Family Dentistry
Broadway Liquor
Brokers 12 Real Estate
Buffalo Wild Wings
Randy and Pat Burckhard
Burdick Job Corps Center
Burger King
C&C Plumbing & Heating/Miller
Sheet Metal
Capital RV Center
Carpet Garage
Cash Wise Foods
Community Medical Services
Community Options, Inc.
Community Rocks!
Companion Animal Cremation of North Dakota
Companions for Children, Inc.
The Computer Store, Inc.
Connole & Somerville Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc.
General Scrap Inc., Continental Metal Products & Dakota Pipe & Steel
Cookies For You, Inc.
Edgewood Minot Memory Care
Edgewood Minot on Tenth
Edgewood Senior Living
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Kayla Goetz
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Mark Kohlman
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Tom Miller
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Ginger Neshem Quam
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Cameron J. Stone
Cool Fish Services Inc.
Core & Main
Cornerstone Bank
Cornerstone Caregiving
Coughlin Construction & Development
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Craft Builders, Inc.
Creative Property Management Inc.
The Creative Treatment
Credit Union 1
CTS Properties, LLC
Culligan Water Conditioning
Cultivate Solutions
Culvers Restaurant
Cummins Sales and Service
Dacotah Bank
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Treat Center
Dakota Angus, LLC
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
Dakota Boys and Girls
Ranch Thrift Store
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota Concrete Construction
Dakota Dental Health Center PLLC
Dakota Fire Extinguishers, Inc.
Dakota Fluid Power / Prairie Truck Equipment Inc.
Dakota Hope Clinic
Dakota Kids Dentistry
Catholic Charities North Dakota
CDJ Opportunities
Center for Family Medicine
Central Machining and Pump Repair
Central Power Electric Coop., Inc.
Century 21 Morrison Realty
CHI Health at Home
ChiroCare Family Center, PC
Circle Sanitation, Inc.
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center
Classified Directories
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Clean Tech
Dakota Outdoor Advertising
Dakota Property Management
Dakota Refrigeration Inc.
Dakota Square Mall
Dakota Tax & Accounting, Inc.
Dakota Truck and Farm
Dale Carnegie of ND & NW MN
Pam Davy
DCI Credit Services
DeDesigns Co.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
High Country
Coldwell Banker 1st Minot Realty
Cole Papers
Community Action
Partnership - Minot Region
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Greg Tschetter AAMS
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Trent Westmeyer
Electrical Workers Union #714
Elite Real Estate
Enbridge Pipelines (North Dakota) LLC
Enerbase Cooperative Resources
Erickson Wealth Management, LLC
Essential Living, Inc., Park
South Apartments
Evolution Genetics, LLC
Evolution Salon
Excavating Inc.
Exceptional Healthcare
Eyemart Express
F5 Project
Faith United Methodist Church
Farden Construction, Inc.
Fargo Glass & Paint Co.
Farmers Insurance - Miranda Schuler Agency
Fastlane Car Wash
FedEx Express
Betty Fedorchak
Clayton Fegley
Fiberglass Specialties
Financially GroundEd, LLC
Fire Extinguishing Systems Inc.
Fireside Office Solutions
First Baptist Church
First Command Financial Services
First District Health Unit
First Western Insurance
FirstLight Home Care
Flint Group
FLM Visuals
Flower Central
Fog’Em Mosquito Control
Forever Fitness 24/7
Denny’s Restaurant
DFC Company
The Difference - A Holistic Approach
DMI - Entertainment LLC
Do Eat Asian Cuisine
Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Inc.
Don Bessette Motors, Inc.
Dufner Construction, Inc.
EAPC Architects Engineers
Easter Seals Goodwill of ND, Inc.
Ebeneezer’s Eatery & Irish Pub
FullTilt Marketing
G & P Commercial Sales
G&G Pharmacy
Gilbertson CPA LLC
Glass Doctor
Glik’s
Global Real Estate
Gooseneck Implement
Gourmet Chef, Inc.
Grand Oasis
Gratech Company, LLC
Greater Northwest Publishing, Inc.
Green Brothers Landscaping & Construction
Gymagic Gymnastics
Dr. Jaime L Haaland, Opt., PC
Habitat for Humanity - Northern Lights
Halberstadt’s Minot
Hampton Inn & Suites Minot Airport
Hanson-Maves Company
Harry’s Tire Service
Hartland Mutual Insurance
Randy & Theresa Hauck
Helgeson-Norton Agency
HIA Hospice
Hight Construction LLC
U.S. Senator John Hoeven
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minot
Homesteaders Restaurant
Hometown Elegance Event
Catering & Productions
Hometown Radio Group (WGO/ZOO/SUNNY Radio)
Horace Mann
Hotel Revel
Houston Engineering, Inc.
