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2010 Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence
Date: May 20, 2010
Event Description
6th Annual Awards of Excellence
Business plays a vital role in the economy of the United States. The Greater Bemidji area has a vast number of businesses that have contributed to the economy and growth in Northern Minnesota in a variety of ways. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is recognizing area businesses and individuals on the basis of Community, Business Management and People Impact.
Ambassador of the Year
Sponsored by: Applebee’s
Benita Dingman- RiverWood Bank
Brian Bissonette- Paul Bunyan Telephone
Bryce Oakes- Insure Forward
Wellness in the Workplace
Sponsored by: North Country Health Services
Headwaters Regional Development Commission
First National Bank Bemidji
New Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Minnesota Small Business Development Center
Choice Therapy
Speech Place
Red Zest Design
The Glass Shack
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by: North Country Business Products
Karen Tolkkinen- Northwood’s Woman
Kristi & Royce Southerland Bemidji Design Center
Lou Buron- Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
Paul and Sharon Shuster &
John Wildmo- Forestedge Winery
Trish Barthorpe- Photography by Trish
Business of the Year
Sponsored by: First National Bank Bemidji
Bemidji Design Center
Forestedge Winery
Hampton Inn & Suites
Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
Pinnacle Publishing
Widseth Smith Nolting
Charlie Naylor Lifetime Achievement Award
The Charlie Naylor Life Time Achievement Award- This award was new in 2009
2010 Recipint
Dr. Lowell "Ted" Gillett
Bemidji Area Business Gives
This is an excellent way for businesses to receive recognition from their peers and their community for the many contributions they make to their local community. Businesses are recognized for giving cash and/or in-kind contributions to charitable organizations amounting to 2 percent or more of their pretax earnings. The program is based on the Minnesota Keystone ProgramSM Standard, criteria established in 1976 by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerc.
2010 Recipients:
4th year:
Citizens State Bank Midwest
North Country Business Products
North Country Health Services
Dunn Bros Coffee
First National Bank Bemidji
Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
Paul Bunyan Telephone
Pinnacle Publishing
Security Bank USA
3rd Year
RiverWood Bank
Kraus-Anderson Construction
Living Touch Massage
Marco Inc
MeritCare-Bemidji
MJB Home Center
RP Broadcasting
Wells Fargo Bank Bemidji
2nd Year
Bemidji Building Center
Bank Forward
Target
Renaissance Hearing Center
1st Year
Potlatch
Hampton Inn & Suites
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