CHAMBER NEWS

JANUARY 2024

Lake Region Extension Roundup
THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring the Annual 2024 Lake Region Extension Roundup farmer appreciation luncheon. The Chamber staff and Chamber board of directors will be serving meals on January 3rd to farmers & those who will be attending the event. 

Buchli Britsch & Svidal PC
First United Bank
Richard Sager Crop Insurance
Devils Lake Cars
AgCountry Farm Credit Services 
Labor Inbound
Ottertail Power Company
Joe's Sport Center
Western State Bank
High Plains Equipment
City of Devils Lake
Jerome Wholesale - Busch Light 
Bergstrom Electric Inc
HE Everson Company
First Community Credit Union
Slumberland Furniture
CHS - Devils Lake
Real Estate 7
LaMotte's Paint & Flooring
McDonald's - Dakota Drive LLC
Greater Ramsey Water District 
Leevers 
Leading Edge Equipment
Globe Life, Family Heritage 
The Branding Iron
Ihry Insurance 
Bremer Bank
Leon's Building Center
DVL Insurance Agency
RadioWorks
NDTC
Schwan Wholesale
Horizon Financial Bank
ProNorth Insurance
Nikolaisen Land Company
Altru Health System
Dukes Car Wash 
Advanced Business Methods
Exhaust Pros

For more information on the event you can visit the NDSU Extension website by clicking here

Prioritizing Top Trends in Small Business

So, you want to grow your business? But you have limited budget, time, and resources, right? That means you'll have to make choices about what to work on to maximize growth. Check out our latest blog for the things you should concentrate on first.

 

Read the full blog here!

We Are Hiring: Marketing Coordinator 

Read More & Apply Today!

 

Welcome New Chamber Members! 

 

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Ramsey County Fair Board

Early bird registration is now open for the 2024 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference! 

 

For more information & to purchase your tickets click here

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens 2023 Automation Tax Credit Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced on December 6th that the application program is now open for primary sector businesses wishing to utilize the Automation Tax Credit for automation equipment purchases made during the 2023 calendar year. Applicants are required to submit applications by Jan. 31 but are encouraged to begin preparing applications early.

Under the Automation Tax Credit program (N.D.C.C. ยง 57-38-01.41), certified primary sector businesses stand to benefit from a tax credit of up to 15% for the acquisition or capital lease of machinery and equipment designed to automate manufacturing or animal agricultural processes within North Dakota

 

Link to ND Department of Commerce

 

NOTE FROM GNDC: This was a bill that we STRONGLY supported and will continue to support given the opportunity this provides the manufacturing sector. Have questions on this - whether it's application, program, or why we support? Reach out, we'll provide info - ndchamber@ndchamber.com 

Are you looking to expand your business outreach and connect with like-minded professionals? Look no further than the Chamber of Commerce! By becoming a member, you'll have access to exclusive networking events, professional development opportunities, and resources to help you grow your business. Join today and start reaping the benefits of membership.

Upcoming Events

January 3 & 4 - Ag Roundup

January 30 - Lead Local Training

February 24 - Shiverfest

 

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