H&R Block
Humphrey Law Office, PC
Hyatt House - Minot
ICON Architectural Group
IHeart Media
I.F. LaFleur & Sons
iMagicon
Indak Media
Independence, Inc.
Indigo Signs
Inspiritus Community Health Foundation
Integrity Viking Funds
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Karen K. Krebsbach
Kroll’s Diner
KX News
L & Q Great Plains, LLC
LaCoste Consulting, LLC
Landing Bar & Bottle Shop
Landsiedel Heating & Air
Tyrone O. Langager
Larson Law Firm, P.C.
Law Office of Diane K. Lautt, PLLC
Judge Gary Lee
Legacy Design Strategies
Legacy Health Clinic
Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND)
Leingang Home Center
Lewis and Clark Development Group
Liechty Homes
Lien’s Jewelry
Little Caesars Pizza
Livewire Entertainment
Media Services, LLC
Loffler Companies
Longhorn Steakhouse
LOOK Aesthetic Atelier
Lowe’s Garden, Inc.
Lowe’s Printing
Minot Area Community Foundation
Minot Area Council of the Arts
Minot Area Partnership Services
Minot Area Pickleball Association
Minot Association of Builders
Minot Builders Supply
City of Minot
Minot Commission on Aging, Inc.
Minot Daily News
Minot Downtown Business
& Professional Association
Minot Family YMCA
Minot Hockey Boosters
Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees
Minot Housing Authority
Minot Junior Golf Association
Minot Lodge Senior Living
Minot Lumber & Hardware, Inc.
Minot Multiple Listing Service
Minot Optimist Club
Minot Park District
Minot Physical Therapy
Minot Plumbing & Heating Co.
Minot Public School District #1
Minot Public School Foundation
Minot Sash & Door Inc.
Minot Shrine Club
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #822
Lucky Strike
M & K Welding
Minot Symphony Association
Minot Veterinary Clinic Inc.
Minotauros Junior Hockey Club
The Ironhorse Kitchen & Bar
Mayor Mark Jantzer
Jenetta’s Simple Treats LLC
Jerome’s Collision Center
Jersey Mike’s Subs
JL Beers
JLG Architects
Job Service North Dakota
Johnson Controls
Johnson Eyecare P.C.
Jost Masonry Construction, Inc.
Journey Church
Kalix
Karl’s TV, Appliance and Furniture
KD Designs
Keller Paving & Landscaping, Inc.
Kemper Construction Co.
KeyCare Medical - Trinity Health
KFC
Kiwanis Club of Minot
Klein Chiropractic & Wellness, P.C.
Jessica Klein Attorney
KLJ Engineering LLC
KMOT - TV/West Dakota Fox
Knife River-Strata Corporation
Magic City Auto & Truck Repair
Magic City Beverage
Magic City Car Wash
Magic City Discovery Center
Magic City Financial Group, L.P.
Magic City Hoagies & Sweets
Magic City Home Leisure
Magic City Lions
Magnum LTL, Inc.
Main Electric Construction, Inc.
Main Street Books
Maintenance Plus Inc.
Make-A-Wish
Marco Technologies
Margie’s Art Glass Studio
Marketplace Foods
Minot’s Finest Collision Center
Mission Mortgage Group
Monson Dental Center
Moore Engineering, Inc.
Morelli’s Distributing
Moshi Taiyaki
Motel 6/Studio 6
Mouse River Players
Community Theatre
Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Mrs. Field’s Closet
Murphy Motors Next to New Minot
ND Asia
NDAD
New Beginnings Imaging
New Horizon Property Management
Material Testing Services LLC/National Home & Building Inspections
Mattress Firm
Douglas Mattson
Maverick Law Group
McDonald’s Restaurants of Minot
McKenzie Health
McLean Electric Cooperative
The Meat Company
Meg-A-Latte
MetroPlains Management
Mi Mexico
Microtel Inn & Suites
Midwest Surgical Solutions
Mindt Construction
Minot Aero Center
Minot Air Force Base
NewKota Services & Rentals
Newman Outdoor Advertising
NEXUS PATH Family Healing
Nodak Insurance Company - Kelsey Holt
NoDak Speedway
North Central Human Service Center
North Central Research
Extension Center
North Country Sportswear/School & Office Supply
North Dakota Army National Guard
North Dakota Envelope Co.
North Dakota State Fair
North Dakota Trade Office
North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation
North Hill Bowl, Inc.
North Prairie Regional Water District
Northern Bottling
Northern Brake Service
Northern Plains Apartments, LLC
Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center
Northern Sentry (Bolton Advertising Group)
Northland PACE Senior Care Services
Northstar Steel Inc.
Northwest Tire & Auto Service
Northwestern Electric, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual
O’Day Equipment, Inc.
Off Menu Hospitality
Off the Vine
Olive Garden
Olson Family Dental, PLLC
On The Rocks
On the Run
Once Upon a Child - Minot
Optical Outlook
Organized Spaces
Our Redeemer’s Christian School
Outback Autobody, Inc.
Outdoor Comfort Solutions
Overhead Door Company of Minot
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
Paradise Spas & Motorsports
Parkland USA Corporation
Perkins American Food Co.
Pet Supplies Plus
Pinkerton Animal Hospital
Pinnacle Employee Benefits
Pinnacle Financial Group
Pinnacle Tax Group
Pizza Ranch
Planet Pizza
Prairie Engineering, P.C.
Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports
Prairie Sky Breads
Precise Transport LLC
Preferred Partners Real Estate
Riddles Jewelry
The Road Home
Rockin’ Horse Saloon & Sports Bar
Rocky’s Burgers, Franks & Fries
Rolac Contracting
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Rotary Club of Minot
Rowdy’s Concessions & Catering
RSI
Run with Heart and Sole Runnings
Ryan Chevrolet
Stevick Business Specialties
John Stewart
Subway
Sundre Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Sunrise Delivery
Superior Auto Repair
Swenson RV & Equipment
Taco John’s
Take 5 Oil Change
Team Consulting LLC
TechnipFMC
Tecta America Dakotas
Ryan GMC/Buick/Cadillac
Ryan Honda of Minot
Ryan Nissan
Sanford Health
Sanford Health Equip
Saw and Shine
Scandinavian Heritage Association
Scheels
Preferred Travel Inc.
Prestwich Orthodontics
Pride Dairy, Inc.
Pringle & Herigstad, P.C.
Probitas Promotions
PROCollect Services LLC
Professional Hearing Services
ProIT
The Public Bored
Pure Power Sports of Minot
The Pursuit Church
The Putt District
Qdoba
Schatz Crossroads Truck Stop
Scherr’s Cabinet & Doors, Inc.
Schock’s Safe & Lock
Scouting America - Northern Lights Council
Marv & Barb Semrau
Sertoma Club of Minot
SERVPRO of Minot
Share It Media
Shopko Optical
Sign D’zyn of Minot
Signal Management Corp.-SMC
Signal Realtors - Jeff Stremick, CCIM
Signal Realty
Signs Today, Inc.
Greg Simonson
Sleep Inn & Suites
Slim Chickens
Slumberland
Small Business Development Center
Soaring Eagle Outerwear
Sodexo
SOFT-WHERE
Dean Somerville
Sonic Drive-In
Souris Valley Animal Shelter
Souris Valley Dental Group
Souris Valley Golf Course
Souris Valley United Way
Spicy Pie MSU
Sport Clips
Raymond James Financial, Robert Dick & Brendan Dick
RDO Equipment Co.
Ready Builders, Inc.
Reiter Oil & Gas, Inc
Reveal Aesthetics and Wellness
Sports on Tap
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
Thomas Family Funeral Home
Thompson Larson Funeral Home
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Thrivent Financial
Tilt Studio
Tires Only
The Title Team
Tollefson’s Carpetland
Top Notch Travel
Torque Transportation
Town & Country Center
Town and Country Insurance
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Trinity Health Behavioral Health Services
Trinity Homes
Tuff Trucks
UCP Staffing
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza
Unmanned Operator, LLC
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
StarrWeb Marketing
The Starving Rooster
State Farm Insurance – Kellie Thorman
State Farm Insurance – Michael E Braun
State Farm Insurance – Jessica Aardahl
State Farm Insurance – Paul Siebert
The Station Coffee
Staybridge Suites
Stein Construction, Inc
The UPS Store
US Bank
Vallely Sport & Marine
Val’s Cyclery
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
VantagePoint Professional
Solutions Group LLC
Vardon Golf Club
Vestis
The View
Vision Zero
Visit Minot
Visiting Angels
Vitalant
VitellaCare
Ward County
Ward Title Company
Ward Warehousing & Distribution Co.
Watson Nuisance Control
Waxing the City
WB Components
Weekender LLC
West Oaks Animal Hospital
Western Agency Inc.
Wilbur Ellis Company
Wold Engineering, P.C.
Youthworks
Zaback Wealth Management
Zarr Financial Services
Ziggy’s Caribbean Cuisine
Zion Lutheran Church
